Woodcroft School, Whitakers Way, Loughton, IG10 1SQ Data via plota.co.uk

EPF/0969/26 - Notification of proposed works to trees in a conservation area Approved
Trees & landscaping

Proposal

Baldwin's Hill Conservation Area T1: Lime - Crown reduce by up to 2m. Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

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Received
18 May 2026
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Approved
11 Jun 2026

Approved on 11 Jun 2026 · Delegated Decision · Last checked 15 Jul 2026

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Important details

Council
Epping Forest
Application type
Notification of proposed works to trees in a conservation area
Postcode
IG10 1SQ
Received
18 May 2026
Validated
18 May 2026
Ward
Loughton St. John's
Parish
Loughton
Case officer
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Target decision
29 Jun 2026
Decision
Raise No Objection
Decision date
11 Jun 2026
Decision level
Delegated Decision
Applicant
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Historical activity at this location

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

This property

Previous applications at this address

2024 Approved
Baldwins Hill Conservation Area Tree works, as per attached schedule.
EPF/0260/24
2024 Approved
Baldwins Hill Conservation Area Tree works, as per attached schedule.
EPF/0260/24
Within ~100m

Nearby activity

2025 Approved
Monkwood Cottage, Whitakers Way, Loughton, IG10 1SQ
Baldwin's Hill Conservation Area T1: Lime - Pollard to previous pruning points.
EPF/1898/25
2025 Approved
41, Wroths Path, Loughton, IG10 1SH
Proposed garage conversion incorporating some external alterations.
EPF/0667/25
2025 Approved
24, Wroths Path, Loughton, IG10 1SH
Construction of single storey rear and side extension.
EPF/0015/25
2024 Refused
24, Wroths Path, Loughton, IG10 1SH
Construction of single storey rear and side extension.
EPF/1222/24
2024 Refused
24, Wroths Path, Loughton, IG10 1SH
Construction of single storey rear and side extension.
EPF/1222/24
2024 Approved
The Oaks, Whitakers Way, Loughton, IG10 1SQ
TPO/EPF/04/79 (Ref: T15 & T16) T1 & T2: 2 x Oak - Crown reduce by up to 1m, as specified.
EPF/0330/24
2024 Approved
The Oaks, Whitakers Way, Loughton, IG10 1SQ
TPO/EPF/04/79 (Ref: T15 & T16) T1 & T2: 2 x Oak - Crown reduce by up to 1m, as specified.
EPF/0330/24
2024 Approved
Monkwood Cottage, Whitakers Way, Loughton, IG10 1SQ
Baldwins Hill Conservation Area T1: Lime - Reduce to previous points.
EPF/0348/24
2024 Approved
Monkwood Cottage, Whitakers Way, Loughton, IG10 1SQ
Baldwins Hill Conservation Area T1: Lime - Reduce to previous points.
EPF/0348/24
2023 Refused
24, Wroths Path, Loughton, IG10 1SH
Construction of single storey rear and side extension.
EPF/1762/23
2023 Refused
24, Wroths Path, Loughton, IG10 1SH
Construction of single storey rear and side extension.
EPF/1762/23
2022 Refused
1 The Lanterns Whitakers Way Loughton Essex IG10 1SQ
Addition of new dormer windows to existing roof and conversion of existing attic space
EPF/0423/22
2022 Refused
1 The Lanterns Whitakers Way Loughton Essex IG10 1SQ
Addition of new dormer windows to existing roof and conversion of existing attic space
EPF/0423/22
2022 Withdrawn
1 The Lanterns Whitakers Way Loughton Essex IG10 1SQ
Application for Grade II Listed Building for a proposed addition of new dormer windows to…
EPF/0435/22/NEW
2022 Withdrawn
1 The Lanterns Whitakers Way Loughton Essex IG10 1SQ
Application for Grade II Listed Building for a proposed addition of new dormer windows to…
EPF/0435/22/NEW
2022 Withdrawn
1 The Lanterns Whitakers Way Loughton Essex IG10 1SQ
Application for Grade II Listed Building for a proposed addition of new dormer windows to…
EPF/0435/22
2022 Withdrawn
1 The Lanterns Whitakers Way Loughton Essex IG10 1SQ
Application for Grade II Listed Building for a proposed addition of new dormer windows to…
EPF/0435/22
2020 Refused
Whitakers Way / Site to rear of: 47 - 49 Baldwins Hill Loughton IG10 1SF
Proposed detached 2 storey three bedroom dwelling.
EPF/0867/20
2020 Refused
Whitakers Way / Site to rear of: 47 - 49 Baldwins Hill Loughton IG10 1SF
Proposed detached 2 storey three bedroom dwelling.
EPF/0867/20
2020 Approved
13 Wroths Path Loughton IG10 1SH
Proposed lengthening of an existing raised patio at the rear of the property for personal…
EPF/0406/20
2016 Approved
49 Baldwins Hill Loughton Essex IG10 1SF
TPX - Baldwins Hill Conservation Area. Cut down largeT2 Cypress located at the rear garde…
EPF/2294/16
2016 Approved
Woodcroft School Whitakers Way Loughton Essex IG10 1SQ
First floor rear extension with a new pitched roof, rear flat roof dormer window and new…
EPF/1265/16
2016 Approved
Loughton Potato Ground Access via Whitakers Way, Stony Path, Monkchester Close Loughton Essex
Baldwins Hill Conservation Area. Removal of 9 trees as specified. Crown lift 1 x walmut &…
EPF/1649/16
2016 Approved
47 Baldwins Hill Loughton Essex IG10 1SF
TPO/EPF/28/15: T1 Oak. Reducing low and pendulous lateral limbs by 3-4m. Reshaping remain…
EPF/0801/16
2016 Approved
27A Baldwins Hill Loughton Essex IG10 1SF
Baldwins Hill Conservation Area. Fell Weeping Cherry.
EPF/0896/16
Epping Forest
Planning Authority Score
4.5/10
Below average
#172 of 296 councils
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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
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