EPF/1130/26

1. 8 Jun 2026

   Received by Epping Forest

2. 23 Jul 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

3. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   The statutory target is eight weeks for most applications and thirteen for major development. Extensions of time are common.

This application is with Epping Forest for determination. The council publicises it, consults neighbours and technical bodies where required, and weighs the responses against local and national planning policy.

The statutory target is eight weeks for most applications and thirteen for major development, though extensions of time are common. Comments carry most weight while the case is undecided, so check the council portal for the deadline if you want to respond.

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/3056/19 Granted

  The Cherry Tree Matching Green Matching Harlow CM17 0PT

  Matching Green Conservation Area 1 x Holly & 1 x Pine - Fell.

  20 Dec 2019 132m away Trees
• EPF/1025/26 Granted

  Lascelles, Matching Green, Matching, Harlow, CM17 0PT

  Matching Green Conservation Area T1-T3: Field Maple - Crown reduce to previous points. T4: Red Oak - Crown reduce by up to 2.5m

  26 May 2026 150m away Trees
• EPF/1659/21 Refused

  Friday Cottage High Laver Road Matching Harlow CM17 0PU

  Subsidence repairs, partial underpinning and internal & external crack repairs.

  14 Jun 2021 266m away Heritage and listed buildings
• EPF/1462/24 Granted

  Junction at Colvers, Matching Green, Harlow, CM17 0PX

  Widening of road to improve waste and emergency vehicle access.

  16 Jul 2024 302m away Full applications
• EPF/1502/25 Withdrawn

  The Limes, Matching Green, Matching, Harlow, CM17 0QE

  Listed building consent for demolition of existing shallow pitched garages and construction of single garage/carport similar to the 1985 approval EPF/1149/85

  11 Jul 2025 334m away Heritage and listed buildings
• EPF/1904/24 Refused

  The Maltings, Matching Green, Matching, Harlow, CM17 0QE

  Replacement entrance gates

  18 Sep 2024 334m away Householder

• 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