Willow Tree Lodge, Mill Lane, Waltham Abbey, E4 7RB

Pending EPF/0797/26
Extensions & alterations
Council
Epping Forest 4.6/10
Date received
22 Apr 2026
Date validated
23 Apr 2026
Postcode
E4 7RB

Description

Single storey ancillary outbuilding.

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Historical activity at this location

12 previous applications on record - archival context, not part of the live application.

This property

Previous applications at this address

2023 With conditions
Retrospective consent for improvement of front wall in sync with local area.
EPF/2504/23
2023 With conditions
Retrospective consent for improvement of front wall in sync with local area.
EPF/2504/23
2023 Refused
To make good the pillars and increase the height of the existing wall as per plans suppli…
EPF/0036/23
2023 Refused
To make good the pillars and increase the height of the existing wall as per plans suppli…
EPF/0036/23
2022 Refused
Prior approval for a 8m deep single storey rear extension.
EPF/2477/22
2022 Refused
Prior approval for a 8m deep single storey rear extension.
EPF/2477/22
Within ~100m

Nearby activity

2023 Refused
Willow Tree Lodge, Mill Lane, Waltham Abbey, London, E4 7RB
To make good the pillars and increase the height of the existing wall as per plans suppli…
EPF/1156/23
2023 Refused
Willow Tree Lodge, Mill Lane, Waltham Abbey, London, E4 7RB
To make good the pillars and increase the height of the existing wall as per plans suppli…
EPF/1156/23
2022 With conditions
Mill Lodge Mill Lane Waltham Abbey E4 7RB
Erection of a single storey rear annexe outbuilding.
EPF/0228/22
2022 With conditions
Mill Lodge Mill Lane Waltham Abbey E4 7RB
Erection of a single storey rear annexe outbuilding.
EPF/0228/22
2017 With conditions
Mill Lodge Mill Lane Waltham Abbey Essex E4 7RB
Construction of 2 no. pitched dormer windows to front roof face.
EPF/3356/17
2017 With conditions
Mill Lodge Mill Lane Waltham Abbey Essex E4 7RB
Construction of 2 no. pitched dormer windows to front roof face.
EPF/3356/17
Epping Forest
Planning Authority Score
4.6/10
Below average
#168 of 292 councils
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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
Source: MHCLG planning statistics · See full council rankings