EPF/0186/23

1. 30 Jan 2023

   Received by Epping Forest

2. 17 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/1761/24 Granted

  28, Roebuck Lane, Buckhurst Hill, IG9 5QN

  Ground floor rear wrap around extension with conversion of existing side garage. First floor rear extension.

  28 Aug 2024 0m away Householder
• EPF/0185/23 Granted

  35, Roebuck Lane, Buckhurst Hill, IG9 5QN

  Proposed first floor window and loft skylights.

  30 Jan 2023 0m away Householder
• EPF/2938/19 Withdrawn

  46 Russell Road Buckhurst Hill Essex IG9 5QE

  Hip to gable roof extension, loft conversion, side extension to the side of first floor. (Revised scheme).

  6 Dec 2019 132m away Full applications
• EPF/1593/24 Refused

  36, Scotland Road, Buckhurst Hill, IG9 5NR

  First floor extension with internal alterations

  2 Aug 2024 218m away Householder
• EPF/1607/21 Decided

  19 Palace Gardens Buckhurst Hill IG9 5PQ

  Application to determine if Prior Approval is required for a Larger Home Extension measuring 6.00 metres, height to eaves of 3.00 metres & a maximum height of 3.70 metres.

  8 Jun 2021 247m away Prior approval
• EPF/2822/22 Granted

  53, Palace Gardens, Buckhurst Hill, IG9 5PQ

  Proposed rear terrace and external alterations.

  13 Dec 2022 265m away Householder

• 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