Bramble Hedges, Nazeing Common, Nazeing, Waltham Abbey, EN9 2SD

1. 7 Aug 2026

   Received by Epping Forest

2. 10 Aug 2026

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 14 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

4. 18 Aug 2026

   Status changed to Under Consultation

   Previously Valid.

5. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 5 October 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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• 5 THE AVENUE, BUMBLES GREEN, NAZEING

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  Erection of part single storey part two storey rear and side extensions.

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  EPF/1361/21 Submitted 12 May 2021 150 yards away

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  Granted Lawful development 9 docs
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  EPF/1154/21 Submitted 23 Apr 2021 150 yards away

  Demolition of existing building, provision of portable building for office use, and replacement Community Hall and Leisure Centre.

  Granted Full applications Demolition 14 docs

• King Harold Cottage Nazeing Common Nazeing Waltham Abbey EN9 2RY

  EPF/2647/19 Submitted 6 Nov 2019 200 yards away

  TPO/EPF/87/10 T1: Willow - Crown reduce to previous points, as specified.

  Granted Trees 3 docs

• Old School House Nazeing Common Nazeing Waltham Abbey EN9 2SD

  EPF/2437/21 Submitted 7 Sep 2021 200 yards away

  Application for Approval of Details reserved by condition 3"samples of the types & colours of external finishes" for EPF/0019/19. (Two storey front extension, single storey side extension and flat roof glazed link extension and minor alterations).

  Granted Conditions Extension Windows or glazing 5 docs
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• Old School House Nazeing Common Nazeing Waltham Abbey EN9 2SD

  EPF/1767/21 Submitted 24 Jun 2021 200 yards away

  Application for a Non - Material amendment to EPF/0019/19 for extensions - (Minor internal amendments to approved layout and associated minor changes to window/ door positions. Approved conservatory installation omitted from proposed works).

  Granted Amendments Extension Windows or glazing 5 docs

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  Received 4 Jun, published by the council 23 Jul 2026 Full applications
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  Received 9 Jun, published by the council 19 Aug 2026 Full applications
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