The Poplars, Epping Road, North Weald Bassett, Epping, CM16 6LA Data via plota.co.uk

EPF/0632/26 - Full planning permission Under Consultation
Commercial & major worksDemolitionTrees & landscaping

Proposal

Partial demolition of buildings on site. Erection of four new attached light industrial units with associated parking, and landscaping. Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

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Received
26 Mar 2026
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Validated
31 Mar 2026
Decision
Awaiting decision

This application is under consideration - no decision has been issued yet.

Documents 41

Statements & assessments 10

PDF The Poplars - Bat Emergence Survey Report - June 2026 PDF · 9 Jul 2026 View ↗ PDF The Poplars - Bat Emergence Survey Report - June 2026 Supporting Statement/Documents · 22 Jun 2026 View ↗ PDF ECC Ecology Comments #1 PDF · 5 May 2026 View ↗ PDF EFDC - Land Drainage PDF · 15 Apr 2026 View ↗ PDF The Poplars - Preliminary Ecological Appraisal - December 2025 - Planning Issue (36-55)_Redacted PDF · 31 Mar 2026 View ↗ PDF The Poplars - Preliminary Ecological Appraisal - December 2025 - Planning Issue (26-35)_Redacted PDF · 31 Mar 2026 View ↗ PDF The Poplars - Preliminary Ecological Appraisal - December 2025 - Planning Issue (1-25)_Redacted PDF · 31 Mar 2026 View ↗ PDF The Poplars TTH-091 Topgraphical survey.pdf PDF · 26 Mar 2026 View ↗ PDF The Poplars - Biodiversity Net Gain Report - March 2026 - Planning Issue.pdf PDF · 26 Mar 2026 View ↗ PDF 10315r1 - Habitats Regulations Assessment (Air Quality) - Epping Road North Weald.pdf PDF · 26 Mar 2026 View ↗

Plans & drawings 11

PDF The Poplars TTH-208 site section PDF · 21 Apr 2026 View ↗ PDF The Poplars TTH-202C Site plan PDF · 21 Apr 2026 View ↗ PDF LocationPlan.pdf PDF · 26 Mar 2026 View ↗ PDF The Poplars TTH-204B Elevations proposed.pdf PDF · 26 Mar 2026 View ↗ PDF The Poplars TTH-201B Proposed site block plan.pdf PDF · 26 Mar 2026 View ↗ PDF Landscaping Plan for The Poplars.pdf PDF · 26 Mar 2026 View ↗ PDF The Poplars TTH-207 perimeter section.pdf PDF · 26 Mar 2026 View ↗ PDF The Poplars TTH-205 B Elevations proposed.pdf PDF · 26 Mar 2026 View ↗ PDF The Poplars TTH-202B Site plan.pdf PDF · 26 Mar 2026 View ↗ PDF The Poplars TTH-092 Existing elevations.pdf PDF · 26 Mar 2026 View ↗ PDF The Poplars TTH-101 Existing site block plan.pdf PDF · 26 Mar 2026 View ↗

Consultation & comments 5

PDF EFDC - Craig Latto (HRA Consultant) #2 Memo (Consultee Comments) · 11 Aug 2026 View ↗ PDF North Weald Bassett Parish Council Comments #1 WORD_X · 22 Apr 2026 View ↗ PDF EFDC Contaminated Land Comments #1 PDF · 22 Apr 2026 View ↗ PDF Natural England Comments #1 PDF · 14 Apr 2026 View ↗ PDF DM Neighbour Letter.docx WORD_X · 31 Mar 2026 View ↗

Other documents 15

PDF Annual Average Daily Traffic - Poplars PDF · 9 Jul 2026 View ↗ PDF HRA Review PDF · 13 May 2026 View ↗ PDF The Poplars - UkHab Map - Existing Site PDF · 27 Apr 2026 View ↗ PDF Email from Agent 1 WORD_X · 24 Apr 2026 View ↗ PDF Email from Agent WORD_X · 23 Apr 2026 View ↗ PDF Essex County Council - Highways PDF · 16 Apr 2026 View ↗ PDF EFDC - Craig Latto (HRA Consultant) PDF · 9 Apr 2026 View ↗ PDF PC-25-0233-RP1 PDF · 31 Mar 2026 View ↗ PDF DAS.pdf PDF · 26 Mar 2026 View ↗ PDF The Poplars TTH-090 Site photos.pdf PDF · 26 Mar 2026 View ↗ PDF The Poplars TTH-206B Street scene.pdf PDF · 26 Mar 2026 View ↗ PDF Design Rationale and Planting Specification for The Poplars_Epping.pdf PDF · 26 Mar 2026 View ↗ PDF ApplicationFormRedacted.pdf PDF · 26 Mar 2026 View ↗ PDF The Poplars TTH-203B Unit plans.pdf PDF · 26 Mar 2026 View ↗ PDF TCTC-19749 AIA Report.pdf PDF · 26 Mar 2026 View ↗

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Important details

Council
Epping Forest
Application type
Full planning permission
Postcode
CM16 6LA
Received
26 Mar 2026
Validated
31 Mar 2026
Ward
North Weald Bassett
Parish
North Weald Bassett
Case officer
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Target decision
31 Aug 2026
Applicant
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Agent
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Public comments

No public comments yet.

Last counted 22 Aug 2026

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Historical activity at this location

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

This property

Previous applications at this address

2025 Approved
Temporary storage for business premises. To be removed on completion of site development.
EPF/1401/25
Within ~100m

Nearby activity

2024 Approved
21, Silver Birch Avenue, North Weald Bassett, Epping, CM16 6LB
Certificate of lawful development for a proposed garage conversion to habitable room.
EPF/1023/24
2024 Approved
21, Silver Birch Avenue, North Weald Bassett, Epping, CM16 6LB
Certificate of lawful development for a proposed garage conversion to habitable room.
EPF/1023/24
2023 Approved
Magnolia Cottage, Silver Birch Avenue, North Weald Bassett, Epping, CM16 6LB
Removal of side lean-to Side extension of existing single storey rear extension and insta…
EPF/2651/23
2023 Approved
Magnolia Cottage, Silver Birch Avenue, North Weald Bassett, Epping, CM16 6LB
Removal of side lean-to Side extension of existing single storey rear extension and insta…
EPF/2651/23
2023 Approved
Meadow House (Previously Fiddlers Green), Silver Birch Avenue, North Weald Bassett, Epping, CM16 6LB
Alterations to existing roof, with loft conversion with rear dormer and roof windows to f…
EPF/1188/23
2023 Approved
Meadow House (Previously Fiddlers Green), Silver Birch Avenue, North Weald Bassett, Epping, CM16 6LB
Alterations to existing roof, with loft conversion with rear dormer and roof windows to f…
EPF/1188/23
2019 Approved
The Poplars Epping Road North Weald Bassett Epping Essex CM16 6LA
Application for Outline Planning Permission for demolition of existing buildings and erec…
EPF/0847/19
2019 Approved
The Poplars Epping Road North Weald Bassett Epping Essex CM16 6LA
Application for Outline Planning Permission for demolition of existing buildings and erec…
EPF/0847/19
2020 Approved
Lilacs 14 Silver Birch Avenue North Weald Bassett Epping CM16 6LB
Proposed rear two storey extension with a dormer to the side, front porch & widow replace…
EPF/1457/20
2020 Approved
Lilacs 14 Silver Birch Avenue North Weald Bassett Epping CM16 6LB
Proposed rear two storey extension with a dormer to the side, front porch & widow replace…
EPF/1457/20
2020 Refused
The Conifers Epping Road North Weald Bassett Epping CM16 6LA
Proposed single storey rear extension.
EPF/1383/20
2020 Refused
The Conifers Epping Road North Weald Bassett Epping CM16 6LA
Proposed single storey rear extension.
EPF/1383/20
2020 Approved
The Conifers Epping Road North Weald Bassett Epping CM16 6LA
Application for a Lawful Development Certificate for a Proposed construction of a single…
EPF/0634/20
2020 Approved
The Conifers Epping Road North Weald Bassett Epping CM16 6LA
Application for a Lawful Development Certificate for a Proposed construction of a single…
EPF/0634/20
2020 Approved
The Conifers Epping Road North Weald Bassett Epping CM16 6LA
Proposed 4 metre rear extension in place of existing conservatory. (Revised application t…
EPF/0105/20
2020 Approved
The Conifers Epping Road North Weald Bassett Epping CM16 6LA
Proposed 4 metre rear extension in place of existing conservatory. (Revised application t…
EPF/0105/20
2019 Refused
The Conifers Epping Road North Weald Bassett Epping CM16 6LA
Proposed two 4 metre single storey rear extensions & a new flat roof rear dormer.
EPF/2560/19
2019 Refused
The Conifers Epping Road North Weald Bassett Epping CM16 6LA
Proposed two 4 metre single storey rear extensions & a new flat roof rear dormer.
EPF/2560/19
2017 Approved
Lilacs 14 Silver Birch Avenue North Weald Epping Essex CM16 6LB
Rear first floor extension. Dormer window to side. Reinstate chinmey stack. Window replac…
EPF/1268/17
2017 Approved
Lilacs 14 Silver Birch Avenue North Weald Epping Essex CM16 6LB
Rear first floor extension. Dormer window to side. Reinstate chinmey stack. Window replac…
EPF/1268/17
2016 Refused
The Briars Epping Road North Weald Essex CM16 6LA
Outline planning application for a new 3 bedroom dwelling house.
EPF/3126/16
2016 Approved
The Poplars (Pretloves) Epping Road North Weald Bassett Epping Essex CM16 6LA
Outline application for the demolition of existing buildings and erection of 2 no. dwelli…
EPF/0593/16
Epping Forest
Planning Authority Score
4.5/10
Below average
#172 of 296 councils
Relevant to this application:
Householder decisions

Epping Forest ranks #114 out of 296 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 76% approved vs 90% nationally.

One of the strictest councils
only 76% approved vs 90% nationally
These figures are council-wide context, not a prediction for this application. View full council performance
Epping Forest decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, the year to March 2026
67%
Overall approval rate
Below avg (87%) #295 of 296
76%
Householder approved
Below avg (90%) #290 of 296
71%
Decided in 8 weeks
Above avg (63%) #114 of 296
34%
Extended time limit
Below avg (41%) #87 of 296
49%
Minor dwellings approved
228 decided (1-9 homes)
55%
Major dwellings approved
20 decided (10+ homes)
49%
Change of use approved
43 decided
1,307
Total decisions
429 refused in the year to March 2026
Source: MHCLG planning statistics · See full council rankings