The Papworth Trust, Bramble Close, Chigwell, IG7 6DR
Decision Made
EPF/0690/26
Description
Group of trees next to walkway appear to have roots causing slabs to move and make walkway uneven and require felling and treating with ecoplugs so repairs can be made to walkway, to fell to 50mm from ground level group of Ash trees next to pathway (G1)
5.5/10
Planning Authority Score
#122 of 282
Epping Forest is one of the fastest councils in England for householder decisions, ranking #26 out of 282. 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%) #282 of 282
74%
Householder approved
Below avg (90%) #276 of 282
96%
Decided in 8 weeks
Above avg (71%) #26 of 282
33%
Extended time limit
Below avg (40%) #77 of 282
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