28, Chester Road, Chigwell, IG7 6AJ

1. 2 Feb 2026

   Received by Epping Forest

2. 16 Mar 2026

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 23 Jul 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

4. 14 Aug 2026

   Decision issued: Approve with Conditions

Epping Forest granted permission on 14 August 2026, subject to any conditions on the decision notice. Work must normally begin within three years or the permission lapses. More in our guide to what happens after a planning decision.

A full application seeks permission for a complete, detailed proposal in one go, with siting, design, access and landscaping all fixed at this stage. More in our guide to planning application types.

• 6, Chester Road, Chigwell, IG7 6AJ

  EPF/1313/26 Submitted 3 Jul 2026 50 yards away

  Single storey, part two storey rear extension, conversion of garage into habitable room and front porch.

  Granted Householder Extension 23 docs
  Small domestic

• 23, Chester Road, Chigwell, IG7 6AH

  EPF/2265/24 Submitted 8 Nov 2024 50 yards away

  Installation of front garden electronic metal boundary gates, with brick pillars to match existing, and a low brick wall along the boundary.

  Refused Householder 11 docs
  Domestic

• 37, Chester Road, Chigwell, IG7 6AH

  EPF/1881/24 Submitted 12 Sep 2024 50 yards away

  Installation of front garden electronic metal boundary gates, with painted render pillars to match neighbouring property, and a low brick wall along the boundary. Revision to previously refused application (EPF/1447/24).

  Granted Householder 13 docs
  Domestic

• 4 Chester Road Chigwell Essex IG7 6AJ

  EPF/1932/21 Submitted 14 Jul 2021 100 yards away

  Application to determine if Prior Approval is required for a Larger Home Extension measuring 5.00 metres, height to eaves of 2.80 metres & a maximum height of 3.65 metres.

  Decided Prior approval Extension 5 docs

• 19 Great Owl Road Chigwell IG7 6AL

  EPF/0585/21 Submitted 3 Mar 2021 100 yards away

  Application to determine if Prior Approval is required for a Larger Home Extension measuring 8.00 metres, height to eaves of 2.90 metres & a maximum height of 4.00 metres.

  Granted Prior approval Extension 9 docs

• 11 Chester Road Chigwell IG7 6AH

  EPF/1719/21 Submitted 21 Jun 2021 150 yards away

  Proposed construction of boundary wall and gates.

  Refused Full applications 15 docs
  Small domestic

• EPF/1435/26 Refused

  7 Valley Drive, Stapleford Road, Stapleford Abbotts, RM4 1EJ

  Change of use of part of amenity buffer to residential curtilage for no. 7.

  Received 24 Jul, published by the council 25 Jul 2026 Full applications
• EPF/1103/26 Granted

  Netherhouse Nursery, Sewardstone Road, Waltham Abbey, E4 7RJ

  Change of Use from Former Retail Garden Centre and Office to B8 Storage and Distribution Use with Associated Office Use Class E(g)(iii)

  Received 4 Jun, published by the council 23 Jul 2026 Full applications
• EPF/1141/26 Refused

  Rainbirds, Nupers Lane, Stapleford Abbotts, Romford, RM4 1JR

  New detached chalet style house with front and rear roof dormers on garden land.

  Received 9 Jun, published by the council 19 Aug 2026 Full applications
• EPF/1855/26 Awaiting decision

  Tudor Lodge, Common Road, Waltham Abbey, EN9 2DF

  Demolition of existing residential outbuildings. Erection of 1 no. four bedroom detached dwelling with associated parking, new vehicle access and air source heat pump.

  Received 30 Sep, published by the council 7 Oct 2026 Full applications
• EPF/1843/26 Awaiting decision

  Leys Business Centre, Chelmsford Road, High Ongar, Ongar, CM5 9NW

  Retrospective construction of car parking area.

  Received 29 Sep, published by the council 1 Oct 2026 Full applications