781 Secondhand Shop, Chigwell Road, Chigwell, IG8 8AU

1. 30 Jul 2025

   Received by Epping Forest

2. 27 Nov 2025

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 23 Jul 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

4. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 22 January 2026, 8 weeks from validation under the statutory target for most applications. Extensions of time are common and are agreed case by case.

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• 783, Chigwell Road, Chigwell, IG8 8AU

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  Retrospective planning application - Single storey side extension to create toilets for the ground floor restaurant.

  Granted Full applications Extension 5 docs
  Small domestic

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  EPF/1611/24 Submitted 6 Aug 2024 50 yards away

  Decking In front of the shop.

  Refused Full applications 7 docs

• The Limes 791 Chigwell Road Chigwell IG8 8AU

  EPF/2091/21 Submitted 29 Jul 2021 50 yards away

  Application to determine if Prior Approval is required for a Larger Home Extension measuring 3.31 metres, height to eaves of 2.14 metres & a maximum height of 2.74 metres.

  Decided Prior approval Extension 8 docs

• 9 TURPINS LANE, CHIGWELL, ESSEX, IG8 8AZ.

  EPF/1776/00 Submitted 23 Oct 2000 50 yards away

  Erection of a new dwelling house attached to side of existing house. (On site of 9)

  Refused Full applications New dwelling 4 docs
  Domestic

• 39 Brunel Road Chigwell IG8 8BE

  EPF/2214/21 Submitted 12 Aug 2021 150 yards away

  Application for a Lawful Development certificate for a proposed hip to gable loft conversion with rear dormer and rooflight windows to the front.

  Granted Lawful development Loft or dormer Windows or glazing 15 docs

• 61, Brunel Road, Chigwell, IG8 8BE

  EPF/1563/23 Submitted 10 Jul 2023 150 yards away

  Prior approval for the rebuilt infill extension with a depth of 3.2m and a maximum height of 3.2m and eaves height 2.4m.

  Decided Prior approval Extension 4 docs

• 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