The Borders, Sewardstone Road, Waltham Abbey, E4 7BF

1. 5 Apr 2024

   Received by Epping Forest

2. 23 Jun 2026

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 9 Sep 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

4. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 18 August 2026, 8 weeks from validation under the statutory target for most applications. Extensions of time are common and are agreed case by case.

   Epping Forest took a median of 56 days over the applications it decided in the last year.

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• 11 Cornwall Place Waltham Abbey E4 7FH

  EPF/2783/21 Submitted 19 Oct 2021 100 yards away

  Proposed single storey rear extension and new shop extension to existing retail outlet.

  Withdrawn Full applications Extension 4 docs
  Small domestic

• 2 Gilwell Close, Chingford, London, E4 7RZ

  260922 Submitted 14 Apr 2026 100 yards away

  Decision due ~9 Jun

  Sub-division of land and construction of 2 x 2-storey building to create 2x 3-bedroom single-dwelling houses with associated vehicle parking, refuse/recycle waste storage, bicycle storage, and boundary fencing/walls. Installation of rear door and side gate at ground floor level at 2 Gilwell Close.

  Status unknown Full applications
  Domestic

• Street Record Baden Drive Waltham Abbey E4 7FF

  EPF/1266/21 Submitted 27 Apr 2021 100 yards away

  TPO/EPF/05/91 (Ref: A2) T9: Ash - Fell.

  Granted Trees 17 docs

• Baden Drive Waltham Abbey E4 7FF

  EPF/1192/21 Submitted 27 Apr 2021 100 yards away

  TPO/EPF/05/91 (Ref: T1 & A2) T1: Willow, T2: Ash, T7 & T8: 2 x Oak, T16, T17 & T18: 3 x Prunus - Tree works, as specified.

  Granted Trees 17 docs

• 12 Powell Drive,London E4 7FG

  EPF/0766/26 Submitted 20 Apr 2026 150 yards away

  Single storey rear extension.

  Granted Householder Extension 12 docs
  Small domestic

• 2, King George Way, Waltham Abbey, E4 7FN

  EPF/0031/23 Submitted 9 Jan 2023 300 yards away

  TPO/EPF/05/91 (Ref:T8) T8: Ash - Crown thin, as specified. Reduce selected lateral, specified.

  Granted Trees 3 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