North Weald Airfield, Opposite Hanger 4, next to Police Hanger, Hurricane Way, North Weald Bassett, Epping, CM16 6AA

1. 28 Feb 2023

   Received by Epping Forest

2. 26 Apr 2023

   Decision issued: Approve with Conditions

3. 3 Sep 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

Epping Forest granted permission on 26 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.

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• North Weald Airfield, Hangar 9, Merlin Way, North Weald Bassett, Epping, CM16 6HR

  EPF/0681/23 Submitted 24 Mar 2023 50 yards away

  To erect a polytunnel PVC small aircraft Hangar on a concrete base - Plot 5

  Granted Full applications 7 docs

• Land West of Merlin Way, North Weald Airfield, North Weald Bassett, CM16 6AA

  EPF/0849/25 Submitted 16 Apr 2025 50 yards away

  Outline planning application, with all matters reserved except access, for the demolition of the existing gate security and fire station buildings and redevelopment of the Site to deliver a data centre campus, with up to 2 no. data centre buildings and separate offices, delivering up to 77,148m² gross external area (GEA) of floorspace (Use Class B8), including emergency back-up generators, energy storage (fuel tanks and/or battery storage), a new security entrance, electricity substations, internal roads, car parking, hard a soft landscaping including an airfield safety bund, secure perimeter fencing, media and utility infrastructure and other ancillary development.

  Granted Outline Demolition 154 docs

• North Weald Airfield Merlin Way, Essex CM16 6HR

  21/04693/OA Submitted 10 Dec 2021 50 yards away

  The North Weald Airfield Masterplan has been proposed for allocation in the Epping Forest District Local Plan to provide for significant employment uses over the course of the Plan Period (2011-2033).

  Granted

• NORTH WEALD AIRFIELD, NORTH WEALD

  EPF/1631/00 Submitted 25 Sep 2000 250 yards away

  Continued use of part of airfield for Saturday and Bank Holiday outdoor markets with associated car parking (renewal of EPF/956/97). FILE EE

  Granted Full applications 7 docs

• NORTH WEALD AIRFIELD, NORTH WEALD

  EPF/1360/00 Submitted 9 Aug 2000 250 yards away

  Installation of replacement male, female and disabled toilet facilities and provision of first aid cabin in relocatable units. FILE EE

  Granted Full applications 5 docs

• 1 Wing Close, Bader House, Epping Road, North Weald Bassett, Epping, CM16 6DX

  EPF/1526/24 Submitted 24 Jul 2024 300 yards away

  TPO/EPF/02/99 (Ref: T1-T4) T2: Beech - Crown reduce spread by up to 2m, as specified. crown thin, as specified. T3: Lime - Crown reduce spread by up to 2.5m, as specified. Crown lift by up to 4m from ground, as specified. crown thin, as specified. T4: Sycamore - Selective prune of spread up to 2.5m away from building, as specified. T5: Lime - Crown lift by up to 3m from ground, as specified.

  Granted Trees 10 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