Bellevue, Hoe Lane, Nazeing, Waltham Abbey, EN9 2RJ

Under Consultation EPF/2379/25

Council

Epping Forest

Date received

25 Nov 2025

Date validated

11 Feb 2026

Postcode

EN9 2RJ

Description

Creation of 2no. Self-build dwellings.

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5.5/10

Planning Authority Score

#120 of 277

Epping Forest is one of the fastest councils in England for householder decisions, ranking #26 out of 277. 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.

Epping Forest decision performance

Based on MHCLG data, 2025

66%

Overall approval rate

Below avg (87%) #277 of 277

74%

Householder approved

Below avg (90%) #271 of 277

96%

Decided in 8 weeks

Above avg (71%) #26 of 277

33%

Extended time limit

Below avg (40%) #76 of 277

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

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