2 and 4 Paternoster Close, Waltham Abbey, EN9 3JX

1. 21 Sep 2026

   Received by Epping Forest

2. 24 Sep 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

3. 1 Oct 2026

   Status changed to Under Consultation

   Previously Valid.

4. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 16 November 2026, 8 weeks from validation under the statutory target for most applications. Extensions of time are common and are agreed case by case.

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• 4, Paternoster Close, Waltham Abbey, EN9 3JX

  EPF/0961/26 Submitted 15 May 2026 50 yards away

  The proposal complies with the permitted development guidance as set out on the planning portal website, within as Class A Development, on the terms of “The Town and Country Planning“(General Permitted Development): The enlargement, improvement or other alteration of a dwellinghouse. The relevant guidance for this proposal is set out below: 1. Existing house is not a listed building and is not in a conservation area 2. The proposal is for a single storey rear extension to an existing end of terraced dwelling. 3. The total ground covered by buildings within the curtilage of the dwelling house does not exceed 50% of the total area of the curtilage. 4. The proposed extension does not extend beyond the rear wall of the original building by more than 3.0m, and does not exceed 4.0m in height. 5. The eaves height within 2.0m of the site boundary is less than 3.0m high 6. The proposed materials are of similar appearance to those of the existing dwelling house.

  Decided Prior approval Extension 8 docs
  Small domestic

• 4, Paternoster Close, Waltham Abbey, EN9 3JX

  EPF/0967/26 Submitted 18 May 2026 50 yards away

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

  Refused Lawful development Loft or dormer 9 docs

• 17 PATERNOSTER CLOSE, WALTHAM ABBEY

  EPF/1497/00 Submitted 31 Aug 2000 100 yards away

  Demolition of existing garage and rebuild of garage/utility room.

  Granted Full applications Demolition 2 docs

• COBBINS BROOK, WALTHAM ABBEY

  EPF/2157/00 Submitted 27 Dec 2000 100 yards away

  Erection of flood warning telemetry equipment including stiling tube and kiosk.

  Granted Full applications 2 docs

• 6, Bramley Shaw, Waltham Abbey, EN9 3NL

  EPF/2124/24 Submitted 21 Oct 2024 100 yards away

  Single rear & side extension.

  Granted Householder Extension 7 docs
  Domestic

• 29 Edward Court Waltham Abbey EN9 3HZ

  EPF/1285/21 Submitted 6 May 2021 150 yards away

  Conversion of integral garage into habitable room and levelling of front garden to provide additional parking space.

  Granted Full applications 6 docs

• EPF/1435/26 Refused

  7 Valley Drive, Stapleford Road, Stapleford Abbotts, RM4 1EJ

  Change of use of part of amenity buffer to residential curtilage for no. 7.

  Received 24 Jul, published by the council 25 Jul 2026 Full applications
• EPF/1103/26 Granted

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

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

  Received 4 Jun, published by the council 23 Jul 2026 Full applications
• EPF/1141/26 Refused

  Rainbirds, Nupers Lane, Stapleford Abbotts, Romford, RM4 1JR

  New detached chalet style house with front and rear roof dormers on garden land.

  Received 9 Jun, published by the council 19 Aug 2026 Full applications
• EPF/1855/26 Awaiting decision

  Tudor Lodge, Common Road, Waltham Abbey, EN9 2DF

  Demolition of existing residential outbuildings. Erection of 1 no. four bedroom detached dwelling with associated parking, new vehicle access and air source heat pump.

  Received 30 Sep, published by the council 7 Oct 2026 Full applications
• EPF/1843/26 Awaiting decision

  Leys Business Centre, Chelmsford Road, High Ongar, Ongar, CM5 9NW

  Retrospective construction of car parking area.

  Received 29 Sep, published by the council 1 Oct 2026 Full applications