Number Four, Woodman Lane, Waltham Abbey, E4 7QR
Decision Made
EPF/2568/25
Description
Demolition of existing chalet bungalow and of replacement two storey 5 bedroom self-build dwelling with rooms in the roof.
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Retrospective consent for the erection of a front boundary wall, railings and en...
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Variation of Condition 2 Plan numbers of EPF/1674/25 (Demolition of existing hou...
Historical activity at this location
25 nearby applications on record - archival context, not part of the live application.
Within ~100m
Nearby activity
2025
With conditions
11, White Ladies, Woodman Lane, Waltham Abbey, E4 7QR
'Conversion of garage to create residential annex including extension to rear and alterat…
2024
Refused
Whyte Ladyes Stables, Woodman Lane, Chingford, E4 7QR
Erection of self-build detached dwelling following demolition of existing stables and san…
2024
Refused
Whyte Ladyes Stables, Woodman Lane, Chingford, E4 7QR
Erection of self-build detached dwelling following demolition of existing stables and san…
2025
With conditions
Whyte Ladyes Stables, Woodman Lane, Waltham Abbey, Essex, E4 7QR
Extension to existing stables.
2025
Refused
9, Greenacre, Woodman Lane, Waltham Abbey, E4 7QR
Retrospective consent for erection of front boundary wall and gates.
2024
With conditions
10, Oak Trees, Woodman Lane, Waltham Abbey, E4 7QR
Erection of two storey rear extension
2024
With conditions
10, Oak Trees, Woodman Lane, Waltham Abbey, E4 7QR
Erection of two storey rear extension
2024
Refused
Whyte Ladyes Stables, Woodman Lane, Chingford, E4 7QR
Erection of detached dwelling following demolition of existing stables and sand school, a…
2024
Refused
Whyte Ladyes Stables, Woodman Lane, Chingford, E4 7QR
Erection of detached dwelling following demolition of existing stables and sand school, a…
2023
Refused
10, Oak Trees, Woodman Lane, Waltham Abbey, E4 7QR
The erection of a two-storey rear extension
2023
Refused
10, Oak Trees, Woodman Lane, Waltham Abbey, E4 7QR
The erection of a two-storey rear extension
2023
Withdrawn
9, Greenacre, Woodman Lane, Waltham Abbey, E4 7QR
T1 - Ash - Dead - Fell T2 - Plum - Fell, situated close to boundary fence T3 - Holly - Fe…
2023
Withdrawn
9, Greenacre, Woodman Lane, Waltham Abbey, E4 7QR
T1 - Ash - Dead - Fell T2 - Plum - Fell, situated close to boundary fence T3 - Holly - Fe…
2021
Withdrawn
Greenacre 9 Woodman Lane Waltham Abbey E4 7QR
Demolition of existing building and erection of a new double storey dwelling & room in th…
2021
With conditions
Ridge Farm End Waltham Abbey E4 7QS
Single storey rear extension with single storey infill/link extension.
2020
With conditions
Uplands 8 Woodman Lane Waltham Abbey E4 7QR
Loft conversion raising roof ridge with front and rear dormers, rear balcony and roofligh…
2020
With conditions
Uplands 8 Woodman Lane Waltham Abbey E4 7QR
Loft conversion raising roof ridge with front and rear dormers, rear balcony and roofligh…
2018
Withdrawn
Greenacre 9 Woodman Lane Waltham Abbey Essex E4 7QR
Demolition of existing building and erection of a new double storey dwelling with basemen…
2017
With conditions
Oak Trees 10 Woodman Lane Waltham Abbey Essex E4 7QR
Two storey front extension to existing attached garage.
2017
With conditions
Oak Trees 10 Woodman Lane Waltham Abbey Essex E4 7QR
Two storey front extension to existing attached garage.
2017
Refused
Greenacre 9 Woodman Lane Waltham Abbey E4 7QR
Demolition of existing building and erection of detached dwelling with basement and rooms…
2017
Refused
Greenacre 9 Woodman Lane Waltham Abbey E4 7QR
Demolition of existing building and erection of detached dwelling with basement and rooms…
2017
With conditions
Knapp Cottage Farm End Waltham Abbey Essex E4 7QS
Loft conversion incorporating a roof extension by changing from hip to half-hip, raising…
2017
With conditions
Knapp Cottage Farm End Waltham Abbey Essex E4 7QS
Loft conversion incorporating a roof extension by changing from hip to half-hip, raising…
2016
With conditions
White Ladies 11 Woodman Lane Waltham Abbey Essex E4 7QR
Formation of horse exercise area of dimension 30 x 20 metres with post and rail boundary…
Epping Forest
Planning Authority Score
4.6/10
Below average
#168 of 292 councils
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Householder decisions
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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