72A, Hainault Road, Chigwell, IG7 5DH

This site has had 2 applications since 2026: 1 approved, 0 refused.

• EPF/0689/26 Granted

  72A, Hainault Road, Chigwell, IG7 5DH

  Off street parking vehicle crossing and dropped curb.

  Decided 26 Jun 2026 Householder

1. 7 Sep 2026

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

2. 8 Sep 2026

   Received by Epping Forest

3. 9 Sep 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

4. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 2 November 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.

• 72A, Hainault Road, Chigwell, IG7 5DH

  EPF/0689/26 Submitted 6 Apr 2026 50 yards away

  Off street parking vehicle crossing and dropped curb.

  Granted Householder 9 docs
  Domestic

• 88 Hainault Road Chigwell IG7 5DH

  EPF/0410/20 Submitted 21 Feb 2020 50 yards away

  Application for Approval of Details Reserved by Condition 2"documentary and photographic details of the types and colours", 5"hard and soft landscape works (including tree planting) and implementation programme", 6"Tree Protection Plan Arboricultural Method Statement" for EPF/3091/16.(First floor side extension with side gable roof. Two-storey rear extension with accommodation within crown roof. Single storey rear extension).

  Granted Conditions Extension 9 docs
  Small domestic

• 74 Hainault Road Chigwell IG7 5DH

  EPF/1989/21 Submitted 19 Jul 2021 50 yards away

  Side rear extension, front and rear elevation treatment. (Revised application to EPF/0687/21)

  Granted Full applications Extension 20 docs

• 55 Hainault Road Chigwell IG7 5DH

  EPF/2800/19 Submitted 22 Nov 2019 50 yards away

  Application for a Non-Material Amendment to application EPF/0877/17 for a new front boundary wall and gates to allow metal railings at side boundary.

  Refused Amendments 1 doc
  Small domestic

• 55 Hainault Road Chigwell IG7 5DH

  EPF/2661/19 Submitted 6 Nov 2019 50 yards away

  Non material amendment to EPF/0877/17 - Proposed change in colour of bricks, change of hardstanding surface to resin coating and alteration to front bounday wall and gates.

  Granted Amendments 4 docs

• 51 Hainault Road Chigwell IG7 5DH

  EPF/2522/19 Submitted 18 Oct 2019 50 yards away

  Proposed two storey rear extension.

  Refused Full applications Extension 3 docs

• 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