12, Westmede, Chigwell, IG7 5LR

1. 4 Mar 2026

   Received by Epping Forest

2. 4 Jun 2026

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 23 Jul 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

4. 27 Jul 2026

   Decision issued: Approved with Conditions (Subject to s106 Legal Agreement)

Epping Forest granted permission on 27 July 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.

• 18, Brookside, Hainault, Ilford, IG6 2TD

  3090/24 Submitted 8 Nov 2024 50 yards away

  Rear garden Pergola. (Summary).

  Granted Full applications 20 docs

• Garage Block, The Holt, Hainault, Ilford

  1604/21 Submitted 12 Apr 2021 100 yards away

  Single storey standalone shipping container for storage / distribution use. (Summary).

  Refused Full applications 7 docs
  Small domestic

• TELEPHONE EXCHANGE, 354-358, FENCEPIECE ROAD, CHIGWELL, ESSEX, IG7 5DY

  TEL/EPF/2156/00 Submitted 27 Dec 2000 150 yards away

  Installation of telecommunications apparatus.

  Refused Telecoms 2 docs

• 211, Fencepiece Road, Chigwell, IG7 5EB

  EPF/1887/24 Submitted 16 Sep 2024 150 yards away

  Certificate of lawful development for a proposed change of use from Dwelling (C3) to Children's Home (C2)

  Refused Lawful development 12 docs
  Domestic

• 211, Fencepiece Road, Chigwell, IG7 5EB

  EPF/2334/24 Submitted 19 Nov 2024 150 yards away

  Certificate of lawful development for a proposed change of use C3(a) to C3(b).

  Granted Lawful development 12 docs

• 233, Fencepiece Road, Chigwell, IG7 5EB

  EPF/2329/24 Submitted 18 Nov 2024 150 yards away

  Variation of condition 2 'Plan no's' on planning permission EPF/2447/23 (Demolition of two semi-detached dwellings and replacement with 6 apartments).

  Refused Amendments New dwelling Demolition 15 docs
  Several homes

• 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