16, Severns Field, Epping, CM16 5AP

1. 3 Sep 2026

   Received by Epping Forest

2. 9 Sep 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

3. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 29 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.

• 39, Severns Field, Epping, CM16 5AP

  EPF/1570/22 Submitted 6 Jul 2022 50 yards away

  Raising of the Roof Ridge Height 450mm to accommodate proposed loft conversion.

  Granted Householder Loft or dormer Roofing 7 docs
  Domestic

• 45 CHURCH HILL, EPPING

  TRE/EPF/1805/00 Submitted 25 Oct 2000 100 yards away

  TPO/3/84:Oak - Minor selective pruning of overhanging branches as specified (neighbour application).

  Granted Trees 1 doc

• 28 BEACONFIELD ROAD, EPPING

  CLD/EPF/1568/00 Submitted 14 Sep 2000 100 yards away

  Certificate of lawfulness for proposed ground floor rear extension.

  Granted Lawful development Extension 4 docs

• 35, Church Hill, Epping, CM16 4RA

  EPF/1463/26 Submitted 29 Jul 2026 150 yards away

  Demolition of existing garage and rear conservatory, construction of single storey side/rear extension, part first floor rear extension, basement extension with light well and relaying front driveway/forecourt along with associated internal alterations.

  Refused Householder Extension Demolition 15 docs
  Small domestic

• 39, Church Hill, Epping, CM16 4RA

  EPF/0890/26 Submitted 7 May 2026 150 yards away

  Epping Conservation Area T1: Laurel - Crown reduce height by up to 2m and spread by up to 1m. T2: Holly - Crown reduce height by up to 2m and spread by up to 1m. T3 Hazel - Crown reduce height by up to 2m and spread by up to 1m.

  Granted Trees 3 docs

• 29 CHURCH HILL, EPPING

  EPF/1986/00 Submitted 28 Nov 2000 150 yards away

  First floor extension.

  Refused Full applications Extension 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