22, Northdene, Chigwell, IG7 5JT

1. 5 Aug 2026

   Received by Epping Forest

2. 14 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

3. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 30 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.

This application is with Epping Forest for determination. The council publicises it, consults neighbours and technical bodies where required, and weighs the responses against local and national planning policy.

The statutory target is eight weeks for most applications and thirteen for major development, though extensions of time are common. Comments carry most weight while the case is undecided, so check the council portal for the deadline if you want to respond.

A lawful development certificate is a legal determination, not a planning judgement. It asks the council to confirm either that existing use or works are lawful, often through the passage of time, or that a proposal would not need planning permission at all. The applicant must prove the facts; the merits of the scheme are not considered.

More on lawful development applications in our guide

• 22, Northdene, Chigwell, IG7 5JT

  EPF/1506/26 Submitted 5 Aug 2026 0m away

  Erection of single storey ground floor rear extension 6.00 x 3.00 x 3.00.

  Decided Prior approval Extension 9 docs
  Small domestic

• 22, Northdene, Chigwell, IG7 5JT

  EPF/1527/26 Submitted 10 Aug 2026 0m away

  73% historically approved · decision due ~5 Oct

  Garage conversion into habitable space, ground floor single storey front, rear and side extension and part first floor side and rear extension.

  Awaiting decision Householder Extension 15 docs
  Small domestic

• 2, Millwell Crescent, Chigwell, IG7 5HY

  EPF/2126/22 Submitted 15 Sep 2022 82m away

  Application for Approval of Details reserved by condition 3 (Drainage) for EPF/3131/21. (Demolish existing property and build new dwelling).

  Refused Conditions New dwelling Demolition 7 docs
  Domestic

• 46 Millwell Crescent Chigwell IG7 5HY

  EPF/1555/21 Submitted 3 Jun 2021 99m away

  Erection of a new conservatory

  Granted Full applications Extension 13 docs

• 19 Millwell Crescent Chigwell IG7 5HX

  EPF/1824/21 Submitted 1 Jul 2021 154m away

  Application for a Lawful Development certificate for a proposed conversion of garage to habitable room.

  Decided Lawful development 13 docs

• 172, Manor Road, Chigwell, IG7 5PX

  EPF/0864/26 Submitted 1 May 2026 176m away

  2 ADDITIONAL APARTMENTS (alter previously approved plans -Appeal Ref: APP/J1535/W/22/3309160) adjacent to 172 Manor Road, Chigwell, IG7 5PX

  Granted Full applications New dwelling 30 docs

• EPF/1681/26 Awaiting decision

  14, Tennyson Avenue, Waltham Abbey, EN9 3BJ

  Certificate of Lawful Development for proposed hip to gable loft conversion with rear dormer and front roof lights.

  2 Sep 2026 Lawful development
• EPF/1340/26 Decided

  27, Burney Drive, Loughton, IG10 2DX

  Certificate of Lawful Development for proposed loft conversion incorporating the construction of a rear dormer roof extension and the installation of two rooflights to the front roof slope.

  8 Jul 2026 Lawful development
• EPF/1239/26 Decided

  7, Forest Way, Loughton, IG10 1JG

  Certificate of Lawful Development for proposed replacement roof.

  23 Jun 2026 Lawful development
• EPF/1672/26 Awaiting decision

  Lowershot Nursery, Sedge Green, Roydon, Harlow, CM19 5JS

  Certificate of Lawful Development Existing Construction of buildings A, B, C & D as identified

  1 Sep 2026 Lawful development
• EPF/1667/26 Awaiting decision

  11, Lee Grove, Chigwell, IG7 6AD

  Certificate of Lawful Development for proposed single storey ancillary outbuilding.

  31 Aug 2026 Lawful development