Maycroft, Sewardstone Road, Waltham Abbey, E4 7RH

1. 17 Aug 2026

   Received by Epping Forest

2. 19 Aug 2026

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 27 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

4. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 14 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 full applications in a median of 71 days. More in our guide to how long planning decisions take.

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• Sewardstone Hall Farm, Sewardstone Road, Waltham Abbey, London, E4 7RH

  EPF/0537/25 Submitted 14 Mar 2025 0m away

  Demolition of 11 buildings along with associated works, additional landscaping, BNG enhancement and infrastructure works, extensions to Unit 2 to be used as a tool and plant hire business and retention of Unit 5 as ancillary office space under the sui generis use class.

  Granted Full applications Extension Demolition 85 docs

• Sewardstone Hall Farm, Sewardstone Road, Waltham Abbey, E4 7RH

  EPF/0363/26 Submitted 20 Feb 2026 0m away

  90% historically approved · decision due ~17 Apr

  Approval of Details Reserved by Condition 3 (Contamination), Condition 5 (Surface Water), Condition 7 (Drainage Maintenance), Condition 12 (Habitat Management and Monitoring), Condition 13 (Construction Environmental Management Plan CEMP), Condition 14 (Tree Protection Plan, AMS and Monitoring), Condition 15 (Hard and Soft Landscaping), Condition 20 (External Finishes Details), Condition 21 (Boundary Treatment Details), Condition 24 (Dust Monitoring), Condition 25 (Demolition Management Statement), Condition 26 (Cycle Parking Facilities), Condition 30 (Programme Archaeological Mitigation), Condition 32 (Noise Fencing - 4m), Condition 33 (Employment & Skills Plan) of EPF/0537/25 (Demolition of 11 buildings along with associated works, additional landscaping, BNG enhancement and infrastructure works, extensions to Unit 2 to be used as a tool and plant hire business and retention of Unit 5 as ancillary office space under the sui generis use class).

  Awaiting decision Conditions Extension Demolition +1 57 docs

• Suba House 13 Butlers Drive Waltham Abbey E4 7RL

  EPF/0711/21 Submitted 16 Mar 2021 125m away

  Erection of rear garage/carport.

  Granted Full applications 14 docs

• Netherhouse Nursery, Sewardstone Road, Waltham Abbey, E4 7RJ

  EPF/1103/26 Submitted 4 Jun 2026 161m away

  70% historically approved · decision due ~3 Aug

  Change of Use from Former Retail Garden Centre and Office to B8 Storage and Distribution Use with Associated Office Use Class E(g)(iii)

  Awaiting decision Full applications 16 docs

• Netherhouse Farm, Sewardstone Road, Waltham Abbey, E4 7RJ

  EPF/0711/26 Submitted 9 Apr 2026 161m away

  Variation of condition 10 of planning permission EPF/0625/22 to permit the use of markers, headstones and other monuments made from non-biodegradable materials on part of the site.

  Refused Amendments 13 docs

• Netherhouse Farm, Unit 2, Sewardstone Road, Waltham Abbey, E4 7RJ

  EPF/0252/26 Submitted 9 Feb 2026 161m away

  70% historically approved · decision due ~16 Jun

  Proposed 3 bedroom 2 storey self-build dwelling on land currently used for the storage of building materials adjacent to Reclaimed Ltd.

  Awaiting decision Full applications New dwelling 18 docs
  Domestic

• 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