EPF/1405/26

1. 20 Jul 2026

   Received by Epping Forest

2. 23 Jul 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

3. 25 Jul 2026

   Status changed to Under Consultation

   Previously Valid.

4. 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/1324/26 Awaiting decision

  5, Raymond Gardens, Chigwell, IG7 6EW

  TPO/EPF/18/88 (Ref: A1) T1: Lime - Selective prune of branches overhanging roof by up to 1.5m, as specified. NB: The permitted specification of works is detailed in the conditions below.

  6 Jul 2026 0m away Trees
• EPF/1152/26 Awaiting decision

  7, Lambourne Close, Chigwell, IG7 6EB

  First Floor Front Extension, Single Storey Rear Extension, Garage Conversion and associated works.

  9 Jun 2026 30m away Householder
• EPF/2953/19 Withdrawn

  18a Sylvan Way Chigwell Essex IG7 4QB

  Proposed change of use of existing buildings to create x2 no. self-contained dwellings with associated front porch & rear balcony to serve the first floor flat.

  10 Dec 2019 126m away Full applications
• EPF/1446/21 Granted

  The Two Brewers Ph 57 Lambourne Road Chigwell IG7 6ET

  TPO/EPF/02/92 T1-T9: 9 x Hornbeam - Crown reduce by up to 30%, as specified. T7-T9: 3 x Hornbeam - Crown lift to 2m above ground level, as specified.

  20 May 2021 166m away Trees
• EPF/1026/26 Granted

  104, Lambourne Road, Chigwell, IG7 6EJ

  Proposed ground and first floor rear extension.

  26 May 2026 202m away Householder
• EPF/1472/25 Decided

  9, Glebelands, Chigwell, IG7 4QG

  Certificate of Lawful Development for proposed ground floor rear extension.

  21 Jul 2025 245m away Lawful development

• 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