1, Oak Glade, Coopersale, Epping, CM16 7QP

1. 17 Jul 2026

   Received by Epping Forest

2. 23 Jul 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

3. 15 Sep 2026

   Decision issued: Lawful

Epping Forest granted permission on 15 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.

• 80 Coopersale Common Coopersale Epping CM16 7QU

  EPF/1374/21 Submitted 13 May 2021 100 yards away

  Erection of a first floor side extension.

  Granted Full applications Extension 9 docs

• The Gate House, Coopersale Common, Coopersale, Epping, CM16 7QT

  EPF/2023/25 Submitted 6 Oct 2025 100 yards away

  62% historically approved · decision due ~1 Dec

  Demolition of existing dwelling and outbuildings and the construction of two detached self-build residential dwellings together with car parking, landscaping and associated works.

  Awaiting decision Full applications New dwelling Demolition 50 docs
  Domestic

• The Former Parish Rooms, Coopersale Common, Coopersale, Essex, CM16 7QT

  EPF/1368/24 Submitted 3 Jul 2024 100 yards away

  Change of use from community use (Class F1) to one residential dwelling (Class C3), incorporating refurbishment works, plus removal of existing outbuilding and fencing and construction of single storey extension.

  Granted Full applications Extension 41 docs
  Small domestic

• The Former Parish Rooms, Coopersale Common, Coopersale, Essex, CM16 7QT

  EPF/1369/24 Submitted 3 Jul 2024 100 yards away

  Grade II listed building consent for change of use from community use (Class F1) to one residential dwelling (Class C3), incorporating refurbishment works, plus removal of existing outbuilding and fencing and construction of single storey extension

  Granted Heritage and listed buildings Extension 37 docs
  Small domestic

• Saint Albans Church Hall, Coopersale Common, Coopersale, Epping, CM16 7QT

  EPF/1342/26 Submitted 8 Jul 2026 100 yards away

  Grade II Listed Building Consent for replacement sashes and upgrade of four windows to east and west.

  Granted Heritage and listed buildings Windows or glazing 9 docs

• Southview, Coopersale Common, Coopersale, Epping, CM16 7QT

  EPF/0426/26 Submitted 27 Feb 2026 100 yards away

  Approval of Details Reserved by Condition 5 (Drainage) attached to EPF/1808/24 (Demolition of existing dwelling and outbuildings, the construction of six residential dwellings, creation of new vehicular access, car parking, landscaping and associated works).

  Granted Conditions Demolition 10 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