EPF/1309/26

1. 2 Jul 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/1958/24 Refused

  30, St Johns Road, Loughton, IG10 1RZ

  Retrospective application for the erection of a boundary fence and replacement hedgerow

  26 Sep 2024 0m away Householder
• EPF/1184/26 Awaiting decision

  16, St Johns Road, Loughton, IG10 1RZ

  Consolidation of existing ad hoc rear extensions into a coherent single-storey rear extension spanning the full width of the dwelling. First Floor Side and Rear Extension. Extension of the existing front dormer toward the boundary with No. 14. New rear dormer subservient to the overall roofscape. External Alterations New rendered walls, red plain clay tile roof to match existing, dark grey aluminium-framed double-glazed windows and bi-fold doors, cladding details to dormers, and photovoltaic panels to the rear roof slope.

  12 Jun 2026 0m away Householder
• EPF/0436/26 Granted

  10, Pump Hill, Loughton, IG10 1RU

  York Hill Conservation Area T1: Hornbeam – Crown reduce height by up to 2.5m and spread by up to 1.5m. T2: Holly – Reduce height by up to 2m and trim by up to 0.5m. T3: Sycamore – Crown reduce height by up to 2.5m and spread by up to 1m. T5: Ash – Cut back to boundary by up to 1.5m. T6: Hazel - Cut back to boundary by up to 1.5m.

  2 Mar 2026 77m away Trees
• EPF/1660/21 Granted

  30 St Johns Road Loughton IG10 1RZ

  Application for Variation of condition 2 `Plan numbers' for EPF/3020/20. (Proposed single storey rear extension, associated alterations to internal layout of dwelling and proposed new detached garage).

  14 Jun 2021 128m away Full applications
• EPF/2235/25 Refused

  32, Sedley Rise, Loughton, IG10 1LT

  Non-Material Amendment to EPF/1692/25 (Single storey rear and side extension, loft conversion).

  31 Oct 2025 187m away Amendments
• EPF/1692/25 Granted

  32, Sedley Rise, Loughton, IG10 1LT

  Single storey rear and side extension, loft conversion.

  21 Aug 2025 187m 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