Ambresbury House, Theydon Road, Theydon Bois, Epping, CM16 4EF

1. 23 Feb 2023

   Received by Epping Forest

2. 25 May 2023

   Decision issued: Not Lawful

3. 1 Oct 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.

• Great Gregories House, Theydon Road, Theydon Bois, Epping, CM16 4EF

  EPF/1837/26 Submitted 28 Sep 2026 50 yards away

  72% historically approved · decision due ~23 Nov

  Infill extension of existing garage to create space for miscellaneous storage.

  Awaiting decision Householder Extension 7 docs
  Domestic

• Theydon Towers Theydon Road Theydon Bois Epping CM16 4EF

  EPF/1964/21 Submitted 15 Jul 2021 100 yards away

  TPO/EPF/10/83 T1-T15, T18-T30 & T35: 29 x Lime - Crown reduce by up to 3m in height and up to 2m on laterals, as specified.

  Granted Trees 5 docs

• Great Gregories Farm, Great Gregories Lane, Epping, CM16 4EJ

  EPF/0105/23 Submitted 18 Jan 2023 150 yards away

  Application to determine if Prior Approval is required for an agricultural hay storage barn.

  Decided Prior approval 11 docs

• Mickleham, Theydon Road, Theydon Bois, Epping, CM16 4EE

  EPF/2058/24 Submitted 10 Oct 2024 300 yards away

  Proposed glazed link connecting a new single-storey extension to the existing annexe building, with associated landscaping and remodelling works, in line with the relevant permissions granted under applications EPF/1333/24 and EPF/1602/22.

  Granted Householder Extension Windows or glazing 24 docs
  Small domestic

• Mickleham, Theydon Road, Theydon Bois, Epping, CM16 4EE

  EPF/1021/26 Submitted 25 May 2026 300 yards away

  Approval of Details Reserved by Condition 6 Water Efficiency of EPF/1602/22 Allowed on Appeal (The change of use of an existing annex building to a separate dwelling).

  Granted Conditions 4 docs
  Domestic

• Mickleham, Theydon Road, Theydon Bois, Epping, CM16 4EE

  EPF/1316/26 Submitted 6 Jul 2026 300 yards away

  Approval of Details Reserved by Condition 7 Broadband of EPF/1602/22 Allowed on Appeal (Change of use of an existing annex building to a separate dwelling).

  Granted Conditions 4 docs
  Domestic

• 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