FOREST HALL, HIGH ONGAR

1. 7 Aug 2000

   Received by Epping Forest

2. 29 Sep 2000

   Decision issued: Lawful

3. 13 Sep 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

Epping Forest granted permission on 29 September 2000, subject to any conditions on the decision notice. Work must normally begin within three years or the permission lapses. More in our guide to what happens after a planning decision.

A lawful development certificate is a legal determination that existing or proposed works do not need planning permission; the merits of the scheme are not considered. More in our guide to planning application types.

• Oak Park (Formerly Land North of Heathlands), Willingale Road, Ongar, CM4 0LW

  EPF/0557/26 Submitted 17 Mar 2026 200 yards away

  Creation of eight additional traveller pitches on existing traveller site (Addition to Approved Scheme Allowed at Appeal Ref: EPF/2790/20)

  Granted Full applications 26 docs

• NORTON FIELD FARM, NORTON LANE, HIGH ONGAR

  EPF/1641/00 Submitted 27 Sep 2000 300 yards away

  Retention of temporary dwelling.

  Refused Full applications 2 docs
  Domestic

• 5 Norton Mandeville, Norton Lane, High Ongar, Ongar, CM4 0LN

  EPF/0679/26 Submitted 1 Apr 2026 350 yards away

  Certificate of Lawful Development for existing use as boarding kennels.

  Granted Lawful development 8 docs

• Norton Field Farm, Norton Lane, High Ongar, Ongar, CM4 0LN

  EPF/0482/23 Submitted 3 Mar 2023 350 yards away

  Retrospective planning application for black metal frame with grey panel gates and brick walls.

  Granted Full applications 6 docs

• Dodds Farm, Norton Lane, High Ongar, Ongar, CM4 0LN

  EPF/0574/23 Submitted 14 Mar 2023 350 yards away

  Certificate of lawful development for a proposed replacement garden room.

  Refused Lawful development 8 docs

• Norton Field Farm, Norton Lane, High Ongar, Ongar, Blackmore, CM4 0LN

  EPF/2030/24 Submitted 7 Oct 2024 350 yards away

  ESS/54/24/EPF - LAWFUL DEVELOPMENT CERTIFICATE - Use of land for the import and storage of up to a maximum of 8,000 tonnes, with stockpiles of no more than 5 metres in height, of construction and demolition waste comprising hardcore and concrete. Processing and crushing of imported materials and export of crushed materials.

  Decided Outline Demolition 3 docs

• EPF/1703/26 Granted

  1, The Gables, Church Lane, Loughton, IG10 1PD

  Certificate of Lawful Development Proposed Removal of garage door. Construct a wall with a window and door to replace the garage door. Minor alterations to the inside of the garage to create a home office and store room.

  Received 7 Sep, published by the council 9 Sep 2026 Lawful development
• EPF/1655/26 Granted

  27, Chestnut Avenue, Buckhurst Hill, IG9 6EN

  Certificate of Lawful Development proposed loft conversion with rear dormer.

  Received 28 Aug, published by the council 29 Aug 2026 Lawful development
• EPF/1849/26 Awaiting decision

  15, The Avenue, Loughton, IG10 4PT

  Certificate of Lawful Development for proposed enlargement of existing dormer.

  Received 30 Sep, published by the council 1 Oct 2026 Lawful development
• EPF/1850/26 Awaiting decision

  The Retreat, Market Place , Abridge , RM4 1AU

  Certificate of Lawfulness confirming that development of the site as constructed implements and does not run contrary to the decision issued under reference EPF/1471/17.

  Received 30 Sep, published by the council 1 Oct 2026 Lawful development
• EPF/1624/26 Granted

  Aimes Green, Aimes Green Farm, Claverhambury Road, Waltham Abbey, EN9 2AU

  Certificate of Lawful Development for existing continued use and occupancy of residential dwelling by persons not employed in agriculture or forestry in the locality of Aimes Green Farm.

  Received 24 Aug, published by the council 27 Aug 2026 Lawful development