168, Honey Lane, Waltham Abbey, EN9 3BE

1. 10 Aug 2026

   Received by Epping Forest

2. 20 Aug 2026

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 27 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

4. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 15 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.

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.

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.

More on full applications applications in our guide

• 168, Honey Lane, Waltham Abbey, EN9 3BE

  EPF/0362/24 Submitted 22 Feb 2024 0m away

  Proposed redevelopment to provide two semi-detached bungalows.

  Granted Full applications 19 docs

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

  EPF/1476/26 Submitted 3 Aug 2026 0m away

  Approval of Details Reserved by Condition 8 Types and Colours of External Finishes of EPF/0461/24 (2 x 3 bed semi-detached houses).

  Granted Conditions 6 docs

• 168, Honey Lane, Waltham Abbey, EN9 3BE

  EPF/1459/26 Submitted 28 Jul 2026 0m away

  Proposed single storey rear extension.

  Decided Prior approval Extension 7 docs
  Small domestic

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

  EPF/1578/26 Submitted 17 Aug 2026 0m away

  90% historically approved · decision due ~12 Oct

  Approval of Details Reserved by Condition 3 Surface Water Drainage of EPF/0461/24 (2 x 3 bed semi-detached houses).

  Awaiting decision Conditions 3 docs

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

  EPF/0461/24 Submitted 5 Mar 2024 0m away

  Change of Use from D1 School Use to C3 Residential use erection of 2 x 3 bedroom, 5 person semi-detached 2 storey dwellings

  Granted Full applications 22 docs

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

  EPF/1737/21 Submitted 21 Jun 2021 105m away

  Proposed replacement and new fencing remove vehicle rising arm barriers and replace with double leaf gates.

  Granted Full applications 10 docs

• EPF/1035/26 Refused

  Beechside Nursery, Mott Street, Waltham Abbey, E4 7RW

  Residential redevelopment of mixed B8 and E use site for 5 new dwellings.

  27 May 2026 Full applications
• EPF/1673/26 Awaiting decision

  Gypsy Mead Works, Ongar Road, Fyfield, Ongar, CM5 0RB

  Proposed boundary amendment to previously consented scheme under EPF/0016/19 relating to Plots 5 to 6 (Proposed development of x 23 no. new homes with associated parking facilities, cycle stores and rubbish disposal (FYF.R1 - Allocated Site in Fyfield).

  1 Sep 2026 Full applications
• EPF/1417/26 Granted

  Epping Sports Club, Lower Bury Lane, Epping, CM16 5HA

  Erection of safety netting along the northeast boundary of the cricket club and Lower Bury Lane.

  21 Jul 2026 Full applications
• EPF/1036/26 Granted

  Bentons Farm, Middle Street, Nazeing, Waltham Abbey, EN9 2LN

  Proposed Infill to create 1 chalet-style dwelling.

  27 May 2026 Full applications
• EPF/1311/26 Refused

  Carlton Farm, Middle Street, Nazeing, Waltham Abbey, EN9 2LH

  Erection of agricultural barn.

  2 Jul 2026 Full applications