EPF/1224/26

1. 19 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/0178/23 Refused

  79, Whitehills Road, Loughton, IG10 1TU

  Hip to gable loft conversion with rear dormer and side enclosure for proposed staircase

  27 Jan 2023 0m away Householder
• EPF/1348/26 Awaiting decision

  22, Hatfields, Loughton, IG10 1TJ

  Retrospective consent for annexe in rear garden with solar panels and green roof. Levelling of garden to form a levelled access.

  9 Jul 2026 229m away Householder
• EPF/0850/26 Granted

  15, Whitehills Road, Loughton, IG10 1TS

  Ground floor rear extension and covered storage to the side.

  29 Apr 2026 265m away Householder
• 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 269m away Lawful development
• EPF/1575/21 Granted

  71 Roundmead Avenue Loughton IG10 1PZ

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

  3 Jun 2021 301m away Full applications
• EPF/2130/21 Granted

  Epping Forest College Borders Lane Loughton IG10 3SA

  Application for Approval of Details reserved by condition 4"detailed surface water drainage scheme on planning permisison EPF/2905/19 allowed on appeal (The development proposed is the redevelopment of the site to provide 139 residential units in 3 buildings ranging from 3 to 5 storeys, car parking spaces, communal landscaped amenity areas, secure cycle parking and other associated development).

  3 Aug 2021 363m 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