Larksmead Nursery, St Leonards Road, Nazeing, Waltham Abbey, EN9 2HQ Data via plota.co.uk

EPF/0356/26 - Full planning permission Refused
DemolitionNew homes

Proposal

Demolition of existing dwelling, greenhouses and ancillary structures; construction of 8 x 4bed and 1 x 5bed with associated works. Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

✓
Received
19 Feb 2026
✓
Validated
2 Mar 2026
✗
Refused
27 Apr 2026
Appeal
Not lodged

Refused on 27 Apr 2026 · Delegated Decision · Last checked 15 Jul 2026

Documents 27

Decision & officer reports 2

PDF DM Decision Notice.pdf PDF · 27 Apr 2026 View ↗ PDF Delegated report WORD · 27 Apr 2026 View ↗

Statements & assessments 6

PDF EFDC Land Drainage Comments #1 PDF · 15 Apr 2026 View ↗ PDF EFDC - EH (Odour/Air quality/Traffic Assessments) WORD · 26 Mar 2026 View ↗ PDF APS_P1297A_1-2 Air Quality Assessment.pdf PDF · 19 Feb 2026 View ↗ PDF C117-003 Drainage Strategy.pdf PDF · 19 Feb 2026 View ↗ PDF Arb Method Statement Rev B.pdf PDF · 19 Feb 2026 View ↗ PDF Arb Impact Assessment Rev B.pdf PDF · 19 Feb 2026 View ↗

Consultation & comments 3

PDF EFDC HRA Consultant Comments #1 PDF · 1 Apr 2026 View ↗ PDF Nazeing Parish Council Comments #1 PDF · 13 Mar 2026 View ↗ PDF DM Neighbour Letter.docx WORD_X · 3 Mar 2026 View ↗

Other documents 16

PDF EFDC - Contaminated Land PDF · 24 Mar 2026 View ↗ PDF Essex County Council - Highways PDF · 17 Mar 2026 View ↗ PDF 25.4607.108_P2.pdf PDF · 19 Feb 2026 View ↗ PDF ApplicationFormRedacted.pdf PDF · 19 Feb 2026 View ↗ PDF 2510-024 TS01 Jan 26.pdf PDF · 19 Feb 2026 View ↗ PDF 25.4607.106_P5.pdf PDF · 19 Feb 2026 View ↗ PDF 25.4607.051_P1.pdf PDF · 19 Feb 2026 View ↗ PDF 25.4607.100_P1.pdf PDF · 19 Feb 2026 View ↗ PDF 25.4607.050_P3.pdf PDF · 19 Feb 2026 View ↗ PDF 25.4607.105_P5.pdf PDF · 19 Feb 2026 View ↗ PDF 25.4607.052_P1.pdf PDF · 19 Feb 2026 View ↗ PDF 25.4607.101_P9.pdf PDF · 19 Feb 2026 View ↗ PDF 25.4607.104_P6.pdf PDF · 19 Feb 2026 View ↗ PDF 25.4607.103_P5.pdf PDF · 19 Feb 2026 View ↗ PDF Larksmead Nursery - PS - Final.pdf PDF · 19 Feb 2026 View ↗ PDF 25.4607.107_P2.pdf PDF · 19 Feb 2026 View ↗

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Other new applications on this street

Yelverton, St Leonards Road, Nazeing, Waltham Abbey, EN9 2HQ

Retention of a single storey outbuilding for horticultural storage.

EPF/1038/26 - 28 May 2026

St Leonards House, St Leonards Road, Nazeing, Waltham Abbey, EN9 2HG

Conversion of existing buildings into seven apartments and conversion of the Dai...

EPF/0916/26 - 11 May 2026

St Leonards Farm, St Leonards Road, Nazeing, Waltham Abbey, EN9 2HG

Change of use of vacant agricultural building to Class B8 storage or distributio...

EPF/0256/26 - 9 Feb 2026

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3, Fiddlers Nook, Crooked Way, Nazeing, Waltham Abbey, EN9 2LE

Certificate of Lawful Development for proposed two storey rear extension and lof...

EPF/1223/26 - 19 Jun 2026

Yelverton, St Leonards Road, Nazeing, Waltham Abbey, EN9 2HQ

Retention of a single storey outbuilding for horticultural storage.

EPF/1038/26 - 28 May 2026

Limaur, Middle Street, Nazeing, Waltham Abbey, EN9 2LB

Single rear extension to replace existing conservatory.

EPF/1007/26 - 21 May 2026

Important details

Council
Epping Forest
Application type
Full planning permission
Postcode
EN9 2HQ
Received
19 Feb 2026
Validated
2 Mar 2026
Ward
Roydon and Lower Nazeing
Case officer
Show
Target decision
27 Apr 2026
Decision
Refuse
Decision date
27 Apr 2026
Decision level
Delegated Decision
Applicant
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Agent
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Historical activity at this location

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

This property

Previous applications at this address

2023 Refused
Demolition of redundant greenhouse structures and associated buildings and erection of 9…
EPF/1560/23
2023 Refused
Demolition of redundant greenhouse structures and associated buildings and erection of 9…
EPF/1560/23
Within ~100m

Nearby activity

2025 Refused
Yelverton, St Leonards Road, Nazeing, Waltham Abbey, EN9 2HQ
Retrospective single storey outbuilding on agricultural land for use as horticultural sto…
EPF/0981/25
2025 Decided
Longacre, St Leonards Road, Nazeing, Waltham Abbey, EN9 2HQ
TPO/EPF/19/84 (Ref: G2) T2 & T3: Oak - Fell and replace, as specified. NB: The permitted…
EPF/0598/25
2023 Approved
Hillview, St Leonards Road, Nazeing, Waltham Abbey, EN9 2HQ
Construct New Dwelling (original dwelling already demolished) and New Garage.
EPF/0742/23
2023 Approved
Hillview, St Leonards Road, Nazeing, Waltham Abbey, EN9 2HQ
Construct New Dwelling (original dwelling already demolished) and New Garage.
EPF/0742/23
2021 Refused
Hillview St Leonards Road Nazeing Waltham Abbey EN9 2HQ
Resubmission of Replacement Planning Application for 5no Flats to replace approved consen…
EPF/2613/21
2021 Refused
Red Cherries 32 Tatsfield Avenue Nazeing Waltham Abbey EN9 2HH
Remove existing roof and erect new first floor extension with new hipped roof (Revised ap…
EPF/1962/21
2021 Refused
Hillview St Leonards Road Nazeing Waltham Abbey EN9 2HQ
Removal of the 106 Legal Agreement on planning permission EPF/1547/18 (Demolition of exis…
EPF/0932/21
2020 Refused
Hillview St Leonards Road Nazeing Essex EN9 2HQ
Modifications to S106 agreement on planning permission EPF/1547/18 Clause 7 (Demolition o…
EPF/2877/20
2020 Refused
Hillview St Leonards Road Nazeing Essex EN9 2HQ
Modifications to S106 agreement on planning permission EPF/1547/18 Clause 7 (Demolition o…
EPF/2877/20
2020 Refused
Red Cherries 32 Tatsfield Avenue Nazeing Waltham Abbey EN9 2HH
Remove existing roof and erect new first floor extension with new roof.
EPF/2958/20
2020 Refused
Red Cherries 32 Tatsfield Avenue Nazeing Waltham Abbey EN9 2HH
Remove existing roof and erect new first floor extension with new roof.
EPF/2958/20
2020 Refused
Hillview St Leonards Road Nazeing Essex EN9 2HQ
Removal of the S106 Legal Agreement on planning permission EPF/1547/18 (Demolition of exi…
EPF/1881/20
2020 Refused
Hillview St Leonards Road Nazeing Essex EN9 2HQ
Removal of the S106 Legal Agreement on planning permission EPF/1547/18 (Demolition of exi…
EPF/1881/20
2020 Refused
Hillview St Leonards Road Nazeing Essex EN9 2HQ
Modifications to S106 agreement on planning permission EPF/1547/18 Clause 6 and 7 (Demoli…
EPF/0833/20
2020 Refused
Hillview St Leonards Road Nazeing Essex EN9 2HQ
Modifications to S106 agreement on planning permission EPF/1547/18 Clause 6 and 7 (Demoli…
EPF/0833/20
2018 Approved
Hillview St Leonards Road Nazeing Essex EN9 2HQ
Demolition of existing house and the erection of 5 (3, 2 bed and 2, 1 bed) flats. The 3 g…
EPF/1547/18
2019 Approved
Red Cherries 32 Tatsfield Avenue Nazeing Essex EN9 2HH
Application for a Lawful Development Certificate for a proposed enlargement of an existin…
EPF/1261/19
2019 Approved
Red Cherries 32 Tatsfield Avenue Nazeing Essex EN9 2HH
Application for a Lawful Development Certificate for a proposed enlargement of an existin…
EPF/1261/19
2018 Approved
Hay Tor St Leonards Road Nazeing Essex EN9 2HQ
Change of use of cabin from games room to residential accommodation for ancillary use.
EPF/1425/18
2016 Refused
Hillview St Leonards Road Nazeing Essex EN9 2HQ
Alteration to internal layout (without changing any external windows and doors) to provid…
EPF/2053/16
2016 Withdrawn
Yelverton St Leonards Road Nazeing Waltham Abbey EN9 2HQ
Prior notification for proposed green house and storage for machinery for the green house.
EPF/2098/16/NEW
2016 Withdrawn
Yelverton St Leonards Road Nazeing Waltham Abbey EN9 2HQ
Prior notification for proposed green house and storage for machinery for the green house.
EPF/2098/16
2024 Approved
Hillview, St Leonards Road, Nazeing, Waltham Abbey, EN9 2HQ
Non-material amendment to EPF/0742/23 (Construct New Dwelling (original dwelling already…
EPF/2535/24
2024 Approved
Hillview, St Leonards Road, Nazeing, Waltham Abbey, EN9 2HQ
Non-material amendment to EPF/0742/23 (Construct New Dwelling (original dwelling already…
EPF/2535/24
2024 Approved
Hillview, St Leonards Road, Nazeing, Waltham Abbey, EN9 2HQ
Approval of Details Reserved by Conditions 3 External Materials, 5 - Surface Water Draina…
EPF/1520/24
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