EPF/0111/23

1. 18 Jan 2023

   Received by Epping Forest

2. 20 Mar 2023

   Decision issued: Lawful

3. 23 Jul 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

The council has decided this application; the published outcome sits in the record above and the decision notice on the council portal carries the detail, including any conditions.

If permission was granted, work must normally begin within three years of the decision. If it was refused, the applicant can appeal within the statutory time limit or submit a revised scheme.

A lawful development certificate is a legal determination, not a planning judgement. It asks the council to confirm either that existing use or works are lawful, often through the passage of time, or that a proposal would not need planning permission at all. The applicant must prove the facts; the merits of the scheme are not considered.

More on lawful development applications in our guide

• EPF/0681/26 Granted

  9, Queens Road, Buckhurst Hill, IG9 5BZ

  Part change of use of ground floor to residential, mansard roof extension, 2nd floor rear extension, 2 storey rear extension following demolition of existing buildings and new external access stair, to create 3no. self contained dwellings.

  2 Apr 2026 100m away Full applications
• EPF/0826/26 Refused

  58, Queens Road, Buckhurst Hill, IG9 5BY

  Retrospective consent for retention of existing extract flue and free-standing rear storage containers.

  27 Apr 2026 118m away Full applications
• EPF/1402/26 Awaiting decision

  38, Queens Road, Buckhurst Hill, IG9 5BY

  Approval of Details Reserved by Conditions 3 Landscaping Scheme and 8 Water Efficiency Calculations of EPF/2149/21 Allowed on Appeal Alterations and extension to create three flats, with amended retail space to the front).

  20 Jul 2026 118m away Conditions
• EPF/1454/26 Awaiting decision

  58, Queens Road, Buckhurst Hill, IG9 5BY

  Retrospective application for the erection and retention of an extractor flue to the rear elevation and containers to rear of outrigger.

  28 Jul 2026 118m away Full applications
• EPF/1544/25 Refused

  Land at Back Lane Buckhurst Hill, Essex, IG9 5LU rear of 61 Queens Road, Buckhurst Hill

  Construction of a new detached residential building comprising a 1 bedroom dwelling, together with associated access, parking, and refuse storage facilities.

  30 Jul 2025 157m away Full applications
• EPF/1049/26 Awaiting decision

  Land adj 76 - 78, Albert Road, Buckhurst Hill, IG9 6BH

  Proposed construction of a three bedroom detached dwelling.

  29 May 2026 175m away Full applications

• EPF/1223/26 Decided

  3, Fiddlers Nook, Crooked Way, Nazeing, Waltham Abbey, EN9 2LE

  Certificate of Lawful Development for proposed two storey rear extension and loft conversion with rear dormer and front roof lights.

  19 Jun 2026 Lawful development
• EPF/1470/26 Awaiting decision

  Green Leas, High Ongar Road, Ongar, CM5 9LZ

  Certificate of Lawful Development for proposed demolition of existing conservatory and construction of single storey rear extension.

  30 Jul 2026 Lawful development
• EPF/0855/26 Decided

  Hawthorns, Vicarage Lane, North Weald Bassett, Epping, CM16 6AL

  Certificate of Lawful Development for proposed siting of mobile home/caravan structure for ancillary use.

  30 Apr 2026 Lawful development
• EPF/1134/26 Decided

  31, Roding Gardens, Loughton, IG10 3NH

  Certificate of Lawful Development for proposed loft conversion with rear dormer and front roof lights.

  8 Jun 2026 Lawful development
• EPF/1450/26 Awaiting decision

  21, Goldings Rise, Loughton, IG10 2QP

  Certificate of Lawful Development for proposed conversion of garage to habitable space.

  27 Jul 2026 Lawful development