3, Manor Road, Waltham Abbey, EN9 1NF

1. 10 Aug 2026

   Received by Epping Forest

2. 14 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

3. 18 Aug 2026

   Status changed to Under Consultation

   Previously Valid.

4. 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.

This application is with Epping Forest for determination, against a statutory target of eight weeks. Over the last year Epping Forest decided householder applications in a median of 56 days. More in our guide to how long planning decisions take.

Householder applications cover work to an existing house and its garden, such as extensions, lofts and outbuildings, and cannot create a separate dwelling or change what the building is used for. More in our guide to planning application types.

• 37 FARM HILL ROAD, WALTHAM ABBEY

  EPF/1678/00 Submitted 4 Oct 2000 50 yards away

  Formation of vehicular access at front.

  Granted Full applications 4 docs

• 32 Monkswood Avenue Waltham Abbey EN9 1LB

  EPF/1572/21 Submitted 3 Jun 2021 50 yards away

  Application to determine if Prior Approval is required for a Larger Home Extension measuring 7.20 metres, height to eaves of 3.00 metres & a maximum height of 3.00 metres.

  Decided Prior approval Extension 9 docs

• 32, Monkswood Avenue, Waltham Abbey, EN9 1LB

  EPF/1318/26 Submitted 6 Jul 2026 50 yards away

  Variation of Condition 2 Plan numbers of EPF/0662/26 (Erection of a first floor rear extension and installation of new window to flank elevation).

  Refused Amendments Extension Windows or glazing 7 docs

• 11, Farm Hill Road, Waltham Abbey, EN9 1NE

  EPF/1525/26 Submitted 7 Aug 2026 100 yards away

  Single storey rear/side infill extension.

  Granted Householder Extension 13 docs
  Small domestic

• 29, Monkswood Avenue, Waltham Abbey, EN9 1LA

  EPF/1362/25 Submitted 4 Jul 2025 100 yards away

  Certificate of Lawful Development for proposed hip to gable loft conversion with rear dormer Juliet balcony and front roof lights.

  Granted Lawful development Loft or dormer 11 docs

• 29, Monkswood Avenue, Waltham Abbey, EN9 1LA

  EPF/2257/24 Submitted 7 Nov 2024 100 yards away

  Prior approval for a 5m deep single storey rear extension with eaves at 3.0m and max height at 3.3m.

  Decided Prior approval Extension 5 docs
  Small domestic

• EPF/1486/26 Granted

  104, The Drive, Loughton, IG10 1HL

  New outbuilding/ garden room to be used as a home office.

  Received 3 Aug, published by the council 14 Aug 2026 Householder
• EPF/1864/26 Awaiting decision

  80, Crooked Mile, Waltham Abbey, EN9 1QN

  Proposed pavement crossing, dropped kerb and driveway.

  Received 1 Oct, published by the council 7 Oct 2026 Householder
• EPF/1858/26 Awaiting decision

  59, Lower Swaines, Epping, CM16 5ES

  Integral garage conversion and chimney breast removal as part of a ground floor refurbishment to provide a sustainable open plan kitchen/living/dining space.

  Received 1 Oct, published by the council 7 Oct 2026 Householder
• EPF/1865/26 Awaiting decision

  35, Skarnings Court, Waltham Abbey, EN9 3HE

  Proposed front porch extension.

  Received 1 Oct, published by the council 7 Oct 2026 Householder
• EPF/1859/26 Awaiting decision

  29, Blackacre Road, Theydon Bois, Epping, CM16 7LT

  Proposed side extension and installation of rooflights to the rear roof.

  Received 1 Oct, published by the council 7 Oct 2026 Householder