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

1. 9 Sep 2026

   Received by Epping Forest

2. 12 Sep 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

3. 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 0m 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 0m 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 21m away

  Proposed Carport.

  Granted Full applications 7 docs

• Malpeque Bournebridge Lane Stapleford Abbotts Romford RM4 1LT

  EPF/1983/21 Submitted 19 Jul 2021 216m 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 252m 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 259m away

  Loft conversion including front dormer windows.

  Granted Full applications Loft or dormer Windows or glazing 2 docs

• EPF/1389/26 Granted

  Reduit, The Green, Theydon Bois, Epping, CM16 7JA

  Certificate of Lawful Development for proposed conversion of garage into habitable space.

  16 Jul 2026 Lawful development
• EPF/1719/26 Awaiting decision

  24, Rous Road, Buckhurst Hill, IG9 6BN

  Certificate of Lawful Development of loft coversion with rear dormer.

  8 Sep 2026 Lawful development
• EPF/1710/26 Awaiting decision

  72A, Hainault Road, Chigwell, IG7 5DH

  Certificate of Lawful Development Proposed Loft conversion with dormers

  8 Sep 2026 Lawful development
• EPF/1312/26 Granted

  8, Broadgate, Waltham Abbey, EN9 3NH

  Certificate of Lawful Development for proposed outbuilding.

  3 Jul 2026 Lawful development
• EPF/1703/26 Awaiting decision

  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.

  7 Sep 2026 Lawful development