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

  260922 Submitted 14 Apr 2026 85m 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 91m away

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

  Granted Trees 17 docs

• 12 Powell Drive,London E4 7FG

  EPF/0766/26 Submitted 20 Apr 2026 150m 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 266m away

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

  Granted Trees 3 docs

• 22 Sewardstone Gardens, Chingford, London, E4 7QE

  260797 Submitted 26 Mar 2026 304m away

  Decision due ~21 May

  Installation of replacement windows to the front elevation at ground floor level.

  Status unknown Full applications Windows or glazing

• 9 Deerleap Grove, Chingford, London, E4 7RU

  252429 Submitted 14 Oct 2025 466m away

  Decision due ~9 Dec

  Lawful Development Certificate (Proposed)- Construction of a single storey rear extension.

  Status unknown Lawful development Extension
  Small domestic

• EPF/0414/25 Refused

  Land off, Honey Lane, Waltham Abbey, EN9 3AY

  A mixed-use development comprising a care home (Use Class C2) and six residential (Specialist Supported living accommodation for adult with complex learning difficulties) (Use Class C2) dwellings together with open space, car parking, landscaping and means of access.

  27 Feb 2025 Full applications
• EPF/0533/26 Granted

  32, Piercing Hill, Theydon Bois, Epping, CM16 7JW

  Replacement dwelling with basement level.

  16 Mar 2026 Full applications
• EPF/1035/26 Refused

  Beechside Nursery, Mott Street, Waltham Abbey, E4 7RW

  Residential redevelopment of mixed B8 and E use site for 5 new dwellings.

  27 May 2026 Full applications
• EPF/2282/25 Granted

  Dews Hall Farm, New Road, Lambourne, Romford, RM4 1AJ

  New equestrian facilities including new stable block, horse walker and barn, with training and dressage areas. To replace new barn under construction and existing stable facilities associated with the main house complex, proposed for demolition.

  10 Nov 2025 Full applications
• EPF/1049/26 Granted

  Land adj 76 - 78, Albert Road, Buckhurst Hill, IG9 6BH

  Proposed construction of a three bedroom detached dwelling.

  29 May 2026 Full applications