EPF/1189/26

1. 15 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/0712/26 Awaiting decision

  61, Traps Hill, Loughton, IG10 1TD

  Erection of replacement front boundary wall and soft landscaping.

  10 Apr 2026 0m away Householder
• EPF/2299/21 Granted

  Forest Lodge 70 Alderton Hill Loughton IG10 3JB

  Application for approval of details reserved by condition 3 'Materials' on EPF/1428/21 (Reserved matters for new dwelling).

  20 Aug 2021 163m away Conditions
• EPF/1499/21 Granted

  Oak View School Whitehills Road Loughton IG10 1TS

  Replacement boundary fence.

  26 May 2021 170m away Full applications
• EPF/1591/21 Refused

  31 Carroll Hill Loughton IG10 1NL

  Proposed two storey rear & side extension including Juliet balcony to first floor rear and a loft conversion.

  4 Jun 2021 187m away Full applications
• EPF/1429/21 Granted

  10 Barfields Gardens Loughton IG10 3JG

  Single storey rear and side extension

  18 May 2021 275m away Full applications
• EPF/2172/24 Granted

  16, Eleven Acre Rise, Loughton, IG10 1AN

  Application for approval of details reserved by condition 5'Ecology' and condition 10 'Super Fast Broadband' on planning permission EPF/1033/23 allowed on appeal (Demolish existing house. Replace with 2 detached houses” without complying with a condition attached to planning permission Ref EPF/1508/18, dated 15 July 2021)

  28 Oct 2024 290m away Conditions

• 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