41 The Lindens, Loughton, IG10 3HS

1. 4 Jan 2023

   Received by Epping Forest

2. 12 Jan 2023

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 10 Mar 2023

   Decision issued: Not Lawful

4. 23 Jul 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

Epping Forest refused this application for the reasons on the decision notice; only the applicant can appeal, and refused schemes often return in revised form. 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.

• 125, The Lindens, Loughton, IG10 3HU

  EPF/1329/26 Submitted 6 Jul 2026 100 yards away

  Single storey rear extension and change of use of garage into habitable room.

  Granted Householder Extension 14 docs
  Small domestic

• 125, The Lindens, Loughton, IG10 3HU

  EPF/0896/26 Submitted 7 May 2026 100 yards away

  Certificate of Lawful Development for proposed single storey extension and change of use of garage to habitable room.

  Refused Lawful development Extension 5 docs
  Small domestic

• 49 Alderton Hill, Loughton, IG10 3JD

  EPF/0341/23 Submitted 15 Feb 2023 150 yards away

  Add first floor including over part main garage, resulting roof space utilised as further domestic accommodation, replacement windows/doors including front bay square off single storey rear extension (Revised application to EPF/1132/22)

  Granted Householder Extension Windows or glazing 9 docs
  Small domestic

• 65, Alderton Hill, Loughton, IG10 3JD

  EPF/2740/22 Submitted 1 Dec 2022 150 yards away

  Rear Extension, Side Extension, Loft Conversion and Facade Alterations

  Refused Householder Extension Loft or dormer 21 docs
  Domestic

• 43, Alderton Hill, Loughton, IG10 3JD

  EPF/0573/23 Submitted 14 Mar 2023 150 yards away

  Demolition of existing house and construction of new detached dwelling.

  Refused Full applications New dwelling Demolition 27 docs
  Domestic

• 13-15a Alderton Hill, Loughton, IG10 3JD

  EPF/1822/22 Submitted 29 Jul 2022 150 yards away

  Proposed demolition of existing buildings at nos. 13, 15 and 15a, Alderton Hill, and the erection of linked blocks of elderly persons’ apartments, with integrated care facilities (Use Class C2) with supporting amenity facilities, landscaping, car and cycle parking and all associated ancillary works & structures.

  Refused Full applications New dwelling Demolition 228 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