2 Creeds Farm Yard, Bury Lane, Epping, CM16 5HE

1. 6 Nov 2024

   Received by Epping Forest

2. 14 Nov 2024

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 20 Jan 2025

   Decision issued: Not Lawful

4. 1 Oct 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.

• 5 Creeds Cottages, High Road, Epping, CM16 4DE

  EPF/1065/23 Submitted 10 May 2023 50 yards away

  Bell Common Conservation Area T1, T2, T3: 3 x Field Maple & Ash - Fell. TG1: Mixed group (Elder, Holly, Hawthorn, Field Maple, Ash), within 10m of the house - Reduce to 2m in height and 1m in width. Repeat annually to maintain dimensions.

  Granted Trees 5 docs

• 4 Bell Farm Cottages High Road Epping CM16 4DF

  EPF/1344/21 Submitted 11 May 2021 100 yards away

  Summerhouse and storage outbuilding to rear yard.

  Refused Full applications 7 docs

• 46 HIGHFIELD GREEN, EPPING

  TRE/EPF/1626/00 Submitted 25 Sep 2000 100 yards away

  TPO/28/83:Field Maple & Weeping Ash - Reduce crowns by 30%.

  Granted Trees 2 docs

• WENSLEY HOUSE, BELL COMMON, EPPING UPLAND

  EPF/1168/00 Submitted 7 Jul 2000 100 yards away

  Renewal of planning permission EPF/407/95 for demolition of garage and outbuilding, and erection of 1 and 1/2 storey bedroom wing with asssociated kitchen, roof terrace and conservatory.

  Withdrawn Full applications Extension Demolition 1 doc

• WENSLEY HOUSE, BELL COMMON, EPPING UPLAND

  CAC/EPF/1169/00 Submitted 7 Jul 2000 100 yards away

  Renewal of conservation area consent for the demolition of existing garage and derelict former cricket pavilion.

  Withdrawn Heritage and listed buildings Demolition 2 docs

• Land to the rear of 21 Highfield Green Epping Essex CM16 5HD

  EPF/1147/21 Submitted 23 Apr 2021 100 yards away

  TPO/EPF/28/83 T1: Sycamore - Crown reduce by up to 2m, as specified. Specific reduction around lamp post, as specified.

  Granted Trees 4 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