EPF/1372/26

1. 14 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/1557/21 Decided

  131 Forest Road Loughton IG10 1EF

  Application for a Lawful Development certificate for a proposed rear dormer and an additional smaller dormer.

  2 Jun 2021 36m away Lawful development
• EPF/1573/21 Granted

  186 Forest Road Loughton IG10 1EG

  Application to determine if Prior Approval is required for a proposed change of use from B1(offices)to C3 (dwellinghouse).

  3 Jun 2021 92m away Prior approval
• EPF/1439/21 Decided

  8 Shaftesbury Loughton IG10 1HN

  Certificate of lawful development for a proposed rear dormer window in conncetion with a loft conversion, roof lights to front.

  20 May 2021 131m away Lawful development
• EPF/1260/25 Granted

  63, The Drive, Loughton, IG10 1HG

  Erection of single storey rear infill extension.

  19 Jun 2025 139m away Householder
• EPF/1453/21 Refused

  55 The Drive Loughton IG10 1HG

  Two storey side extension including loft conversion with rear box dormer & front rooflights, and single storey rear/side extension.

  21 May 2021 178m away Full applications
• EPF/1806/25 Granted

  25, Staples Road, Loughton, IG10 1HP

  Staples Road Conservation Area T1: Lawsons Cypress - Fell.

  8 Sep 2025 186m away Trees

• 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