EPF/0955/26

1. 14 May 2026

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

2. 15 May 2026

   Received by Epping Forest

3. 9 Jul 2026

   Decision issued: Lawful

4. 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/1413/26 Awaiting decision

  30, Knights Walk, Lambourne, RM4 1DR

  Double storey rear extension.

  21 Jul 2026 213m away Householder
• EPF/0768/26 Granted

  1, The Poplars, Lambourne, Romford, RM4 1BB

  Infill of existing balconies to the established building line on western elevation. Infill of existing inset porch to established front elevation. Replacement of existing door on rear elevation with window. Minor changes to existing fenestration.

  20 Apr 2026 265m away Householder
• EPF/0770/26 Granted

  1, The Poplars, Lambourne, Romford, RM4 1BB

  Retrospective application for a close-board timber fence, built along south/west/north boundary of fence. Board to be 1.8m in height and constructed from timber boarding and concrete posts. Laurel hedge to be planted along boundary.

  20 Apr 2026 265m away Householder
• EPF/2026/24 Decided

  114, Pancroft, Lambourne, Romford, RM4 1DA

  Application for prior approval in respect of the proposed erection of a single storey rear extension with the following dimensions: extends beyond the rear wall of the original dwellinghouse by 6m. the maximum height of the enlarged part of the dwellinghouse will be 3m. the height of the eaves of the enlarged part of the dwellinghouse will be 3m.

  7 Oct 2024 272m away Prior approval
• EPF/1471/21 Granted

  Auction Square Formerly Auction House Market Place Abridge Essex RM4 1UA

  An application to determine if Prior Approval is required for a proposed change of use from Offices (class B1) to dwellinghouses (class C3). (Conversion of existing office building into 4 flats).

  24 May 2021 288m away Prior approval
• EPF/1179/26 Awaiting decision

  The Blue Boar Public House, Blue Boar, Market Place, Lambourne, Romford, RM4 1UA

  Advertisement Consent for installation of 1 x column mounted camera and cabinet Installation of 5 x non illuminated signs.

  11 Jun 2026 305m away Advertising

• 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