15, Ely Place, Chigwell, IG8 8AG Data via plota.co.uk

EPF/2018/26 - Consent under Tree Preservation Orders Under Consultation
Trees & landscaping

Proposal

(Ref: T2) T1: Oak - Remove damaged/diseased stem back to main trunk, 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
22 Oct 2026
Decision
Expected by 17 Dec 2026

Under consideration

No decision has been issued yet. Plota predicts a decision between 3 Dec 2026 and 28 Dec 2026, from Epping Forest's recent tree and landscaping works.

Documents

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Site constraints 1

Also on the record
Inside the Chigwell built-up area.
Not affected
Outside flood zones 2 and 3 · Not green belt · No scheduled monument at the site

Checked on 22 October 2026. Historic England, the Environment Agency, Natural England and council datasets, Open Government Licence. A boundary can run through a site and the council holds the definitive record: confirm with the council before relying on this.

Sales history 1

Last sold for £525,000 in August 2014. Detached house, freehold.

19 August 2014£525,000

Sale prices from HM Land Registry's price paid record, matched to this application by its address.

Building

Floor area106 m² (1,141 sq ft)
Energy ratingD (66 out of 100), could reach B
PropertyDetached house, 6 habitable rooms
Built1983 to 1990
HeatingBoiler and radiators, mains gas
WallsCavity wall, as built, insulated (assumed)

From the energy performance certificate lodged in April 2014, the latest held for this property, matched to this application by its address. The building may have changed since. View the certificate

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Important details

Council
Epping Forest
Application type
Consent under Tree Preservation Orders
Postcode
IG8 8AG
Received
22 Oct 2026
Validated
22 Oct 2026
Parish
Chigwell
Case officer
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Target decision
17 Dec 2026
Decision level
Delegated Decision
Applicant
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Agent
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Decision outlook

Day 6 of the 56-day target. Epping Forest usually decides tree and landscaping works by day 55.

Day 650 days to the 56-day target
54%decided within 8 weeks
92%approved
245decided in the last year

Plota live figures for tree and landscaping works decided by Epping Forest in the last twelve months, from validation. Epping Forest decision record →

Public comments

No public comments yet.

Last counted 23 Oct 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
31, Ely Place, Chigwell, IG8 8AG
Ground floor front extension plus two storey side extension.
EPF/1738/25
2024 Approved
5 Ely Place, Chigwell, IG8 8AG
TPO/EPF/09/11 (Ref: T44) T1: Hornbeam - Crown reduce by up to 2m, as specified.
EPF/1696/24
2024 Approved
5 Ely Place, Chigwell, IG8 8AG
TPO/EPF/09/11 (Ref: T44) T1: Hornbeam - Crown reduce by up to 2m, as specified.
EPF/1696/24
2024 Approved
29, Ely Place, Chigwell, IG8 8AG
Proposed single storey rear extension and partial conversion of garage
EPF/0407/24
2024 Approved
29, Ely Place, Chigwell, IG8 8AG
Proposed single storey rear extension and partial conversion of garage
EPF/0407/24
2024 Approved
40, Ely Place, Chigwell, IG8 8AG
Loft conversion, rear dormer and 3 no. rooflights on the front elevation.
EPF/0214/24
2024 Approved
40, Ely Place, Chigwell, IG8 8AG
Loft conversion, rear dormer and 3 no. rooflights on the front elevation.
EPF/0214/24
2023 Approved
3, Ely Place, Chigwell, IG8 8AG
TPO/EPF/09/11 T1: Oak - Selective reduction of overhanging branches by up to 1.5m, as spe…
EPF/2761/23
2023 Approved
3, Ely Place, Chigwell, IG8 8AG
TPO/EPF/09/11 T1: Oak - Selective reduction of overhanging branches by up to 1.5m, as spe…
EPF/2761/23
2023 Approved
22, Ely Place, Chigwell, IG8 8AG
Proposed two storey side extension with subservient roof, alterations to the external fen…
EPF/2528/23
2023 Approved
22, Ely Place, Chigwell, IG8 8AG
Proposed two storey side extension with subservient roof, alterations to the external fen…
EPF/2528/23
2023 Refused
11, Ely Place, Chigwell, IG8 8AG
Two front dormers and three rooflight windows to the rear elevation.
EPF/2346/23
2023 Refused
11, Ely Place, Chigwell, IG8 8AG
Two front dormers and three rooflight windows to the rear elevation.
EPF/2346/23
2023 Refused
40, Ely Place, Chigwell, IG8 8AG
Loft conversion facilitated by raising the ridge by 0.35m, rear dormer and 3 no. roofligh…
EPF/2218/23
2023 Refused
40, Ely Place, Chigwell, IG8 8AG
Loft conversion facilitated by raising the ridge by 0.35m, rear dormer and 3 no. roofligh…
EPF/2218/23
2023 Approved
21, Ely Place, Chigwell, IG8 8AG
Installation of a fixed pane gable end window to east elevation and installation of 6 vel…
EPF/2038/23
2023 Approved
21, Ely Place, Chigwell, IG8 8AG
Installation of a fixed pane gable end window to east elevation and installation of 6 vel…
EPF/2038/23
2023 Approved
46 Ely Place, Chigwell, IG8 8AG
TPO/EPF/09/11 (Ref: T38, T39, T40) T1: Hornbeam - Crown reduce, as specified. T2: Oak - C…
EPF/1979/23
2023 Approved
46 Ely Place, Chigwell, IG8 8AG
TPO/EPF/09/11 (Ref: T38, T39, T40) T1: Hornbeam - Crown reduce, as specified. T2: Oak - C…
EPF/1979/23
2023 Approved
25, Ely Place, Chigwell, IG8 8AG
First floor rear extension.
EPF/1943/23
2016 Refused
5 Ely Place Chigwell Essex IG8 8AG
Single storey front and side extension.
EPF/2300/16
2016 Approved
11 Ely Place Chigwell Essex IG8 8AG
Single storey side extension
EPF/1637/16
2016 Refused
11 Ely Place Chigwell Essex IG8 8AG
Two storey side extension
EPF/0957/16
2016 Approved
17 Ely Place Chigwell Essex IG8 8AG
Proposed rear basement
EPF/0791/16
2016 Approved
17 Ely Place Chigwell Essex IG8 8AG
Part single and part two storey rear extension.
EPF/0639/16
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
These figures are council-wide context, not a prediction for this application. View full council performance
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

Sale prices: Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right 2026. This data is licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Energy performance: Energy performance certificates from the Energy Performance of Buildings Register, Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. © Crown copyright 2026.