EPF/0988/26

1. 19 May 2026

   Received by Epping Forest

2. 14 Jul 2026

   Decision issued: Not 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/1156/26 Decided

  Land East of Tawney Common, Theydon Mount, Epping, Essex, CM16 7PU

  Request for Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) Screening Opinion - Proposed development for a Solar Farm and Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) (Revised EIA Screening Opinion to EPF/0674/25).

  10 Jun 2026 0m away Outline
• EPF/1050/26 Awaiting decision

  Land adjacent to 22 and 23 Tawney Common, Epping CM16 7PU

  Erection of one Self-build or Custom Build Dwelling, with associated parking and landscaping, with all matters reserved except for means of access.

  29 May 2026 0m away Outline
• EPF/0285/26 Granted

  The Mole Trap Ph, Annexe, Tawney Common, Stapleford Tawney, Romford, CM16 7PU

  Listed building consent for replacement of existing section of fence with 1m high timber, chestnut close boarded fence separating the rewilded land and the sitting out area following enforcement appeal decision.

  12 Feb 2026 0m away Heritage and listed buildings
• EPF/2970/19 Granted

  Whites Cottage 24 Tawney Common Stapleford Tawney CM16 7PU

  Proposed conversion of an existing barn into a x4 no. bedroom dwelling, new detached car port & a new drive.

  12 Dec 2019 338m 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