18 The Avenue Lawn Tennis Club, The Avenue, Loughton, IG10 4PT

1. 28 Apr 2026

   Received by Epping Forest

2. 23 Jul 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

3. Decision

   Awaiting decision

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• 15, The Avenue, Loughton, IG10 4PT

  EPF/1849/26 Submitted 30 Sep 2026 50 yards away

  78% historically approved · decision due ~25 Nov

  Certificate of Lawful Development for proposed enlargement of existing dormer.

  Awaiting decision Lawful development Loft or dormer

• 9, The Avenue, Loughton, IG10 4PT

  EPF/1927/24 Submitted 23 Sep 2024 50 yards away

  Alterations to front elevation, porch and covered car port, single storey side and rear extensions, loft conversion, with rear dormer and roof windows to front elevation, internal alterations.

  Granted Householder Extension Loft or dormer +1 21 docs
  Small domestic

• 12, The Avenue, Loughton, IG10 4PT

  EPF/1923/24 Submitted 23 Sep 2024 50 yards away

  Demolition of existing store, shower room, rear bay window and canopy. Construction of single storey rear extension and raised patio.

  Refused Householder Extension Demolition +1 11 docs
  Small domestic

• 8, The Avenue, Loughton, IG10 4PT

  EPF/1236/26 Submitted 22 Jun 2026 50 yards away

  Certificate of Lawful Development for proposed outbuilding.

  Granted Lawful development 4 docs

• 12, The Avenue, Loughton, IG10 4PT

  EPF/1924/24 Submitted 23 Sep 2024 50 yards away

  Certificate of lawful development for proposed demolition of existing garage and rear dormer window. Construction of hip-to-gable roof, rear dormer and single storey side extension.

  Granted Lawful development Extension Loft or dormer +2 8 docs
  Small domestic

• 5 THE AVENUE, LOUGHTON

  CLD/EPF/1268/00 Submitted 24 Jul 2000 50 yards away

  Certificate of lawfulness for loft conversion and dormer window.

  Granted Lawful development Loft or dormer Windows or glazing 2 docs

• EPF/1435/26 Refused

  7 Valley Drive, Stapleford Road, Stapleford Abbotts, RM4 1EJ

  Change of use of part of amenity buffer to residential curtilage for no. 7.

  Received 24 Jul, published by the council 25 Jul 2026 Full applications
• EPF/1103/26 Granted

  Netherhouse Nursery, Sewardstone Road, Waltham Abbey, E4 7RJ

  Change of Use from Former Retail Garden Centre and Office to B8 Storage and Distribution Use with Associated Office Use Class E(g)(iii)

  Received 4 Jun, published by the council 23 Jul 2026 Full applications
• EPF/1141/26 Refused

  Rainbirds, Nupers Lane, Stapleford Abbotts, Romford, RM4 1JR

  New detached chalet style house with front and rear roof dormers on garden land.

  Received 9 Jun, published by the council 19 Aug 2026 Full applications
• EPF/1855/26 Awaiting decision

  Tudor Lodge, Common Road, Waltham Abbey, EN9 2DF

  Demolition of existing residential outbuildings. Erection of 1 no. four bedroom detached dwelling with associated parking, new vehicle access and air source heat pump.

  Received 30 Sep, published by the council 7 Oct 2026 Full applications
• EPF/1843/26 Awaiting decision

  Leys Business Centre, Chelmsford Road, High Ongar, Ongar, CM5 9NW

  Retrospective construction of car parking area.

  Received 29 Sep, published by the council 1 Oct 2026 Full applications