Westside, Grove Lane, Chigwell, IG7 6JD

1. 3 Jul 2026

   Received by Epping Forest

2. 6 Jul 2026

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 23 Jul 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

4. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 31 August 2026, 8 weeks from validation under the statutory target for most applications. Extensions of time are common and are agreed case by case.

   Epping Forest took a median of 56 days over the applications it decided in the last year.

This application is with Epping Forest for determination, against a statutory target of eight weeks. Over the last year Epping Forest decided householder applications in a median of 56 days. More in our guide to how long planning decisions take.

Householder applications cover work to an existing house and its garden, such as extensions, lofts and outbuildings, and cannot create a separate dwelling or change what the building is used for. More in our guide to planning application types.

• Kenswal, Grove Lane, Chigwell, IG7 6JD

  EPF/2722/22 Submitted 29 Nov 2022 50 yards away

  Application for Prior Approval of a proposed enlargement of a dwellinghouse by construction of additional storeys.

  Refused Prior approval 11 docs
  Domestic

• Grove Cottage, Grove Lane, Chigwell, IG7 6JD

  EPF/2176/22 Submitted 21 Sep 2022 50 yards away

  Rear outbuilding to create home office and gym space (resubmission of EPF/0648/22)

  Refused Householder 10 docs
  Small domestic

• Kenswal, Grove Lane, Chigwell, IG7 6JD

  EPF/2688/22 Submitted 25 Nov 2022 50 yards away

  Proposed redevelopment of the site with erection of a 2 storey building which will accommodate 1 x residential unit.

  Refused Full applications 33 docs

• KENSWALL, GROVE LANE, CHIGWELL, ESSEX

  EPF/1493/00 Submitted 25 Aug 2000 50 yards away

  Variation of condition No.4 of planning permission EPF/1578/99 to enable garage to be used as storage and commercial kitchen facilities.

  Refused Full applications 2 docs

• 239, The Barn, Lambourne Road, Chigwell, IG7 6JB

  EPF/1325/26 Submitted 6 Jul 2026 100 yards away

  Conversion of garage into habitable room, erection of front porch, Replacement doors and windows.

  Granted Householder Extension Windows or glazing 18 docs
  Small domestic

• 15, Shillibeer Walk, Chigwell, IG7 6JA

  EPF/2719/22 Submitted 30 Nov 2022 100 yards away

  A shallow front extension, full width on ground floor to enlarge living room and provide a porch and half width on first floor to enlarge bedroom 3. Finished in materials to match existing.

  Granted Householder Extension 20 docs
  Small domestic

• EPF/1486/26 Granted

  104, The Drive, Loughton, IG10 1HL

  New outbuilding/ garden room to be used as a home office.

  Received 3 Aug, published by the council 14 Aug 2026 Householder
• EPF/1864/26 Awaiting decision

  80, Crooked Mile, Waltham Abbey, EN9 1QN

  Proposed pavement crossing, dropped kerb and driveway.

  Received 1 Oct, published by the council 7 Oct 2026 Householder
• EPF/1858/26 Awaiting decision

  59, Lower Swaines, Epping, CM16 5ES

  Integral garage conversion and chimney breast removal as part of a ground floor refurbishment to provide a sustainable open plan kitchen/living/dining space.

  Received 1 Oct, published by the council 7 Oct 2026 Householder
• EPF/1865/26 Awaiting decision

  35, Skarnings Court, Waltham Abbey, EN9 3HE

  Proposed front porch extension.

  Received 1 Oct, published by the council 7 Oct 2026 Householder
• EPF/1859/26 Awaiting decision

  29, Blackacre Road, Theydon Bois, Epping, CM16 7LT

  Proposed side extension and installation of rooflights to the rear roof.

  Received 1 Oct, published by the council 7 Oct 2026 Householder