39, Forest Drive, Theydon Bois, Epping, CM16 7HA

1. 3 Nov 2023

   Received by Epping Forest

2. 20 Dec 2023

   Decision issued: Lawful

3. 23 Jul 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

Epping Forest granted permission on 20 December 2023, 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.

• 21, Forest Drive, Theydon Bois, Epping, CM16 7HA

  EPF/0044/23 Submitted 10 Jan 2023 50 yards away

  Application for Approval of Details reserved by condition 6"super fast broadband" for EPF/0766/20. (Part retrospective application for creation of one bed flat and associated parking (Revised application to EPF/0066/20).

  Granted Conditions 6 docs

• 23 FOREST DRIVE, THEYDON BOIS

  EPF/1192/00 Submitted 11 Jul 2000 50 yards away

  Two storey side extension, first floor rear extension and single storey front extension.

  Refused Full applications Extension 2 docs
  Small domestic

• 23 FOREST DRIVE, THEYDON BOIS

  EPF/2102/00 Submitted 18 Dec 2000 50 yards away

  First floor rear extension, two storey side extension and single storey front extension (revised application).

  Granted Full applications Extension 2 docs
  Small domestic

• 37 Forest Drive Theydon Bois Epping CM16 7HA

  EPF/1460/21 Submitted 21 May 2021 50 yards away

  Rear/side single storey extension and side first floor extension.

  Refused Full applications Extension 6 docs
  Small domestic

• 29 BUXTON ROAD, THEYDON BOIS

  EPF/2041/00 Submitted 7 Dec 2000 50 yards away

  Two storey side extension and porch (amended scheme).

  Granted Full applications Extension 2 docs
  Small domestic

• 14, Forest Drive, Theydon Bois, Epping, CM16 7EY

  EPF/2709/22 Submitted 29 Nov 2022 100 yards away

  Application for a proposed change of hours from 6pm to 10pm.

  Granted Full applications 5 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