2 The Orchards Epping CM16 7BB

1. 23 Oct 2019

   Received by Epping Forest

2. 24 Oct 2019

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 17 Dec 2019

   Decision issued: Lawful

4. 19 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

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.

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

• 11, The Orchards, Epping, CM16 7BB

  EPF/1892/24 Submitted 17 Sep 2024 92m away

  Certificate of Lawful Development for a proposed rear dormer and front roof lights

  Decided Lawful development Loft or dormer 16 docs

• 11, The Orchards, Epping, CM16 7BB

  EPF/1891/24 Submitted 17 Sep 2024 92m away

  Proposed demolition of existing conservatory, single storey side/rear extension, rear rooflight, and a front porch.

  Granted Householder Extension Loft or dormer +1 34 docs
  Small domestic

• 42 Stewards Green Road Epping CM16 7DA

  EPF/1700/21 Submitted 17 Jun 2021 100m away

  Application for a Lawful Development certificate for a proposed single storey rear extension .

  Decided Lawful development Extension 5 docs
  Small domestic

• 66A, Bower Hill, Epping, CM16 7AW

  EPF/0704/26 Submitted 8 Apr 2026 122m away

  Variation of Conditions 2 Plan numbers, 3 Materials, 4 Drainage, 5 Trees, 6 Hard and Soft Landscaping, 7 Driveway and 13 Parking Spaces of EPF/1060/21 (New detached house).

  Granted Amendments New dwelling Trees 17 docs

• 70, Bower Hill, Epping, CM16 7AW

  EPF/1552/26 Submitted 12 Aug 2026 122m away

  73% historically approved · decision due ~7 Oct

  Single storey side and rear extension, loft conversion with rear dormer, detached annexe, enlargement of existing driveway to create additional parking and boundary wall changes.

  Awaiting decision Householder Extension Loft or dormer 21 docs
  Small domestic

• 87 Bower Hill Epping CM16 7AW

  EPF/1628/21 Submitted 9 Jun 2021 136m away

  Certificate of lawful development for a proposed hip to gable roof alteration and rear dormer window in connection with a loft conversion.

  Decided Lawful development Loft or dormer Windows or glazing 4 docs

• EPF/1681/26 Awaiting decision

  14, Tennyson Avenue, Waltham Abbey, EN9 3BJ

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

  2 Sep 2026 Lawful development
• EPF/1340/26 Decided

  27, Burney Drive, Loughton, IG10 2DX

  Certificate of Lawful Development for proposed loft conversion incorporating the construction of a rear dormer roof extension and the installation of two rooflights to the front roof slope.

  8 Jul 2026 Lawful development
• EPF/1239/26 Decided

  7, Forest Way, Loughton, IG10 1JG

  Certificate of Lawful Development for proposed replacement roof.

  23 Jun 2026 Lawful development
• EPF/1672/26 Awaiting decision

  Lowershot Nursery, Sedge Green, Roydon, Harlow, CM19 5JS

  Certificate of Lawful Development Existing Construction of buildings A, B, C & D as identified

  1 Sep 2026 Lawful development
• EPF/1667/26 Awaiting decision

  11, Lee Grove, Chigwell, IG7 6AD

  Certificate of Lawful Development for proposed single storey ancillary outbuilding.

  31 Aug 2026 Lawful development