EPF/1357/26

1. 10 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/1539/25 Granted

  23, Ivy Chimneys Road, CM16 4EL

  Replace the existing boundary fence with retaining wall and boundary wall & proposal of a new shower room.

  29 Jul 2025 0m away Householder
• EPF/0868/25 Split decision

  23, Ivy Chimneys, Epping, CM16 4EL

  Application for Approval of Details Reserved by Condition 6 and 7 "Contamination", 10 "Landscape" and 16 "EV Chargers" for EPF/2063/24. (Variation to condition 2 'Plan no's on planning permission EPF/1286/20 (Demolition of existing dwelling and 2no. associated agricultural buildings and replacement with 3no. detached dwellings including ancillary works and landscaping)).

  17 Apr 2025 0m away Conditions
• EPF/1010/26 Split decision

  21, Ivy Chimneys, Epping, CM16 4EL

  Approval of Details Reserved by Conditions 3 Contaminated Land, 4 Levels and 6 Surface Water Drainage of EPF/0641/25 Allowed on Appeal (Erection of one detached residential dwelling including parking, landscaping, drainage and associated infrastructure).

  22 May 2026 0m away Conditions
• EPF/0181/26 Granted

  Green Acres, Ivy Chimneys, Epping, CM16 4EL

  Construction of 10 no. new dwellings together with dedicated access from Ivy Chimneys Road, a noise attenuation bund and fencing and associated development.

  29 Jan 2026 0m away Full applications
• EPF/1977/25 Granted

  29, Bell Common, Epping, CM16 4DY

  Bell Common Conservation Area T1: Lime - Reduce lateral crown by up to 30%.

  1 Oct 2025 378m away Trees
• EPF/1021/26 Granted

  Mickleham, Theydon Road, Theydon Bois, Epping, CM16 4EE

  Approval of Details Reserved by Condition 6 Water Efficiency of EPF/1602/22 Allowed on Appeal (The change of use of an existing annex building to a separate dwelling).

  25 May 2026 430m away Conditions

• 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