9, Avondale Drive, Loughton, IG10 3BZ

1. 19 Dec 2022

   Received by Epping Forest

2. 10 Feb 2023

   Decision issued: Lawful

3. 13 Sep 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

Epping Forest granted permission on 10 February 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.

• 16 Southern Drive, Loughton, IG10 3BU

  EPF/0931/23 Submitted 24 Apr 2023 50 yards away

  Prior approval for a 6 metre deep single storey rear conservatory extension, height to eaves 2.25 metres and maximum height 2.75 metres.

  Decided Prior approval Extension 4 docs
  Small domestic

• 17, Southern Drive, Loughton, IG10 3BU

  EPF/0730/25 Submitted 31 Mar 2025 50 yards away

  Prior approval for a 6.00m deep single storey rear extension, height toe eaves 2.90m and maximum height 3.00m (The property already has a partial rear extension, but it does not make use of the full 6m. Currently 3.6m)

  Granted Prior approval Extension 5 docs
  Small domestic

• 19 Cranleigh Gardens Loughton IG10 3DD

  EPF/0883/21 Submitted 29 Mar 2021 100 yards away

  Application for removal of condition 13 for planning permission EPF/0193/18 (Subdivision of dwelling into two separate dwellings. Minor ground floor infill extension at rear. First floor rear extension)

  Refused Full applications Extension 7 docs
  Domestic

• 5, Drayton Avenue, Loughton, IG10 3DF

  EPF/0688/26 Submitted 6 Apr 2026 150 yards away

  Construction of single storey rear extension.

  Granted Householder Extension 7 docs
  Small domestic

• 15, Drayton Avenue, Loughton, IG10 3DF

  EPF/2341/25 Submitted 19 Nov 2025 150 yards away

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

  Granted Lawful development Loft or dormer 15 docs

• 3, Malvern Gardens, Loughton, IG10 3AD

  EPF/1217/25 Submitted 12 Jun 2025 150 yards away

  Prior approval for a 4.50m deep single storey rear extension, height to eaves 3.40m and maximum height 3.45m.

  Granted Prior approval Extension 6 docs
  Small domestic

• 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