Planning application
Plot 5 - Chimes Self Build Site, Former Chimes Garden Centre, Old Nazeing Road, Nazeing, EN10 6RJ
Works: New dwelling
Still open. Anyone can comment while the consultation period runs, and comments go to the council rather than to us.
Proposal
Variation of Condition 2 Plan numbers of EPF/0286/26 For PLOT 5 ONLY (Reserved matters application following Outline Application EPF/2601/22 (allowed on appeal) for the redevelopment of the site to provide up to 52 later living apartments (Extra Care Housing) incorporating a convenience shop and café (Use Class E); 13 retirement cottages (Extra Care Housing); 10 self-build and custom-build houses; 4 affordable houses, open space, bowling green, children's play area and improved local bus service (reserved matters are for appearance, layout, scale and landscaping limited to self-build plots 1, 5, 6, 7, 8 and 9).
As published by the council, reference EPF/1622/26
Application record
- Reference
- EPF/1622/26
- Type
- Removal/variation of conditions - Section 73 TCPA
- Status
- Under Consultation
- Received
- 24 Aug 2026
- Validated
- 24 Aug 2026
- Ward
- Roydon and Lower Nazeing
- Parish
- Nazeing
- Postcode
- EN10 6RJ
Comment by 14 September 2026
The council is taking comments on this application until then. Comments go to Epping Forest through their own planning portal.
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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24 Aug 2026
Received by Epping Forest
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27 Aug 2026
Added to PlanIndex
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Decision
Awaiting decision
Decision expected by 19 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.
Documents
Plans, drawings, consultee responses and the officer's report
6 documents on file for this application
A planning file usually holds the application form, drawings and site plans, consultee responses, the officer's report and the decision notice.
Trade members open them from here.
Open the documentsWhat happens while it is decided
The process from here
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.
About amendments applications
How this application type works
An amendment application changes a permission that already exists. Non-material amendments cover small adjustments with no wider effect, while minor material amendments, usually made by varying a condition, allow modest design changes without a fresh application. Anything beyond that needs a new permission, so the scope here is deliberately narrow.
Nearby applications
Within 500 metres
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Former Chimes Garden Centre and Nazebourne (no.93), Old Nazeing Road, EN10 6RJ
Application for approval of details reserved by condition 11 'Hard and Soft Landscaping' on EPF/1351/18 (and associated s73 Minor Material Amendments under EPF/1954/19, EPF/3043/19 and EPF/0549/20 all approved 02/09/2021) - Demolition of site buildings and redevelopment to provide 33 new homes
Granted Conditions Demolition 5 docs -
The site of the former location of the Chimes Garden Centre, Old Nazeing Road, Nazeing, EN10 6RJ
89% historically approved · decision due ~8 Jun
Approval of Details Reserved by Condition 2 Landscaping (for retirement apartments only) of EPF/2601/22 (Outline application for the redevelopment of the site to provide up to 52 later living apartments (Extra Care Housing) incorporating a convenience shop and café (use class E); 13 retirement cottages (Extra Care Housing); 10 self-build & custom build houses; 4 affordable houses, open space, bowling green, children's play area and improved local bus service; all matters reserved except access).
Awaiting decision Conditions New dwelling 7 docs -
95, Old Nazeing Road, Nazeing, Waltham Abbey, EN10 6RJ
Certificate of Lawful Development for proposed erection of garden outbuilding.
Decided Lawful development 8 docs -
the Former Chimes Garden Centre , Old Nazeing Road, Nazeing, EN10 6RJ
78% historically approved · decision due ~4 Aug
Reserved matters application for the layout of the affordable housing relating to outline planning application EPF/2601/22.
Awaiting decision Reserved matters 15 docs -
The Former Chimes Garden Centre Old Nazeing Road, Old Nazeing Road, Nazeing, EN10 6RJ
Application for Approval of Details Reserved by Condition No. 9: Trees - limited to Retirement Village site on planning permission EPF/2601/22 (Outline application for the redevelopment of the site to provide up to 52 later living apartments (Extra Care Housing) incorporating a convenience shop and café (use class E); 13 retirement cottages (Extra Care Housing); 10 self-build & custom build houses; 4 affordable houses, open space, bowling green, children's play area and improved local bus service; all matters reserved except access (allowed at appeal)).
Granted Conditions New dwelling Trees 10 docs -
The Former Chimes Garden Centre Old Nazeing Road, Old Nazeing Road, Old Nazeing Road, Nazeing, EN10 6RJ
78% historically approved · decision due ~4 Aug
Reserved matters application to determine appearance, landscaping, layout and scale relating to outline application (EPF/2601/22) regarding the Affordable Apartments only
Awaiting decision Reserved matters New dwelling 25 docs
Other amendments applications
In Epping Forest
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EPF/1318/26 Refused
32, Monkswood Avenue, Waltham Abbey, EN9 1LB
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).
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EPF/1668/26 Awaiting decision
81, Rous Road, Buckhurst Hill, IG9 6BU
Non-Material Amendment to EPF/0626/26 (Single storey rear extension, single storey front porch extension, conversion of integral garage to home office plus a loft conversion/extension).
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EPF/1499/26 Granted
18, Fairfield Road, Epping, CM16 6SU
Non- Material Amendment to EPF/2636/23 (Proposed two storey rear extension, alterations to front elevation including front porch. Internal and external alterations).
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EPF/1640/26 Awaiting decision
The Lodge, Goldings Hill, Loughton, IG10 2RY
Non-Material Amendment to EPF/323/25 (Extensions to existing lodge and erection of two new detached houses fronting Goldings Road).
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EPF/1633/26 Awaiting decision
72, Bracken Drive, Chigwell, IG7 5RD
Non-Material Amendment to EPF/2904/22 (Roofing works, fenestration changes and single storey rear extension).