1, St James Avenue, Ongar, CM5 9EL

1. 6 Mar 2023

   Received by Epping Forest

2. 21 Apr 2023

   Decision issued: Lawful

3. 29 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

Epping Forest granted permission on 21 April 2023, 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.

• 59 Kettlebury Way Essex Ongar CM5 9HA

  EPF/1436/21 Submitted 19 May 2021 100 yards away

  Proposed single storey side extension.

  Granted Full applications Extension 9 docs
  Small domestic

• 15 LANDVIEW GARDENS, ONGAR

  EPF/1171/00 Submitted 21 Jul 2000 100 yards away

  Erection of conservatory at rear.

  Granted Full applications Extension 2 docs

• 23 LANDVIEW GARDENS, ONGAR

  EPF/1186/00 Submitted 25 Jul 2000 100 yards away

  Single storey side and rear extensions and two storey side and rear extensions.

  Granted Full applications Extension 2 docs
  Small domestic

• 32, Landview Gardens, Ongar, CM5 9EQ

  EPF/0844/23 Submitted 12 Apr 2023 150 yards away

  Prior approval for a single storey rear extension 3.5m deep, height to eaves 2.65m and maximum height 3.82m (existing conservatory demolished).

  Decided Prior approval Extension Demolition 6 docs
  Small domestic

• Coopers , 84 Coopers Hill, Ongar, CM5 9EG

  EPF/0923/26 Submitted 11 May 2026 150 yards away

  Erection of greenhouse.

  Granted Householder 9 docs
  Domestic

• 47 ST JAMES AVENUE, ONGAR

  EPF/1598/00 Submitted 19 Sep 2000 150 yards away

  Front porch extension and replacement of flat roof with pitched over window.

  Granted Full applications Extension Windows or glazing 2 docs
  Small 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