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Willow Tree Lodge, Mill Lane, Waltham Abbey, E4 7RB

Refused Epping Forest EPF/0797/26 Householder planning permission

Refused. Only the applicant can appeal, within the statutory time limit, and a revised scheme can be submitted instead.

Proposal

Single storey ancillary outbuilding.

As published by the council, reference EPF/0797/26

Application record

Reference
EPF/0797/26
Type
Householder planning permission
Status
Decision Made
Decision
Refused As published: Refuse
Received
22 Apr 2026
Validated
23 Apr 2026
Decided
18 Jun 2026
Ward
Waltham Abbey South and Rural
Parish
Waltham Abbey
Decision by
Delegated Decision
Postcode
E4 7RB

Site history

Applications at this address on the Epping Forest register

This site has had 2 applications since 2023: 0 approved, 2 refused.

  • EPF/0036/23 Refused

    Willow Tree Lodge, Mill Lane, Waltham Abbey, E4 7RB

    To make good the pillars and increase the height of the existing wall as per plans supplied in application.

    Decided 18 May 2023 Householder

Timeline

Dates from the published record

  1. 22 Apr 2026

    Received by Epping Forest

  2. 23 Apr 2026

    Validated

    Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

  3. 18 Jun 2026

    Decision issued: Refuse

  4. 9 Sep 2026

    Added to PlanIndex

Documents

Plans, drawings, consultee responses and the officer's report

18 documents on file for this application

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What this refusal means

Epping Forest refused this application for the reasons on the decision notice; only the applicant can appeal, and refused schemes often return in revised form. More in our guide to what happens after a planning decision.

About householder applications

Householder applications cover work to an existing house and its garden, such as extensions, lofts and outbuildings, and cannot create a separate dwelling or change what the building is used for. More in our guide to planning application types.

Nearby applications

Within 0.3 miles

  • Willow Tree Lodge, Mill Lane, Waltham Abbey, E4 7RB

    EPF/0036/23 Submitted 9 Jan 2023 50 yards away

    To make good the pillars and increase the height of the existing wall as per plans supplied in application.

    Refused Householder 10 docs
    Domestic
  • Lee Valley Campsite, Sewardstone Road, Waltham Abbey, E4 7RA

    EPF/1158/26 Submitted 10 Jun 2026 150 yards away

    62% historically approved · decision due ~13 Aug

    Relocation of six existing static caravans and the provision of ten static caravan, four hotel pods, internal roads, landscaping, parking and associated works.

    Awaiting decision Full applications 32 docs
  • Picks Farm, Sewardstone Road, Waltham Abbey, E4 7RA

    EPF/2250/25 Submitted 4 Nov 2025 150 yards away

    Approval of Details Reserved by Conditions 3 Habitat Regulations and 4 Contaminated Land of EPF/2250/25 (Application to determine if Prior Approval is required for a proposed change of use of agricultural buildings to flexible use).

    Granted Conditions 23 docs
  • Picks Farm Sewardstone Road Waltham Abbey E4 7RA

    EPF/2626/19 Submitted 31 Oct 2019 200 yards away

    Certificate of lawful development for a rear dormer.

    Granted Lawful development Loft or dormer 2 docs
  • Picks Cottage Sewardstone Road Waltham Abbey E4 7RA

    EPF/2533/19 Submitted 22 Oct 2019 300 yards away

    Application for Variation of Conditions 2"completed strictly in accordance with the approved drawings" & 10"size and position of lodges" for EPF/1564/17. (Stationing of x3 no. anglers' holiday lodges with associated parking & hard & soft landscaping).

    Granted Full applications 2 docs
  • Daws Hill Nursery, Daws Hill, Waltham Abbey, E4 7RD

    EPF/0737/26 Submitted 14 Apr 2026 300 yards away

    Approval of Details Reserved by Conditions 3 Bat Method Statement, 4 Tree protection, 5 Surface Water Drainage, 6 Types and Colours of external finishes, 7 Hard and Soft Landscaping, 11 Ecology and 17 Contaminated Land of EPF/0270/24 (Replacement Dwelling and demolition of existing buildings with associated servicing and landscaping).

    Split decision Conditions Demolition Trees 12 docs
    Domestic

In Epping Forest

  • EPF/1486/26 Granted

    104, The Drive, Loughton, IG10 1HL

    New outbuilding/ garden room to be used as a home office.

    Received 3 Aug, published by the council 14 Aug 2026 Householder
  • EPF/1864/26 Awaiting decision

    80, Crooked Mile, Waltham Abbey, EN9 1QN

    Proposed pavement crossing, dropped kerb and driveway.

    Received 1 Oct, published by the council 7 Oct 2026 Householder
  • EPF/1858/26 Awaiting decision

    59, Lower Swaines, Epping, CM16 5ES

    Integral garage conversion and chimney breast removal as part of a ground floor refurbishment to provide a sustainable open plan kitchen/living/dining space.

    Received 1 Oct, published by the council 7 Oct 2026 Householder
  • EPF/1865/26 Awaiting decision

    35, Skarnings Court, Waltham Abbey, EN9 3HE

    Proposed front porch extension.

    Received 1 Oct, published by the council 7 Oct 2026 Householder
  • EPF/1859/26 Awaiting decision

    29, Blackacre Road, Theydon Bois, Epping, CM16 7LT

    Proposed side extension and installation of rooflights to the rear roof.

    Received 1 Oct, published by the council 7 Oct 2026 Householder