7, Maltings Lane, Epping, CM16 6SB Data via plota.co.uk

EPF/1708/26 - Consent under Tree Preservation Orders Under Consultation
Trees & landscaping

Proposal

G3: Lime - Crown reduce to previous points, 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
7 Sept 2026
Decision
Expected by 2 Nov 2026

This application is under consideration - no decision has been issued yet. Plota predicts a decision between 4 Oct 2026 and 21 Oct 2026, from Epping Forest's recent tree and landscaping works. Comments are open until 2 Oct 2026.

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Documents 2

Plans & drawings 1

PDF tree location plan -t1-t10.png PNG · 7 Sept 2026 View ↗

Other documents 1

PDF ApplicationFormRedacted.pdf PDF · 7 Sept 2026 View ↗

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Site constraints 2

Habitat network: Network Enhancement Zone 2
Where habitat is joined up enough to work as a network. Context, not a constraint on its own.
Also on the record
Inside the Epping built-up area.
Not affected
Outside flood zones 2 and 3 · Not green belt · No scheduled monument at the site

Checked on 11 September 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.

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Important details

Council
Epping Forest
Application type
Consent under Tree Preservation Orders
Postcode
CM16 6SB
Received
7 Sept 2026
Validated
7 Sept 2026
Ward
Epping West and Rural
Parish
Epping
Case officer
Show
Target decision
2 Nov 2026
Decision level
Delegated Decision
Applicant
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Decision outlook

Day 7 of the 56-day target. Epping Forest usually decides tree and landscaping works by day 33.

Day 749 days to the 56-day target
78%decided within 8 weeks
90%approved
138decided 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

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Last counted 11 Sept 2026

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Consultation & key dates

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2 Oct 2026

Historical activity at this location

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

Within ~100m

Nearby activity

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
3, Maltings Lane, Epping, CM16 6SB
TPO/EPF/07/98 T32: Birch - Fell and replace, as specified.
EPF/1050/25
2025 Approved
3, Maltings Lane, Epping, CM16 6SB
TPO/EPF/07/98 T30 & T31: Horse Chestnut - Repollard to previous points, as specified. NB…
EPF/1434/25
2025 Refused
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EPF/0688/25
2025 Refused
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EPF/0631/25
2024 Approved
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EPF/2396/24
2024 Approved
Fir Trees, Tidys Lane, Epping, CM16 6SJ
TPO/EPF/07/98 T22 & T24: 2 x Wellingtonia, T23: Cedar, G1: Pine – Root prune, as specifie…
EPF/2396/24
2024 Approved
Fir Trees, Tidys Lane, Epping, CM16 6SJ
TPO/EPF/07/98 (Ref: T24) T2: Redwood - Fell and replace, as specified.
EPF/0691/24
2024 Approved
Fir Trees, Tidys Lane, Epping, CM16 6SJ
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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
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
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2021 Approved
39 Church Hill Epping CM16 4RA
Epping Conservation Area T1-T3: Birch, T4: Holly, T5: Laurel, T6: Purple Plum, T7: Hazel…
EPF/0833/21
2021 Approved
3 Maltings Lane Epping CM16 6SB
TPO/EPF/07/98 (Ref: T40) T1: Lime - Repollard, as specified.
EPF/0014/21
2020 Approved
6 Egg Hall Epping CM16 6SA
TPO/EPF/04/84 T4: Oak - Crown reduce to previous points, as specified. Reduce lowest limb…
EPF/2980/20
2020 Approved
6 Egg Hall Epping CM16 6SA
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7 Spriggs Oak Palmers Hill Epping CM16 6SE
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2020 Approved
7 Spriggs Oak Palmers Hill Epping CM16 6SE
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EPF/2493/20
2020 Approved
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EPF/1793/20
2017 Approved
37 Church Hill Epping Essex CM16 4RA
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EPF/0073/17
2017 Approved
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2016 Refused
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2016 Approved
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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