Best Western The Bell Hotel, High Road, Epping, CM16 4DG

1. 1 Jun 2026

   Received by Epping Forest

2. 23 Jul 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

The applicant withdrew this application before Epping Forest decided it, and is free to submit a revised scheme at any time. 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.

• Bell Cottage High Road Epping CM16 4DQ

  EPF/1488/21 Submitted 26 May 2021 50 yards away

  Extension to rear elevation of double garage block and the re-fenestration of the rear elevation of the host dwelling.

  Granted Full applications Extension Windows or glazing 15 docs
  Domestic

• Bell Cottage, High Road, Epping, CM16 4DQ

  EPF/0556/26 Submitted 17 Mar 2026 50 yards away

  Approval of Details Reserved by Condition No. 4: External Finishes of EPF/2376/24 (Formation of replacement dwelling on site of former Bell Cottage).

  Refused Conditions 4 docs
  Domestic

• 1 Boundary Court, High Road, Epping, CM16 4DQ

  EPF/2305/24 Submitted 14 Nov 2024 50 yards away

  Demolition of existing timber, brickwork and PVCu rear conservatory. Proposed replacement rear conservatory with glazed gable end and pitched roof.

  Withdrawn Householder Extension Demolition +1 11 docs
  Small domestic

• Ringinglow, High Road, Epping, CM16 4DQ

  EPF/1825/25 Submitted 10 Sep 2025 50 yards away

  Bell Common Conservation Area T1: Holly - Fell. G2: x 3 Ash - Fell.

  Granted Trees 5 docs

• Ringinglow, High Road, Epping, CM16 4DQ

  EPF/2481/22 Submitted 28 Oct 2022 50 yards away

  Application for approval of details reserved by condition 6 'Contamination' on planning approval EPF/1305/21 (Demolition of existing dwelling and 2 outbuildings and construct replacement dwelling with basement and associated landscaping)

  Split decision Conditions Demolition 7 docs
  Domestic

• Ringinglow, High Road, Epping, CM16 4DQ

  EPF/2724/22 Submitted 30 Nov 2022 50 yards away

  Application for a Non Material amendment for EPF/1305/21- alterations to suit brick dimensions, changes to fenestration, window to stair & side entrance, removal of chimney, internal layout changes & single storey pantry addition). (Demolition of existing dwelling and 2 outbuildings and construct replacement dwelling with basement & associated landscaping).

  Granted Amendments Demolition Windows or glazing 7 docs
  Small domestic

• 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