Gilwell Park, Scout Training Centre, Bury Road, Waltham Abbey, E4 7QW
Under Consultation
EPF/0414/26
Description
Installation of high ropes activity frame.
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Historical activity at this location
26 previous applications on record - archival context, not part of the live application.
This property
Previous applications at this address
Within ~100m
Nearby activity
2025
With conditions
Gilwell Park, Scout Camping Ground, Bury Road, Waltham Abbey, E4 7QW
TPO/EPF/21/06 T96: Oak - Selective prune of branches away from building by up to 2m, as s…
2025
With conditions
The Scout Association Gilwell Park Waltham Abbey Essex E4 7QW
Prior approval for installation of solar panels to roof.
2025
Approved
Gilwell Park, The Lodge, Bury Road, Waltham Abbey, E4 7QW
Application for approval of details reserved by conditions 4 & 10 on planning permission…
2024
The Lodge, Gilwell Park, Bury Road, Waltham Abbey, E4 7QW
Application for approval of details reserved by condition 4 'Surface Water Disposal', con…
2024
Approved
Gilwell Park, The Lodge, Bury Road, Waltham Abbey, E4 7QW
Application for approval of details reserved by condition 14 'Hard and Soft Landscaping'…
2024
The Lodge, Gilwell Park, Bury Road, Waltham Abbey, E4 7QW
Application for approval of details reserved by condition 4 'Surface Water Disposal', con…
2024
Approved
Gilwell Park, The Lodge, Bury Road, Waltham Abbey, E4 7QW
Application for approval of details reserved by condition 14 'Hard and Soft Landscaping'…
2024
With conditions
The Lodge, Gillwell Park, Bury Road, Waltham Abbey, E4 7QW
Single storey extension to The Lodge to provide reception and display facilities. Interna…
2024
With conditions
The Lodge, Gillwell Park, Bury Road, Waltham Abbey, E4 7QW
Single storey extension to The Lodge to provide reception and display facilities. Interna…
2024
Approved
Gilwell Park, Bury Road, Waltham Abbey, E4 7QW
Application for approval of details reserved by condition 3 'Surface Water Disposal' on p…
2024
Approved
Gilwell Park, Bury Road, Waltham Abbey, E4 7QW
Application for approval of details reserved by condition 3 'Surface Water Disposal' on p…
2024
Approved
Gilwell Park, Bury Road, Waltham Abbey, E4 7QW
Application for approval of details reserved by condition 4 'Maintenance Plan' condition…
2024
Approved
Gilwell Park, Bury Road, Waltham Abbey, E4 7QW
Application for approval of details reserved by condition 4 'Maintenance Plan' condition…
2024
Approved
Gilwell Park, Bury Road, Waltham Abbey, E4 7QW
Application for approval of details reserved by condition 8 'Biodiversity Enhancement Str…
2024
Approved
Gilwell Park, Bury Road, Waltham Abbey, E4 7QW
Application for approval of details reserved by condition 8 'Biodiversity Enhancement Str…
2023
With conditions
Gilwell Park, Bury Road, Waltham Abbey, E4 7QW
Solar panel PV array
2023
With conditions
Gilwell Park, Bury Road, Waltham Abbey, E4 7QW
Solar panel PV array
2023
Refused
Gilwell Park, The Lodge, Bury Road, Waltham Abbey, E4 7QW
Single storey extension to The Lodge to provide reception and exhibition facilities. Inte…
2023
Refused
Gilwell Park, The Lodge, Bury Road, Waltham Abbey, E4 7QW
Single storey extension to The Lodge to provide reception and exhibition facilities. Inte…
2023
Refused
Gilwell Park, Bury Road, Waltham Abbey, E4 7QW
TPO/EPF/21/06 T3: Oak - Pollard to 6m, as specified.
2023
Refused
Gilwell Park, Bury Road, Waltham Abbey, E4 7QW
TPO/EPF/21/06 T3: Oak - Pollard to 6m, as specified.
2022
With conditions
Gilwell Park, Scout Camping Ground, Bury Road, Waltham Abbey, E4 7QW
TPO/EPF/21/06 35.16: Whitebeam (TPO plan T53) – Fell to near ground level 85.045: Goat Wi…
2022
With conditions
Gilwell Park, Scout Camping Ground, Bury Road, Waltham Abbey, E4 7QW
TPO/EPF/21/06 35.16: Whitebeam (TPO plan T53) – Fell to near ground level 85.045: Goat Wi…
2022
With conditions
Gilwell Park, Scout Camping Ground, Bury Road, Waltham Abbey, E4 7QW
TPO/EPF/21/06 T1-15: Poplar - Fell, as specified.
2022
With conditions
Gilwell Park, Scout Camping Ground, Bury Road, Waltham Abbey, E4 7QW
TPO/EPF/21/06 T1-15: Poplar - Fell, as specified.
Epping Forest
Planning Authority Score
4.6/10
Below average
#168 of 292 councils
Relevant to this application:
Householder decisions
Epping Forest ranks #111 out of 292 councils for householder decision speed. Epping Forest is also one of the strictest councils - it refuses more householder applications than almost any other, with only 74% approved vs 90% nationally.
One of the strictest councils
only 74% approved vs 90% nationally
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Epping Forest decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, 2025
66%
Overall approval rate
Below avg (87%) #292 of 292
74%
Householder approved
Below avg (90%) #286 of 292
71%
Decided in 8 weeks
Above avg (64%) #111 of 292
33%
Extended time limit
Below avg (40%) #78 of 292
50%
Minor dwellings approved
220 decided (1-9 homes)
63%
Major dwellings approved
19 decided (10+ homes)
43%
Change of use approved
44 decided
1,350
Total decisions
457 refused in 2025