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Change of use of existing premises from a dwelling (C3) to a residential care home (C2) for children with behavioural / learning difficulties.

47, Hainault Road, Chigwell, IG7 5DQ

Decision MadeReference: EPF/1035/25Epping Forest District Council

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Application summary

Status
Decision Made
Application type
Full planning permission
Received
16 May 2025
Validated
19 May 2025
Determination deadline
Not published
Local authority
Epping Forest District Council

Application overview

Change of use of existing premises from a dwelling (C3) to a residential care home (C2) for children with behavioural / learning difficulties.

Proposal details

Reference
EPF/1035/25
Ward
Grange Hill
Parish
Chigwell

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Application location

47, Hainault Road, Chigwell, IG7 5DQ

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Documents 12 of 12

DocumentPublishedAction
DM Final Officer Report.docx20 Mar 2026View
Chigwell Parish Council · PDF14 Jul 2025View
DM Decision Notice.pdf · PDF9 Apr 2026View
2781-1 - Existing and proposed - MAY25.pdf · PDF16 May 2025View
140525 - Design and Access Statement.pdf · PDF16 May 2025View
DM Neighbour Letter.pdf · PDF4 Jun 2025View
EFDC - Craig Latto (HRA Consultant) · PDF9 Mar 2026View
ApplicationFormRedacted.pdf · PDF16 May 2025View
Management Plan · PDF12 Aug 2025View
Habitat Regulations Assessment · PDF12 Aug 2025View
EFDC Craig Latto Comments #1 · PDF28 Oct 2025View
Air Quality Statement - Hainault Road Chigwell · PDF9 Mar 2026View

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