EPF/1261/26

1. 25 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/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 97m away Conditions
• EPF/1407/26 Awaiting decision

  3D, Homecroft Gardens, Loughton, IG10 3RB

  TPO/EPF/27/93 T1: Ash - Crown reduce to give 3m clearance from property, as specified. NB: The permitted specification of works is detailed in the conditions below.

  20 Jul 2026 103m away Trees
• EPF/1486/21 Granted

  12 Cherston Road Loughton IG10 3PJ

  Proposed single storey side & front extension.

  25 May 2021 262m away Full applications
• EPF/1409/26 Awaiting decision

  27, Honeycroft, Loughton, IG10 3PR

  Single storey rear and side extension.

  20 Jul 2026 277m away Householder
• EPF/3081/19 Granted

  Land and Garages accessed to the rear of 82 Alderton Hall Lane and to the rear of 139 Chequers Road Bushfields Loughton Essex IG10 3JR

  Application for approval of details reserved by condition 3 'External finishes' and condition 12 'External levels' on planning permission EPF/0258/16 (Demolition of existing garages and erection of 2 x 2 bed two storey affordable homes with 5 parking spaces)

  23 Dec 2019 287m away Conditions
• EPF/1489/21 Granted

  70 Deepdene Road Loughton IG10 3PW

  Proposed reconstruction of the existing single storey rear extension and erection of a detached outbuilding.

  25 May 2021 301m away Full applications

• 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