Cedar Lodge, Church Lane, Sheering, Harlow, CM22 7NR

1. 24 Sep 2026

   Received by Epping Forest

2. 1 Oct 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

3. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 19 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.

• Gables, Church Lane, Sheering, Harlow, CM22 7NR

  EPF/1760/26 Submitted 15 Sep 2026 50 yards away

  61% historically approved · decision due ~9 Nov

  Stable building (Revised application to EPF/1139/26).

  Awaiting decision Full applications 13 docs

• The Old Rectory, Church Lane, Sheering, Harlow, CM22 7NR

  EPF/0373/26 Submitted 20 Feb 2026 50 yards away

  Grade II Listed Building consent for alterations to internal layout of existing outbuilding, remedial works and improvements to the external fabric.

  Granted Heritage and listed buildings 27 docs

• The Old Rectory, Church Lane, Sheering, Harlow, CM22 7NR

  EPF/0367/26 Submitted 20 Feb 2026 50 yards away

  Alterations to internal layout of existing outbuilding, remedial works and improvements to the external fabric.

  Granted Householder 30 docs
  Small domestic

• Land to rear of Gables, Church Lane, Sheering, Harlow, CM22 7NR

  EPF/1139/26 Submitted 9 Jun 2026 50 yards away

  Stable building.

  Refused Full applications 9 docs

• Barnfield, Church Lane, Sheering, Harlow, CM22 7NR

  EPF/2820/22 Submitted 13 Dec 2022 50 yards away

  Garage conversion , single storey infill rear extension, changing external cladding, alteration to existing fenestration.

  Granted Householder Extension Windows or glazing 20 docs
  Small domestic

• Appletree Cottage, Church Lane, Sheering, Harlow, CM22 7NR

  EPF/1626/26 Submitted 24 Aug 2026 50 yards away

  97% historically approved · decision due ~19 Oct

  TPO/EPF/21/91 T1: Lawson's Cypress - Cut 0.5m channel through crown to give clearance around cable, as specified. TPO/EPF/11/86 A1: Mixed, T1: Beech - Cut 0.5m channel through crown to give clearance around cable, as specified. NB: The permitted specification of works is detailed in the conditions below.

  Awaiting decision Trees 3 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