Planning application
EPF/1103/26
Netherhouse Nursery, Sewardstone Road, Waltham Abbey, E4 7RJ
Proposal
Change of Use from Former Retail Garden Centre and Office to B8 Storage and Distribution Use with Associated Office Use Class E(g)(iii)
As published by the council, reference EPF/1103/26
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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4 Jun 2026
Received by Epping Forest
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8 Jun 2026
Validated
Checked as complete and ready for consideration.
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23 Jul 2026
Added to PlanIndex
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Decision
Awaiting decision
The statutory target is eight weeks for most applications and thirteen for major development. Extensions of time are common.
What happens while it is decided
The process from here
This application is with Epping Forest for determination. The council publicises it, consults neighbours and technical bodies where required, and weighs the responses against local and national planning policy.
The statutory target is eight weeks for most applications and thirteen for major development, though extensions of time are common. Comments carry most weight while the case is undecided, so check the council portal for the deadline if you want to respond.
About full applications applications
How this application type works
A full application seeks permission for a complete, detailed proposal in one go: siting, design, access and landscaping are all fixed at this stage. It is the standard route for new buildings, conversions and changes of use. The statutory target is eight weeks for smaller schemes and thirteen weeks for major development, though complex cases often take longer by agreement.
Nearby applications
Within 500 metres
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EPF/0711/26 Awaiting decision
Netherhouse Farm, Sewardstone Road, Waltham Abbey, E4 7RJ
Variation of condition 10 of planning permission EPF/0625/22 to permit the use of markers, headstones and other monuments made from non-biodegradable materials on part of the site.
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EPF/0252/26 Awaiting decision
Netherhouse Farm, Unit 2, Sewardstone Road, Waltham Abbey, E4 7RJ
Proposed 3 bedroom 2 storey self-build dwelling on land currently used for the storage of building materials adjacent to Reclaimed Ltd.
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EPF/0537/25 Granted
Sewardstone Hall Farm, Sewardstone Road, Waltham Abbey, London, E4 7RH
Demolition of 11 buildings along with associated works, additional landscaping, BNG enhancement and infrastructure works, extensions to Unit 2 to be used as a tool and plant hire business and retention of Unit 5 as ancillary office space under the sui generis use class.
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EPF/0363/26 Awaiting decision
Sewardstone Hall Farm, Sewardstone Road, Waltham Abbey, E4 7RH
Approval of Details Reserved by Condition 3 (Contamination), Condition 5 (Surface Water), Condition 7 (Drainage Maintenance), Condition 12 (Habitat Management and Monitoring), Condition 13 (Construction Environmental Management Plan CEMP), Condition 14 (Tree Protection Plan, AMS and Monitoring), Condition 15 (Hard and Soft Landscaping), Condition 20 (External Finishes Details), Condition 21 (Boundary Treatment Details), Condition 24 (Dust Monitoring), Condition 25 (Demolition Management Statement), Condition 26 (Cycle Parking Facilities), Condition 30 (Programme Archaeological Mitigation), Condition 32 (Noise Fencing - 4m), Condition 33 (Employment & Skills Plan) of EPF/0537/25 (Demolition of 11 buildings along with associated works, additional landscaping, BNG enhancement and infrastructure works, extensions to Unit 2 to be used as a tool and plant hire business and retention of Unit 5 as ancillary office space under the sui generis use class).
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EPF/1035/26 Awaiting decision
Beechside Nursery, Mott Street, Waltham Abbey, E4 7RW
Residential redevelopment of mixed B8 and E use site for 5 new dwellings.
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EPF/2491/25 Granted
Brooklyn Nursery, Mott Street, Waltham Abbey, E4 7RW
Proposed demolition of existing glasshouses and erection of 2No 4 Bedroom Chalet Bungalows & 1 No 4 Bedroom Bungalow.
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EPF/1139/26 Refused
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EPF/1468/26 Awaiting decision
Sedge Gate Nursery, Sedge Green, Nazeing, Waltham Abbey, EN9 2PA
Retrospective reinstatement of the northern vehicular access from Sedge Green to serve as the access and egress for Units 12–31 Leaside Industrial Park (formerly Sedge Gate Nursery).
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EPF/0874/26 Refused
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EPF/1454/26 Awaiting decision
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Retrospective application for the erection and retention of an extractor flue to the rear elevation and containers to rear of outrigger.
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EPF/1031/26 Granted
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