4, Paternoster Close, Waltham Abbey, EN9 3JX

This site has had 2 applications since 2026: 0 approved, 1 refused.

• EPF/0961/26 Decided

  4, Paternoster Close, Waltham Abbey, EN9 3JX

  The proposal complies with the permitted development guidance as set out on the planning portal website, within as Class A Development, on the terms of “The Town and Country Planning“(General Permitted Development): The enlargement, improvement or other alteration of a dwellinghouse. The relevant guidance for this proposal is set out below: 1. Existing house is not a listed building and is not in a conservation area 2. The proposal is for a single storey rear extension to an existing end of terraced dwelling. 3. The total ground covered by buildings within the curtilage of the dwelling house does not exceed 50% of the total area of the curtilage. 4. The proposed extension does not extend beyond the rear wall of the original building by more than 3.0m, and does not exceed 4.0m in height. 5. The eaves height within 2.0m of the site boundary is less than 3.0m high 6. The proposed materials are of similar appearance to those of the existing dwelling house.

  Decided 10 Jun 2026 Prior approval

1. 18 May 2026

   Received by Epping Forest

2. 10 Jul 2026

   Decision issued: Not Lawful

3. 23 Jul 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

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.

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• 4, Paternoster Close, Waltham Abbey, EN9 3JX

  EPF/0961/26 Submitted 15 May 2026 50 yards away

  The proposal complies with the permitted development guidance as set out on the planning portal website, within as Class A Development, on the terms of “The Town and Country Planning“(General Permitted Development): The enlargement, improvement or other alteration of a dwellinghouse. The relevant guidance for this proposal is set out below: 1. Existing house is not a listed building and is not in a conservation area 2. The proposal is for a single storey rear extension to an existing end of terraced dwelling. 3. The total ground covered by buildings within the curtilage of the dwelling house does not exceed 50% of the total area of the curtilage. 4. The proposed extension does not extend beyond the rear wall of the original building by more than 3.0m, and does not exceed 4.0m in height. 5. The eaves height within 2.0m of the site boundary is less than 3.0m high 6. The proposed materials are of similar appearance to those of the existing dwelling house.

  Decided Prior approval Extension 8 docs
  Small domestic

• 2 and 4 Paternoster Close, Waltham Abbey, EN9 3JX

  EPF/1798/26 Submitted 21 Sep 2026 50 yards away

  62% historically approved · decision due ~16 Nov

  Hip-to-gable loft conversions with rear dormers and front roof lights.

  Awaiting decision Full applications Loft or dormer 11 docs

• 17 PATERNOSTER CLOSE, WALTHAM ABBEY

  EPF/1497/00 Submitted 31 Aug 2000 100 yards away

  Demolition of existing garage and rebuild of garage/utility room.

  Granted Full applications Demolition 2 docs

• COBBINS BROOK, WALTHAM ABBEY

  EPF/2157/00 Submitted 27 Dec 2000 100 yards away

  Erection of flood warning telemetry equipment including stiling tube and kiosk.

  Granted Full applications 2 docs

• 6, Bramley Shaw, Waltham Abbey, EN9 3NL

  EPF/2124/24 Submitted 21 Oct 2024 100 yards away

  Single rear & side extension.

  Granted Householder Extension 7 docs
  Domestic

• 29 Edward Court Waltham Abbey EN9 3HZ

  EPF/1285/21 Submitted 6 May 2021 150 yards away

  Conversion of integral garage into habitable room and levelling of front garden to provide additional parking space.

  Granted Full applications 6 docs

• EPF/1703/26 Granted

  1, The Gables, Church Lane, Loughton, IG10 1PD

  Certificate of Lawful Development Proposed Removal of garage door. Construct a wall with a window and door to replace the garage door. Minor alterations to the inside of the garage to create a home office and store room.

  Received 7 Sep, published by the council 9 Sep 2026 Lawful development
• EPF/1655/26 Granted

  27, Chestnut Avenue, Buckhurst Hill, IG9 6EN

  Certificate of Lawful Development proposed loft conversion with rear dormer.

  Received 28 Aug, published by the council 29 Aug 2026 Lawful development
• EPF/1849/26 Awaiting decision

  15, The Avenue, Loughton, IG10 4PT

  Certificate of Lawful Development for proposed enlargement of existing dormer.

  Received 30 Sep, published by the council 1 Oct 2026 Lawful development
• EPF/1850/26 Awaiting decision

  The Retreat, Market Place , Abridge , RM4 1AU

  Certificate of Lawfulness confirming that development of the site as constructed implements and does not run contrary to the decision issued under reference EPF/1471/17.

  Received 30 Sep, published by the council 1 Oct 2026 Lawful development
• EPF/1624/26 Granted

  Aimes Green, Aimes Green Farm, Claverhambury Road, Waltham Abbey, EN9 2AU

  Certificate of Lawful Development for existing continued use and occupancy of residential dwelling by persons not employed in agriculture or forestry in the locality of Aimes Green Farm.

  Received 24 Aug, published by the council 27 Aug 2026 Lawful development