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EPF/0890/26 - Notification of proposed works to trees in a conservation area Approved
Trees & landscaping

Proposal

Epping Conservation Area T1: Laurel - Crown reduce height by up to 2m and spread by up to 1m. T2: Holly - Crown reduce height by up to 2m and spread by up to 1m. T3 Hazel - Crown reduce height by up to 2m and spread by up to 1m. Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

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Received
7 May 2026
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Approved
19 May 2026

Approved on 19 May 2026 · Delegated Decision · Last checked 22 Aug 2026

Documents 3

Other documents 3

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Important details

Council
Epping Forest
Application type
Notification of proposed works to trees in a conservation area
Postcode
CM16 4RA
Received
7 May 2026
Validated
7 May 2026
Ward
Epping West and Rural
Parish
Epping
Case officer
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Target decision
18 Jun 2026
Decision
Raise No Objection
Decision date
19 May 2026
Decision level
Delegated Decision
Applicant
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Last counted 22 Aug 2026

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Historical activity at this location

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

This property

Previous applications at this address

2022 Approved
Convert existing brick-built garage into part studio, part storage area.
EPF/2315/22
2022 Approved
Convert existing brick-built garage into part studio, part storage area.
EPF/2315/22
2021 Approved
Epping Conservation Area T1-T3: Birch, T4: Holly, T5: Laurel, T6: Purple Plum, T7: Hazel…
EPF/0833/21
2019 Approved
Retrospective application for a single storey rear extension.
EPF/2318/19
2019 Approved
Retrospective application for a single storey rear extension.
EPF/2318/19
Within ~100m

Nearby activity

2025 Approved
41, The Pines, Church Hill, Epping, CM16 4RA
TPO/EPF/04/17 T1: Pine - Reduce height and lateral stems by up to 2.5m, as specified. Cro…
EPF/2324/25
2025 Approved
Spriggs Court, Palmers Hill, Epping, CM16 6SD
Replacement of existing access steps with concrete ramp and safety railings.
EPF/2145/25
2025 Approved
33, Church Hill, Epping, CM16 4RA
Retrospective application for single storey rear extension, replacement fenestration, and…
EPF/0093/25
2025 Approved
33, Church Hill, Epping, CM16 4RA
Grade II listed building application for retrospective application for single storey rear…
EPF/0097/25
2023 Withdrawn
33, Church Hill, Epping, CM16 4RA
Resubmission of EPF/0426/22 (Single storey rear extension and internal alterations) with…
EPF/1360/23
2023 Withdrawn
33, Church Hill, Epping, CM16 4RA
Resubmission of EPF/0426/22 (Single storey rear extension and internal alterations) with…
EPF/1360/23
2023 Approved
37, Church Hill, Epping, CM16 4RA
Epping Conservation Area T1: Fir - Fell and replace.
EPF/2549/23
2023 Approved
37, Church Hill, Epping, CM16 4RA
Epping Conservation Area T1: Fir - Fell and replace.
EPF/2549/23
2023 Approved
2 Spriggs Court, Palmers Hill, Epping, CM16 6SD
Epping Conservation Area T1: Holly - Fell, and replace.
EPF/2249/23
2023 Approved
2 Spriggs Court, Palmers Hill, Epping, CM16 6SD
Epping Conservation Area T1: Holly - Fell, and replace.
EPF/2249/23
2023 Approved
The Barn, Ground Floor, 41 Church Hill, Epping, CM16 4RA
TPO/EPF/07/98/G4 T4: Scots Pine - Fell, and replace as specified.
EPF/1940/23
2023 Approved
The Barn, Ground Floor, 41 Church Hill, Epping, CM16 4RA
TPO/EPF/07/98/G4 T4: Scots Pine - Fell, and replace as specified.
EPF/1940/23
2023 Approved
9A, Church Hill, Epping, CM16 4RA
Epping Conservation Area T1: Bay - Crown reduction of up to 2m. Crown thin by 20%. T2: La…
EPF/1920/23
2023 Approved
9A, Church Hill, Epping, CM16 4RA
Epping Conservation Area T1: Bay - Crown reduction of up to 2m. Crown thin by 20%. T2: La…
EPF/1920/23
2023 Approved
1 Spriggs Court, Palmers Hill, Epping, CM16 6SD
Epping Conservation Area G1: Mixed (incl Conifer & Yew) - Reduce lateral branches, on sid…
EPF/1899/23
2023 Approved
1 Spriggs Court, Palmers Hill, Epping, CM16 6SD
Epping Conservation Area G1: Mixed (incl Conifer & Yew) - Reduce lateral branches, on sid…
EPF/1899/23
2022 Approved
10 Church Field, Church Hill, Epping, CM16 4RF
Front and rear roof dormer windows to facilitate a loft conversion. Internal room layout…
EPF/1454/22
2022 Approved
10 Church Field, Church Hill, Epping, CM16 4RF
Front and rear roof dormer windows to facilitate a loft conversion. Internal room layout…
EPF/1454/22
2022 Approved
33 Church Hill Epping Essex CM16 4RA
Single storey rear extension and internal alterations
EPF/0426/22
2022 Approved
33 Church Hill Epping Essex CM16 4RA
Single storey rear extension and internal alterations
EPF/0426/22
2017 Approved
37 Church Hill Epping Essex CM16 4RA
Epping conservation area - T1 Cherry + T2 Ash - remove. Both rooted through pots in inapp…
EPF/0073/17
2016 Approved
9A Church Hill Epping Essex CM16 4RA
Epping conservation area - T1 Bay: Reduce height by 10 FT, T2 Laurel: Reduce height by 10…
EPF/3358/16
2016 Approved
131 Theydon Grove Epping Essex CM16 4QB
Epping Conservation Area. T4 Cedar of Lebanon - Reduce NE lateral brances by 1m. T8 - T10…
EPF/2903/16
2016 Approved
13 Churchfields Epping Essex CM16 4RF
Proposed loft conversion with front and rear dormers.
EPF/0883/16
2016 Approved
The Pines 41 Church Hill Epping Essex CM16 4RA
TPO/EPF/07/98 G4: 7 x Pines - selective spread reduction, as specified.. T2, T3 & T6: Pin…
EPF/0252/16
Epping Forest
Planning Authority Score
4.5/10
Below average
#172 of 296 councils
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Other decisions

Epping Forest ranks #114 out of 296 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 76% approved vs 90% nationally.

One of the strictest councils
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
Source: MHCLG planning statistics · See full council rankings