164, Forest Road, Loughton, IG10 1EG

1. 14 Jul 2026

   Received by Epping Forest

2. 23 Jul 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

3. 14 Sep 2026

   Decision issued: Lawful

Epping Forest granted permission on 14 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.

• Royal Oak House Forest Road Loughton IG10 1EG

  EPF/0275/20 Submitted 6 Feb 2020 50 yards away

  Application for Approval of Details Reserved by Condition 6"verification report" for EPF/2706/17. (Partial demolition of the former Royal Oak public house & change of use to provide 4 flats, demolition of 171 Smarts Lane & redevelopment for 6 dwellings, & associated parking &landscaping (10 dwellings in total).

  Granted Conditions New dwelling Demolition 4 docs
  Several homes

• 89, Forest Road, Loughton, IG10 1EF

  EPF/0320/23 Submitted 13 Feb 2023 50 yards away

  Retention of 1st floor windows to front elevation as built (Amendment to permission for extensions and alterations to convert one dwelling to two dwellings under EPF/1864/19).

  Refused Full applications Extension Windows or glazing 9 docs
  Domestic

• 89 Forest Road, Loughton, IG10 1EF

  EPF/0289/23 Submitted 9 Feb 2023 50 yards away

  Proposed vehicle crossover.

  Granted Householder 6 docs
  Domestic

• 131 Forest Road Loughton IG10 1EF

  EPF/1557/21 Submitted 2 Jun 2021 50 yards away

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

  Refused Lawful development Loft or dormer 8 docs

• 186 Forest Road Loughton IG10 1EG

  EPF/1573/21 Submitted 3 Jun 2021 100 yards away

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

  Granted Prior approval 22 docs
  Domestic

• 201, Smarts Lane, Loughton, IG10 4BW

  EPF/2758/22 Submitted 5 Dec 2022 100 yards away

  Construction of a two storey extension to the rear of the property. It is proposed that these works are to be undertaken in conjunction with the construction of a two storey extension to the rear of the adjoining property (199 Smarts Lane) which will be subject to a separate application.

  Refused Householder Extension 8 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