79, Bell Common, Epping, CM16 4DZ

Under Consultation EPF/0516/26
Extensions & alterations
Council
Epping Forest 4.6/10
Date received
12 Mar 2026
Date validated
12 Mar 2026
Postcode
CM16 4DZ

Description

Alteration to and Enlargement of family dwelling

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Historical activity at this location

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

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Previous applications at this address

2025 Refused
Alteration to and Enlargement of family dwelling.
EPF/2227/25
2021 Approved
Bell Common Conservation Area 1 x Apple - Fell. 1 x Conifer Hedge - Fell.
EPF/0701/21
Within ~100m

Nearby activity

2025
73, The Black Cottage, Bell Common, Epping, CM16 4DZ
Pitched roof open carport extension to a existing detached garage structure.
EPF/2564/25
2024 Approved
The Black Cottage, 73 Bell Common, Epping, CM16 4DZ
Bell Common Conservation Area G1: Group of Leyland Cypress - Fell.
EPF/2382/24
2024 Approved
The Black Cottage, 73 Bell Common, Epping, CM16 4DZ
Bell Common Conservation Area G1: Group of Leyland Cypress - Fell.
EPF/2382/24
2023 With conditions
101, Bell Common, Epping, CM16 4DZ
Erection of a Single Storey Rear Extension
EPF/1915/23
2023 With conditions
101, Bell Common, Epping, CM16 4DZ
Erection of a Single Storey Rear Extension
EPF/1915/23
2023 With conditions
69, Bell Common, Epping, CM16 4DZ
Conversion of existing garage into habitable space and to facilitate a new entrance into…
EPF/1938/23
2023 With conditions
69, Bell Common, Epping, CM16 4DZ
Conversion of existing garage into habitable space and to facilitate a new entrance into…
EPF/1938/23
2023 Approved
121 Bell Common, Epping, CM16 4DZ
Bell Common Conservation Area T1 & T2: Ash - Crown reduce by up to 50%. H1: Leylandi - Fe…
EPF/0656/23
2023 Approved
121 Bell Common, Epping, CM16 4DZ
Bell Common Conservation Area T1 & T2: Ash - Crown reduce by up to 50%. H1: Leylandi - Fe…
EPF/0656/23
2022 With conditions
119, Bell Common, Epping, CM16 4DZ
Single storey rear extension off existing kitchen to provide a shower, utility and boot r…
EPF/2750/22
2022 With conditions
119, Bell Common, Epping, CM16 4DZ
Single storey rear extension off existing kitchen to provide a shower, utility and boot r…
EPF/2750/22
2021 Approved
The Black Cottage 73 Bell Common Epping Essex CM16 4DZ
Bell Common Conservation Area. T1 & T2: 2 x Cherry & T3 & T4: 2 x Pear - Crown reduce, as…
EPF/0012/22
2020 Refused
83 Bell Common Epping CM16 4DZ
Alterations to existing side roof dormer.
EPF/0891/20
2020 Refused
83 Bell Common Epping CM16 4DZ
Alterations to existing side roof dormer.
EPF/0891/20
2019 With conditions
93 Bell Common Epping Essex CM16 4DZ
TPO/EPF/26/91 (Ref: G1) 1 x Ash - Fell and replace
EPF/1670/19
2019 With conditions
93 Bell Common Epping Essex CM16 4DZ
TPO/EPF/26/91 (Ref: G1) 1 x Ash - Fell and replace
EPF/1670/19
2017 Refused
83 Bell Common Epping Essex CM16 4DZ
Variation of condition 2 'plan numbers' of EPF/2829/16 (Demolition of existing two storey…
EPF/2955/17
2017 Refused
83 Bell Common Epping Essex CM16 4DZ
Variation of condition 2 'plan numbers' of EPF/2829/16 (Demolition of existing two storey…
EPF/2955/17
2017 Approved
The Black Cottage 73 Bell Common Epping Essex CM16 4DZ
Bell Common Conservation Area. Cherry: Remove low hanging branch
EPF/2221/17
2017 Approved
The Black Cottage 73 Bell Common Epping Essex CM16 4DZ
Bell Common Conservation Area. Cherry: Remove low hanging branch
EPF/2221/17
2017 Withdrawn
83 Bell Common Epping Essex CM16 4DZ
Variation of condition 2 (drawing numbers) of planning approval reference EPF/2829/16 (De…
EPF/0565/17
2017 Withdrawn
83 Bell Common Epping Essex CM16 4DZ
Variation of condition 2 (drawing numbers) of planning approval reference EPF/2829/16 (De…
EPF/0565/17
2016 With conditions
83 Bell Common Epping Essex CM16 4DZ
Demolition of existing two storey detached dwelling. Replacement three storey detached dw…
EPF/2829/16
2016 Withdrawn
83 Bell Common Epping Essex CM16 4DZ
Demolition of existing two storey detached dwelling. Replacement two three storey dwellin…
EPF/2187/16
2016 With conditions
83 Bell Common Epping Essex CM16 4DZ
Demolition of existing two storey detached dwelling. Replacement two storey detached dwel…
EPF/1527/16
Epping Forest
Planning Authority Score
4.6/10
Below average
#168 of 292 councils
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Householder decisions

Epping Forest ranks #111 out of 292 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 74% approved vs 90% nationally.

One of the strictest councils
only 74% approved vs 90% nationally
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Epping Forest decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, 2025
66%
Overall approval rate
Below avg (87%) #292 of 292
74%
Householder approved
Below avg (90%) #286 of 292
71%
Decided in 8 weeks
Above avg (64%) #111 of 292
33%
Extended time limit
Below avg (40%) #78 of 292
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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