Land north A121 Dowding Way, Waltham Abbey, Essex, EN9 3AA

1. 21 Jul 2026

   Received by Epping Forest

2. 31 Jul 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

3. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 15 September 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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• 84, Beechfield Walk, Waltham Abbey, EN9 3AA

  EPF/1217/26 Submitted 18 Jun 2026 50 yards away

  Variation of Condition 2 Plan numbers of EPF/0183/26 (Ground floor rear and part side rear extension).

  Granted Amendments Extension 8 docs

• 7, Beechfield Walk, Waltham Abbey, EN9 3AB

  EPF/1821/24 Submitted 4 Sep 2024 50 yards away

  Single-storey wrap-around extension to a semi-detached bungalow.

  Refused Householder Extension 11 docs
  Small domestic

• 24, Lodge Lane, Waltham Abbey, EN9 3AD

  EPF/0298/24 Submitted 13 Feb 2024 100 yards away

  Certificate of lawful development for proposed porch and loft conversion with a rear dormer and rooflights all falling within permitted development guidelines.

  Granted Lawful development Extension Loft or dormer 9 docs
  Small domestic

• 24, Lodge Lane, Waltham Abbey, EN9 3AD

  EPF/0275/24 Submitted 9 Feb 2024 100 yards away

  Prior approval for a 4.00m deep single story rear extension 3.00m high and height to eaves 3.00m.

  Decided Prior approval Extension 5 docs

• 44, Lodge Lane, Waltham Abbey, EN9 3AD

  EPF/1613/23 Submitted 17 Jul 2023 100 yards away

  Single storey side extension.

  Granted Householder Extension 20 docs
  Small domestic

• Garages adj 92/94 Beechfield Walk Waltham Abbey EN9 3AD

  EPF/1378/21 Submitted 13 May 2021 150 yards away

  Application for a Non-Material amendment for condition 3 `External finishes for EPF/3217/16, and to revise materials approved under EPF/3079/19. It is proposed to substitute the roof tiles with an alternative tile.

  Granted Amendments Roofing 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

  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