Chigwell Row, Essex Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Chigwell Row, Essex.
Essex · England · settlement
Planning applications in Chigwell Row are administered by Basildon Borough Council. View the full Basildon Borough Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Chigwell Row
Chigwell Row is a quaint village situated in the Epping Forest district of Essex, approximately 12.9 miles (20.8 km) northeast of Charing Cross. With a London area code of 020, it is accessible via London Buses route 150, and the nearest London Underground station is Grange Hill, making it an attractive location for potential planning applications in the area.
Population: 2,243
District: Chigwell
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £622,140 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Epping Forest
- Parliamentary constituency: Epping Forest
- LSOA: Epping Forest 017B
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Chigwell Row.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Chigwell Row.
- Ecology & Wildlife Constraints (keywords: bats, bat survey, bat roost, great crested newt, GCN...)
- Trees & Landscape (keywords: tree preservation order, TPO, arboricultural, tree survey, root protection area...)
- Flood & Drainage (keywords: flood zone 2, flood zone 3, flood risk assessment, FRA, surface water...)
- Heritage & Conservation (keywords: listed building, grade II, grade II*, grade I, conservation area...)
- Green Belt (keywords: green belt, inappropriate development, very special circumstances, openness)
- Highways & Access (keywords: visibility splays, highway authority objection, access arrangement, parking provision, transport statement...)
- Refusal & Risk Indicators (keywords: refusal, delegated refusal, appeal dismissed, overdevelopment, character and appearance...)
- Planning Process & Appeals (keywords: appeal lodged, appeal allowed, appeal dismissed, public inquiry, inspector)
Planning Activity Summary
Approval rates, average decision times, and application type distribution for Chigwell Row based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
24 planning applications found near Chigwell Row.
- - 104, Lambourne Road, Chigwell, IG7 6EJ
Proposed ground and first floor rear extension.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Epping Forest | Date: 2026-05-26
View full details - - Rest Harrow, Millers Lane, Chigwell, IG7 6DG
Approval of Details reserved by Condition 4 Contaminated Land of EPF/2511/24 (Application for variation of condition 2 'plan no's' under EPF/0028/23 (and subsequent variation EPF/1288/23 allowed on ap
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Epping Forest | Date: 2026-05-21
View full details - - Land East Of 19, Orchard Way, Chigwell, IG7 6EE
Proposed single storey rear extension.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Epping Forest | Date: 2026-05-11
View full details - - Land East Of 19, Orchard Way, Chigwell, IG7 6EE
Variation of Condition 2 Plan numbers of EPF/0463/20 Allowed on Appeal (Erection of a three storey building to provide 2 x 2 bedroom semi-detached houses with associated car parking, amenity space and
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Epping Forest | Date: 2026-05-11
View full details - - Hanbridge House, 173 Lambourne Road, Chigwell, IG7 6JU
TPO/EPF/22/88 (Ref: G3) T1: 3 x Ash Trees - Crown reduce to previous points, as specified. NB: The permitted specification of works is detailed in the conditions below.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Epping Forest | Date: 2026-04-29
View full details - - 11, Willowmead, Chigwell, IG7 6JR
Single storey rear extension with flat roof no higher than 4m and extending between 3 and 6m from the original rear elevation
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Epping Forest | Date: 2026-04-21
View full details - - Land Adjoining 33, Maypole Drive, Chigwell, IG7 6DE
Approval of Details Reserved by Conditions 4 Hard and Soft Landscaping, 5 Water Calculations 6, Surface Water Drainage and 7 Parking Spaces of EPF/0754/25 Allowed on Appeal (Change of use from the exi
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Epping Forest | Date: 2026-04-13
View full details - - Land Between 26 And 33, Maypole Drive, Chigwell, IG7 6DE
Proposed conversion of existing double garage structure and private parking area into a sustainable self-contained 1 person studio flat with amenity area and 1no. parking space including electric char
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Epping Forest | Date: 2026-03-27
View full details - - 4, Whitehall Close, Chigwell, IG7 6EQ
Erection of a single-storey rear extension.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Epping Forest | Date: 2026-03-20
View full details - - 21, Woolhampton Way, Chigwell, IG7 4QQ
TPO/EPF/28/82 T40: Oak - Crown reduce height and spread by up to 2m, as specified. NB: The permitted specification of works is detailed in the conditions below.
Status: Conditions | Type: Trees | Council: Epping Forest | Date: 2026-02-24
View full details - - 19, Orchard Way, Chigwell, IG7 6EE
Approval of Details Reserved by Conditions 6 Types and Colours of external finishes, 7 Hard and Soft Landscaping and 17 Broadband of EPF/0463/20 Allowed on Appeal (The erection of a three storey build
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Epping Forest | Date: 2026-02-12
View full details - - 29, Retreat Way, Chigwell, IG7 6EL
TPO/EPF/18/88 (Ref: A4) T1: Oak - Reduce lateral and sub-lateral branches away from property by up to 1.5m, as specified. Crown reduce height by up to 1.5m, as specified. T2: Ash - Reduce lateral and
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Epping Forest | Date: 2026-02-11
View full details - - Land adjacent to Jessica Chase Lane Chigwell Essex IG7 6JW
Partial demolition and extension of existing stable structure to provide facilities more suitable for non-profit organisation, Chigwell Trust. (Revised application to EPF/0350/25).
Status: Unresolved | Type: Full | Council: Epping Forest | Date: 2026-02-03
View full details - - Rowans, 223 Lambourne Road, Chigwell, IG7 6JN
TPO/EPF/28/82 (Ref: T23) T1: Lime - Reduce in height to 4m at ground level, as specified. NB: The permitted specification of works is detailed in the conditions below.
Status: Conditions | Type: Trees | Council: Epping Forest | Date: 2026-01-14
View full details - - 20, Lambourne Crescent, Chigwell, IG7 6EY
Demolition of existing 3m deep extension to be replaced with 5m deep extension. 3m maximum height.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Epping Forest | Date: 2025-10-23
View full details - - 7, Lambourne Close, Chigwell, IG7 6EB
TPO/EPF/18/88 T2: Horse Chestnut - Crown reduce to previous points, as specified. T11 within G2: Lombardy Poplar - Crown reduce height by up to 4m, as specified. NB: The permitted specification of wor
Status: Conditions | Type: Trees | Council: Epping Forest | Date: 2025-08-04
View full details - - 171, The Maypole, Lambourne Road, Chigwell, IG7 6EF
Retrospective application for use of former bin shed as seafood stall.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Epping Forest | Date: 2025-08-04
View full details - - 9, Glebelands, Chigwell, IG7 4QG
Non material amendment to EPF/0480/25 (Roof alterations to construct a loft conversion).
Status: Rejected | Type: Amendment | Council: Epping Forest | Date: 2025-07-16
View full details - - 13, Whitehall Close, Chigwell, IG7 6EQ
Double storey side extension.
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Epping Forest | Date: 2025-04-18
View full details - - 179, Wayback, Lambourne Road, Chigwell, IG7 6JU
Application for variation of condition 2 (Plan numbers) on EPF/2607/21 allowed on appeal APP/J1535/W/22/3299091 (Demolition of existing dwelling and erection of replacement dwelling and ancillary gard
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Epping Forest | Date: 2024-10-03
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A brief summary of Chigwell Row in Essex
Chigwell Row is a quaint village situated in the Epping Forest district of Essex, approximately 12.9 miles (20.8 km) northeast of Charing Cross. With a London area code of 020, it is accessible via London Buses route 150, and the nearest London Underground station is Grange Hill, making it an attractive location for potential planning applications in the area. The settlement has a population of approximately 2,243. It sits within the Chigwell district.
Property prices in Chigwell Row show an average sale price of £622,140, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Chigwell Row a particularly low-crime area.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Chigwell Row includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Hainault Forest SSSI; 2 Ancient Woodland sites. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.
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Planning Activity in Chigwell Row
In the last 24 months, 58 planning applications were submitted near Chigwell Row. Of these, 81% were approved, with an average decision time of 37 days.
This is below the national average of approximately 87%, which may reflect stricter local policies, sensitivity of the area, or higher levels of speculative applications. Pre-application advice is particularly worthwhile near Chigwell Row.
The average decision time of 37 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Chigwell Row were outline applications (24), full planning applications (17), tree works (7).
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 22 applications
- Refused: 5 applications
- Awaiting decision: 31 applications
Nearby Towns
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