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

Epping Forest granted permission on 17 December 2019, 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.

• 11, The Orchards, Epping, CM16 7BB

  EPF/1892/24 Submitted 17 Sep 2024 100 yards away

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

  Granted Lawful development Loft or dormer 16 docs

• 11, The Orchards, Epping, CM16 7BB

  EPF/1891/24 Submitted 17 Sep 2024 100 yards 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 100 yards away

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

  Granted Lawful development Extension 5 docs
  Small domestic

• 1 STEWARDS CLOSE, EPPING

  EPF/2019/00 Submitted 5 Dec 2000 100 yards away

  Erection of single storey rear and side extensions.

  Granted Full applications Extension 2 docs
  Small domestic

• 66A, Bower Hill, Epping, CM16 7AW

  EPF/0704/26 Submitted 8 Apr 2026 150 yards 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

• Land opposite 70 Bower Hill, Epping, CM16 7AW

  EPF/1810/26 Submitted 24 Sep 2026 150 yards away

  97% historically approved · decision due ~19 Nov

  TPO/EPF/25/08 T14: Oak - Monolith at up to 3.5m, as specified. NB: The permitted specification of works is detailed in the conditions below.

  Awaiting decision 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