Providence Nursery, Avey Lane, Waltham Abbey, EN9 3QH

1. 6 Jul 2026

   Received by Epping Forest

2. 14 Jul 2026

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 23 Jul 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

4. Decision

   Awaiting decision

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

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• Felicia Nursery, Avey Lane, Waltham Abbey, EN9 3QH

  EPF/2465/22 Submitted 26 Oct 2022 50 yards away

  Change of Use and Conversion of Packing Shed to Dwelling (Resubmission of Expired Permission EPF/1706/18)

  Granted Full applications 19 docs
  Small domestic

• Felicia Nursery, Avey Lane, Waltham Abbey, EN9 3QH

  EPF/2780/22 Submitted 8 Dec 2022 50 yards away

  Demolition of Existing Buildings and Erection of Three Detached Dwellings with Home Offices, Associated Parking and Landscaping (Revision of Refused Application EPF/1182/22).

  Refused Full applications Demolition 17 docs

• Normandy Nursery, Avey Lane, Waltham Abbey, EN9 3QH

  EPF/1615/24 Submitted 6 Aug 2024 50 yards away

  Conversion of nursery with dwelling house into E(c)(ii)-Office.

  Refused Full applications 21 docs
  Domestic

• THE POTTING HOUSE, DARRENS NURSERY, AVEY LANE, WALTHAM ABBEY

  EPF/1589/00 Submitted 13 Oct 2000 50 yards away

  Change of use of land to residential curtilage.

  Granted Full applications 2 docs

• THE POTTING HOUSE, DARRENS NURSERY, AVEY LANE, WALTHAM ABBEY

  EPF/1658/00 Submitted 2 Oct 2000 50 yards away

  Single storey side extension.

  Granted Full applications Extension 2 docs
  Small domestic

• Beechview Drive 1-8 Formerly Pine Tree Nursery Avey Lane Waltham Abbey EN9 3UB

  EPF/2540/19 Submitted 22 Oct 2019 50 yards away

  Application for Variation of Condition 2" plan numbers" for EPF/2881/16 & EPF/0470/19. (Demolition of existing buildings & redevelopment to provide x8 no. new dwellings with associated access & parking).

  Granted Full applications New dwelling Demolition 2 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

  Rainbirds, Nupers Lane, Stapleford Abbotts, Romford, RM4 1JR

  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