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15, Regent Road, Epping, CM16 5DL

Refused Epping Forest EPF/0616/26 Lawful Development Certificate: Proposed

Refused. Only the applicant can appeal, within the statutory time limit, and a revised scheme can be submitted instead.

Proposal

Certificate of Lawful Development to confirm proposed works associated with the building fall within use Class E and are therefore within the scope of lawful development.

As published by the council, reference EPF/0616/26

Application record

Reference
EPF/0616/26
Type
Lawful Development Certificate: Proposed
Status
Decision Made
Decision
Refused As published: Not Lawful
Received
25 Mar 2026
Validated
25 Mar 2026
Decided
3 Jun 2026
Ward
Epping West and Rural
Parish
Epping
Decision by
Delegated Decision
Postcode
CM16 5DL

Site history

Applications at this address on the Epping Forest register

This site has had 2 applications since 2026: 0 approved, 1 refused.

  • EPF/1728/26 Awaiting decision

    15, Regent Road, Epping, CM16 5DL

    Installation of a buggy store beneath front porch, installation of a bin store, erection of balustrades to the first floor flat roof to create a roof terrace and alterations to fenestration.

    Submitted 9 Sep 2026 Full applications

Timeline

Dates from the published record

  1. 25 Mar 2026

    Received by Epping Forest

  2. 3 Jun 2026

    Decision issued: Not Lawful

  3. 9 Sep 2026

    Added to PlanIndex

Documents

Plans, drawings, consultee responses and the officer's report

7 documents on file for this application

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What this refusal means

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.

About lawful development applications

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.

Nearby applications

Within 0.3 miles

  • 15, Regent Road, Epping, CM16 5DL

    EPF/1728/26 Submitted 9 Sep 2026 50 yards away

    62% historically approved · decision due ~4 Nov

    Installation of a buggy store beneath front porch, installation of a bin store, erection of balustrades to the first floor flat roof to create a roof terrace and alterations to fenestration.

    Awaiting decision Full applications Extension Windows or glazing 13 docs
    Small domestic

  • 16 Regent Road Epping CM16 5DL

    EPF/1241/21 Submitted 30 Apr 2021 50 yards away

    Application for a Lawful Development certificate for a proposed hip to gable loft conversion with rear dormer and front roof windows.

    Granted Lawful development Loft or dormer Windows or glazing 13 docs

  • 33 Crows Road Epping CM16 5DE

    EPF/1686/21 Submitted 16 Jun 2021 100 yards away

    Proposed single storey rear extension

    Granted Full applications Extension 11 docs
    Small domestic

  • 54 Tower Road Epping CM16 5EN

    EPF/1652/21 Submitted 14 Jun 2021 100 yards away

    TPO/EPF/07/92 T1: Oak - Crown reduce by up to 2.5m, as specified. Crown thin by up to 30%, as specified.

    Granted Trees 4 docs

  • 60 TOWER ROAD, EPPING

    EPF/2088/00 Submitted 15 Dec 2000 100 yards away

    Erection of car port/garage to side and rear of house (partially erected).

    Granted Full applications 1 doc

  • 32, Tower Road, Epping, CM16 5EN

    EPF/0683/25 Submitted 27 Mar 2025 100 yards away

    Prior approval for the demolition of existing rear extension and erection of new 6.00m deep single storey extension, height to eaves 3.00m and maximum height 3.40m.

    Granted Prior approval Extension Demolition 8 docs
    Small domestic

In Epping Forest

  • 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