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EPF/1197/26

Lakeside Nursery, Paynes Lane, Nazeing, Waltham Abbey, EN9 2EU

Awaiting decision Epping Forest Lawful Development Certificate: Existing

Proposal

Certificate of Lawful Development for existing occupation of C3 dwellinghouse without complying with agricultural tie.

As published by the council, reference EPF/1197/26

Timeline

Dates from the published record

  1. 16 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.

What happens while it is decided

The process from here

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.

About lawful development applications

How this application type works

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

Nearby applications

Within 500 metres

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    Change of Use of Existing Nursery Building (Building C) to Mixed Use for Horticultural Purposes and as Recording Studio.

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In Epping Forest

  • EPF/1223/26 Decided

    3, Fiddlers Nook, Crooked Way, Nazeing, Waltham Abbey, EN9 2LE

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    19 Jun 2026 Lawful development
  • EPF/1470/26 Awaiting decision

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    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