Chigwell Lodge, 122 High Road, Chigwell, IG7 5AR Data via plota.co.uk

Under Consultation EPF/1150/26
Date received
9 Jun 2026
Date validated
9 Jun 2026
Postcode
IG7 5AR

Description

TPO/EPF/40/09 T2: Pine - Crown thin by up to 20%, as specified. Selective prune away from neighbouring property to allow 1.5m clearance, as specified. T3: Walnut - Selective prune away from property to allow 1.5m clearance, as specified. T5: Copper Beech - Crown reduction of up to 1.5m, as specified. T6: Silver Birch - Crown reduction of up to 1.5m, as specified. G1: Silver Birch - Crown reduction of up to 1.5m, as specified. NB: The permitted specification of works is detailed in the conditions below. Data via plota.co.uk

Epping Forest
Planning Authority Score
4.6/10
Below average
#168 of 292 councils
Relevant to this application:
Householder decisions

Epping Forest ranks #111 out of 292 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 74% approved vs 90% nationally.

One of the strictest councils
only 74% approved vs 90% nationally
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Epping Forest decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, 2025
66%
Overall approval rate
Below avg (87%) #292 of 292
74%
Householder approved
Below avg (90%) #286 of 292
71%
Decided in 8 weeks
Above avg (64%) #111 of 292
33%
Extended time limit
Below avg (40%) #78 of 292
50%
Minor dwellings approved
220 decided (1-9 homes)
63%
Major dwellings approved
19 decided (10+ homes)
43%
Change of use approved
44 decided
1,350
Total decisions
457 refused in 2025