EPF/0821/26

1. 27 Apr 2026

   Received by Epping Forest

2. 22 Jun 2026

   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/0008/23 Granted

  1, Halley Road, Waltham Abbey, EN9 3XR

  Erection of roof dormers above garage annexe and infill of existing garage doors with new cavity wall and windows.

  3 Jan 2023 45m away Householder
• EPF/0007/23 Decided

  1, Halley Road, Waltham Abbey, EN9 3XR

  Application for a Lawful Development Certificate for a proposed single storey side extension, dual hip to gable, rear dormer with Juliet balcony and 3 no. rooflights to front roof slope to facilitate loft conversion.

  3 Jan 2023 45m away Lawful development
• EPF/1369/21 Granted

  12 Deer Park Way Waltham Abbey EN9 3YL

  Rear conservatory.

  13 May 2021 78m 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