4, Cripsey Avenue, Ongar, CM5 0AT

1. 22 Oct 2024

   Received by Epping Forest

2. 25 Nov 2024

   Decision issued: Lawful

3. 8 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

Epping Forest granted permission on 25 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.

• 3C, Lavender Cottage, Cripsey Avenue, Ongar, CM5 0AT

  EPF/1848/26 Submitted 30 Sep 2026 50 yards away

  72% historically approved · decision due ~25 Nov

  Variation of Condition 3 Matching Materials of EPF/2332/24 (Construction of a new dwelling house with vehicular access).

  Awaiting decision Amendments New dwelling 3 docs
  Domestic

• 3C, Lavender Cottage, Cripsey Avenue, Ongar, CM5 0AT

  EPF/1573/26 Submitted 14 Aug 2026 50 yards away

  Non-Material Amendment to EPF/2332/24 (onstruction of a new dwelling house with vehicular access).

  Refused Amendments New dwelling 5 docs
  Domestic

• 21, Cripsey Avenue, Ongar, CM5 0AT

  EPF/1804/26 Submitted 23 Sep 2026 50 yards away

  60% historically approved · decision due ~18 Nov

  Single storey rear extension

  Awaiting decision Prior approval Extension 5 docs
  Small domestic

• 3C, Lavender Cottage, Cripsey Avenue, Ongar, CM5 0AT

  EPF/1557/26 Submitted 12 Aug 2026 50 yards away

  85% historically approved · decision due ~7 Oct

  Approval of Details Reserved by Conditions 5 Surface Water Drainage, 6 Contaminated Land, 8 Biodiversity Enhancement Strategy, 12 Hard and Soft Landscaping and 14 Arboricultural Method Statement of EPF/2332/24 (Construction of a new dwelling house with vehicular access).

  Awaiting decision Conditions New dwelling 11 docs
  Domestic

• 34 CRIPSEY AVENUE, ONGAR

  EPF/2080/00 Submitted 14 Dec 2000 50 yards away

  Two storey side extension.

  Granted Full applications Extension 2 docs

• 14 Acres Avenue Ongar CM5 0BH

  EPF/1797/21 Submitted 28 Jun 2021 100 yards away

  Proposed removal of existing rear conservatory & outbuilding, erection of larger conservatory and loft conversion with rear dormer with front rooflights.

  Granted Full applications Extension Loft or dormer 8 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