The Retreat, Market Place , Abridge , RM4 1AU

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.

• Beresford, 56 Hoe Lane, Lambourne, Romford, RM4 1AU

  EPF/2812/22 Submitted 13 Dec 2022 50 yards away

  Single storey rear extension, Part first floor rear extension, Two storey front extension, Room within roof with dormers to front and rear elevations.

  Granted Householder Extension Loft or dormer 12 docs
  Small domestic

• 64, Lodge Park, Hoe Lane, Lambourne, Romford, RM4 1AU

  EPF/0402/26 Submitted 25 Feb 2026 50 yards away

  Proposed single storey rear extension.

  Refused Householder Extension 13 docs
  Small domestic

• Anton House, 82 Hoe Lane, Lambourne, Romford, RM4 1AU

  EPF/0772/24 Submitted 15 Apr 2024 50 yards away

  The erection of an equestrian stable block on land adjacent to Anton House, Hoe Lane.

  Granted Householder 25 docs
  Domestic

• ANTON HOUSE, 82 HOE LANE, ABRIDGE, LAMBOURNE

  EPF/1957/00 Submitted 24 Nov 2000 100 yards away

  Two storey side extension, single storey rear extension, porch extension with first floor front extension above.

  Granted Full applications Extension 2 docs
  Small domestic

• CEDAR HOUSE, 94 HOE LANE, ABRIDGE, LAMBOURNE

  EPF/2018/00 Submitted 5 Dec 2000 350 yards away

  Variation of condition 3 of planning permisssion EPF/16/98 and use of land for residential purposes.

  Refused Full applications 2 docs

• 6, Alderwood Drive, Lambourne, Romford, RM4 1DP

  EPF/2360/24 Submitted 22 Nov 2024 0.3 miles away

  Certificate of lawful development for a proposed single storey rear extension.

  Granted Lawful development Extension 6 docs
  Small domestic

• 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/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