89, Hainault Road, Chigwell, IG7 5DL

1. 2 Sep 2026

   Received by Epping Forest

2. 3 Sep 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

3. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 28 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. 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.

Prior approval applications arise where permitted development rights already grant the principle of the work, such as larger home extensions, changes of use to housing or agricultural buildings. The council may only consider the specific matters set out in the rules, for example transport, flooding or appearance, and in many classes the work may proceed if the council does not respond within the deadline, commonly 56 days.

More on prior approval applications in our guide

• 116, Hainault Road, Chigwell, IG7 5DL

  EPF/0163/23 Submitted 26 Jan 2023 0m away

  Garage conversion to habitable space.

  Granted Householder 5 docs
  Small domestic

• 130, Hainault Road, Chigwell, IG7 5DL

  EPF/0041/23 Submitted 10 Jan 2023 0m away

  Application for a Non Material amendment for EPF/3065/17 (basement size reduction). (Demolition of existing dwelling house and the construction of 1no. eight bedroom house).

  Refused Amendments Demolition 9 docs
  Domestic

• 71, Hainault Road, Chigwell, IG7 5DL

  EPF/1837/24 Submitted 6 Sep 2024 0m away

  Single storey rear infill extension. Terrace area above single storey rear extension. Demolish existing outbuildings and new outbuilding for gym area.

  Granted Householder Extension Demolition 19 docs
  Small domestic

• 36, Lechmere Avenue, Chigwell, IG7 5ET

  EPF/1294/26 Submitted 30 Jun 2026 126m away

  73% historically approved · decision due ~27 Aug

  Construction of a loft conversion with gable walls, rear dormer including two Juliet balconies and front dormer.

  Awaiting decision Householder Loft or dormer 13 docs
  Domestic

• 59, Lechmere Avenue, Chigwell, IG7 5HA

  EPF/1728/24 Submitted 23 Aug 2024 167m away

  Proposed erection of 2 no. 4-bedroom houses. Demolition of existing house.

  Refused Full applications Demolition 22 docs

• 51, Lechmere Avenue, Chigwell, IG7 5HA

  EPF/2666/22 Submitted 22 Nov 2022 167m away

  Drop Kerb Extension to No. 51 Lechmere & 53 Lechmere.

  Granted Householder Extension 9 docs
  Domestic

• EPF/1542/26 Decided

  Hadleigh, Stondon Road, Ongar, CM5 9BU

  Proposed single storey rear extension 8.00 x 3.20 x 3.20

  11 Aug 2026 Prior approval
• EPF/1682/26 Awaiting decision

  14, Tennyson Avenue, Waltham Abbey, EN9 3BJ

  Erection of single storey rear extension.

  2 Sep 2026 Prior approval
• EPF/1661/26 Awaiting decision

  Sheperds Cottage, Abridge Road, Chigwell, IG7 6BX

  8m single storey rear extension to the main dwelling. Compliant under Permitted Development Policy.

  28 Aug 2026 Prior approval
• EPF/1656/26 Awaiting decision

  Agricultural Barn, King Street Farm, King Street, Ongar, CM5 9NR

  Prior Approval Application for the Change of Use of an Agricultural Building to Five Dwellinghouses (C3), and for building operations reasonably necessary for the conversion including an extension of up to four metres to the rear of the building.

  28 Aug 2026 Prior approval
• 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.

  5 Aug 2026 Prior approval