33, Tudor Way, Waltham Abbey, EN9 1PU

1. 12 Aug 2026

   Received by Epping Forest

2. 1 Sep 2026

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 3 Sep 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

4. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 27 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.

• 23 Tudor Way Waltham Abbey EN9 1PU

  EPF/1679/21 Submitted 15 Jun 2021 50 yards away

  Single storey front extension & conversion of garage to habitable accommodation.

  Granted Full applications Extension 6 docs
  Small domestic

• 29, Monkswood Avenue, Waltham Abbey, EN9 1LA

  EPF/1362/25 Submitted 4 Jul 2025 100 yards away

  Certificate of Lawful Development for proposed hip to gable loft conversion with rear dormer Juliet balcony and front roof lights.

  Granted Lawful development Loft or dormer 11 docs

• 29, Monkswood Avenue, Waltham Abbey, EN9 1LA

  EPF/2257/24 Submitted 7 Nov 2024 100 yards away

  Prior approval for a 5m deep single storey rear extension with eaves at 3.0m and max height at 3.3m.

  Decided Prior approval Extension 5 docs
  Small domestic

• 49 MONKSWOOD AVENUE, WALTHAM ABBEY

  EPF/2031/00 Submitted 6 Dec 2000 100 yards away

  Erection of ground floor side extension.

  Granted Full applications Extension 2 docs

• 59 TUDOR WAY, WALTHAM ABBEY

  EPF/1439/00 Submitted 21 Aug 2000 100 yards away

  Erection of a single storey front extension and new porch.

  Granted Full applications Extension 2 docs
  Small domestic

• 32 Monkswood Avenue Waltham Abbey EN9 1LB

  EPF/1572/21 Submitted 3 Jun 2021 100 yards away

  Application to determine if Prior Approval is required for a Larger Home Extension measuring 7.20 metres, height to eaves of 3.00 metres & a maximum height of 3.00 metres.

  Decided Prior approval Extension 9 docs

• 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