54, Fontayne Avenue, Chigwell, IG7 5HF

1. 8 Jun 2026

   Received by Epping Forest

2. 25 Jun 2026

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 23 Jul 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

4. 26 Aug 2026

   Decision issued: Refuse

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• 22 FONTAYNE AVENUE, CHIGWELL

  EPF/1233/00 Submitted 17 Jul 2000 50 yards away

  Two storey side extension.

  Granted Full applications Extension 2 docs

• 59, Lechmere Avenue, Chigwell, IG7 5HA

  EPF/2591/25 Submitted 23 Dec 2025 50 yards away

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

  Granted Full applications Demolition 22 docs
  Domestic

• 59, Lechmere Avenue, Chigwell, IG7 5HA

  EPF/1728/24 Submitted 23 Aug 2024 50 yards away

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

  Refused Full applications Demolition 22 docs

• 51, Lechmere Avenue, Chigwell, IG7 5HA

  EPF/2666/22 Submitted 22 Nov 2022 50 yards away

  Drop Kerb Extension to No. 51 Lechmere & 53 Lechmere.

  Granted Householder Extension 9 docs
  Domestic

• 25 FONTAYNE AVENUE, CHIGWELL

  EPF/0455/00 Submitted 5 Dec 2000 50 yards away

  Conversion of garage to habitable room.

  Granted Full applications 2 docs

• 42 Fontayne Avenue Chigwell IG7 5HF

  EPF/2478/19 Submitted 16 Oct 2019 50 yards away

  Garage conversion and part two part single storey side and rear extension.

  Granted Full applications Extension 4 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