EPF/1239/26

1. 23 Jun 2026

   Received by Epping Forest

2. 7 Jul 2026

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

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/1733/25 Granted

  30, Forest Way, Loughton, IG10 1JG

  York Hill Conservation Area T1: Yew - Crown reduce height by up to 3m.

  27 Aug 2025 0m away Trees
• EPF/1307/26 Granted

  29 York Hill, Loughton, IG10 1HU

  York Hill Conservation Area T1: Hornbeam - Crown reduce by up to 2m, as specified. T6-T9: Hornbeam - Crown reduce by up to 2m, as specified.

  2 Jul 2026 63m away Trees
• EPF/2284/21 Granted

  29 York Hill Loughton IG10 1HU

  York Hill Conservaton Area T1, T5-T9: 6 x Hornbeam - Crown reduce height by 2m & reduce laterals to clear properties. T3: Sycamore - Repeat reduction of overhang on Queens Road sides of crown.

  19 Aug 2021 88m away Trees
• EPF/0053/23 Granted

  The Lindy House, Steeds Way, Loughton, IG10 1HX

  Retrospective planning permission for the addition of a single storey glass room located on the rear elevation of the property in the private garden.

  11 Jan 2023 99m away Householder
• EPF/0434/26 Granted

  6, Steeds Way, Loughton, IG10 1HX

  York Hill Conservation Area T1 & T2: Cedar - Fell and replace.

  2 Mar 2026 99m away Trees
• EPF/1000/26 Granted

  6, Steeds Way, Loughton, IG10 1HX

  Garage conversion with internal alterations, including the replacement of windows, modifications to external materials and the roof.

  21 May 2026 99m away Householder

• 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