The Lodge, Gillwell Park, Bury Road, Waltham Abbey, E4 7QW

1. 3 May 2024

   Received by Epping Forest

2. 10 May 2024

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 11 Nov 2024

   Decision issued: Approve with Conditions

4. 23 Jul 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

2 later applications on the register refer to this one:

• EPF/2512/24 Granted

  Gilwell Park, The Lodge, Bury Road, Waltham Abbey, E4 7QW

  Application for approval of details reserved by condition 14 'Hard and Soft Landscaping' on planning permission EPF/0915/24 (Single storey extension to The Lodge to provide reception and display facilities. Internal reconfiguration of The Lodge to provide associated sanitary and office facilities).

  Decided 22 Jan 2025 Conditions
• EPF/2411/24 Split decision

  The Lodge, Gilwell Park, Bury Road, Waltham Abbey, E4 7QW

  Application for approval of details reserved by condition 4 'Surface Water Disposal', condition 11'Biodiversity Enhancement Strategy', condition 12 'Lighting Design Biodiversity', condition 13 'Habitat Management and Monitoring Plan' on planning permission EPF/0915/24 (Single storey extension to The Lodge to provide reception and display facilities. Internal reconfiguration of The Lodge to provide associated sanitary and office facilities).

  Decided 22 Jan 2025 Conditions

Epping Forest granted permission on 11 November 2024, subject to any conditions on the decision notice. Work must normally begin within three years or the permission lapses. More in our guide to what happens after a planning decision.

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• Gilwell Park, The Lodge, Bury Road, Waltham Abbey, E4 7QW

  EPF/2512/24 Submitted 13 Dec 2024 50 yards away

  Application for approval of details reserved by condition 14 'Hard and Soft Landscaping' on planning permission EPF/0915/24 (Single storey extension to The Lodge to provide reception and display facilities. Internal reconfiguration of The Lodge to provide associated sanitary and office facilities).

  Granted Conditions Extension 8 docs
  Small domestic

• Gilwell Park, Scout Camping Ground, Bury Road, Waltham Abbey, E4 7QW

  EPF/0655/26 Submitted 30 Mar 2026 50 yards away

  TPO/EPF/21/06 (Ref: W5) T1: Common Ash - Fell and replace, as specified. NB: The permitted specification of works is detailed in the conditions below.

  Granted Trees 5 docs

• The Lodge, Gilwell Park, Bury Road, Waltham Abbey, E4 7QW

  EPF/2411/24 Submitted 29 Nov 2024 50 yards away

  Application for approval of details reserved by condition 4 'Surface Water Disposal', condition 11'Biodiversity Enhancement Strategy', condition 12 'Lighting Design Biodiversity', condition 13 'Habitat Management and Monitoring Plan' on planning permission EPF/0915/24 (Single storey extension to The Lodge to provide reception and display facilities. Internal reconfiguration of The Lodge to provide associated sanitary and office facilities).

  Split decision Conditions Extension 10 docs
  Small domestic

• Gilwell Park, Bury Road, Waltham Abbey, E4 7QW

  EPF/1634/24 Submitted 9 Aug 2024 50 yards away

  Application for approval of details reserved by condition 3 'Surface Water Disposal' on planning permission EPF/0935/23 (Solar panel PV array)

  Granted Conditions 6 docs

• Gilwell Park, Bury Road, Waltham Abbey, E4 7QW

  EPF/1564/24 Submitted 30 Jul 2024 50 yards away

  Application for approval of details reserved by condition 4 'Maintenance Plan' condition 5 'Tree Protection/Arboricultural Method Statement, condition 6 'Hard and Soft Landscaping' and condition 7' CEMP: Biodiversity' on planning permission EPF/0935/23 (Solar panel PV array).

  Granted Conditions Trees 15 docs

• CARROLS FARM/CARROLS FARM BARN, BURY ROAD, SEWARDSTONE, WALTHAM ABBEY

  EPF/1836/00 Submitted 1 Nov 2000 150 yards away

  Retention of fence and gates to shared driveway.

  Refused Full applications 2 docs
  Small domestic

• 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