Wantz, Coppice Row, Theydon Bois, Epping, CM16 7DW

1. 10 Aug 2026

   Received by Epping Forest

2. 14 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

3. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 5 October 2026, 8 weeks from validation under the statutory target for most applications. Extensions of time are common and are agreed case by case.

   Epping Forest took a median of 56 days over the applications it decided in the last year.

This application is with Epping Forest for determination, against a statutory target of eight weeks. Over the last year Epping Forest decided lawful development applications in a median of 55 days. More in our guide to how long planning decisions take.

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.

• Ivy Cottage, Coppice Row, Theydon Bois, Epping, CM16 7DW

  EPF/2560/22 Submitted 10 Nov 2022 50 yards away

  Single storey side extension situated at rear corner of the property. Extension to have a pitched roof with roof windows. Conversion of garage into part store area (accessible from drive) and part utility room accessible from dwelling. Utility room to have roof windows. Changes to the rear elevation windows and doors.

  Granted Householder Extension Windows or glazing 14 docs
  Small domestic

• 91, Coppice View, Coppice Row, Theydon Bois, Epping, CM16 7DW

  EPF/2906/22 Submitted 22 Dec 2022 50 yards away

  Single storey front/side and two storey side/rear extensions including loft conversion.

  Refused Householder Extension Loft or dormer 24 docs
  Small domestic

• 99, Coppice Row, Theydon Bois, Epping, CM16 7DW

  EPF/0017/26 Submitted 5 Jan 2026 50 yards away

  Part double, part single storey front and rear extension.

  Granted Householder Extension 11 docs
  Small domestic

• RIVERWOOD, COPPICE ROW, THEYDON BOIS

  EPF/1940/00 Submitted 22 Nov 2000 100 yards away

  Single storey front extension.

  Granted Full applications Extension 2 docs
  Small domestic

• RIVERWOOD, COPPICE ROW, THEYDON BOIS

  EPF/1825/00 Submitted 30 Oct 2000 100 yards away

  Extension of vehicular crossover.

  Granted Full applications Extension 2 docs

• The Drummonds, Sidney Road, Theydon Bois, Epping, CM16 7DT

  EPF/1628/26 Submitted 24 Aug 2026 150 yards away

  72% historically approved · decision due ~20 Oct

  Single storey front and rear extension.

  Awaiting decision Householder Extension 10 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