EPF/1389/26

1. 16 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/1969/24 Granted

  3, Longways, Hornbeam Close, Theydon Bois, Epping, CM16 7JT

  Application for approval of details reserved by condition 11 'Hard and Soft Landscaping' on planning permission EPF/2174/23 (Replacement dwelling at 3 Hornbeam Close, for a new 4-bedroom detached bungalow dwelling, with front and rear dormers)

  30 Sep 2024 123m away Conditions
• EPF/1968/24 Granted

  3, Longways, Hornbeam Close, Theydon Bois, Epping, CM16 7JT

  Non Material Amendment to EPF/2174/23 (Replacement dwelling at 3 Hornbeam Close, for a new 4-bedroom detached bungalow dwelling, with front and rear dormers) - additional roof light.

  30 Sep 2024 123m away Amendments
• EPF/0581/26 Awaiting decision

  38, Woburn Avenue, Theydon Bois, Epping, CM16 7JS

  Proposed ground floor wraparound, front porch, lean-to, facade alterations, floor plan redesign and all associated works.

  20 Mar 2026 146m away Householder
• EPF/0936/26 Awaiting decision

  The Cottage, Poplar Row, Theydon Bois, Epping, CM16 7NB

  Demolition of single storey rear extensions and construction of single storey rear extension replacement porch and other internal and external works including drainage.

  13 May 2026 183m away Householder
• EPF/0937/26 Awaiting decision

  The Cottage, Poplar Row, Theydon Bois, Epping, CM16 7NB

  Grade II Listed Building consent for demolition of single storey rear extensions and construction of single storey rear extension replacement porch and other internal and external works including drainage.

  13 May 2026 183m away Heritage and listed buildings
• EPF/1196/26 Awaiting decision

  The Cottage, Poplar Row, Theydon Bois, Epping, CM16 7NB

  Proposed outbuilding.

  16 Jun 2026 183m 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