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The proposal seeks retrospective full planning permission for the change of use from a horticultural nursery (Sui Generis Use Class) to a garden centre (Use Class E). It has been operating as a Garden Centre since the 1970’s.

Northfield Nursery, Sewardstone Road, Waltham Abbey, E4 7RG

Decision MadeReference: EPF/0314/24Epping Forest District Council

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  2. Valid Date

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  4. Decision Date

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Application summary

Status
Decision Made
Application type
Full planning permission
Received
16 Feb 2024
Validated
5 Mar 2024
Determination deadline
Not published
Local authority
Epping Forest District Council

Application overview

The proposal seeks retrospective full planning permission for the change of use from a horticultural nursery (Sui Generis Use Class) to a garden centre (Use Class E). It has been operating as a Garden Centre since the 1970’s.

Proposal details

Reference
EPF/0314/24
Ward
Waltham Abbey South and Rural
Parish
Waltham Abbey

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Application location

Northfield Nursery, Sewardstone Road, Waltham Abbey, E4 7RG

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Documents 26 of 26

DocumentPublishedAction
Retail Impact AssessmentSupporting Statement/Documents · PDF16 Feb 2024View
Preliminary Risk Assessment Report With Desk StudySupporting Statement/Documents · PDF8 Mar 2024View
Biodiversity EnhancementSupporting Statement/Documents · PDF16 Feb 2024View
Acoustic Assessment · PDF8 Mar 2024View
HRA Review for EPF_0314_24 02 May 2024Memo (Consultee Comments) · PDF3 May 2024View
CadentMemo (Consultee Comments) · PDF12 Mar 2024View
Parish Council commentMemo (Consultee Comments) · PDF19 Mar 2024View
Preliminary Ecological AppraisalSupporting Statement/Documents · PDF16 Feb 2024View
Existing Floor Plans, Elevations & LayoutPlans · PDF16 Feb 2024View
EFSAC Technical NoteSupporting Statement/Documents · PDF8 Mar 2024View
Cadent MapMemo (Consultee Comments) · PDF12 Mar 2024View
Cover LetterSupporting Statement/Documents · PDF16 Feb 2024View
Existing Block PlanPlans · PDF16 Feb 2024View
DM Decision Notice.pdf · PDF30 Apr 2024View
Flood Risk AssessmentSupporting Statement/Documents · PDF16 Feb 2024View
Air Quality AssessmentSupporting Statement/Documents · PDF8 Mar 2024View
Existing Layout & FootprintPlans · PDF16 Feb 2024View
Location PlanPlans · PDF16 Feb 2024View
Land DrainageMemo (Consultee Comments) · PDF16 Apr 2024View
Cadent 13/03/2414 Mar 2024View
Transport StatementSupporting Statement/Documents · PDF8 Mar 2024View
Cadent 13/03/2414 Mar 2024View
Delegated report30 Apr 2024View
Application Form - Without Personal DataSupporting Statement/Documents · PDF16 Feb 2024View
Existing Elevations & Footprint AnalysisPlans · PDF16 Feb 2024View
Existing External Storage PlansPlans · PDF16 Feb 2024View

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Decision & conditions

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DM Decision Notice.pdf
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