Sawyers, Harlow Road, High Laver, Ongar, CM5 0DR

1. 11 Sep 2024

   Received by Epping Forest

2. 18 Sep 2024

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 11 Nov 2024

   Decision issued: Not Lawful

4. 25 Jul 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

Epping Forest refused this application for the reasons on the decision notice; only the applicant can appeal, and refused schemes often return in revised form. More in our guide to what happens after a planning decision.

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.

• High Laver House, Harlow Road, High Laver, Ongar, CM5 0DR

  EPF/0860/26 Submitted 30 Apr 2026 50 yards away

  Erection of New Entrance Gates.

  Granted Householder 15 docs
  Domestic

• High Laver House, Harlow Road, High Laver, Ongar, CM5 0DR

  EPF/2884/22 Submitted 20 Dec 2022 50 yards away

  Amendments to elevations and windows and alterations to extension roof along with associated works.

  Granted Householder Extension Windows or glazing 24 docs
  Domestic

• The Lodge, Harlow Road, High Laver, Ongar, CM5 0DR

  EPF/2769/22 Submitted 6 Dec 2022 50 yards away

  Extend existing detached garage with three more bays

  Granted Householder 10 docs
  Domestic

• Chaseside, Harlow Road, High Laver, Ongar, CM5 0DR

  EPF/1795/24 Submitted 3 Sep 2024 50 yards away

  Two storey side extension, ground floor rear extension and entrance canopy over front door.

  Granted Full applications Extension 13 docs

• Bushes, Wind Hill, Magdalen Laver, Ongar, CM5 0DS

  EPF/1117/26 Submitted 5 Jun 2026 450 yards away

  Prior Notification for erection of two grain and machine storage buildings.

  Granted Prior approval 12 docs

• Bushes, Murrays Barn, Wind Hill, Magdalen Laver, Ongar, CM5 0DS

  EPF/0106/26 Submitted 16 Jan 2026 450 yards away

  Rear extension and internal alterations for double bay garage and open plan kitchen.

  Refused Householder Extension 17 docs
  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/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