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EPF/0569/26 - Notification of proposed works to trees in a conservation area
Approved
Proposal
Upshire Conservation Area T1: Spruce: Fell T5: London Plane - Fell. Data via plota.co.uk
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Received
18 Mar 2026
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16 Apr 2026
Approved on 16 Apr 2026 · Delegated Decision · Last checked 22 Aug 2026
Documents 6
Plans & drawings 1
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Important details
- Council
- Epping Forest
- Application type
- Notification of proposed works to trees in a conservation area
- Postcode
- EN9 3SN
- Received
- 18 Mar 2026
- Validated
- 18 Mar 2026
- Ward
- Waltham Abbey South and Rural
- Parish
- Waltham Abbey
- Case officer
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- Target decision
- 13 May 2026
- Decision
- Raise No Objection
- Decision date
- 16 Apr 2026
- Decision level
- Delegated Decision
- Applicant
- Show
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Last counted 22 Aug 2026
Historical activity at this location
25 nearby applications on record - archival context, not part of the live application.
Within ~100m
Nearby activity
2025
Approved
Horseshoes Public House, Horseshoe Hill, Waltham Abbey, EN9 3SN
External alterations and reconfiguration, including the part-demolition of the existing c…
2025
Withdrawn
St Thomas' Church, Horseshoe Hill, Waltham Abbey, EN9 3SS
Upshire Conservation Area T24: Sweet Chestnut - Dead sweet chestnut that has been monolit…
2025
Approved
St Thomas' Church, Horseshoe Hill, Waltham Abbey, EN9 3SS
Upshire Conservation Area T68: Ash - Remove north east limb.
2024
Refused
4 Victoria Cottages, Horseshoe Hill, Waltham Abbey, EN9 3SP
Two storey side extension, part two storey and part first floor rear extension, single st…
2024
Refused
4 Victoria Cottages, Horseshoe Hill, Waltham Abbey, EN9 3SP
Two storey side extension, part two storey and part first floor rear extension, single st…
2024
Approved
Horseshoes Public House, Horseshoe Hill, Waltham Abbey, EN9 3SN
Replacement of existing marquee with a pergola to front of public house, installation of…
2024
Approved
Horseshoes Public House, Horseshoe Hill, Waltham Abbey, EN9 3SN
Replacement of existing marquee with a pergola to front of public house, installation of…
2024
Approved
Horseshoe Cottage Horseshoe Hill Waltham Abbey Essex EN9 3SN
Grade II Listed Building Consent for proposed demolition of post 1948 additions; extensio…
2024
Approved
Horseshoe Cottage Horseshoe Hill Waltham Abbey Essex EN9 3SN
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2024
Approved
St Thomas' Church, Horseshoe Hill, Horseshoe Hill, Waltham Abbey, EN9 3SS
Upshire Conservation Area T19: Cherry Laurel - Crown lift up to the height of the gutteri…
2024
Approved
St Thomas' Church, Horseshoe Hill, Horseshoe Hill, Waltham Abbey, EN9 3SS
Upshire Conservation Area T19: Cherry Laurel - Crown lift up to the height of the gutteri…
2023
Approved
St Thomas' Church, Horseshoe Hill, Waltham Abbey, EN9 3SS
Upshire Conservation Area T24: London Plane - Reduce crown to previous pruning points. T2…
2023
Approved
St Thomas' Church, Horseshoe Hill, Waltham Abbey, EN9 3SS
Upshire Conservation Area T24: London Plane - Reduce crown to previous pruning points. T2…
2023
Approved
St Thomas' Church, Horseshoe Hill, Waltham Abbey, EN9 3SS
Upshire Conservation Area T1 & T12: Irish Yew - Selective prune by up to 0.5m from gate…
2023
Approved
St Thomas' Church, Horseshoe Hill, Waltham Abbey, EN9 3SS
Upshire Conservation Area T1 & T12: Irish Yew - Selective prune by up to 0.5m from gate…
2022
Approved
St Thomas's Church Horseshoe Hill Waltham Abbey Essex EN9 3SN
Upshire Conservation Area T61 & T64: 2 x Beech - Fell to 2m, habitat stump.
2022
Approved
St Thomas's Church Horseshoe Hill Waltham Abbey Essex EN9 3SN
Upshire Conservation Area T61 & T64: 2 x Beech - Fell to 2m, habitat stump.
2021
Approved
6 Victoria Cottages Horseshoe Hill Waltham Abbey EN9 3SP
Single storey rear extension and rooflight windows to roof.
2020
Refused
6 Victoria Cottages Horseshoe Hill Waltham Abbey EN9 3SP
Single storey and part two storey rear extensions and internal alterations.
2020
Refused
6 Victoria Cottages Horseshoe Hill Waltham Abbey EN9 3SP
Loft conversion with rear box dormer including Juliet balcony and roof windows to front e…
2017
Approved
1 Church Cottages Horseshoe Hill Waltham Abbey Essex EN9 3SS
Conversion of existing garage into habitable space and single storey rear extension.
2017
Withdrawn
1 Church Cottages Horseshoe Hill Waltham Abbey Essex EN9 3SS
Single storey front extension, garage conversion, two storey rear extension.
2017
Withdrawn
1 Church Cottages Horseshoe Hill Waltham Abbey Essex EN9 3SS
Single storey front extension, garage conversion, two storey rear extension.
2016
Approved
Old School House Horseshoe Hill Waltham Abbey Essex EN9 3SN
Two storey rear extension, demolition and construction of a new proposed porch. Partial g…
2016
Approved
St Thomas's Church Horseshoe Hill Waltham Abbey Essex EN9 3SN
Upshire Conservation Area. T1 Plane - Reduce crown to previous pruning points and deadwoo…
Epping Forest
Planning Authority Score
4.5/10
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#172 of 296 councils
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only 76% approved vs 90% nationally
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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
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