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 0m 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 0m 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 0m 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 51m 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 75m 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 85m 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/0836/26 Refused

  20, Oak Lodge Avenue, Chigwell, IG7 5HZ

  Proposed ground floor rear extension, part first floor rear and double storey side extension. Alteration to roof and front bay windows.

  28 Apr 2026 Householder
• EPF/1337/26 Granted

  12 Great Stony Park, High Street, Ongar, CM5 0TH

  Proposed garage conversion to office use

  8 Jul 2026 Householder
• EPF/1725/26 Awaiting decision

  29, Mount Pleasant Road, Chigwell, IG7 5EP

  Front porch, rear 6m extension, 1 foot rear extension, dormer extension.

  9 Sep 2026 Householder
• EPF/1709/26 Awaiting decision

  Greenways, Moreton Bridge, Moreton, Ongar, CM5 0LL

  Erection of gable and side extensions, and associated works.

  8 Sep 2026 Householder
• EPF/1720/26 Awaiting decision

  24, Rous Road, Buckhurst Hill, IG9 6BN

  Single storey rear infill extension and hipped roof over existing 2 storey side extension

  8 Sep 2026 Householder