50, Hycliffe Gardens, Chigwell, IG7 5HJ

1. 11 Nov 2024

   Received by Epping Forest

2. 6 Jan 2025

   Decision issued: Lawful

3. 21 Sep 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

Epping Forest granted permission on 6 January 2025, subject to any conditions on the decision notice. Work must normally begin within three years or the permission lapses. 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.

• 31, Hycliffe Gardens, Chigwell, IG7 5HJ

  EPF/2528/22 Submitted 7 Nov 2022 50 yards away

  Conversion of existing loft space to provide two new bedrooms with new rear dormer windows. New construction of a single storey rear extension with a two-storey side extension including a new hipped roof section. Conversion of existing garage to create a study room with storage area together with internal alteration works over existing ground and first floor, including renovation to the existing external wall finishes and modification to the front driveway layout.

  Granted Householder Extension Loft or dormer +1 10 docs
  Small domestic

• 28, Hycliffe Gardens, Chigwell, IG7 5HJ

  EPF/0181/23 Submitted 27 Jan 2023 50 yards away

  Demolition of existing garage and erection of single storey rear extension.

  Refused Householder Extension Demolition 18 docs
  Small domestic

• 1 HYCLIFFE GARDENS, CHIGWELL

  EPF/1919/00 Submitted 22 Dec 2000 100 yards away

  Two storey and single storey side extension with main roof extension.

  Granted Full applications Extension 2 docs
  Small domestic

• 93, Lechmere Avenue, Chigwell, IG7 5EZ

  EPF/2685/22 Submitted 25 Nov 2022 100 yards away

  3m single storey rear extension with roof lights and 2.226 side extension.

  Granted Householder Extension Loft or dormer 21 docs
  Small domestic

• 53 FONTAYNE AVENUE, CHIGWELL

  EPF/0097/01 Submitted 18 Jan 2001 150 yards away

  Two storey side and rear extension and front porch (amended application).

  Granted Full applications Extension 4 docs
  Small domestic

• 53 FONTAYNE AVENUE, CHIGWELL

  EPF/1551/00 Submitted 11 Sep 2000 150 yards away

  Front porch, two storey side and rear extension.

  Refused Full applications Extension 4 docs
  Small 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