EPF/1340/26

1. 8 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/0128/23 Granted

  84, Mannock Drive, Loughton, IG10 2JD

  Single storey rear and side extension and porch to the front.

  20 Jan 2023 201m away Householder
• EPF/1529/25 Granted

  33, Goldingham Avenue, Loughton, IG10 2JF

  Prior approval for a 5m DEEP SINGLE STOREY REAR EXTENSION, height to eaves 3.00m and maximum height 3.15m.

  28 Jul 2025 202m away Prior approval
• EPF/1148/26 Granted

  11, Westall Road, Loughton, IG10 2AF

  Single storey rear extension

  9 Jun 2026 283m away Prior approval
• EPF/1148/25 Granted

  27, Conyers Way, Loughton, IG10 2AB

  Rear extension.

  2 Jun 2025 284m away Householder
• EPF/3067/19 Granted

  Garages at rear of numbers 62-72 Etheridge Road and at rear of 8-13 Etheridge Green Loughton Essex IG10 2HY

  Application for Approval of Details Reserved by Conditions 3"external finishes", 5"water disposal" & 20"external lighting" for EPF/2592/15. (Demolition of garages and erection of a pair of semi-detached 2 storey affordable homes, and a third affordable home in the form of bungalow, together with 7 parking spaces).

  23 Dec 2019 306m away Conditions
• EPF/1497/21 Decided

  90 Goldingham Avenue Loughton IG10 2JE

  Application for a Lawful Development certificate for a proposed loft conversion.

  26 May 2021 327m away Lawful development

• 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