Sewardstonebury, Essex Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Sewardstonebury, Essex.
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About Sewardstonebury
Sewardstonebury is a quaint hamlet located in the Epping Forest district of Waltham Abbey, Essex, just north of Chingford. Situated along Bury Road, it serves as a connector between Station Road in Chingford and the A112 Sewardstone Road, making it a noteworthy area for those interested in planning applications and developments within this picturesque setting.
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Area Information
- Admin district: Waltham Forest
- Parliamentary constituency: Chingford and Woodford Green
- LSOA: Waltham Forest 002C
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Sewardstonebury.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Sewardstonebury.
- 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 Sewardstonebury based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
10 planning applications found near Sewardstonebury.
- - Greyfriars, Bury Road, Waltham Abbey, E4 7QL
Approval of Details Reserved by Condition No. 6: Sustainable drainage and No. 8: Details of levels of EPF/1674/25 (Demolition of existing house, garage and outbuildings. Erection of new detached singl
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Epping Forest | Date: 2026-03-20
View full details - - 9, Greenacre, Woodman Lane, Waltham Abbey, E4 7QR
Retrospective consent for the erection of a front boundary wall, railings and entrance gates.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Epping Forest | Date: 2026-03-12
View full details - - Greyfriars, Bury Road, Waltham Abbey, E4 7QL
Variation of Condition 2 Plan numbers of EPF/1674/25 (Demolition of existing house, garage and outbuildings. Erection of new detached single dwelling house with integrated garage).
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Epping Forest | Date: 2026-03-09
View full details - - Woodpeckers, Bury Road, Waltham Abbey, E4 7QL
Roof extension, fenestration changes and porch.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Epping Forest | Date: 2026-03-06
View full details - - Swatchways, Farm End, Waltham Abbey, E4 7QS
Certificate of Lawful Development for proposed changes to fenestration.
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Epping Forest | Date: 2026-02-24
View full details - - Greyfriars, Bury Road, Waltham Abbey, E4 7QL
Approval of Details Reserved by Condition 5 Contaminated Land of EPF/1674/25 (Demolition of existing house, garage and outbuildings. Erection of new detached single dwelling house with integrated gara
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Epping Forest | Date: 2026-02-20
View full details - - Number Four, Woodman Lane, Waltham Abbey, E4 7QR
Demolition of existing chalet bungalow and of replacement two storey 5 bedroom self-build dwelling with rooms in the roof.
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Epping Forest | Date: 2025-12-22
View full details - - Whyte Ladyes Stables, Woodman Lane, Waltham Abbey, Essex, E4 7QR
Extension to existing stables.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Epping Forest | Date: 2025-07-16
View full details - - 10, Oak Trees, Woodman Lane, Waltham Abbey, E4 7QR
Erection of two storey rear extension
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Epping Forest | Date: 2024-07-10
View full details - - Greenleaves, Farm End, Waltham Abbey, E4 7QS
Proposed roof alterations, including ridge raise, rear and front dormers, internal alterations and other associated works at Greenleaves Farm End
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Epping Forest | Date: 2024-05-27
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A brief summary of Sewardstonebury in Essex
Sewardstonebury is a quaint hamlet located in the Epping Forest district of Waltham Abbey, Essex, just north of Chingford. Situated along Bury Road, it serves as a connector between Station Road in Chingford and the A112 Sewardstone Road, making it a noteworthy area for those interested in planning applications and developments within this picturesque setting.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Sewardstonebury a particularly low-crime area.
Sewardstonebury has one conservation area within its boundaries: Chingford Green. 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 Sewardstonebury includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Epping Forest SSSI; 10 Ancient Woodland sites; 4 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 Sewardstonebury
In the last 24 months, 26 planning applications were submitted near Sewardstonebury. Of these, 40% were approved, with an average decision time of 49 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 Sewardstonebury.
The average decision time of 49 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Sewardstonebury were full planning applications (14), discharge of conditions (5), tree works (4). Full planning applications account for 54% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
2 planning appeals were lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 1 was dismissed (50% success rate). This relatively high appeal success rate suggests that the local authority may be refusing some applications that the Planning Inspectorate considers acceptable.
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Related Planning Guides
- What Is Planning Permission in the UK? — Planning permission is the formal approval you need from your local council before making certain changes to a building or piece of land.
- What Is Permitted Development? — Permitted development rights allow certain building works and changes of use without the need to apply for planning permission.
- How Long Does Planning Permission Take? — Typical timelines for planning permission decisions in the UK, from submission to approval, and what can cause delays.