12, Hillhouse, Waltham Abbey, EN9 3EL

1. 7 Feb 2023

   Received by Epping Forest

2. 17 Apr 2023

   Decision issued: Lawful

3. 19 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

Epping Forest granted permission on 17 April 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.

• 6 HILLHOUSE, WALTHAM ABBEY

  EPF/1811/00 Submitted 26 Oct 2000 50 yards away

  Change of use from A1 (butcher shop) to A3 (takeaway).

  Refused Full applications 2 docs

• Playing Field, Waltham Abbey Leisure Centre & Community Centre Ninefields Waltham Abbey EN9 3EH

  EPF/0491/20 Submitted 2 Mar 2020 50 yards away

  Reserved matters application following outline consent for Health Centre building containing 60 no. extra care apartments & communal facilities with associated car parking & landscaping. (Revised application to EPF/1876/19).

  Refused Reserved matters New dwelling 119 docs

• Playing Field, Hillhouse, Waltham Abbey, EN9 3EH

  EPF/1504/26 Submitted 5 Aug 2026 150 yards away

  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).

  Granted Conditions Demolition 6 docs

• Playing Field Hillhouse , Waltham Abbey, EN9 3EH

  EPF/1503/26 Submitted 5 Aug 2026 150 yards away

  Approval of Details Reserved by Condition 6 Construction Management Plan 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).

  Granted Conditions Demolition 3 docs

• Playing Field, Hillhouse, Waltham Abbey, EN9 3EH

  EPF/1759/26 Submitted 15 Sep 2026 150 yards away

  85% historically approved · decision due ~10 Nov

  Approval of Details Reserved by Condition 2 Tree Protection Plan, Arboricultural Method Statement and site monitoring schedule of EPF/0491/20 (Reserved matters application following outline consent for Health Centre building containing 60 no. extra care apartments & communal facilities with associated car parking & landscaping. (Revised application to EPF/1876/19)).

  Awaiting decision Conditions New dwelling Trees 4 docs

• Playing Field, Hillhouse, Waltham Abbey , EN9 3EH

  EPF/1370/26 Submitted 14 Jul 2026 150 yards away

  Approval of Details Reserved by Condition 14 Contaminated Land of EPF/2207/16 *for Independent Living Apartments only* (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).

  Granted Conditions New dwelling Demolition 5 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