Breckenridge, 4 Smiths Court, Thornwood, Epping, CM16 6BD Data via plota.co.uk

EPF/1436/26 - Consent under Tree Preservation Orders Decided
Trees & landscaping

Proposal

(Ref: T4) T1: Ash - Monolith to 2.5m, as specified. NB: The permitted specification of works is detailed in the conditions below. Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

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Received
24 Jul 2026
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Decided

Decided on · Delegated Decision · Last checked 22 Aug 2026

Documents 2

Plans & drawings 1

PDF 4 Smiths Court Sketch Plan.pdf PDF · 24 Jul 2026 View ↗

Other documents 1

PDF ApplicationFormRedacted.pdf PDF · 24 Jul 2026 View ↗

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Site constraints 2

Also on the record
Inside the Thornwood Common built-up area; the 1970s provisional farmland map had this area as grade 2, but it predates the buildings here and the current map does not class it as farmland.
Not affected
Outside flood zones 2 and 3 · Not green belt · No scheduled monument at the site

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24 Jul 2026Approved

3, Smiths Court, Thornwood, Epping, CM16 6BD

TPO/EPF/18/89 (Ref: T5, T6) T1 & T2: Ash - Monolith to 8m, as specified. NB:...

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Important details

Council
Epping Forest
Application type
Consent under Tree Preservation Orders
Postcode
CM16 6BD
Received
24 Jul 2026
Validated
24 Jul 2026
Ward
North Weald Bassett
Parish
North Weald Bassett
Case officer
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Target decision
18 Sept 2026
Decision level
Delegated Decision
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Last counted 22 Aug 2026

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Historical activity at this location

25 nearby applications on record - archival context, not part of the live application.

Within ~100m

Nearby activity

2025 Approved
Fairview, Carpenters Arms Lane, Thornwood, Epping, CM16 6LR
Part One: Demolition of existing conservatory partial rear extension Part two: Erection o…
EPF/0987/25
2024 Approved
3, Smiths Court, Thornwood, Epping, CM16 6BD
Garage conversion
EPF/1771/24
2024 Approved
3, Smiths Court, Thornwood, Epping, CM16 6BD
Garage conversion
EPF/1771/24
2018 Approved
3 Carpenters High Road Thornwood Epping Essex CM16 6LS
New boundary wall and fence.
EPF/1873/18
2019 Refused
Carpenters High Road Thornwood Epping Essex CM16 6LR
Erection of a two storey dwelling house. (Revised application to EPF/1525/18).
EPF/0289/19
2019 Refused
Carpenters High Road Thornwood Epping Essex CM16 6LR
Erection of a two storey dwelling house. (Revised application to EPF/1525/18).
EPF/0289/19
2019 Approved
3 Smiths Court High Road Thornwood Epping Essex CM16 6BD
Proposed rear single storey and side extension to single family house.
EPF/0719/19
2019 Approved
3 Smiths Court High Road Thornwood Epping Essex CM16 6BD
Proposed rear single storey and side extension to single family house.
EPF/0719/19
2019 Withdrawn
3 Smiths Court High Road Thornwood Epping CM16 6BD
Proposed single storey L shaped extension consisting of a side extension to existing kitc…
EPF/0031/19
2019 Withdrawn
3 Smiths Court High Road Thornwood Epping CM16 6BD
Proposed single storey L shaped extension consisting of a side extension to existing kitc…
EPF/0031/19
2018 Refused
Carpenters High Road Thornwood Epping Essex CM16 6LR
Erection of two storey dwelling house.
EPF/1525/18
2018 Refused
Fairview Carpenters Arms Lane Thornwood North Weald Essex CM16 6LR
Removal of existing rear conservaiory and erection of a single storey rear extension, lof…
EPF/1754/18
2017 Approved
Adjacent to former Carpenters Arms PH Carpenters Arms Lane Thornwood Epping Essex CM16 6LS
TPO/EPF/22/15: T3 & T4 Horse Chestnuts - Crown reduction as specified.
EPF/0381/17
2017 Approved
Adjacent to former Carpenters Arms PH Carpenters Arms Lane Thornwood Epping Essex CM16 6LS
TPO/EPF/22/15: T3 & T4 Horse Chestnuts - Crown reduction as specified.
EPF/0381/17
2016 Approved
The Carpenters Arms High Road Thornwood Epping Essex CM16 6LS
Demolition of existing building and erection of terrace of 3 no. three bedroom dwellings
EPF/1616/16
2024 Approved
Thornwood Trout Fishery, Carpenters Arms Lane, Thornwood, Epping, CM16 6LR
Certificate of Lawful Development for proposed replacement of existing static caravan.
EPF/1950/24
2024 Approved
Thornwood Trout Fishery, Carpenters Arms Lane, Thornwood, Epping, CM16 6LR
Certificate of Lawful Development for proposed replacement of existing static caravan.
EPF/1950/24
2019 Approved
1,2,3, Carpenters High Road Thornwood Epping Essex CM16 6LS
Application for Approval of Details Reserved by Condition 15 :"Verification Report" for E…
EPF/0900/19
2019 Approved
1,2,3, Carpenters High Road Thornwood Epping Essex CM16 6LS
Application for Approval of Details Reserved by Condition 15 :"Verification Report" for E…
EPF/0900/19
2018 Approved
1 Carpenters High Road Thornwood Epping Essex CM16 6LS
Application for approval of details reserved by condition 14 'Contaminated Land - Remedia…
EPF/1654/18
2018 Withdrawn
Fairview Carpenters Arms Lane Thornwood Epping Essex CM16 6LR
Prior approval for a 4.5 metre deep single storey rear extension, height to eaves 2.65 me…
EPF/1536/18
2018 Approved
2 Carpenters High Road Thornwood North Weald Essex CM16 6LS
Non-material amendment ot EPF/1616/16 for demolition of existing building and erection of…
EPF/0602/18
2017 Approved
Carpenters Arms Public House Carpenters Arms Lane Thornwood Epping Essex CM16 6LR
Application for approval of details reserved by condition 7 'vehicle access' on planning…
EPF/3480/17
2017 Approved
Carpenters Arms Public House Carpenters Arms Lane Thornwood Epping Essex CM16 6LR
Application for approval of details reserved by condition 7 'vehicle access' on planning…
EPF/3480/17
2017 Withdrawn
The Carpenters High Road Thornwood North Weald Bassett EPPING CM16 6LS
Application for approval of details reserved by condition 3 'external finishes', 5 'hard…
EPF/1745/17
Epping Forest
Planning Authority Score
4.5/10
Below average
#172 of 296 councils
Relevant to this application:
Householder 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 statistics
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