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31 applications received or decided in the last 90 days · within 1 km of the centre of Waltham Abbey · updated daily · Epping Forest District Council

Showing 1 to 5 of 31 · received or decided in the last 90 days

7-9, Sun Street, Waltham Abbey, EN9 1ERAwaiting decisionSub-division of previously approved scheme of 5 dwellings into 7 dwellings.Full planning permissionReceived 22 Oct 2026EPF/1779/26
2, South Place, Waltham Abbey, EN9 1EPAwaiting decisionGrade II listed building retrospective consent for internal wall removal.Listed building consent (Alt/Ext)Received 21 Oct 2026EPF/1974/26
18, Sun Street, Waltham Abbey, EN9 1EEAwaiting decisionApproval of Details Reserved by Condition 2 Schedule of Repairs of EPF/1672/25 Allowed on Appeal (Grade II Listed building consent to repair & replace existing fire damaged flat & pitched roof where required).Approval of details reserved by a conditionReceived 20 Oct 2026EPF/2001/26
5, Patrick Grove, Waltham Abbey, EN9 1JWAwaiting decisionRoyal Gunpowder Factory Conservation Area T1: Hawthorn - Fell. G1: Fruit trees x 5 - Crown reduce by 1m.Notification of proposed works to trees in a conservation areaReceived 15 Oct 2026EPF/1950/26
Gunpowder Mill, Powdermill Lane, Waltham Abbey, EN9 1JYApprovedRoyal Gunpowder Factory Conservation Area A1 (Bernard to Dominic Court) - Various species of tree from entrance of Bernard Grove to entrance of Dominic Court (lamppost 14) Reduce back branches over hanging road to kerbside up to full height (approximately 2m from tips) and cut back by 2m from any lampposts. Fell any large trees leaning towards road. Fell any dead trees within this area. A2 (Dominic to Gregory Mews): Various species of tree from entrance of Dominic Court (lamppost 14) to entrance of Gregory Mews (lamppost 20). Reduce back branches over hanging road to kerbside up to full height (approximately 2m from tips) and cut back by 2m from any lampposts. Fell any large trees leaning towards road. Fell any dead trees within this area. Includes large dead Silver birch to right of lamppost No 14. A3 (Gregory Mews to GP Sign): Various species of tree from entrance of Gregory Mews (lamppost 20) to Gunpowder Sign (lamppost 22). Reduce back branches over hanging road to kerbside up to full height (approximately 2m from tips) and cut back by 2m from any lampposts. Fell any large trees leaning towards road. Fell any dead trees within this area. A4 (outside St Augustine): Ash Crown cut back to full height on road side only (approximately 2m from tips) and cut back from lamppost by 2m.Notification of proposed works to trees in a conservation areaReceived 14 Oct 2026EPF/1949/26

Planning in Waltham Abbey

Approved: 79%; 127 of 159 decided
Decision time: about 9 weeks; on average

Applications within 1 km of the centre of Waltham Abbey in the last 24 months, from Epping Forest District Council's planning register.

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Around Waltham Abbey

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EN9 282 applications in the last 12 monthsCM5 207 applications in the last 12 monthsEN7 220 applications in the last 12 monthsIG7 332 applications in the last 12 months

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About Waltham Abbey

Waltham Abbey is a town and civil parish located in the Epping Forest District of Essex, just outside Greater London, approximately 13.5 miles northeast of Charing Cross. Situated on the Greenwich Meridian, the town is bordered by the River Lea to the west and Epping Forest to the east, with significant portions of the area designated as part of the Metropolitan Green Belt. This unique positioning makes Waltham Abbey an interesting area for planning applications, balancing urban development with environmental conservation. The town has a population of approximately 22,858 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Epping Forest district.

Waltham Abbey covers an area of approximately 16.4 km². The surrounding landscape and character of the area play an important role in how planning applications are assessed by the local authority.

Property prices in Waltham Abbey show an average sale price of £399,180, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry. There are currently no active flood warnings for the Waltham Abbey area, indicating a relatively low flood risk at present. This is a positive factor for both existing residents and those considering property purchases or new developments.

In terms of safety, there were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period (May 2026). This makes Waltham Abbey a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.

The area around Waltham Abbey has 5 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Waltham Abbey planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Results include full application details, decision status, and the ability to track applications over time and set planning alerts to help you monitor and review pending planning applications.

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In the last 24 months, 183 planning applications were submitted near Waltham Abbey. Of these, 79% were approved, with an average decision time of 60 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (65), outline applications (40), discharge of conditions (22).

9 planning appeals were lodged, of which 4 were allowed and 5 were dismissed (44% success rate).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Waltham Abbey?

In the last 24 months, 183 planning applications were submitted near Waltham Abbey. The approval rate is 79%.

How long do planning decisions take near Waltham Abbey?

The average planning decision time near Waltham Abbey is 60 days. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for minor applications and 13 weeks for major applications.

What is the planning approval rate near Waltham Abbey?

The planning approval rate near Waltham Abbey is 79%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Waltham Abbey?

The most common type of planning application near Waltham Abbey is full planning applications, with 65 submissions in the last 24 months.

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