The Dairy, Bournebridge Lane, Stapleford Abbotts, Romford, RM4 1LU

1. 23 Mar 2026

   Received by Epping Forest

2. 9 Jul 2026

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 23 Jul 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

4. 24 Aug 2026

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

Epping Forest granted permission on 24 August 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.

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• Blue House, Bournebridge Lane, Stapleford Abbotts, Romford, RM4 1LU

  EPF/1302/26 Submitted 1 Jul 2026 50 yards away

  62% historically approved · decision due ~26 Aug

  Proposal conversion of existing garage into habitable room, raising ridge height to accommodate loftconversion with rear dormers to existing curtilage outbuilding.

  Awaiting decision Full applications Loft or dormer Roofing 8 docs

• Crown Park Farm Bournebridge Lane Stapleford Abbotts Romford RM4 1LU

  EPF/2676/19 Submitted 7 Nov 2019 100 yards away

  Application for a Lawful Development Certificate for a Proposed added rear dormer to the existing loft (Revised App to EPF/2183/19).

  Granted Lawful development Loft or dormer 2 docs

• land south of Fir Tree Cottage Bournebridge Lane Romford RM4 1LU

  EPF/0196/21 Submitted 25 Jan 2021 0.3 miles away

  Proposed infill bungalow on land South of Bournebridge Lane, utilising existing access.

  Refused Full applications Extension 16 docs

• The Elms Bournebridge Lane Stapleford Abbotts Essex RM4 1LU

  EPF/2796/19 Submitted 21 Nov 2019 0.3 miles away

  Application for approval of condition 3 ' Land Drainage' on planning application EPF/1027/17 (Proposed application for 3 stables and a tack room)

  Granted Conditions 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