11, Lee Grove, Chigwell, IG7 6AD

1. 28 Aug 2026

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

2. 31 Aug 2026

   Received by Epping Forest

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 23 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 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.

• 9, Lee Grove, Chigwell, IG7 6AD

  EPF/0594/26 Submitted 23 Mar 2026 50 yards away

  Rear Dormer Extension with julier baconies to match the existing, and a small Front Elevation change to align with the front elevation facade line

  Refused Householder Extension Loft or dormer 17 docs
  Domestic

• 45, Lee Grove, Chigwell, IG7 6AD

  EPF/1352/26 Submitted 10 Jul 2026 50 yards away

  Certificate of Lawful Development for proposed outbuilding.

  Granted Lawful development 5 docs

• 9, Lee Grove, Chigwell, IG7 6AD

  EPF/0590/23 Submitted 16 Mar 2023 50 yards away

  Certificate of lawful development for a proposed garden room.

  Refused Lawful development 14 docs

• 51 Lee Grove, Chigwell, IG7 6AD

  EPF/1198/26 Submitted 16 Jun 2026 50 yards away

  Two storey side extension, first floor front extension, single storey rear extension, loft conversionwith rear dormer, front roof lights and front dormer.

  Granted Householder Extension Loft or dormer 22 docs
  Small domestic

• 8 Lee Grove Chigwell IG7 6AF

  EPF/1257/21 Submitted 4 May 2021 50 yards away

  Loft conversion including a rear dormer with a covered balcony, and rooflight windows to the front including ground floor alterations.

  Granted Full applications Loft or dormer Windows or glazing 19 docs

• Fairlight, 14 Lee Grove, Chigwell, IG7 6AF

  EPF/0652/23 Submitted 23 Mar 2023 100 yards away

  Single and 2 storey front and rear extensions, accommodation in the loft involving front roof lights. New gates and rails to the front driveway.

  Granted Householder Extension Loft or dormer 22 docs
  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