Planning application
EPF/1232/26
4 Theydon Hall Cottages, Abridge Road, Theydon Bois, Epping, CM16 7NP
Proposal
Lawful Development Certificate to confirm No.4 Theydon Hall Cottage has been occupied in breach of agricultural occupancy condition for a period exceeding 10 years.
As published by the council, reference EPF/1232/26
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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22 Jun 2026
Received by Epping Forest
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23 Jul 2026
Added to PlanIndex
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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.
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