Planning application
71, Gladstone Road, Buckhurst Hill, IG9 5SW
Works: Loft or dormer
Still open. Anyone can comment while the consultation period runs, and comments go to the council rather than to us.
Proposal
Certificate of Lawful Development for proposed dormer.
As published by the council, reference EPF/1743/26
Application record
- Reference
- EPF/1743/26
- Type
- Lawful Development Certificate: Proposed
- Status
- Under Consultation
- Received
- 11 Sep 2026
- Validated
- 21 Sep 2026
- Ward
- Buckhurst Hill West
- Parish
- Buckhurst Hill
- Postcode
- IG9 5SW
Site history
Applications at this address on the Epping Forest register
This site has had 2 applications since 2026.
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EPF/1744/26 Awaiting decision
71, Gladstone Road, Buckhurst Hill, IG9 5SW
Variation of Condition 2 Plan Numbers of EPF/1098/24 (Proposed two storey side extension).
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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11 Sep 2026
Received by Epping Forest
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21 Sep 2026
Validated
Checked as complete and ready for consideration.
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24 Sep 2026
Added to PlanIndex
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Decision
Awaiting decision
Decision expected by 16 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.
Documents
Plans, drawings, consultee responses and the officer's report
4 documents on file for this application
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Open the documentsWhat happens while it is decided
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.
About lawful development applications
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.
Nearby applications
Within 0.3 miles
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71, Gladstone Road, Buckhurst Hill, IG9 5SW
72% historically approved · decision due ~6 Nov
Variation of Condition 2 Plan Numbers of EPF/1098/24 (Proposed two storey side extension).
Awaiting decision Amendments Extension 8 docs -
34, Gladstone Road, Buckhurst Hill, IG9 5SW
Certificate of Lawful Development for proposed loft conversion with rear dormer and front roof light.
Granted Lawful development Loft or dormer 9 docs -
44, Gladstone Road, Buckhurst Hill, IG9 5SW
Replacement of all existing single-glazed timber windows with uPVC flush casement windows. Enlargement of window openings at first floor front elevation, first floor side elevation, and ground floor rear elevation by lowering sill heights. Replacement of existing timber doors at ground floor rear elevation with uPVC doors.
Granted Householder Windows or glazing 10 docsDomestic -
26, Gladstone Road, Buckhurst Hill, IG9 5SW
Proposed first floor rear extension, facade alternation, internal alterations and all associated works. (Revision to EPF/0520/26).
Granted Householder Extension 11 docsDomestic -
27, Gladstone Road, Buckhurst Hill, IG9 5SW
Proposed single storey infill extension. Internal alteration works.
Refused Householder Extension 8 docsSmall domestic -
77, Gladstone Road, Buckhurst Hill, IG9 5SW
Application for a Lawful Development certificate for a proposed loft conversion.
Granted Lawful development Loft or dormer 5 docs
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EPF/1703/26 Granted
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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.
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EPF/1655/26 Granted
27, Chestnut Avenue, Buckhurst Hill, IG9 6EN
Certificate of Lawful Development proposed loft conversion with rear dormer.
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EPF/1849/26 Awaiting decision
15, The Avenue, Loughton, IG10 4PT
Certificate of Lawful Development for proposed enlargement of existing dormer.
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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.
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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.