EPF/1352/26

1. 9 Jul 2026

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

2. 10 Jul 2026

   Received by Epping Forest

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/1198/26 Awaiting decision

  51 Lee Grove, Chigwell, IG7 6AD

  Two storey side extension, first floor front extension, single storey rear extension, loft conversionwith rear dormer, front roof lights and front dormer.

  16 Jun 2026 0m away Householder
• EPF/1257/21 Granted

  8 Lee Grove Chigwell IG7 6AF

  Loft conversion including a rear dormer with a covered balcony, and rooflight windows to the front including ground floor alterations.

  4 May 2021 42m away Full applications
• EPF/0783/26 Granted

  29, Chigwell Rise, Chigwell, IG7 6AQ

  Part single and part double storey rear and front extension, single storey side extension and loft conversion including raising roof ridge.

  21 Apr 2026 153m away Householder
• EPF/1359/26 Awaiting decision

  31, Chigwell Rise, Chigwell, IG7 6AQ

  Removal of existing single storey rear extension with pitched roof. Proposed replacement single storey rear extension with flat roof and single roof lantern.

  13 Jul 2026 153m away Householder
• EPF/2567/25 Awaiting decision

  Land South of Chigwell Rise, Chigwell, IG7 6AQ

  Development of residential units (Class C3) and Flexible Class F2(b/E(e) use with provision of access, landscaping, vehicle and cycle parking, sustainable urban drainage systems and other associated works.

  19 Dec 2025 153m away Full applications
• EPF/0862/26 Refused

  18, Chigwell Rise, Chigwell, IG7 6AB

  Formation of lower level in void to create a games room and part single storey side infill extension.

  30 Apr 2026 203m 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