EPF/1178/26

1. 12 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/0858/26 Granted

  31, The Greens Close, Loughton, IG10 1QE

  Single storey rear extension.

  30 Apr 2026 168m away Householder
• EPF/1575/21 Granted

  71 Roundmead Avenue Loughton IG10 1PZ

  Single storey rear extension finished with a flat roof and lanterns.

  3 Jun 2021 231m away Full applications
• EPF/0056/23 Granted

  83-106, Maple Gate, Loughton, IG10 1PS

  TPO/EPF/03/88 (Ref: G2) G2: Limes x 3 - Crown reduce by up to 1.5m back to previous points.

  12 Jan 2023 252m away Trees
• EPF/1207/26 Decided

  50, Hillcroft, Loughton, IG10 2PS

  The extension is to be built to a depth of 5250mm. The roof design is flat with an eaves height of 2980mm The roof will not exceed 3000mm at any point along the boundaries The height of the roof as it connects to the property will be 2825mm The materials to be used will match the existing

  17 Jun 2026 284m away Prior approval
• EPF/1818/21 Granted

  23 Hilltop Close Loughton IG10 1PY

  Application for a Non-Material amendment for EPF/1195/21 (Proposed single storey rear extension) - Raise a small section of flat roof to the side.

  30 Jun 2021 287m away Amendments
• EPF/1612/21 Decided

  98 Lawton Road Loughton IG10 2AA

  Application for a Lawful Development certificate for a proposed outbuilding (gym) & storage area.

  8 Jun 2021 293m away Lawful development

• 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