131 Forest Road Loughton IG10 1EF

1. 2 Jun 2021

   Received by Epping Forest

2. 27 Jul 2021

   Decision issued: Not Lawful

3. 25 Jul 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

Epping Forest refused this application for the reasons on the decision notice; only the applicant can appeal, and refused schemes often return in revised form. 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.

• 89, Forest Road, Loughton, IG10 1EF

  EPF/0320/23 Submitted 13 Feb 2023 50 yards away

  Retention of 1st floor windows to front elevation as built (Amendment to permission for extensions and alterations to convert one dwelling to two dwellings under EPF/1864/19).

  Refused Full applications Extension Windows or glazing 9 docs
  Domestic

• 89 Forest Road, Loughton, IG10 1EF

  EPF/0289/23 Submitted 9 Feb 2023 50 yards away

  Proposed vehicle crossover.

  Granted Householder 6 docs
  Domestic

• 164, Forest Road, Loughton, IG10 1EG

  EPF/1372/26 Submitted 14 Jul 2026 50 yards away

  Certificate of Lawful Development for proposed single storey side extension.

  Granted Lawful development Extension 24 docs
  Small domestic

• Royal Oak House Forest Road Loughton IG10 1EG

  EPF/0275/20 Submitted 6 Feb 2020 50 yards away

  Application for Approval of Details Reserved by Condition 6"verification report" for EPF/2706/17. (Partial demolition of the former Royal Oak public house & change of use to provide 4 flats, demolition of 171 Smarts Lane & redevelopment for 6 dwellings, & associated parking &landscaping (10 dwellings in total).

  Granted Conditions New dwelling Demolition 4 docs
  Several homes

• 186 Forest Road Loughton IG10 1EG

  EPF/1573/21 Submitted 3 Jun 2021 100 yards away

  Application to determine if Prior Approval is required for a proposed change of use from B1(offices)to C3 (dwellinghouse).

  Granted Prior approval 22 docs
  Domestic

• 22 Shaftesbury Loughton IG10 1HN

  EPF/1870/21 Submitted 7 Jul 2021 100 yards away

  Application for a Lawful Development certificate for a propsed loft conversion with dormer to the rear and roof lights to the front roof slope.

  Granted Lawful development Loft or dormer 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