59, Lechmere Avenue, Chigwell, IG7 5HA

This site has had 3 applications since 2020: 1 approved, 1 refused.

• EPF/1728/24 Refused

  59, Lechmere Avenue, Chigwell, IG7 5HA

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

  Decided 30 Oct 2024 Full applications
• EPF/0458/20 Withdrawn

  59 Lechmere Avenue Chigwell IG7 5HA

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

  Decided 6 May 2020 Full applications

1. 23 Dec 2025

   Received by Epping Forest

2. 24 Dec 2025

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 26 May 2026

   Decision issued: Approved with Conditions (Subject to s106 Legal Agreement)

4. 9 Sep 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

Epping Forest granted permission on 26 May 2026, 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 full application seeks permission for a complete, detailed proposal in one go, with siting, design, access and landscaping all fixed at this stage. More in our guide to planning application types.

• 59, Lechmere Avenue, Chigwell, IG7 5HA

  EPF/1728/24 Submitted 23 Aug 2024 50 yards 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 50 yards away

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

  Granted Householder Extension 9 docs
  Domestic

• 36, Lechmere Avenue, Chigwell, IG7 5ET

  EPF/1294/26 Submitted 30 Jun 2026 50 yards away

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

  Refused Householder Loft or dormer 15 docs
  Domestic

• 36 LECHMERE AVENUE, CHIGWELL

  EPF/0815/00 Submitted 29 Jun 2000 50 yards away

  Rear conservatory.

  Granted Full applications Extension 2 docs

• 54, Fontayne Avenue, Chigwell, IG7 5HF

  EPF/1124/26 Submitted 8 Jun 2026 50 yards away

  Change of use from dwelling house (C3) to Children's Care Home (C2) for 2 children.

  Refused Full applications 16 docs
  Domestic

• 28 LECHMERE AVENUE, CHIGWELL

  EPF/1802/00 Submitted 25 Oct 2000 50 yards away

  Two storey side and rear extensions.

  Granted Full applications Extension 2 docs

• 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