EPF/1222/26

1. 18 Jun 2026

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

2. 19 Jun 2026

   Received by Epping Forest

3. 23 Jul 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

4. 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/1168/26 Granted

  7, Eversley Close, Loughton, IG10 3GT

  Single-storey rear extension extending 4.5 meters beyond the rear wall of the original dwellinghouse, with a flat roof and a maximum height of 3 meters. External materials to match the existing dwelling.

  11 Jun 2026 148m away Prior approval
• EPF/3067/19 Granted

  Garages at rear of numbers 62-72 Etheridge Road and at rear of 8-13 Etheridge Green Loughton Essex IG10 2HY

  Application for Approval of Details Reserved by Conditions 3"external finishes", 5"water disposal" & 20"external lighting" for EPF/2592/15. (Demolition of garages and erection of a pair of semi-detached 2 storey affordable homes, and a third affordable home in the form of bungalow, together with 7 parking spaces).

  23 Dec 2019 148m away Conditions
• EPF/1598/21 Decided

  36 Torrington Gardens Loughton IG10 3TB

  Application for a Lawful Development certificate for a proposed loft extension.

  7 Jun 2021 283m away Lawful development
• EPF/1148/26 Granted

  11, Westall Road, Loughton, IG10 2AF

  Single storey rear extension

  9 Jun 2026 319m away Prior approval
• EPF/1191/25 Granted

  27, Torrington Gardens, Loughton, IG10 3TB

  Prior approval for a 4.00m deep single storey rear extension, height to eaves 2.40m and maximum height 3.50m.

  10 Jun 2025 327m away Prior approval
• EPF/1340/26 Awaiting decision

  27, Burney Drive, Loughton, IG10 2DX

  Certificate of Lawful Development for proposed loft conversion incorporating the construction of a rear dormer roof extension and the installation of two rooflights to the front roof slope.

  8 Jul 2026 346m 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