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 0m away

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

  Granted Full applications Extension 22 docs

• 2 Cleall Avenue Waltham Abbey EN9 1NQ

  EPF/2474/19 Submitted 15 Oct 2019 79m 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 80m 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 84m 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

• 24 SUN STREET, WALTHAM ABBEY

  LB/EPF/1187/00 Submitted 17 Aug 2000 89m away

  Listed building application for renewal of window frames, external decoration and alterations to rainwater pipe.

  Granted Heritage and listed buildings Windows or glazing 2 docs

• ABBEY GARDENS, CROOKED MILE, WALTHAM ABBEY .

  EPF/1602/00 Submitted 19 Sep 2000 89m away

  Renewal of planning permission EPF/1066/94 - erection of parish centre.

  Granted Full applications 2 docs

• EPF/1731/26 Awaiting decision

  Land at Greensted Road, Chipping Ongar, CM5 9LA

  Approval of Biodiversity Gain Plan Reserved by Schedule 7A of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 (as amended) (alongside Condition 3 - HMMP under EPF/2604/25) of EPF/1546/24 (Redevelopment of the site to provide 85 dwellings including affordable housing, car and cycle parking, access arrangements, landscaping, services and associated infrastructure (ONG.R5 - Allocated Site In Ongar))

  10 Sep 2026 Conditions
• EPF/1722/26 Awaiting decision

  Playing Field, Hillhouse, Waltham Abbey, EN9 3EH

  Approval of Detail Reserved by Condition 12 flood assessment & Condition 13 Surface Water of EPF/2207/16 (Outline application (all matters reserved, except approval sought for detail of access) for Health Centre building; 60 Independent Living Older Persons Apartments Building (Use Class C2 - with a minimum of 6 hours care to be provided per week for each apartment) minimum 40% affordable; Leisure Centre and Swimming Pool Building (to include Fitness Suite and Community Hall) ; Open Space including a mini soccer grass pitch for use by under 7/8 year olds and footpaths; Ancillary development including three vehicular accesses off Hillhouse, car parking, and SUDs Infrastructure and demolition of Ninefields Community Centre Building.)

  9 Sep 2026 Conditions
• EPF/1504/26 Granted

  Playing Field, Hillhouse, Waltham Abbey, EN9 3EH

  Approval of Details Reserved by Conditions 15 and 16 Contaminated Land of EPF/2207/16 (Outline application (all matters reserved, except approval sought for the detail of access) for Health Centre building; 60 Independent Living Older Persons Apartment Building (Use Class C2 – with minimum of 6 hours care to be provided per week for each apartment) minimum 40% affordable; Leisure Centre and Swimming Pool Building (to include Fitness Suite and Community Hall); Open Space mini soccer grass pitch for use by under 7/8 year old and footpaths; Ancillary development including three vehicle accesses off Hillhouse, car parking, and SUDs Infrastructure and demolition of Ninefields Community Centre Building).

  5 Aug 2026 Conditions
• EPF/1494/26 Refused

  29, Chigwell Rise, Chigwell, IG7 6AQ

  Approval of Details Reserved by Condition 4 Surface Water Drainage of EPF/0783/26 (Part single and part double storey rear and front extension, single storey side extension and loft conversion including raising roof ridge).

  4 Aug 2026 Conditions
• EPF/1593/26 Granted

  18 Sun Street, Waltham Abbey, EN9 1EE

  Approval of Details Reserved by Condition 3 Materials of EPF/1672/25 Allowed on Appeal - Appeal B - (Grade II Listed Building consent to repair & replace existing fire damaged flat & pitched roof where required).

  18 Aug 2026 Conditions