17, Benjamin Cottage, Sewardstone Road, Waltham Abbey, EN9 1PQ

1. 1 May 2026

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

2. 4 May 2026

   Received by Epping Forest

3. 1 Jun 2026

   Decision issued: Approve

4. 9 Sep 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

• EPF/2287/24 Granted

  Benjamin Cottage, 17 Sewardstone Road, Waltham Abbey, EN9 1PQ

  First floor extension to provide 1 no. one bed flat.

  Submitted 12 Nov 2024 Full applications

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• Benjamin Cottage, 17 Sewardstone Road, Waltham Abbey, EN9 1PQ

  EPF/2287/24 Submitted 12 Nov 2024 50 yards away

  First floor extension to provide 1 no. one bed flat.

  Granted Full applications Extension 22 docs

• Trinity House (First & Second Floors only) Foxes Parade Sewardstone Road Waltham Abbey EN9 1PH

  EPF/2145/21 Submitted 5 Aug 2021 50 yards away

  An application to determine if Prior Approval is required for a proposed Change of Use from Offices (Class B1(a)) to Dwellinghouses (Class C3).

  Refused Prior approval 21 docs

• Trinity House - Ground Floor Foxes Parade Sewardstone Road Waltham Abbey EN9 1PH

  EPF/2054/21 Submitted 26 Jul 2021 50 yards away

  Application to determine if Prior Approval is required for Change of Use from offices (Class B1(a)) to dwellinghouses (Class C3).

  Refused Prior approval 19 docs

• 2 Cleall Avenue Waltham Abbey EN9 1NQ

  EPF/2474/19 Submitted 15 Oct 2019 100 yards away

  Proposed single storey extension.

  Granted Full applications Extension 2 docs
  Small domestic

• 2 SEWARDSTONE ROAD, WALTHAM ABBEY

  EPF/1259/00 Submitted 21 Jul 2000 100 yards away

  Erection of first floor rear extension to provide additional office space.

  Granted Full applications Extension 3 docs

• PAN BRITTANICA LTD, SEWARDSTONE ROAD, WALTHAM ABBEY

  EPF/1730/00 Submitted 13 Oct 2000 100 yards away

  Demolition of existing building and erection of retail (A1) residential (C3) and healthcare (D1) development including petrol filling station together with associated highway works, ancillary service yard, car parking and landscaping.

  Granted Lawful development Demolition 60 docs

• EPF/1770/26 Granted

  Garden House, Harlow Road, Moreton, Ongar, CM5 0LE

  Approval of Details Reserved by Condition 3 Additional Details from EPF/1161/26 (Grade II Listed Building Consent for replacement windows).

  Received 16 Sep, published by the council 21 Sep 2026 Conditions
• EPF/1430/26 Granted

  1, Langston Road, Loughton, IG10 3SD

  Approval of Details Reserved by Condition 8 EVP of EPF/0035/24 and time frame varied under EPF/0855/25 (Redevelopment of the site to provide a new self-storage facility (Use Class B8), new light Industrial workspace / incubator units (Use Class E(g)(iii)) and a new hotel (Use Class C1) with associated car and cycle parking, landscaping and other works ancillary to the development).

  Received 23 Jul, published by the council 25 Jul 2026 Conditions
• EPF/1851/26 Awaiting decision

  Southview, Coopersale Common, Coopersale, Epping, CM16 7QT

  Approval of Details Reserved by Condition 7 Types and Colours of External Finishes of EPF/1808/24 (Demolition of existing dwelling and outbuildings, the construction of six residential dwellings, creation of new vehicular access, car parking, landscaping and associated works).

  Received 30 Sep, published by the council 7 Oct 2026 Conditions
• EPF/2601/22/DOV Awaiting decision

  Land to the South & East of the former Chimes Garden Centre, Nazeing, Waltham Abbey, EN10 6RJ

  Deed of Variation for modification of Unilateral Undertaking (Outline application for the redevelopment of the site to provide up to 52 later living apartments (Extra Care Housing) incorporating a convenience shop and café (use class E); 13 retirement cottages (Extra Care Housing); 10 self-build & custom build houses; 4 affordable houses, open space, bowling green, children's play area and improved local bus service; all matters reserved except access).

  Received 29 Sep, published by the council 1 Oct 2026 Conditions
• EPF/1602/26 Refused

  Jubilee Bungalow, Bournebridge Lane, Stapleford Abbotts, Romford, RM4 1LT

  Approval of Details Reserved by Condition 25 Biodiversity Net Gain of EPF/2037/25 (Two proposed 4 bed dwellings).

  Received 19 Aug, published by the council 27 Aug 2026 Conditions