Bentons Farm, Middle Street, Nazeing, Waltham Abbey, EN9 2LN

1. 27 May 2026

   Received by Epping Forest

2. 23 Jul 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

3. 1 Sep 2026

   Decision issued: Approved with Conditions (Subject to s106 Legal Agreement)

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• 1, Oak Tree Close, Nazeing, Waltham Abbey, EN9 2BP

  EPF/1081/26 Submitted 2 Jun 2026 100 yards away

  Installing solar panels to the roof.

  Granted Householder 10 docs
  Domestic

• Sturtsbury Farm, Middle Street, Nazeing, Waltham Abbey, EN9 2LP

  EPF/1702/24 Submitted 20 Aug 2024 100 yards away

  Prior Approval for the change of use of agricultural buildings to a B8 storage use.

  Granted Prior approval 16 docs

• Orchard Cottage, Middle Street, Nazeing, Waltham Abbey, EN9 2LP

  EPF/1758/25 Submitted 1 Sep 2025 100 yards away

  Nazeing & South Roydon Conservation Area T1: Oak - Fell

  Granted Trees 7 docs

• Middle Street , Nazeing, Lower Nazeing , EN9 2LS

  EPF/0738/23 Submitted 30 Mar 2023 200 yards away

  Proposed telecommunications installation: Proposed 15.0m Phase 9 slimline Monopole and associated ancillary works.

  Refused Telecoms 13 docs

• Old School House Nazeing Common Nazeing Waltham Abbey EN9 2SD

  EPF/2437/21 Submitted 7 Sep 2021 250 yards away

  Application for Approval of Details reserved by condition 3"samples of the types & colours of external finishes" for EPF/0019/19. (Two storey front extension, single storey side extension and flat roof glazed link extension and minor alterations).

  Granted Conditions Extension Windows or glazing 5 docs
  Small domestic

• Old School House Nazeing Common Nazeing Waltham Abbey EN9 2SD

  EPF/1767/21 Submitted 24 Jun 2021 250 yards away

  Application for a Non - Material amendment to EPF/0019/19 for extensions - (Minor internal amendments to approved layout and associated minor changes to window/ door positions. Approved conservatory installation omitted from proposed works).

  Granted Amendments Extension Windows or glazing 5 docs

• 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

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  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