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5, Raymond Gardens, Chigwell, IG7 6EW

Awaiting decision Epping Forest EPF/1405/26 Lawful Development Certificate: Proposed

Works: Demolition

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Proposal

Certificate of Lawful Development for proposed demolition and rebuilding of a pair of co-joined detached garages into a single double garage.

As published by the council, reference EPF/1405/26

Application record

Reference
EPF/1405/26
Type
Lawful Development Certificate: Proposed
Status
Under Consultation
Received
20 Jul 2026
Validated
20 Jul 2026
Ward
Chigwell with Lambourne
Parish
Chigwell
Postcode
IG7 6EW

Site history

Applications at this address on the Epping Forest register

This site has had 2 applications since 2026: 1 approved, 0 refused.

  • EPF/1324/26 Granted

    5, Raymond Gardens, Chigwell, IG7 6EW

    TPO/EPF/18/88 (Ref: A1) T1: Lime - Selective prune of branches overhanging roof by up to 1.5m, as specified. NB: The permitted specification of works is detailed in the conditions below.

    Decided 31 Jul 2026 Trees

Timeline

Dates from the published record

  1. 20 Jul 2026

    Received by Epping Forest

  2. 23 Jul 2026

    Added to PlanIndex

  3. 25 Jul 2026

    Status changed to Under Consultation

    Previously Valid.

  4. Decision

    Awaiting decision

    Decision expected by 14 September 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.

Documents

Plans, drawings, consultee responses and the officer's report

13 documents on file for this application

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What happens while it is decided

This application is with Epping Forest for determination, against a statutory target of eight weeks. Over the last year Epping Forest decided lawful development applications in a median of 55 days. More in our guide to how long planning decisions take.

About lawful development applications

A lawful development certificate is a legal determination that existing or proposed works do not need planning permission; the merits of the scheme are not considered. More in our guide to planning application types.

Nearby applications

Within 500 metres

  • 5, Raymond Gardens, Chigwell, IG7 6EW

    EPF/1324/26 Submitted 6 Jul 2026 0m away

    TPO/EPF/18/88 (Ref: A1) T1: Lime - Selective prune of branches overhanging roof by up to 1.5m, as specified. NB: The permitted specification of works is detailed in the conditions below.

    Granted Trees 6 docs
  • 7, Lambourne Close, Chigwell, IG7 6EB

    EPF/1152/26 Submitted 9 Jun 2026 30m away

    74% historically approved · decision due ~18 Aug

    First Floor Front Extension, Single Storey Rear Extension, Garage Conversion and associated works.

    Awaiting decision Householder Extension 11 docs
    Small domestic
  • 56 LAMBOURNE ROAD, CHIGWELL

    EPF/0110/01 Submitted 22 Jan 2001 50m away

    Loft conversion.

    Refused Full applications Loft or dormer 2 docs
  • 82 LAMBOURNE ROAD, CHIGWELL, ESSEX

    EPF/1916/00 Submitted 29 Nov 2000 73m away

    Change of use from A1 (retail) to A3 (food and drink).

    Refused Full applications 6 docs
  • 6 Maxwell Court, Sunnymede, Chigwell, IG7 6DZ

    EPF/1846/24 Submitted 9 Sep 2024 103m away

    TPO/EPF/18/88 (Ref: G1) T1-T3: Lombardy Poplar - Crown reduce, as specified.

    Granted Trees 7 docs
  • 4 Maxwell Court Sunnymede Chigwell IG7 6DZ

    EPF/1785/21 Submitted 28 Jun 2021 103m away

    Application for a Lawful Development for a proposed dormer loft extension & a conservatory at the rear.

    Refused Lawful development Extension Loft or dormer 4 docs

In Epping Forest

  • EPF/1389/26 Granted

    Reduit, The Green, Theydon Bois, Epping, CM16 7JA

    Certificate of Lawful Development for proposed conversion of garage into habitable space.

    16 Jul 2026 Lawful development
  • EPF/1729/26 Awaiting decision

    Salcombe, Oak Hill Road, Stapleford Abbotts, RM4 1EH

    Certificate of Lawful Development Proposed Single Storey Side extensions

    9 Sep 2026 Lawful development
  • EPF/1719/26 Awaiting decision

    24, Rous Road, Buckhurst Hill, IG9 6BN

    Certificate of Lawful Development of loft coversion with rear dormer.

    8 Sep 2026 Lawful development
  • EPF/1710/26 Awaiting decision

    72A, Hainault Road, Chigwell, IG7 5DH

    Certificate of Lawful Development Proposed Loft conversion with dormers

    8 Sep 2026 Lawful development
  • EPF/1312/26 Granted

    8, Broadgate, Waltham Abbey, EN9 3NH

    Certificate of Lawful Development for proposed outbuilding.

    3 Jul 2026 Lawful development