54 Lechmere Avenue Chigwell IG7 5ET

1. 6 Jul 2021

   Received by Epping Forest

2. 11 Aug 2021

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 1 Oct 2021

   Decision issued: Refuse

4. 1 Oct 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

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• 59 Lechmere Avenue Chigwell IG7 5HA

  EPF/0458/20 Submitted 27 Feb 2020 50 yards away

  Construction of a pair of semi-detached dwellings following demolition of existing dwelling.

  Withdrawn Full applications Demolition 11 docs
  Domestic

• 118 HAINAULT ROAD, CHIGWELL

  EPF/1714/00 Submitted 8 Nov 2000 100 yards away

  Single storey rear extensions and conservatory, raising of main roof and additional roof over existing flat roof to include dormer windows front and rear.

  Granted Full applications Extension Loft or dormer +1 2 docs
  Small domestic

• 36 LECHMERE AVENUE, CHIGWELL

  EPF/0815/00 Submitted 29 Jun 2000 100 yards away

  Rear conservatory.

  Granted Full applications Extension 2 docs

• 74 Lechmere Avenue Chigwell IG7 5EU

  EPF/2210/21 Submitted 12 Aug 2021 100 yards away

  Application to determine if Prior Approval is required for a Larger Home Extension measuring 6.00 metres, height to eaves of 2.90 metres & a maximum height of 3.20 metres.

  Decided Prior approval Extension 7 docs

• 54 FONTAYNE AVENUE, CHIGWELL

  EPF/1289/00 Submitted 27 Jul 2000 100 yards away

  First floor rear extension.

  Granted Full applications Extension 2 docs

• 44 FONTAYNE AVENUE, CHIGWELL

  EPF/1854/00 Submitted 16 Nov 2000 100 yards away

  Single storey side extension (replacing ground floor extension), and first floor 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