59 Lechmere Avenue Chigwell IG7 5HA

This site has had 3 applications since 2020: 1 approved, 1 refused.

• EPF/2591/25 Granted

  59, Lechmere Avenue, Chigwell, IG7 5HA

  Proposed erection of 2 no. semi-detached houses and Demolition of existing dwellinghouse.

  Decided 26 May 2026 Full applications
• EPF/1728/24 Refused

  59, Lechmere Avenue, Chigwell, IG7 5HA

  Proposed erection of 2 no. 4-bedroom houses. Demolition of existing house.

  Decided 30 Oct 2024 Full applications

1. 27 Feb 2020

   Received by Epping Forest

2. 19 Mar 2020

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 6 May 2020

   Decision issued: Application Withdrawn

4. 7 Oct 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

The applicant withdrew this application before Epping Forest decided it, and is free to submit a revised scheme at any time. 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.

• 74 Lechmere Avenue Chigwell IG7 5EU

  EPF/2210/21 Submitted 12 Aug 2021 50 yards away

  Application to determine if Prior Approval is required for a Larger Home Extension measuring 6.00 metres, height to eaves of 2.90 metres & a maximum height of 3.20 metres.

  Decided Prior approval Extension 7 docs

• 54 Lechmere Avenue Chigwell IG7 5ET

  EPF/1857/21 Submitted 6 Jul 2021 50 yards away

  New first floor storey to bungalow, including rear extension & garage conversion.

  Refused Full applications Extension 10 docs

• 54 FONTAYNE AVENUE, CHIGWELL

  EPF/1289/00 Submitted 27 Jul 2000 50 yards away

  First floor rear extension.

  Granted Full applications Extension 2 docs

• 53 FONTAYNE AVENUE, CHIGWELL

  EPF/0097/01 Submitted 18 Jan 2001 100 yards away

  Two storey side and rear extension and front porch (amended application).

  Granted Full applications Extension 4 docs
  Small domestic

• 53 FONTAYNE AVENUE, CHIGWELL

  EPF/1551/00 Submitted 11 Sep 2000 100 yards away

  Front porch, two storey side and rear extension.

  Refused Full applications Extension 4 docs
  Small domestic

• 44 FONTAYNE AVENUE, CHIGWELL

  EPF/1854/00 Submitted 16 Nov 2000 100 yards away

  Single storey side extension (replacing ground floor extension), and first floor rear extension.

  Granted Full applications Extension 2 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