Block A, The Bowls, Vicarage Lane, Chigwell, IG7 6ND

1. 7 Jul 2026

   Received by Epping Forest

2. 23 Jul 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

3. 23 Sep 2026

   Decision issued: Approve with Conditions

Epping Forest granted permission on 23 September 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.

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• The Residents Association, The Bowls, Chigwell, IG7 6ND

  EPF/1456/26 Submitted 28 Jul 2026 50 yards away

  TPO/EPF/14/08 T62: Ash - Reduce crown height and spread by up to 3m and shape, as specified. NB: The permitted specification of works is detailed in the conditions below.

  Granted Trees 4 docs

• The Residents Association, The Bowls, Chigwell, IG7 6ND

  EPF/1862/26 Submitted 1 Oct 2026 50 yards away

  96% historically approved · decision due ~26 Nov

  TPO/EPF/14/08 G1 - 11 x Limes - Avenue of tree- reduce height by 2-3 Metres, reduce spread by 2 Metres - this is to contain the avenue of growth from obstructing the road side and parking spaces beneath crowns and allowing more light to buildings.

  Awaiting decision Trees

• 5 CANTERBURY CLOSE, CHIGWELL

  EPF/1828/00 Submitted 30 Oct 2000 100 yards away

  First floor side/rear extension over existing garage.

  Granted Full applications Extension 2 docs

• 15 Canterbury Close Chigwell IG7 6HG

  EPF/1053/21 Submitted 14 Apr 2021 100 yards away

  TPO/EPF/11/80 (Ref: G1) T1: Maple - Selected removal of branches overhanging 14 Canterbury Close, as specified.

  Granted Trees 6 docs

• FOREST HOUSE, VICARAGE LANE, CHIGWELL

  TRE/EPF/2048/00 Submitted 7 Dec 2000 200 yards away

  Trees protected by TPO/EPF/17/91 Selective reduction of Chestnut and group of lime as specified.

  Granted Trees 1 doc

• 15, Shillibeer Walk, Chigwell, IG7 6JA

  EPF/2719/22 Submitted 30 Nov 2022 200 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/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