Kenswal, Grove Lane, Chigwell, IG7 6JD

This site has had 2 applications since 2022: 0 approved, 2 refused.

• EPF/2722/22 Refused

  Kenswal, Grove Lane, Chigwell, IG7 6JD

  Application for Prior Approval of a proposed enlargement of a dwellinghouse by construction of additional storeys.

  Decided 8 Feb 2023 Prior approval

1. 25 Nov 2022

   Received by Epping Forest

2. 31 Mar 2023

   Decision issued: Refuse

3. 31 Jul 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

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• Kenswal, Grove Lane, Chigwell, IG7 6JD

  EPF/2722/22 Submitted 29 Nov 2022 50 yards away

  Application for Prior Approval of a proposed enlargement of a dwellinghouse by construction of additional storeys.

  Refused Prior approval 11 docs
  Domestic

• Westside, Grove Lane, Chigwell, IG7 6JD

  EPF/1315/26 Submitted 3 Jul 2026 50 yards away

  72% historically approved · decision due ~31 Aug

  Front, rear and side extension to existing detached dwelling.

  Awaiting decision Householder New dwelling Extension 17 docs
  Domestic

• Grove Cottage, Grove Lane, Chigwell, IG7 6JD

  EPF/2176/22 Submitted 21 Sep 2022 50 yards away

  Rear outbuilding to create home office and gym space (resubmission of EPF/0648/22)

  Refused Householder 10 docs
  Small domestic

• KENSWALL, GROVE LANE, CHIGWELL, ESSEX

  EPF/1493/00 Submitted 25 Aug 2000 50 yards away

  Variation of condition No.4 of planning permission EPF/1578/99 to enable garage to be used as storage and commercial kitchen facilities.

  Refused Full applications 2 docs

• 239, The Barn, Lambourne Road, Chigwell, IG7 6JB

  EPF/1325/26 Submitted 6 Jul 2026 100 yards away

  Conversion of garage into habitable room, erection of front porch, Replacement doors and windows.

  Granted Householder Extension Windows or glazing 18 docs
  Small domestic

• 15, Shillibeer Walk, Chigwell, IG7 6JA

  EPF/2719/22 Submitted 30 Nov 2022 100 yards away

  A shallow front extension, full width on ground floor to enlarge living room and provide a porch and half width on first floor to enlarge bedroom 3. Finished in materials to match existing.

  Granted Householder Extension 20 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