MOUSETRAP, RATS LANE, HIGH BEACH, WALTHAM ABBEY

1. 22 Jan 2001

   Received by Epping Forest

2. 16 Mar 2001

   Decision issued: Grant Permission (With Conditions)

3. 13 Sep 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

Epping Forest granted permission on 16 March 2001, 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 full application seeks permission for a complete, detailed proposal in one go, with siting, design, access and landscaping all fixed at this stage. More in our guide to planning application types.

• FOREST LAWN, RATS LANE, HIGH BEACH, WALTHAM ABBEY

  EPF/1783/00 Submitted 23 Oct 2000 50 yards away

  Four bedroomed replacement dwelling (revised scheme).

  Granted Full applications 2 docs
  Domestic

• Potters Farm Cottage, Rats Lane, Loughton, IG10 4AQ

  EPF/0286/23 Submitted 9 Feb 2023 50 yards away

  Demolition of existing rear conservatory and erection of single storey rear extension.

  Granted Householder Extension Demolition 11 docs
  Small domestic

• Ferrers, Rats Lane, Loughton, IG10 4AQ

  EPF/2274/24 Submitted 11 Nov 2024 50 yards away

  Two storey front extension and part single storey, part two storey rear extension.

  Refused Householder Extension 15 docs
  Small domestic

• FORESTERS, RATS LANE, HIGH BEACH, WALTHAM ABBEY

  EPF/1745/00 Submitted 16 Oct 2000 50 yards away

  Loft conversion involving formation of front and side dormers, with rear rooflight (velux windows).

  Granted Full applications Loft or dormer Windows or glazing 2 docs

• BANTHAM COTTAGE, WELLINGTON HILL, HIGH BEACH, WALTHAM ABBEY

  TRE/EPF/1287/00 Submitted 24 Jul 2000 50 yards away

  Works to Oak, protected by TPO/2/96: Reduce crown by 20%

  Granted Trees 2 docs

• Land adjoining Bantham Cottage Wellington Hill & Bowls Club Site Rats Lane Loughton IG10 4AQ

  EPF/0074/20 Submitted 13 Jan 2020 50 yards away

  Application for Approval of Details Reserved by Condition 13"detailed remediation scheme" for EPF/0151/17. (Demolition of all existing buildings on site & erection of x2 no. replacement dwellings, a two storey 5 bedroom house & a 2 bedroom bungalow (ref: EPF/0058/14).

  Decided Conditions Demolition 6 docs

• EPF/1435/26 Refused

  7 Valley Drive, Stapleford Road, Stapleford Abbotts, RM4 1EJ

  Change of use of part of amenity buffer to residential curtilage for no. 7.

  Received 24 Jul, published by the council 25 Jul 2026 Full applications
• EPF/1103/26 Granted

  Netherhouse Nursery, Sewardstone Road, Waltham Abbey, E4 7RJ

  Change of Use from Former Retail Garden Centre and Office to B8 Storage and Distribution Use with Associated Office Use Class E(g)(iii)

  Received 4 Jun, published by the council 23 Jul 2026 Full applications
• EPF/1141/26 Refused

  Rainbirds, Nupers Lane, Stapleford Abbotts, Romford, RM4 1JR

  New detached chalet style house with front and rear roof dormers on garden land.

  Received 9 Jun, published by the council 19 Aug 2026 Full applications
• EPF/1855/26 Awaiting decision

  Tudor Lodge, Common Road, Waltham Abbey, EN9 2DF

  Demolition of existing residential outbuildings. Erection of 1 no. four bedroom detached dwelling with associated parking, new vehicle access and air source heat pump.

  Received 30 Sep, published by the council 7 Oct 2026 Full applications
• EPF/1843/26 Awaiting decision

  Leys Business Centre, Chelmsford Road, High Ongar, Ongar, CM5 9NW

  Retrospective construction of car parking area.

  Received 29 Sep, published by the council 1 Oct 2026 Full applications