124, Willingale Road, Loughton, IG10 2DA

1. 19 Aug 2026

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

2. 20 Aug 2026

   Received by Epping Forest

3. 27 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

4. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 14 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.

• 65 Audley Gardens Loughton IG10 2EW

  EPF/2084/21 Submitted 28 Jul 2021 100 yards away

  Application for a Lawful Development certificate for a proposed single storey rear extension & porch. Creation of bay window to front elevation.

  Refused Lawful development Extension Windows or glazing 6 docs
  Small domestic

• 6 AUDLEY GARDENS, LOUGHTON

  EPF/1190/00 Submitted 11 Jul 2000 100 yards away

  Single storey front, side and rear extension.

  Granted Full applications Extension 2 docs
  Small domestic

• 31, Audley Gardens, Loughton, IG10 2EN

  EPF/1635/26 Submitted 25 Aug 2026 150 yards away

  72% historically approved · decision due ~19 Oct

  Loft conversion with rear dormer and front rooflights, front porch extension.

  Awaiting decision Householder Extension Loft or dormer 17 docs
  Small domestic

• 176 Willingale Road Loughton IG10 2BZ

  EPF/2510/19 Submitted 21 Oct 2019 150 yards away

  Proposed single storey front extension

  Refused Full applications Extension 2 docs
  Small domestic

• 96, Jessel Drive, Loughton, IG10 2EQ

  EPF/1187/26 Submitted 15 Jun 2026 200 yards away

  Demolition of existing single storey rear extension. Erection of single storey rear extension extended front porch and two storey side extension.

  Granted Householder Extension Demolition 13 docs
  Small domestic

• 104 JESSEL DRIVE, LOUGHTON

  EPF/1608/00 Submitted 20 Sep 2000 250 yards away

  Erection of ground floor front extension.

  Granted Full applications Extension 4 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