15, The Avenue, Loughton, IG10 4PT

1. 30 Sep 2026

   Received by Epping Forest

2. 1 Oct 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

3. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 25 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.

• 18 The Avenue Lawn Tennis Club, The Avenue, Loughton, IG10 4PT

  EPF/0831/26 Submitted 28 Apr 2026 50 yards away

  61% historically approved · decision due ~23 Jun

  Installation of lighting to Tennis Court No1. (Revised application to EPF/0659/24).

  Awaiting decision Full applications 14 docs

• 9, The Avenue, Loughton, IG10 4PT

  EPF/1927/24 Submitted 23 Sep 2024 50 yards away

  Alterations to front elevation, porch and covered car port, single storey side and rear extensions, loft conversion, with rear dormer and roof windows to front elevation, internal alterations.

  Granted Householder Extension Loft or dormer +1 21 docs
  Small domestic

• 12, The Avenue, Loughton, IG10 4PT

  EPF/1923/24 Submitted 23 Sep 2024 50 yards away

  Demolition of existing store, shower room, rear bay window and canopy. Construction of single storey rear extension and raised patio.

  Refused Householder Extension Demolition +1 11 docs
  Small domestic

• 8, The Avenue, Loughton, IG10 4PT

  EPF/1236/26 Submitted 22 Jun 2026 50 yards away

  Certificate of Lawful Development for proposed outbuilding.

  Granted Lawful development 4 docs

• 12, The Avenue, Loughton, IG10 4PT

  EPF/1924/24 Submitted 23 Sep 2024 50 yards away

  Certificate of lawful development for proposed demolition of existing garage and rear dormer window. Construction of hip-to-gable roof, rear dormer and single storey side extension.

  Granted Lawful development Extension Loft or dormer +2 8 docs
  Small domestic

• 5 THE AVENUE, LOUGHTON

  CLD/EPF/1268/00 Submitted 24 Jul 2000 50 yards away

  Certificate of lawfulness for loft conversion and dormer window.

  Granted Lawful development 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/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
• EPF/1645/26 Refused

  Threeways Nursery, Sedge Green, Roydon, CM19 5JS

  Certificate of Lawful Development for existing use of Building as Workshop Within Class E(g)(iii) in excess of 10 years.

  Received 26 Aug, published by the council 29 Aug 2026 Lawful development