18A, Sylvan Way, Chigwell, IG7 4QB

1. 5 Nov 2024

   Received by Epping Forest

2. 7 Jan 2025

   Decision issued: Not Lawful

3. 21 Sep 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

Epping Forest refused this application for the reasons on the decision notice; only the applicant can appeal, and refused schemes often return in revised form. More in our guide to what happens after a planning decision.

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.

• 18a Sylvan Way Chigwell Essex IG7 4QB

  EPF/2953/19 Submitted 10 Dec 2019 50 yards away

  Proposed change of use of existing buildings to create x2 no. self-contained dwellings with associated front porch & rear balcony to serve the first floor flat.

  Withdrawn Full applications Extension 18 docs
  Small domestic

• 46 Woolhampton Way Chigwell IG7 4QJ

  EPF/1039/21 Submitted 13 Apr 2021 50 yards away

  Application for a Lawful Development certificate for a proposed outbuilding for the purposes of a gym & a games room.

  Refused Lawful development 13 docs

• 21 Woolhampton Way Chigwell IG7 4QQ

  EPF/1259/21 Submitted 4 May 2021 150 yards away

  TPO/EPF/28/82 (Ref: T40) T1: Oak - Crown reduce height and lateral branches, as specified.

  Granted Trees 6 docs

• 11 Glebelands Chigwell IG7 4QG

  EPF/1569/21 Submitted 3 Jun 2021 150 yards away

  Application for a Lawful Development certificate for a proposed single storey rear extension with a lantern light.

  Granted Lawful development Extension 6 docs
  Small domestic

• 8 Glebelands, Chigwell, IG7 4QG

  EPF/2830/22 Submitted 14 Dec 2022 150 yards away

  Proposed single storey rear extension & alteration to front lower roof form.

  Granted Householder Extension 5 docs
  Small domestic

• 9, Glebelands, Chigwell, IG7 4QG

  EPF/1472/25 Submitted 21 Jul 2025 150 yards away

  Certificate of Lawful Development for proposed ground floor rear extension.

  Granted Lawful development Extension 10 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