Nupers Cottage, Nupers Lane, Stapleford Abbotts, RM4 1JR

1. 14 Aug 2026

   Received by Epping Forest

2. 18 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

3. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 9 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.

• Rainbirds, Nupers Lane, Stapleford Abbotts, Romford, RM4 1JR

  EPF/1132/26 Submitted 8 Jun 2026 50 yards away

  Single storey rear extension, reduced two storey side extension and additional first floor.

  Refused Householder Extension 12 docs
  Small domestic

• Lyngs Farm, Ashleam House, Nupers Lane, Stapleford Abbotts, Romford, RM4 1JR

  EPF/1661/24 Submitted 13 Aug 2024 50 yards away

  Proposed single and two storey extensions.

  Granted Householder Extension 19 docs
  Domestic

• Courtyard Nupers Hatch, Nupers Lane, Stapleford Abbotts, Romford, RM4 1JR

  EPF/0794/26 Submitted 22 Apr 2026 50 yards away

  Approval of Details Reserved by Conditions 3 Types and Colours of external finishes, 4 Foul and Surface Water, 5 Contaminated land and 10 Parking Spaces of EPF/0316/20 (Conversion of existing barn style buildings, formerly associated with Nupers Fishery, to four residential dwellings with associated garages).

  Split decision Conditions 11 docs

• Rainbirds, Nupers Lane, Stapleford Abbotts, Romford, RM4 1JR

  EPF/1141/26 Submitted 9 Jun 2026 50 yards away

  New detached chalet style house with front and rear roof dormers on garden land.

  Refused Full applications Loft or dormer 15 docs

• Rainbirds, Nupers Lane, Stapleford Abbotts, RM4 1JR

  EPF/1796/26 Submitted 21 Sep 2026 50 yards away

  72% historically approved · decision due ~18 Nov

  Raise ridge and reduction of roof slope ,new front porch and single storey rear and part side extensions and demolition of existing porch to side.

  Awaiting decision Householder Extension Demolition 9 docs
  Small domestic

• The Courtyard Nupers Hatch Stapleford Abbotts Romford RM4 1JR

  EPF/0316/20 Submitted 11 Feb 2020 50 yards away

  Conversion of existing barn style buildings, formerly associated with Nupers Fishery, to four residential dwellings with associated garages.

  Granted Full applications 22 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