Gilwell Park, Essex Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Gilwell Park, Essex.
Essex · England · settlement
Planning applications in Gilwell Park are administered by Basildon Borough Council. View the full Basildon Borough Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Gilwell Park
Gilwell Park, located in the Sewardstonebury area of Waltham Abbey, Essex, serves as the principal campsite and activity centre for The Scout Association in the UK. Spanning 109 acres within Epping Forest, it is a key venue for Scout and Guide groups, as well as adult leader training known as Wood Badge training, which has been conducted here since 1919. The site is significant not only for UK Scouts but also for various international Scout organisations that have adopted its training practices.
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Area Information
- Admin district: Waltham Forest
- Parliamentary constituency: Chingford and Woodford Green
- LSOA: Waltham Forest 002A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Gilwell Park.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Gilwell Park.
- Ecology & Wildlife Constraints (keywords: bats, bat survey, bat roost, great crested newt, GCN...)
- Trees & Landscape (keywords: tree preservation order, TPO, arboricultural, tree survey, root protection area...)
- Flood & Drainage (keywords: flood zone 2, flood zone 3, flood risk assessment, FRA, surface water...)
- Heritage & Conservation (keywords: listed building, grade II, grade II*, grade I, conservation area...)
- Green Belt (keywords: green belt, inappropriate development, very special circumstances, openness)
- Highways & Access (keywords: visibility splays, highway authority objection, access arrangement, parking provision, transport statement...)
- Refusal & Risk Indicators (keywords: refusal, delegated refusal, appeal dismissed, overdevelopment, character and appearance...)
- Planning Process & Appeals (keywords: appeal lodged, appeal allowed, appeal dismissed, public inquiry, inspector)
Planning Activity Summary
Approval rates, average decision times, and application type distribution for Gilwell Park based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
11 planning applications found near Gilwell Park.
- - Daws Hill Nursery, Daws Hill, Waltham Abbey, E4 7RD
Approval of Details Reserved by Conditions 3 Bat Method Statement, 4 Tree protection, 5 Surface Water Drainage, 6 Types and Colours of external finishes, 7 Hard and Soft Landscaping, 11 Ecology and 17
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Epping Forest | Date: 2026-04-14
View full details - - Gilwell Park, Scout Camping Ground, Bury Road, Waltham Abbey, E4 7QW
TPO/EPF/21/06 (Ref: W5) T1: Common Ash - Fell and replace, as specified. NB: The permitted specification of works is detailed in the conditions below.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Epping Forest | Date: 2026-03-30
View full details - - Lower Cottage, Daws Hill, Waltham Abbey, E4 7QU
TPO/EPF/01/05 (Ref: T2, T4, T5) T1 & T2: Oak - Crown reduce height and spread by up to 2m, as specified. T3: Norway Maple - Crown reduce height and spread by up to 2m, as specified. NB: The permitted
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Epping Forest | Date: 2026-03-27
View full details - - Lower Cottage, Daws Hill, Waltham Abbey, E4 7QU
TPO/EPF/01/05 (Ref: T6) T4: White Beam - Fell and replace, as specified. NB: The permitted specification of works is detailed in the conditions below.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Epping Forest | Date: 2026-03-27
View full details - - Gilwell Park, Scout Training Centre, Bury Road, Waltham Abbey, E4 7QW
Installation of high ropes activity frame.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Epping Forest | Date: 2026-02-26
View full details - - Picks Farm, Sewardstone Road, Waltham Abbey, E4 7RA
Approval of Details Reserved by Conditions 3 Habitat Regulations and 4 Contaminated Land of EPF/2250/25 (Application to determine if Prior Approval is required for a proposed change of use of agricult
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Epping Forest | Date: 2025-11-04
View full details - - The Lodge, Gilwell Park, Bury Road, Waltham Abbey, E4 7QW
Application for approval of details reserved by condition 4 'Surface Water Disposal', condition 11'Biodiversity Enhancement Strategy', condition 12 'Lighting Design Biodiversity', condition 13 'Habita
Status: Unresolved | Type: Conditions | Council: Epping Forest | Date: 2024-11-29
View full details - - Lower Cottage, Daws Hill, Waltham Abbey, E4 7QU
Proposed dropped kerb, two storey garage with ancillary accommodation, additional car parking spaces and all associated works.
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Epping Forest | Date: 2024-11-08
View full details - - Picks Cottage, Sewardstone Road, Waltham Abbey, E4 7RA
Application for approval of details reserved by condition 6 'External Lighting' on planning permission EPF/0395/24 (Change of use from fishermen's rest room to fishermen's holiday accommodation)
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Epping Forest | Date: 2024-05-27
View full details - - Gilwell Park, The Lodge, Bury Road, Waltham Abbey, E4 7QW
Single storey extension to The Lodge to provide reception and exhibition facilities. Internal reconfiguration of The Lodge to provide associated sanitary and office facilities.
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Epping Forest | Date: 2023-07-21
View full details - - Gilwell Park, Bury Road, Waltham Abbey, E4 7QW
Solar panel PV array
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Epping Forest | Date: 2023-04-25
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A brief summary of Gilwell Park in Essex
Gilwell Park, located in the Sewardstonebury area of Waltham Abbey, Essex, serves as the principal campsite and activity centre for The Scout Association in the UK. Spanning 109 acres within Epping Forest, it is a key venue for Scout and Guide groups, as well as adult leader training known as Wood Badge training, which has been conducted here since 1919. The site is significant not only for UK Scouts but also for various international Scout organisations that have adopted its training practices.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Gilwell Park a particularly low-crime area.
Gilwell Park has one conservation area within its boundaries: No data available for publication by HE. Planning applications within or near this conservation area are subject to additional scrutiny to preserve the architectural and historic character of the area. Homeowners and developers should be aware that permitted development rights may be restricted.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Gilwell Park includes 2 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Chingford Reservoirs SSSI, Epping Forest SSSI; 5 Ancient Woodland sites; 2 Special Areas of Conservation (SAC): Epping Forest. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.
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Planning Activity in Gilwell Park
In the last 24 months, 24 planning applications were submitted near Gilwell Park. Of these, 60% were approved, with an average decision time of 55 days.
This is below the national average of approximately 87%, which may reflect stricter local policies, sensitivity of the area, or higher levels of speculative applications. Pre-application advice is particularly worthwhile near Gilwell Park.
The average decision time of 55 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Gilwell Park were full planning applications (9), discharge of conditions (9), tree works (4). Full planning applications account for 38% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
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