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Allowed9 March 20263375757

13 Bracken Drive, Chigwell, IG7 5RG

Planning appeal 3375757 at 13 Bracken Drive, Chigwell, IG7 5RG (Epping Forest District Council) was allowed on 9 March 2026 by Inspector Caine M, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area.

‘Demolition of an existing 3 bedroom semi detached bungalow including basement and erection of a new 4 bed semi detached bungalow and basement, rear patio and rear dormer.’

Authority
Epping Forest District Council
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector
Caine M
Postcode
IG7 5RG

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area

What decided it

The amended design of the basement, which is now significantly reduced in scale and screened by raised patio areas, ensures the dwelling retains its character as a bungalow and the basement remains subordinate to the main structure, thereby avoiding harm to the character and appearance of the area.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy DM9Policy DM12
National Planning Policy Framework
Paragraph 57

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