9 New Forest Lane, Chigwell, IG7 5QN

Under Consultation EPF/0743/26
Council
Date received
16 Apr 2026
Date validated
13 Apr 2026
Postcode
IG7 5QN

Description

TPO/EPF/14/95 T1: Hornbeam - Crown reduce by up to 1.5m below previous pruning points to suitable growing point, as specified. Crown thin by up to 25%, as specified. NB: The permitted specification of works is detailed in the conditions below.

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