Skip to content
PlanIndex Get alerts
Menu

Planning application

EPF/1887/24

211, Fencepiece Road, Chigwell, IG7 5EB

Decided Epping Forest Lawful Development Certificate: Proposed

Proposal

Certificate of lawful development for a proposed change of use from Dwelling (C3) to Children's Home (C2)

As published by the council, reference EPF/1887/24

Timeline

Dates from the published record

  1. 16 Sep 2024

    Received by Epping Forest

  2. 1 Nov 2024

    Decision issued: Not Lawful

  3. 23 Jul 2026

    Added to PlanIndex

After the decision

The process from here

The council has decided this application; the published outcome sits in the record above and the decision notice on the council portal carries the detail, including any conditions.

If permission was granted, work must normally begin within three years of the decision. If it was refused, the applicant can appeal within the statutory time limit or submit a revised scheme.

About lawful development applications

How this application type works

A lawful development certificate is a legal determination, not a planning judgement. It asks the council to confirm either that existing use or works are lawful, often through the passage of time, or that a proposal would not need planning permission at all. The applicant must prove the facts; the merits of the scheme are not considered.

More on lawful development applications in our guide

Nearby applications

Within 500 metres

  • EPF/2447/23 Granted

    233-235 Fencepiece Road, Chigwell, IG7 5EB

    Demolition of two semi-detached dwellings and replacement with 6 apartments

    6 Nov 2023 0m away Full applications
  • EPF/2114/21 Decided

    2 Murtwell Drive Chigwell IG7 5ED

    Application to determine if Prior Approval is required for a proposed Larger Home Extension measuring 6.00 metres, height to eaves of 2.77 metres & a maximum height of 3.00 metres.

    2 Aug 2021 54m away Prior approval
  • EPF/1024/26 Awaiting decision

    362, Fencepiece Road, Chigwell, IG7 5DY

    Construction of a single storey rear and part first floor extension.

    26 May 2026 84m away Householder
  • EPF/1286/21 Decided

    384 Fencepiece Road Chigwell IG7 5DY

    Application for a Lawful Development certificate for a proposed loft conversion.

    6 May 2021 142m away Lawful development
  • EPF/0458/26 Granted

    12, Westmede, Chigwell, IG7 5LR

    Erection of a two-storey attached dwelling with associated access, parking and landscaping.

    4 Mar 2026 144m away Full applications
  • EPF/0664/26 Awaiting decision

    32, Clayside, Chigwell, IG7 5LN

    Erection of two storey side extension and alterations to roof including installation of solar panels.

    31 Mar 2026 162m away Householder

In Epping Forest

  • EPF/1223/26 Decided

    3, Fiddlers Nook, Crooked Way, Nazeing, Waltham Abbey, EN9 2LE

    Certificate of Lawful Development for proposed two storey rear extension and loft conversion with rear dormer and front roof lights.

    19 Jun 2026 Lawful development
  • EPF/1470/26 Awaiting decision

    Green Leas, High Ongar Road, Ongar, CM5 9LZ

    Certificate of Lawful Development for proposed demolition of existing conservatory and construction of single storey rear extension.

    30 Jul 2026 Lawful development
  • EPF/0855/26 Decided

    Hawthorns, Vicarage Lane, North Weald Bassett, Epping, CM16 6AL

    Certificate of Lawful Development for proposed siting of mobile home/caravan structure for ancillary use.

    30 Apr 2026 Lawful development
  • EPF/1134/26 Decided

    31, Roding Gardens, Loughton, IG10 3NH

    Certificate of Lawful Development for proposed loft conversion with rear dormer and front roof lights.

    8 Jun 2026 Lawful development
  • EPF/1450/26 Awaiting decision

    21, Goldings Rise, Loughton, IG10 2QP

    Certificate of Lawful Development for proposed conversion of garage to habitable space.

    27 Jul 2026 Lawful development