Netherhouse Farm, Unit 2, Sewardstone Road, Waltham Abbey, E4 7RJ

1. 9 Feb 2026

   Received by Epping Forest

2. 21 Apr 2026

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 23 Jul 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

4. 15 Sep 2026

   Decision issued: Approved with Conditions (Subject to s106 Legal Agreement)

Epping Forest granted permission on 15 September 2026, 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.

• Netherhouse Farm, Sewardstone Road, Waltham Abbey, E4 7RJ

  EPF/0595/26 Submitted 23 Mar 2026 50 yards away

  Demolition of existing building and erection of new commercial unit.

  Refused Full applications Demolition 11 docs

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

  EPF/1103/26 Submitted 4 Jun 2026 50 yards away

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

  Granted Full applications 20 docs

• Netherhouse Farm, Sewardstone Road, Waltham Abbey, E4 7RJ

  EPF/0711/26 Submitted 9 Apr 2026 50 yards away

  Variation of condition 10 of planning permission EPF/0625/22 to permit the use of markers, headstones and other monuments made from non-biodegradable materials on part of the site.

  Refused Amendments 13 docs

• KIRRIEMUIR, SEWARDSTONE ROAD, SEWARDSTONE, WALTHAM ABBEY

  EPF/1896/00 Submitted 13 Nov 2000 100 yards away

  Erection of single storey side extension.

  Granted Full applications Extension 2 docs
  Small domestic

• Farm Tyres, Sewardstone Road, Waltham Abbey, E4 7RH

  EPF/2781/22 Submitted 8 Dec 2022 200 yards away

  Application for Removal of Conditions 3 & 8 for EPF/0235/99. (Amended application for erection of single storey building comprising tyre store, fitting bays, staff facilities and office)

  Granted Amendments 12 docs
  Small domestic

• Sewardstone Hall Farm, Sewardstone Road, Waltham Abbey, London, E4 7RH

  EPF/0537/25 Submitted 14 Mar 2025 200 yards away

  Demolition of 11 buildings along with associated works, additional landscaping, BNG enhancement and infrastructure works, extensions to Unit 2 to be used as a tool and plant hire business and retention of Unit 5 as ancillary office space under the sui generis use class.

  Granted Full applications Extension Demolition 85 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