Crematorium consultation
We have received an application to operate a crematorium in Waltham Abbey and inviting residents to tell us their views about the operation of this process should a permit be granted.
About the consultation
The consultation is for a permit to operate a crematorium at Sewardstone Park, Sewardstone Road, London, E4 7RJ. The permit is issued under the legislation Environmental Permitting (England and Wales) Regulations 2016 (as amended).
As part of the application process, we are inviting residents to make a representation with regards to the operation of this process should a permit be granted. Representations will inform the decision-making process.
The consultation runs from 15 July to 28 August 2025. All comments received by midnight on 28 August 2025 will be taken into consideration when making a decision with regards to the issuing of a permit.
All consultation responses will be placed on the public register unless you make a specific request for us not to do so.
About the application
The application is for a single computer-controlled cremator, powered by electricity. Emissions will be controlled by equipment that cools and cleans flue gases before they are released to atmosphere. Monitoring equipment will measure the constituents of emissions to enable compliance with limits set in the permit to be assessed. Regular inspections of the process will be undertaken by officers to assess compliance with the conditions of any permit issued.
This site already has planning approval for such a use. This consultation is inviting you to make a representation in respect of the information provided in the application documentation should you have concerns that the process will have unacceptable negative impacts.
Read the documents
- Sewardstone Park Crematorium application for Part B permit (pdf 305KB)
- Sewardstone Park Crematorium Part B permit technical application (pdf 712KB)
- Appendix 1 Maps, plans and diagrams (pdf 7MB)
- Appendix 2 Hambleton Crematorium emmissions test report (pdf 2MB)
- Appendix 3 Lambda product information (pdf 1MB)
- Appendix 4 PFM 13 product information (pdf 543KB)
- Appendix 5 MGA 12 product information (pdf 3MB)
- Appendix 6 Draft environmental precoedures (pdf 2MB)
- Appendix 7 Example monthly report (pdf 305KB)
- Appendix 8 Air quality assessment (pdf 14MB)
If you would prefer to view a paper copy of the documents, you can visit the Civic Offices, 323 High Street, Epping CM16 4BZ, a copy is available to view at reception during the consultation period from Monday to Friday between 9am and 5pm. Please note that there is one office copy and it is not to be removed. As the application information uses a significant amount of paper we are trying to minimise our impact on the environment and will therefore not able to provide copies to be taken off site.
How to reply
Please email Crematoriumconsultation@eppingforestdc.gov.uk with your consultation responses.
If you are unable to make a representation by email, you may do so in writing. Write to: Environmental Health Consultation Response, Civic Offices, 323 High Street, Epping CM16 4BZ. This must be received by 5pm on 28 August 2025.
If you want a copy of the consultation outcome document, you must provide your name and postal address, including postcode. Please put this in the subject line of your email.
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