47, Hainault Road, Chigwell, IG7 5DQ

This site has had 2 applications since 2023: 1 approved, 0 refused.

• EPF/0677/23 Granted

  47, Hainault Road, Chigwell, IG7 5DQ

  Replacement of existing dwelling with a house that will appear as two storey in scale, with a second floor of accommodation within the roof, plus a basement to provide a 6 bedroom house (Revised scheme to EPF/2122/22).

  Decided 25 May 2023 Full applications

1. 31 Aug 2026

   Received by Epping Forest

2. 1 Sep 2026

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 3 Sep 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

4. 9 Sep 2026

   Status changed to Under Consultation

   Previously Valid.

5. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 27 October 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 full applications in a median of 84 days. More in our guide to how long planning decisions take.

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• 47, Hainault Road, Chigwell, IG7 5DQ

  EPF/0677/23 Submitted 24 Mar 2023 50 yards away

  Replacement of existing dwelling with a house that will appear as two storey in scale, with a second floor of accommodation within the roof, plus a basement to provide a 6 bedroom house (Revised scheme to EPF/2122/22).

  Granted Full applications 18 docs
  Domestic

• 70 Hainault Road Chigwell IG7 5DQ

  EPF/1276/20/NEW Submitted 18 Jun 2020 50 yards away

  T1 Cedar to crown lift to 3-3.5m, and reduce spread by 1-1.5m to provide clearance from house C1 Conifer hedge to trim to shape C2 Row of conifers to fell General Maintenance Property Encroachment Light Access

  Withdrawn Trees

• 64, Hainault Road, Chigwell, IG7 5DQ

  EPF/2195/24 Submitted 31 Oct 2024 50 yards away

  Application for approval of details reserved by condition 3'External Finishes' and condition 5 'Hard and Soft Landscaping' on planning permission EPF/1177/22 (Part One: demolition and erection two storey side extension. (This will be developed in phase 2 and will be applicable separately). Part Two: erection of loft conversion comprising rear and front dormer included 4 No skylights (This will be developed in phase 2 and will be applicable separately). Part Three: Erection of one storey rear extension included 3 No skylights (This will be developed in phase 2 and will be applicable separately) Part Four: Demolition and erection of one-storey outbuilding to match existing following PD rights. (This applies to Phase One in relation to this application).

  Refused Conditions Extension Loft or dormer +1 9 docs

• 41, Hainault Road, Chigwell, IG7 5DQ

  EPF/1704/26 Submitted 7 Sep 2026 50 yards away

  72% historically approved · decision due ~3 Nov

  Proposed single storey glazed garden room to south west elevation

  Awaiting decision Householder Windows or glazing 9 docs
  Small domestic

• 64, Hainault Road, Chigwell, IG7 5DQ

  EPF/0019/25 Submitted 6 Jan 2025 50 yards away

  Application for approval of details reserved by condition 3 'External Finishes' and condition 5 'Hard and Soft Landscaping' on planning permission EPF/1177/22 (Part One: demolition and erection two storey side extension Part Two: erection of loft conversion comprising rear and front dormer included 4 No skylights Part Three: Erection of one storey rear extension included 3 No skylights Part Four: Demolition and erection one storey size to match existing following PD rights).

  Split decision Conditions Extension Loft or dormer +1 8 docs

• 43 Hainault Road Chigwell IG7 5DQ

  EPF/2634/19 Submitted 4 Nov 2019 50 yards away

  Proposed single storey rear extension.

  Granted Full applications Extension 2 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