5, Raymond Gardens, Chigwell, IG7 6EW Data via plota.co.uk

EPF/1405/26 - Lawful development Under Consultation
DemolitionExtensions & alterations

Proposal

Certificate of Lawful Development for proposed demolition and rebuilding of a pair of co-joined detached garages into a single double garage. Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

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Received
20 Jul 2026
Decision
Awaiting decision

This application is under consideration - no decision has been issued yet.

Documents 13

Statements & assessments 2

PDF Planning statement.pdf PDF · 20 Jul 2026 View ↗ PDF TPO Compliance Statement.pdf PDF · 20 Jul 2026 View ↗

Plans & drawings 9

PDF LocationPlan.pdf PDF · 20 Jul 2026 View ↗ PDF 03- Existing roof plan.pdf PDF · 20 Jul 2026 View ↗ PDF 07- Proposed roof plan.pdf PDF · 20 Jul 2026 View ↗ PDF 02- Existing Ground Floor Plan.pdf PDF · 20 Jul 2026 View ↗ PDF 06- Proposed ground floor plan.pdf PDF · 20 Jul 2026 View ↗ PDF 05-Proposed site plan.pdf PDF · 20 Jul 2026 View ↗ PDF 08- Proposed Elevations-Section AA-BB.pdf PDF · 20 Jul 2026 View ↗ PDF 04- Existing Elevations-Section AA.pdf PDF · 20 Jul 2026 View ↗ PDF 01- Existing site plan.pdf PDF · 20 Jul 2026 View ↗

Other documents 2

PDF Cover letter PDF · 22 Jul 2026 View ↗ PDF ApplicationFormRedacted.pdf PDF · 20 Jul 2026 View ↗

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Important details

Council
Epping Forest
Application type
Lawful development
Postcode
IG7 6EW
Received
20 Jul 2026
Validated
20 Jul 2026
Ward
Chigwell with Lambourne
Parish
Chigwell
Case officer
Show
Target decision
14 Sept 2026
Applicant
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Agent
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Historical activity at this location

25 nearby applications on record - archival context, not part of the live application.

Within ~100m

Nearby activity

2025 Approved
7, Lambourne Close, Chigwell, IG7 6EB
TPO/EPF/18/88 T2: Horse Chestnut - Crown reduce to previous points, as specified. T11 wit…
EPF/1582/25
2024 Approved
21, Retreat Way, Chigwell, IG7 6EL
TPO/EPF/18/88 (Ref: W1) T1: Ash - Crown reduce by up to 2m, as specified.
EPF/2289/24
2024 Approved
21, Retreat Way, Chigwell, IG7 6EL
TPO/EPF/18/88 (Ref: W1) T1: Ash - Crown reduce by up to 2m, as specified.
EPF/2289/24
2023 Approved
38, Retreat Way, Chigwell, IG7 6EL
Demolition of existing conservatory and the construction of new single storey rear and pa…
EPF/2592/23
2023 Approved
38, Retreat Way, Chigwell, IG7 6EL
Demolition of existing conservatory and the construction of new single storey rear and pa…
EPF/2592/23
2023 Approved
9, Lambourne Close, Chigwell, IG7 6EB
Single storey rear extension to form conservatory.
EPF/0929/23
2023 Approved
9, Lambourne Close, Chigwell, IG7 6EB
Single storey rear extension to form conservatory.
EPF/0929/23
2022 Approved
7 Lambourne Close Chigwell Essex IG7 6EB
Provide first floor en-suite bathroom facility for a registered disabled person.
EPF/0697/22
2022 Approved
7 Lambourne Close Chigwell Essex IG7 6EB
Provide first floor en-suite bathroom facility for a registered disabled person.
EPF/0697/22
2021 Approved
22 Retreat Way Chigwell IG7 6EL
TPO/EPF/18/88 (Ref: W1 & A1) Removal of small trees and saplings under 150mm in diameter…
EPF/3229/21
2021 Approved
19 Retreat Way Chigwell IG7 6EL
Application for a Lawful Development certificate for a proposed loft conversion.
EPF/3234/21
2021 Approved
35 Retreat Way Chigwell IG7 6EL
Application for a Lawful Development certificate for a proposed loft conversion with a re…
EPF/0886/21
2021 Approved
Carpenters Hall 1A Retreat Way Chigwell IG7 6EL
TPO/EPF/14/89 T1: Oak - Crown reduce height by up to 2m & lateral branches by up to 2.5m…
EPF/0684/21
2020 Approved
31 Retreat Way Chigwell IG7 6EL
TPO/EPF/18/88 (Ref: A4) T1: Oak - Reduce overhanging branches back to boundary, as specif…
EPF/0874/20
2020 Approved
31 Retreat Way Chigwell IG7 6EL
TPO/EPF/18/88 (Ref: A4) T1: Oak - Reduce overhanging branches back to boundary, as specif…
EPF/0874/20
2019 Approved
7 Lambourne Close Chigwell Essex IG7 6EB
TPO/EPF/18/88 (Ref: T2 & G2) H2: Horse Chestnut - Reduce to previous points, as specified…
EPF/1594/19
2019 Approved
7 Lambourne Close Chigwell Essex IG7 6EB
TPO/EPF/18/88 (Ref: T2 & G2) H2: Horse Chestnut - Reduce to previous points, as specified…
EPF/1594/19
2017 Approved
4 Lambourne Close Chigwell Essex IG7 6EB
First floor side extension
EPF/2228/17
2017 Approved
4 Lambourne Close Chigwell Essex IG7 6EB
First floor side extension
EPF/2228/17
2017 Approved
2 Lambourne Close Chigwell Essex IG7 6EB
Two storey rear extension
EPF/0511/17
2016 Approved
21 Retreat Way Chigwell Essex IG7 6EL
TPO/EPF/18/88: Ash - 2m reduction to branches over parking space no.22
EPF/2462/16
2016 Approved
40 Lambourne Road Chigwell Essex IG7 6EP
Conversion of one of the garages into a kitchen.
EPF/2263/16
2016 Approved
7 Maxwell Court Sunnymede Chigwell Essex IG7 6DZ
TPO/EPF/18/88 G1. T1-T6: Lombardy Poplars. 4 metres height reduction back to 2011 pruning…
EPF/1258/16
2016 Approved
Land behind 29 Retreat Way Chigwell Essex IG7 6EL
TPO/EPF/18/88 A4. T1 Oak - Reduce south facing limb by 4m and lateral spread by 1.5-2m, a…
EPF/1044/16
2016 Approved
10 Lambourne Close Chigwell Essex IG7 6EB
Conversion of garage into habitable room
EPF/1141/16
Epping Forest
Planning Authority Score
4.5/10
Below average
#172 of 296 councils
Relevant to this application:
Householder decisions

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.

One of the strictest councils
only 76% approved vs 90% nationally
These figures are council-wide context, not a prediction for this application. View full council performance
Epping Forest decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, the year to March 2026
67%
Overall approval rate
Below avg (87%) #295 of 296
76%
Householder approved
Below avg (90%) #290 of 296
71%
Decided in 8 weeks
Above avg (63%) #114 of 296
34%
Extended time limit
Below avg (41%) #87 of 296
49%
Minor dwellings approved
228 decided (1-9 homes)
55%
Major dwellings approved
20 decided (10+ homes)
49%
Change of use approved
43 decided
1,307
Total decisions
429 refused in the year to March 2026
Source: MHCLG planning statistics · See full council rankings