1, Nursery Rise, Waltham Abbey, EN9 3FB

1. 4 Jun 2026

   Received by Epping Forest

2. 8 Jun 2026

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 23 Jul 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

4. 31 Jul 2026

   Decision issued: Not Lawful

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• 50, Brookland Drive, Waltham Abbey, EN9 3FA

  EPF/0931/26 Submitted 12 May 2026 50 yards away

  Erection of new classroom building for existing day nursery; provision of new pedestrian entrance gate; and associated works.

  Granted Full applications 27 docs

• 65, Amesbury, Waltham Abbey, EN9 3LH

  EPF/1625/26 Submitted 24 Aug 2026 150 yards away

  Full width single storey rear extension with part pitched / part flat roof over. Approximately 5.32m deep to match the neighbours rear extension at number 63, measured from the existing rear facade. Eaves height no higher than 2.5m. Maximum height of extension no higher than 3.6m. Materials to match the existing.

  Decided Prior approval Extension 9 docs
  Small domestic

• 28, Amesbury, Waltham Abbey, EN9 3LQ

  EPF/1954/24 Submitted 26 Sep 2024 150 yards away

  Approval of Details Reserved by Condition 5 Contaminated Land of EPF/0693/21 (Demolition of existing single storey side extension, proposing 3m rear extension and erecting 3 bedroom semi-detached dwelling).

  Granted Conditions New dwelling Extension +1 7 docs
  Small domestic

• 6, Amesbury, Waltham Abbey, EN9 3LQ

  EPF/2558/24 Submitted 20 Dec 2024 150 yards away

  Demolition of existing garages and replacement of new double garage.

  Granted Householder Demolition 10 docs
  Domestic

• 28, Homefield, Waltham Abbey, EN9 3LR

  EPF/1074/23 Submitted 11 May 2023 200 yards away

  Erection of Single Storey Rear Extension Erection of a two storey 2-bedroom dwelling at the land adjacent and attached to 28 HOMEFIELD WALTHAM ABBEY EN9 3LR, following the demolition of outbuilding with the provision of Bin storage, Cycle Parking and Car Parking

  Granted Full applications Extension Demolition 14 docs
  Small domestic

• 40 Pick Hill Waltham Abbey EN9 3LT

  EPF/1630/21 Submitted 9 Jun 2021 250 yards away

  Certificate of lawful development for a proposed single storey rear extension.

  Granted Lawful development Extension 13 docs
  Small domestic

• 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