23, Rectory Lane, Loughton, IG10 1NZ

1. 12 Jun 2026

   Received by Epping Forest

2. 23 Jul 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

3. 6 Aug 2026

   Decision issued: Lawful

Epping Forest granted permission on 6 August 2026, 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.

• 33 RECTORY LANE, LOUGHTON

  EPF/1753/00 Submitted 18 Oct 2000 50 yards away

  Conversion of integral garage to utility room.

  Granted Full applications 2 docs

• 58 Roundmead Avenue Loughton IG10 1PZ

  EPF/2047/21 Submitted 26 Jul 2021 150 yards away

  Demolition of existing rear extension, proposed full width rear single storey extension with monopitch roof and rooflights, door & window changes to utility room on flank elevation.

  Granted Full applications Extension Loft or dormer +2 9 docs
  Small domestic

• 25 Roundmead Close Loughton IG10 1QD

  EPF/2022/21 Submitted 21 Jul 2021 150 yards away

  Front porch extension.

  Granted Full applications Extension 7 docs
  Small domestic

• 31, The Greens Close, Loughton, IG10 1QE

  EPF/0858/26 Submitted 30 Apr 2026 200 yards away

  Single storey rear extension.

  Granted Householder Extension 10 docs
  Small domestic

• 69, Roundmead Avenue, Loughton, IG10 1PZ

  EPF/1781/24 Submitted 2 Sep 2024 200 yards away

  New two and single storey extensions to the rear, new porch and internal alterations.

  Refused Householder Extension 11 docs
  Small domestic

• 55 Wellfields Loughton IG10 1PA

  EPF/0009/20 Submitted 2 Jan 2020 200 yards away

  Proposed extensions to the rear & a loft conversion with rear box dormers with windows to the front slope.

  Decided Full applications Extension Loft or dormer +1 14 docs

• 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