Green Leas, High Ongar Road, Ongar, CM5 9LZ

1. 30 Jul 2026

   Received by Epping Forest

2. 2 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

3. 11 Sep 2026

   Decision issued: Lawful

Epping Forest granted permission on 11 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.

• GREEN PASTURES, HIGH ONGAR ROAD, ONGAR

  EPF/1688/00 Submitted 5 Oct 2000 150 yards away

  Side extension including dormers to roof space (revised application).

  Granted Full applications Extension Loft or dormer 2 docs

• WHITEGATES, CHELMSFORD ROAD, ONGAR

  EPF/1808/00 Submitted 25 Oct 2000 0.3 miles away

  First floor front extension.

  Granted Full applications Extension 2 docs

• 33 GREAT STONY PARK, HIGH STREET, ONGAR

  EPF/1123/00 Submitted 29 Jun 2000 0.3 miles away

  Swimming pool and three garden sheds (amended application).

  Refused Full applications 2 docs

• 33 Great Stony Park High Street Ongar CM5 0TH

  EPF/0801/21 Submitted 22 Mar 2021 0.3 miles away

  Replacement of existing summerhouse and re landscaping rear garden.

  Refused Full applications 13 docs

• 30 GREAT STONY PARK, HIGH STREET, ONGAR

  EPF/2160/00 Submitted 27 Dec 2000 0.3 miles away

  Rear conservatory.

  Granted Full applications Extension 2 docs

• 29 GREAT STONY PARK, HIGH STREET, ONGAR

  EPF/0058/01 Submitted 10 Jan 2001 0.3 miles away

  Single storey rear extension, glazed covered area and pergola at rear and front porch extension.

  Granted Full applications Extension Windows or glazing 2 docs
  Small 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