57, Lechmere Avenue, Chigwell, IG7 5HA Data via plota.co.uk
Proposal
Application to determine if Prior Approval is required for a proposed Larger Home Extension measuring 6 metres, height to eaves of 3 metres & a maximum height of 3.50 metres for a single storey rear extension. Data via plota.co.uk
Application progress
Refused on 2 Apr 2026 · Delegated Decision · Last checked 22 Aug 2026
Documents 14
Decision & officer reports 2
Statements & assessments 1
Consultation & comments 1
Other documents 10
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Important details
- Council
- Epping Forest
- Application type
- Prior approval Part 1 Class A.1(ea)
- Postcode
- IG7 5HA
- Received
- 26 Feb 2026
- Validated
- 26 Feb 2026
- Ward
- Grange Hill
- Parish
- Chigwell
- Case officer
- Show
- Target decision
- 9 Apr 2026
- Decision
- Refuse
- Decision date
- 2 Apr 2026
- Decision level
- Delegated Decision
- Applicant
- Show
Public comments
No public comments yet.
Last counted 22 Aug 2026
Historical activity at this location
25 nearby applications on record - archival context, not part of the live application.
Nearby activity
Epping Forest ranks #114 out of 296 councils for householder decision speed. Epping Forest is also one of the strictest councils - it refuses more householder applications than almost any other, with only 76% approved vs 90% nationally.
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