Fernhall Farm, Fernhall Barn, Fernhall Lane, Waltham Abbey, EN9 3TJ

This site has had 2 applications since 2025: 0 approved, 2 refused.

• EPF/2375/25 Refused

  Fernhall Farm, Fernhall Barn, Fernhall Lane, Waltham Abbey, EN9 3TJ

  Application for approval of details reserved by condition 9 “Phase 2 contaminated land’ of EPF/1929/17 (Dismantling of dilapidated Grade Il Listed agricultural barn and reconstruction in similar form as residential dwelling with additional new-build elements partly in place of unlisted circa 1970's barn outbuildings and installation of a basement. Change of use of land to residential).

  Decided 8 Jan 2026 Conditions

1. 21 Jan 2026

   Received by Epping Forest

2. 2 Feb 2026

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 2 Apr 2026

   Decision issued: Refuse

4. 9 Sep 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

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• Willows, Fernhall Lane, Waltham Abbey, EN9 3TJ

  EPF/0664/23 Submitted 23 Mar 2023 0m away

  Upshire Conservation Area T1: Willow - Fell.

  Granted Trees 7 docs

• Fernhall Farm, Fernhall Barn, Fernhall Lane, Waltham Abbey, EN9 3TJ

  EPF/2375/25 Submitted 24 Nov 2025 0m away

  Application for approval of details reserved by condition 9 “Phase 2 contaminated land’ of EPF/1929/17 (Dismantling of dilapidated Grade Il Listed agricultural barn and reconstruction in similar form as residential dwelling with additional new-build elements partly in place of unlisted circa 1970's barn outbuildings and installation of a basement. Change of use of land to residential).

  Refused Conditions New dwelling 5 docs
  Domestic

• Warlies Home Farm Cottage, Fernhall Lane, Waltham Abbey, EN9 3TJ

  EPF/0976/26 Submitted 18 May 2026 0m away

  Upshire Conservation Area T1: Willow - Fell. T2: Hornbeam - Fell.

  Granted Trees 4 docs

• Willows, Fernhall Lane, Waltham Abbey, EN9 3TJ

  EPF/1231/26 Submitted 22 Jun 2026 0m away

  Single storey rear extension with a flat roof and glazed lantern, internal alterations.

  Refused Householder Extension Windows or glazing 12 docs
  Small domestic

• Warlies Home Farm, Fernhall Lane, Waltham Abbey, EN9 3TJ

  EPF/0444/23 Submitted 28 Feb 2023 0m away

  Upshire Conservation Area T1: Willow - Re-pollard to previous points. T2: Silver Birch - Crown reduce by up to 2m and laterals by up to 1m. T3: Silver Birch - Fell.

  Granted Trees 6 docs

• Cedar Bungalow Fernhall Lane Waltham Abbey EN9 3TJ

  EPF/1147/19 Submitted 3 May 2019 0m away

  Demolition of existing bungalow, and construction of new x4 no. bedroom two storey dwellinghouse.

  Withdrawn Full applications Demolition
  Domestic

• EPF/1731/26 Awaiting decision

  Land at Greensted Road, Chipping Ongar, CM5 9LA

  Approval of Biodiversity Gain Plan Reserved by Schedule 7A of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 (as amended) (alongside Condition 3 - HMMP under EPF/2604/25) of EPF/1546/24 (Redevelopment of the site to provide 85 dwellings including affordable housing, car and cycle parking, access arrangements, landscaping, services and associated infrastructure (ONG.R5 - Allocated Site In Ongar))

  10 Sep 2026 Conditions
• EPF/1722/26 Awaiting decision

  Playing Field, Hillhouse, Waltham Abbey, EN9 3EH

  Approval of Detail Reserved by Condition 12 flood assessment & Condition 13 Surface Water of EPF/2207/16 (Outline application (all matters reserved, except approval sought for detail of access) for Health Centre building; 60 Independent Living Older Persons Apartments Building (Use Class C2 - with a minimum of 6 hours care to be provided per week for each apartment) minimum 40% affordable; Leisure Centre and Swimming Pool Building (to include Fitness Suite and Community Hall) ; Open Space including a mini soccer grass pitch for use by under 7/8 year olds and footpaths; Ancillary development including three vehicular accesses off Hillhouse, car parking, and SUDs Infrastructure and demolition of Ninefields Community Centre Building.)

  9 Sep 2026 Conditions
• EPF/1504/26 Granted

  Playing Field, Hillhouse, Waltham Abbey, EN9 3EH

  Approval of Details Reserved by Conditions 15 and 16 Contaminated Land of EPF/2207/16 (Outline application (all matters reserved, except approval sought for the detail of access) for Health Centre building; 60 Independent Living Older Persons Apartment Building (Use Class C2 – with minimum of 6 hours care to be provided per week for each apartment) minimum 40% affordable; Leisure Centre and Swimming Pool Building (to include Fitness Suite and Community Hall); Open Space mini soccer grass pitch for use by under 7/8 year old and footpaths; Ancillary development including three vehicle accesses off Hillhouse, car parking, and SUDs Infrastructure and demolition of Ninefields Community Centre Building).

  5 Aug 2026 Conditions
• EPF/1494/26 Refused

  29, Chigwell Rise, Chigwell, IG7 6AQ

  Approval of Details Reserved by Condition 4 Surface Water Drainage of EPF/0783/26 (Part single and part double storey rear and front extension, single storey side extension and loft conversion including raising roof ridge).

  4 Aug 2026 Conditions
• EPF/1593/26 Granted

  18 Sun Street, Waltham Abbey, EN9 1EE

  Approval of Details Reserved by Condition 3 Materials of EPF/1672/25 Allowed on Appeal - Appeal B - (Grade II Listed Building consent to repair & replace existing fire damaged flat & pitched roof where required).

  18 Aug 2026 Conditions