EPF/1312/26

1. 3 Jul 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/1255/26 Decided

  15, Poplar Shaw, Waltham Abbey, EN9 3NJ

  Certificate of Lawful Development for proposed construction of an outbuilding to the rear of garden.

  23 Jun 2026 82m away Lawful development
• EPF/1201/26 Awaiting decision

  15, Poplar Shaw, Waltham Abbey, EN9 3NJ

  A single storey wrap around extension, A first floor side/ rear wrap around extension.

  17 Jun 2026 82m away Householder
• EPF/1199/26 Decided

  15, Poplar Shaw, Waltham Abbey, EN9 3NJ

  A single storey rear extension.

  16 Jun 2026 82m away Prior approval
• EPF/1316/21 Refused

  6 Harriescourt Waltham Abbey EN9 3NS

  Two storey side extension, single storey rear extension & replacement of all windows.

  10 May 2021 182m away Full applications
• EPF/0614/26 Decided

  3, Upshire Road, Waltham Abbey, EN9 3NP

  Certificate of Lawful Development for proposed single storey rear extension, loft conversion with rear dormer and outbuilding.

  25 Mar 2026 210m away Lawful development
• EPF/0613/26 Granted

  3, Upshire Road, Waltham Abbey, EN9 3NP

  Demolition of existing garage and erection of new garage and part front extension to match right bay window depth.

  25 Mar 2026 210m 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