1 Woodbrook Gardens, Waltham Abbey, EN9 3DA

1. 14 Aug 2026

   Received by Epping Forest

2. 28 Aug 2026

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 29 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

4. 3 Sep 2026

   Status changed to Under Consultation

   Previously Valid.

5. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 23 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.

• 22, Woodbrook Gardens, Waltham Abbey, EN9 3DA

  EPF/1577/24 Submitted 31 Jul 2024 50 yards away

  Proposed first floor rear (over previously approved rear extension) and single storey side extension.

  Granted Householder Extension 8 docs
  Small domestic

• 17 Rosebank Waltham Abbey EN9 3DE

  EPF/1326/21 Submitted 10 May 2021 50 yards away

  Proposed single storey side & rear extension following the demolishing of the existing garage.

  Granted Full applications Extension 4 docs
  Small domestic

• 7 ROSEBANK, WALTHAM ABBEY

  EPF/0056/01 Submitted 10 Jan 2001 100 yards away

  Erection of single storey side and rear extensions.

  Granted Full applications Extension 2 docs
  Small domestic

• 3 Rosebank Waltham Abbey EN9 3DE

  EPF/1736/21 Submitted 21 Jun 2021 100 yards away

  Proposed single storey side and rear extensions with decking and rear access steps to garden.

  Granted Full applications Extension 12 docs
  Small domestic

• 86 Rounton Road Waltham Abbey EN9 3AP

  EPF/1617/21 Submitted 9 Jun 2021 100 yards away

  Application to determine if Prior Approval is required for a Larger Home Extension measuring 4.50 metres, height to eaves of 3.00 metres & a maximum height of 4.00 metres.

  Decided Prior approval Extension 3 docs

• 27A, Honey Lane, Waltham Abbey, EN9 3AS

  EPF/2841/22 Submitted 15 Dec 2022 100 yards away

  Erection of a detached, 3 storey 4 bedroom house

  Refused Full applications 18 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