8, Broadgate, Waltham Abbey, EN9 3NH

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. 7 Sep 2026

   Decision issued: Lawful

Epping Forest granted permission on 7 September 2026, subject to any conditions on the decision notice. Work must normally begin within three years or the permission lapses. More in our guide to what happens after a planning decision.

A lawful development certificate is a legal determination that existing or proposed works do not need planning permission; the merits of the scheme are not considered. More in our guide to planning application types.

• 1 Broadgate Waltham Abbey EN9 3NH

  EPF/2241/21 Submitted 16 Aug 2021 50 yards away

  Application for a Lawful Development certificate for a proposed construction of a double storey rear extension.

  Refused Lawful development Extension 7 docs

• 15, Broadgate, Waltham Abbey, EN9 3NW

  EPF/0758/23 Submitted 3 Apr 2023 50 yards away

  Prior approval for a 5.00 metre deep single storey rear extension with flat roof with flat rooflight. materials to match the existing house, height to eaves 2.67m and maximum height 2.89m.

  Decided Prior approval Extension Loft or dormer 8 docs
  Small domestic

• 15, Poplar Shaw, Waltham Abbey, EN9 3NJ

  EPF/1255/26 Submitted 23 Jun 2026 100 yards away

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

  Granted Lawful development 8 docs

• 15, Poplar Shaw, Waltham Abbey, EN9 3NJ

  EPF/1201/26 Submitted 17 Jun 2026 100 yards away

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

  Granted Householder Extension 25 docs
  Small domestic

• 15, Poplar Shaw, Waltham Abbey, EN9 3NJ

  EPF/1199/26 Submitted 16 Jun 2026 100 yards away

  A single storey rear extension.

  Decided Prior approval Extension 9 docs
  Small domestic

• 23, Poplar Shaw, Waltham Abbey, EN9 3NJ

  EPF/0050/23 Submitted 11 Jan 2023 100 yards away

  Single & double rear extension

  Granted Householder Extension 7 docs
  Domestic

• EPF/1703/26 Granted

  1, The Gables, Church Lane, Loughton, IG10 1PD

  Certificate of Lawful Development Proposed Removal of garage door. Construct a wall with a window and door to replace the garage door. Minor alterations to the inside of the garage to create a home office and store room.

  Received 7 Sep, published by the council 9 Sep 2026 Lawful development
• EPF/1655/26 Granted

  27, Chestnut Avenue, Buckhurst Hill, IG9 6EN

  Certificate of Lawful Development proposed loft conversion with rear dormer.

  Received 28 Aug, published by the council 29 Aug 2026 Lawful development
• EPF/1849/26 Awaiting decision

  15, The Avenue, Loughton, IG10 4PT

  Certificate of Lawful Development for proposed enlargement of existing dormer.

  Received 30 Sep, published by the council 1 Oct 2026 Lawful development
• EPF/1850/26 Awaiting decision

  The Retreat, Market Place , Abridge , RM4 1AU

  Certificate of Lawfulness confirming that development of the site as constructed implements and does not run contrary to the decision issued under reference EPF/1471/17.

  Received 30 Sep, published by the council 1 Oct 2026 Lawful development
• EPF/1624/26 Granted

  Aimes Green, Aimes Green Farm, Claverhambury Road, Waltham Abbey, EN9 2AU

  Certificate of Lawful Development for existing continued use and occupancy of residential dwelling by persons not employed in agriculture or forestry in the locality of Aimes Green Farm.

  Received 24 Aug, published by the council 27 Aug 2026 Lawful development