7, Hillcrest Way, Epping, CM16 7AR

1. 17 Apr 2023

   Received by Epping Forest

2. 12 May 2023

   Decision issued: Lawful

3. 21 Sep 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

Epping Forest granted permission on 12 May 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.

• Coniston Court, Bower Hill, Epping, CM16 7BH

  EPF/0259/23 Submitted 6 Feb 2023 50 yards away

  TPO/EPF/10/76 (Ref: T1) T1: Oak - Reduce to previous pruning points, as specified.

  Refused Trees 6 docs

• Garnon Cottage, Bower Hill, Epping, CM16 7AB

  EPF/1571/24 Submitted 30 Jul 2024 100 yards away

  TPO/EPF/17/23 (Ref: T1 & T2) & TPO/EPF/01/23 (Ref: T38) T1 & T2: 2 x Lime - Crown lift (eastern side of crown), as specified. T38: Oak - Reduce overhanging laterals, as specified.

  Granted Trees 8 docs

• 15, Bower Hill, Epping, CM16 7AD

  EPF/0801/26 Submitted 23 Apr 2026 100 yards away

  Raising of the roof to form a loft extension with front and rear dormer(s), single-storey rear extension and front porch.

  Granted Householder Extension Loft or dormer 12 docs
  Small domestic

• 15, Bower Hill, Epping, CM16 7AD

  EPF/1643/26 Submitted 26 Aug 2026 100 yards away

  72% historically approved · decision due ~21 Oct

  Ancillary rear annexe.

  Awaiting decision Householder 11 docs
  Domestic

• 30 Bower Hill Epping CM16 7AD

  EPF/0623/21 Submitted 8 Mar 2021 150 yards away

  Application for a Lawful Development certificate for confirmation of existing mixed use for dwelling, car sales, car wash and MOT testing.

  Refused Lawful development 8 docs
  Domestic

• 60, Cedar Court, Epping, CM16 4HL

  EPF/2206/25 Submitted 28 Oct 2025 150 yards away

  TPO/EPF/09/80 T1: Ash - Fell and replace, as specified. NB: The permitted specification of works is detailed in the conditions below.

  Withdrawn Trees 6 docs

• 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