Search Gilwell Park planning applications
25 applications received or decided in the last 12 months · within 1 km of the centre of Gilwell Park · updated daily · Basildon Borough Council
Only 4 applications in the last 90 days, so this shows the last 12 months.
- Number Four, Woodman Lane, Waltham Abbey, E4 7QRAwaiting decisionExtension, remodelling and energy led refurbishment.Householder planning permissionReceived 3 Nov 2026EPF/2106/26
- Daws Hill Nursery, Daws Hill, Waltham Abbey, E4 7RDAwaiting decisionApproval of Details Reserved by Conditions 5 Surface Water Drainage and 17 Contaminated Land of EPF/0270/24 (Replacement dwelling and demolition of existing buildings with associated servicing and landscaping).Approval of details reserved by a conditionReceived 27 Oct 2026EPF/1982/26
- White Cottage, Sewardstone Road, Waltham Abbey, E4 7REAwaiting decisionApproval of Detail Reserved by Condition 14 (Hard & Soft Landscaping) of EPF/0566/26 (Demolition of the existing dwelling and construction of a replacement 6 bedroom dwelling).Approval of details reserved by a conditionReceived 12 Oct 2026EPF/1933/26
- Knoll House, Bury Road, Waltham Abbey, E4 7QLAwaiting decisionErection of a detached dwelling house and detached garage with associated landscaping.Full planning permissionReceived 22 Sep 2026EPF/1755/26
- White Cottage, Sewardstone Road, Waltham Abbey, E4 7REApprovedApproval of Details Reserved by Conditions 4 Levels, 6 Types and Colours of External Finishes, 11 Ecological Enhancements and 14 Hard and Soft Landscaping of EPF/0566/26 (Demolition of the existing dwelling and construction of a replacement 6 bedroom dwelling).Approval of details reserved by a conditionReceived 29 May 2026Decided 31 Jul 2026EPF/1051/26
Planning in Gilwell Park
- Approved
- 71%
- 12 of 17 decided
- Decision time
- about 10 weeks
- on average
Applications within 1 km of the centre of Gilwell Park in the last 24 months, from Basildon Borough Council's planning register.
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Around Gilwell Park
Postcode districts
E4 600 applications in the last 12 months
Applications in each district in the last 12 months.
Nearby towns and villages
Planning authority: Basildon Borough Council
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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.
In terms of safety, there were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period (May 2026). This makes Gilwell Park a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.
The area around Gilwell Park has 9 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.
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In the last 24 months, 37 planning applications were submitted near Gilwell Park. Of these, 71% were approved, with an average decision time of 68 days.
The most common types were full planning applications (9), discharge of conditions (8), tree works (4).
1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 1 was dismissed (0% success rate).