1 Kensington Park Oak Hill Road Stapleford Abbotts Romford RM4 1AF

1. 26 Apr 2021

   Received by Epping Forest

2. 18 Jun 2021

   Decision issued: Lawful

3. 13 Sep 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

Epping Forest granted permission on 18 June 2021, 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.

• 2, Kensington Park, Stapleford Abbotts, Romford, RM4 1AF

  EPF/1001/26 Submitted 21 May 2026 100 yards away

  Certificate of Lawful Development for single storey rear extension.

  Refused Lawful development Extension 13 docs
  Small domestic

• 4 Kensington Park, Oak Hill Road, Stapleford Abbotts, Romford, RM4 1AF

  EPF/0129/23 Submitted 23 Jan 2023 100 yards away

  Proposed single infill detached dwelling in the garden of 4 Kensington Park

  Granted Full applications New dwelling Extension 32 docs
  Domestic

• 2, Formerly 4 Kensington Park, Highgrove, Stapleford Abbotts, Romford, RM4 1AF

  EPF/1275/25 Submitted 23 Jun 2025 100 yards away

  Proposed pair of semi-detached self-build dwellings with attached garages, replacing a previously approved single dwelling with attached garage.

  Granted Full applications New dwelling 30 docs
  Domestic

• 5, Kensington Park, Stapleford Abbotts, Romford, RM4 1AF

  EPF/1192/25 Submitted 10 Jun 2025 100 yards away

  TPO/EPF/01/09 T1: Field Maple - Crown reduce by up to 2m, as specified. Reduce over-extended limbs to balance crown, as specified. Crown thin, as specified. NB: The permitted specification of works is detailed in the conditions below.

  Granted Trees 5 docs

• Tower 65m From 3 Kensington Park, Oak Hill Road 37m From Kensington Park, Nupers Lane, Stapleford Abbotts, Romford, RM4 1AF

  EPF/2622/22 Submitted 17 Nov 2022 100 yards away

  Proposed single infill detached dwelling

  Granted Full applications New dwelling Extension 30 docs
  Domestic

• 2, Kensington Park, Stapleford Abbotts, Romford, RM4 1AF

  EPF/1002/26 Submitted 21 May 2026 100 yards away

  Single storey, flat roof rear extension.

  Granted Householder Extension 14 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