Salcombe, Oak Hill Road, Stapleford Abbotts, RM4 1EH

1. 9 Sep 2026

   Received by Epping Forest

2. 12 Sep 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

3. 21 Sep 2026

   Status changed to Under Consultation

   Previously Valid.

4. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 4 November 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.

• Redbridge, Oak Hill Road, Stapleford Abbotts, Romford, RM4 1EH

  EPF/1616/24 Submitted 6 Aug 2024 50 yards away

  Application for approval of details reserved by condition 5 'Foundation Details', condition 6'Surface Water Disposal', condition 7 'Hard and Soft Landscaping', condition 8 'EVCP' and condition 16 'Part M4(2) Building Regulations' on planning permission EPF/1108/23 (Erection of 2 new detached dwelling houses with associated parking and landscaping)

  Split decision Conditions New dwelling 16 docs
  Domestic

• Field End, Oak Hill Road, Stapleford Abbotts, Romford, RM4 1EH

  EPF/0874/25 Submitted 21 Apr 2025 50 yards away

  Demolition of the poor-quality existing dwelling and erection of replacement dwellinghouse with basement.

  Granted Full applications Demolition 33 docs
  Domestic

• Ralwyn Oak Hill Road Stapleford Abbotts Romford RM4 1EH

  EPF/1110/21 Submitted 20 Apr 2021 50 yards away

  Proposed Carport.

  Granted Full applications 7 docs

• Malpeque Bournebridge Lane Stapleford Abbotts Romford RM4 1LT

  EPF/1983/21 Submitted 19 Jul 2021 250 yards away

  Application for Prior Approval for a proposed enlargement of a dwellinghouse by construction of additional storeys.

  Granted Full applications 16 docs
  Domestic

• 1 Kensington Park Oak Hill Road Stapleford Abbotts Romford RM4 1AF

  EPF/1161/21 Submitted 26 Apr 2021 300 yards away

  Application for a Lawful Development certificate for a proposed garden room which will be used only as a home gym.

  Granted Lawful development 10 docs

• ABBOTTS WOOD, BOURNEBRIDGE LANE, STAPLEFORD ABBOTTS

  EPF/0109/01 Submitted 22 Jan 2001 300 yards away

  Loft conversion including front dormer windows.

  Granted Full applications Loft or dormer Windows or glazing 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