23, Chestnut Close, Buckhurst Hill, IG9 6EL

1. 24 Sep 2024

   Received by Epping Forest

2. 18 Nov 2024

   Decision issued: Lawful

3. 31 Jul 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

Epping Forest granted permission on 18 November 2024, subject to any conditions on the decision notice. Work must normally begin within three years or the permission lapses. 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.

• 39, Chestnut Close, Buckhurst Hill, IG9 6EL

  EPF/0915/25 Submitted 28 Apr 2025 50 yards away

  Prior approval for a 6.00m deep single storey rear extension, with height to eaves 3.00m and maximum height 3.00m

  Granted Prior approval Extension 9 docs
  Small domestic

• 27 Chestnut Close Buckhurst Hill IG9 6EL

  EPF/1387/21 Submitted 14 May 2021 50 yards away

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

  Refused Prior approval Extension 10 docs

• 27 Chestnut Close Buckhurst Hill IG9 6EL

  EPF/1985/21 Submitted 19 Jul 2021 50 yards away

  Application to determine if Prior Approval is required for a Larger Home Extension measuring 5.00 metres, height to eaves of 3.00 metres & a maximum height of 3.00 metres.

  Refused Prior approval Extension 10 docs

• 22 CHESTNUT CLOSE, BUCKHURST HILL

  CLD/EPF/0027/01 Submitted 5 Jan 2001 50 yards away

  Certificate of lawfulness for erection of a ground floor rear extension.

  Granted Lawful development Extension 2 docs

• 22 Buckhurst Way Buckhurst Hill IG9 6HJ

  EPF/1273/21 Submitted 5 May 2021 50 yards away

  Proposed single storey rear extension.

  Granted Full applications Extension 11 docs
  Small domestic

• ST ELISABETHS CHURCH, CHESTNUT AVENUE, BUCKHURST HILL

  EPF/1966/00 Submitted 18 Dec 2000 100 yards away

  Erection of arch above entrance gates to the church.

  Granted Full applications 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/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