Chigwell, Essex Planning Applications
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Planning data sourced from Essex council planning portal · Statistics based on the last 24 months
Deed of Variation to s106 Legal Agreement attached to EPF/1681/19 (Construction of new Chigwell Primary Academy school, followed by demolition of existing buildings and creation of new playing field and playground, together with residential development comprising 59 number dwellings, together with car parking, garden spaces, vehicular access from High Road (A113), external landscaping and associated development) (Resubmission of EPF/1100/26/DOV).
Redevelopment to include partial demolition, alterations and extensions to existing Drama School Building to provide a Performing Arts Centre (with 340-seat auditorium), and associated parking and works.
Proposed single storey glazed garden room to South East Elevation
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About Chigwell - Planning Applications & Local Development
Chigwell is a town and civil parish located in the Epping Forest District of Essex, bordering the northern edge of Greater London. With convenient access to the Central line of the London Underground, it offers excellent transport links. As of the 2021 census, Chigwell's parish population stood at 14,599, while the built-up area had around 12,250 residents, making it a vibrant community for potential development and planning opportunities. The town has a population of approximately 14,599 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Epping Forest district.
Chigwell covers an area of approximately 15.7 km². The surrounding landscape and character of the area play an important role in how planning applications are assessed by the local authority.
Property prices in Chigwell show an average sale price of £585,589, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry. There are currently no active flood warnings for the Chigwell area, indicating a relatively low flood risk at present. This is a positive factor for both existing residents and those considering property purchases or new developments.
In terms of safety, there were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period (May 2026). This makes Chigwell a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.
The area around Chigwell has 1 nature designation nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Chigwell planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Results include full application details, decision status, and the ability to track applications over time and set planning alerts to help you monitor and review pending planning applications. Further local information can be found on the community website at http://www.britnett-carver2.co.uk/chigwellpc/.
To comment on or object to a planning application near Chigwell, visit the local authority's planning portal directly. Planning Signal links to the original council submission for every application listed above.