Blue House, Bournebridge Lane, Stapleford Abbotts, Romford, RM4 1LU

1. 1 Jul 2026

   Received by Epping Forest

2. 23 Jul 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

3. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 26 August 2026, 8 weeks from validation under the statutory target for most applications. Extensions of time are common and are agreed case by case.

   Epping Forest took a median of 56 days over the applications it decided in the last year.

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• The Dairy, Bournebridge Lane, Stapleford Abbotts, Romford, RM4 1LU

  EPF/0598/26 Submitted 23 Mar 2026 0m away

  Conversion of stable block to form a single residential dwelling alongside associated development.

  Granted Full applications 10 docs
  Domestic

• Crown Park Farm Bournebridge Lane Stapleford Abbotts Romford RM4 1LU

  EPF/2676/19 Submitted 7 Nov 2019 102m away

  Application for a Lawful Development Certificate for a Proposed added rear dormer to the existing loft (Revised App to EPF/2183/19).

  Granted Lawful development Loft or dormer 2 docs

• land south of Fir Tree Cottage Bournebridge Lane Romford RM4 1LU

  EPF/0196/21 Submitted 25 Jan 2021 404m away

  Proposed infill bungalow on land South of Bournebridge Lane, utilising existing access.

  Refused Full applications Extension 16 docs

• The Elms Bournebridge Lane Stapleford Abbotts Essex RM4 1LU

  EPF/2796/19 Submitted 21 Nov 2019 411m away

  Application for approval of condition 3 ' Land Drainage' on planning application EPF/1027/17 (Proposed application for 3 stables and a tack room)

  Granted Conditions 6 docs

• EPF/1194/25 Refused

  28, Wayletts, London Road, Stanford Rivers, Ongar, CM5 9QD

  Change of industrial use (B2 Use Class) land to leisure, with introduction of 3 new padel courts with flood lights.

  10 Jun 2025 Full applications
• EPF/1707/26 Awaiting decision

  Leverton County Gm Junior And Infant School, Honey Lane, Waltham Abbey, EN9 3BE

  Proposed removal of existing brick slip cladding which is defective to existing modular building, to be replaced with textured plank cladding system

  7 Sep 2026 Full applications
• EPF/1692/26 Awaiting decision

  Bronte House, 58-62 High Street, Epping, CM16 4AE

  Insertion of 2 new windows on 2nd floor on SW elevation.

  4 Sep 2026 Full applications
• EPF/0414/25 Refused

  Land off, Honey Lane, Waltham Abbey, EN9 3AY

  A mixed-use development comprising a care home (Use Class C2) and six residential (Specialist Supported living accommodation for adult with complex learning difficulties) (Use Class C2) dwellings together with open space, car parking, landscaping and means of access.

  27 Feb 2025 Full applications
• EPF/0533/26 Granted

  32, Piercing Hill, Theydon Bois, Epping, CM16 7JW

  Replacement dwelling with basement level.

  16 Mar 2026 Full applications