The Little Rookery, St Leonards Road, Nazeing, Waltham Abbey, EN9 2HJ

1. 28 Aug 2026

   Received by Epping Forest

2. 29 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

3. 3 Sep 2026

   Status changed to Under Consultation

   Previously Valid.

4. 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.

• 47 ST LEONARD'S ROAD, NAZEING

  EPF/1347/00 Submitted 31 Aug 2000 100 yards away

  Creation of vehicular crossover and use of front garden for parking.

  Granted Full applications 2 docs

• 17 Pound Close Nazeing Waltham Abbey EN9 2HR

  EPF/1929/21 Submitted 13 Jul 2021 100 yards away

  Proposed first floor rear extension.

  Granted Full applications Extension 7 docs

• 15 Pound Close Nazeing Waltham Abbey EN9 2HR

  EPF/1159/21 Submitted 23 Apr 2021 100 yards away

  Proposed extension to existing house and conversion into 2 no s/c flats.

  Refused Full applications New dwelling Extension 14 docs

• CLOVELLY, ST LEONARD'S ROAD, NAZEING

  EPF/1424/00 Submitted 17 Aug 2000 150 yards away

  Ground floor rear conservatory, first floor extension and new roof.

  Granted Full applications Extension Roofing 2 docs

• Middle Street Nazeing Epping Forest Lower Nazeing EN9 2LS

  EPF/2104/21 Submitted 30 Jul 2021 200 yards away

  Application to determine if Prior approval is required for a proposed 18.0m Phase 8 Monopole C/W wrapround cabinet at base and associated ancillary works.

  Refused Telecoms 17 docs

• 6-8 NAZEINGBURY PARADE, NAZEING ROAD, NAZEING

  EPF/1755/00 Submitted 18 Oct 2000 200 yards away

  Rear satellite dish 0.98 metres in diameter.

  Granted Full applications 2 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