22, Northdene, Chigwell, IG7 5JT

This site has had 3 applications since 2026.

• EPF/1527/26 Awaiting decision

  22, Northdene, Chigwell, IG7 5JT

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

  Submitted 10 Aug 2026 Householder
• EPF/1506/26 Decided

  22, Northdene, Chigwell, IG7 5JT

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

  Decided 27 Aug 2026 Prior approval

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, 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.

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.

• 22, Northdene, Chigwell, IG7 5JT

  EPF/1506/26 Submitted 5 Aug 2026 50 yards 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 50 yards away

  72% 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 16 docs
  Small domestic

• 30 NORTH DENE, CHIGWELL

  EPF/1234/00 Submitted 17 Jul 2000 50 yards away

  Loft conversion including two rear dormer windows.

  Granted Full applications Loft or dormer Windows or glazing 1 doc

• 2, Millwell Crescent, Chigwell, IG7 5HY

  EPF/2126/22 Submitted 15 Sep 2022 100 yards 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

• 20, Millwell Crescent, Chigwell, IG7 5HY

  EPF/2734/22 Submitted 1 Dec 2022 100 yards away

  Part Single Part Double Storey Rear Extension, Garage Conversion and First Floor Front Extension, Loft Conversion and Addition of a Front Canopy Including Internal Remodelling

  Granted Householder Extension Loft or dormer 10 docs
  Small domestic

• 20, Millwell Crescent, Chigwell, IG7 5HY

  EPF/2735/22 Submitted 1 Dec 2022 100 yards away

  Part Single Part Double Storey Rear Extension, Garage Conversion and First Floor Front Extension, Loft Conversion and Addition of a Front Canopy Including Internal Remodelling

  Granted Householder Extension Loft or dormer 11 docs
  Small domestic

• EPF/1703/26 Granted

  1, The Gables, Church Lane, Loughton, IG10 1PD

  Certificate of Lawful Development Proposed Removal of garage door. Construct a wall with a window and door to replace the garage door. Minor alterations to the inside of the garage to create a home office and store room.

  Received 7 Sep, published by the council 9 Sep 2026 Lawful development
• EPF/1655/26 Granted

  27, Chestnut Avenue, Buckhurst Hill, IG9 6EN

  Certificate of Lawful Development proposed loft conversion with rear dormer.

  Received 28 Aug, published by the council 29 Aug 2026 Lawful development
• EPF/1849/26 Awaiting decision

  15, The Avenue, Loughton, IG10 4PT

  Certificate of Lawful Development for proposed enlargement of existing dormer.

  Received 30 Sep, published by the council 1 Oct 2026 Lawful development
• EPF/1850/26 Awaiting decision

  The Retreat, Market Place , Abridge , RM4 1AU

  Certificate of Lawfulness confirming that development of the site as constructed implements and does not run contrary to the decision issued under reference EPF/1471/17.

  Received 30 Sep, published by the council 1 Oct 2026 Lawful development
• EPF/1624/26 Granted

  Aimes Green, Aimes Green Farm, Claverhambury Road, Waltham Abbey, EN9 2AU

  Certificate of Lawful Development for existing continued use and occupancy of residential dwelling by persons not employed in agriculture or forestry in the locality of Aimes Green Farm.

  Received 24 Aug, published by the council 27 Aug 2026 Lawful development