7, Hull Green, Matching Green, Harlow, CM17 0QD

1. 19 May 2026

   Received by Epping Forest

2. 29 Jun 2026

   Decision issued: Lawful

3. 23 Jul 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

Epping Forest granted permission on 29 June 2026, 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.

• Saint Edmunds Church, Little Laver Road, Moreton, Ongar CM17 0QB

  EPF/0052/23 Submitted 10 Jan 2023 100 yards away

  TPO/EPF/20/91 (Ref:T1 & T2) T1: Beech - Crown raise up to 6m, as specified. T2: Yew - Crown raise up to 3m, as specified.

  Granted Trees 1 doc

• WATERMANS END FARM, WATERY LANE, LITTLE LAVER

  EPF/1703/00 Submitted 10 Oct 2000 100 yards away

  Refurbishment and extension to former brewhouse.

  Granted Full applications Extension 2 docs

• WATERMANS END FARM, WATERY LANE, LITTLE LAVER

  LB/EPF/1704/00 Submitted 10 Oct 2000 100 yards away

  Listed building application for alteration and extension and refurbishment of former brewhouse.

  Granted Heritage and listed buildings Extension 2 docs

• 4 SLATE COTTAGES, HIGH LANE, MATCHING

  EPF/1863/00 Submitted 7 Nov 2000 150 yards away

  Single storey rear extension.

  Granted Full applications Extension 2 docs
  Small domestic

• Rose Cottage Matching Green Matching Harlow CM17 0QA

  EPF/1479/21 Submitted 24 May 2021 150 yards away

  Proposed new garden outbuilding.

  Granted Full applications 10 docs

• Rose Cottage Matching Green Matching Harlow CM17 0QA

  EPF/1481/21 Submitted 24 May 2021 150 yards away

  A new garden outbuilding.

  Granted Heritage and listed buildings 9 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