Epping Forest planning applications

1. Decision MadeEPF/1949/26

   Royal Gunpowder Factory Conservation Area A1 (Bernard to Dominic Court) - Various species of tree from entrance of Bernard Grove to entrance of Dominic Court (lamppost 14) Reduce back branches over hanging road to kerbside up to full height (approximately 2m from tips) and cut back by 2m from any lampposts. Fell any large trees leaning towards road. Fell any dead trees within this area. A2 (Dominic to Gregory Mews): Various species of tree from entrance of Dominic Court (lamppost 14) to entrance of Gregory Mews (lamppost 20). Reduce back branches over hanging road to kerbside up to full height (approximately 2m from tips) and cut back by 2m from any lampposts. Fell any large trees leaning towards road. Fell any dead trees within this area. Includes large dead Silver birch to right of lamppost No 14. A3 (Gregory Mews to GP Sign): Various species of tree from entrance of Gregory Mews (lamppost 20) to Gunpowder Sign (lamppost 22). Reduce back branches over hanging road to kerbside up to full height (approximately 2m from tips) and cut back by 2m from any lampposts. Fell any large trees leaning towards road. Fell any dead trees within this area. A4 (outside St Augustine): Ash Crown cut back to full height on road side only (approximately 2m from tips) and cut back from lamppost by 2m.

   Gunpowder Mill, Powdermill Lane, Waltham Abbey, EN9 1JY

   Received 15 Oct 2026
2. Decision MadeEPF/1950/26

   Royal Gunpowder Factory Conservation Area T1: Hawthorn - Fell. G1: Fruit trees x 5 - Crown reduce by 1m.

   5, Patrick Grove, Waltham Abbey, EN9 1JW

   Received 15 Oct 2026
3. Under ConsultationEPF/1951/26

   Grade II listed building consent for demolition of conservatory and erection of a single storey side extension; conversion of garage to habitable space to provide part carport, part ancillary habitable accommodation.

   Lunds Farm House, Wind Hill, Magdalen Laver, Ongar, CM5 0EX

   Received 15 Oct 2026
4. Under ConsultationEPF/1952/26

   TPO/EPF/22/83 T3: Lime - Crown reduce by up to 6m, as specified. NB: The permitted specification of works is detailed in the conditions below.

   The Limes, 39 Highland Road, Nazeing, Waltham Abbey, EN9 2PT

   Received 15 Oct 2026
5. Under ConsultationEPF/1953/26

   Removal of front and rear conservatories; part demolition of existing side extension; demolition of single-storey south-east wing (former stable block), detached garage and stores (north-west outbuilding retained); removal of swimming pool, tennis court and Wendy house. Erection of two-storey side extension, two-storey and single-storey rear extensions, and single-storey front extension to form pool house; covered porch across front elevation; removal of existing dormer windows and insertion of dormer window to side extension; associated external alterations and landscaping.

   Mill House Farm, Theydon Road, Epping, CM16 4DL

   Received 15 Oct 2026
6. Under ConsultationEPF/1954/26

   Certificate of Lawful Development for existing use of land to the rear of Shiree Lodge as part of its residential curtilage.

   Shiree Lodge, Hoe Lane, Nazeing, Waltham Abbey, EN9 2RG

   Received 15 Oct 2026
7. Under ConsultationEPF/1955/26

   Bell Common Conservation Area T1: Beech - Reduce lowest lateral branch at 2m from ground level by approximately 3m. T2 & T3: Lawson Cypress - Fell. T4: Cherry - Fell.

   Bell Cottage, High Road, Epping, CM16 4DQ

   Received 15 Oct 2026
8. Under ConsultationEPF/1956/26

   Demolition in a Conservation Area for removal of front and rear conservatories; part demolition of existing side extension; demolition of single-storey south-east wing (former stable block), detached garage and stores (north-west outbuilding retained); removal of swimming pool, tennis court and Wendy house.

   Mill House Farm, Theydon Road, Epping, CM16 4DL

   Received 15 Oct 2026
9. Under ConsultationEPF/1957/26

   Certificate of Lawful Development for proposed fenestration changes including rooflights to existing extension.

   78, Sedley Rise, Loughton, IG10 1LT

   Received 15 Oct 2026
10. Under ConsultationEPF/1958/26

    Demolition of existing stables and various ancillary buildings and replace with new detached dwelling. (Revised application to EPF/0752/26).

    The Hawthorns, Land Adjacent To, Toot Hill Road, Ongar, CM5 9QP

    Received 15 Oct 2026
11. Under ConsultationEPF/1959/26

    Certificate of Lawfulness to confirm the lawful implementation of planning permission EPF/0834/22 by the carrying out of a material operation, namely the excavation of foundation trenches and pouring of foundations, commenced on 25th August 2026, before the expiry of the permission.

    19, Globe Cottage, Lambourne Road, Chigwell, IG7 6HA

    Received 15 Oct 2026
12. Decision MadeEPF/1960/26

    Bell Common Conservation Area T1: Lime - Crown reduce by up to 2m. T2: Apple - Crown reduce by up to 2m and selective prune of side branch. T3: Holly Oak - Selective prune of side branch.

    33, Bell Common, Epping, CM16 4DY

    Received 15 Oct 2026
13. Under ConsultationEPF/1961/26

    Proposed relocation of the existing rear garden boundary, erection of a reinforced concrete retaining wall with a 2.0m high timber fence above, and associated landscaping works to extend and improve the existing rear garden area.

    7 Stradbroke Park, Tomswood Road, Chigwell, IG7 5QL

    Received 15 Oct 2026
14. Under ConsultationEPF/1962/26

    Erection of a single residential dwelling to replace the existing outbuilding (benefiting from prior approval under Class MA for conversion to residential use; ref. EPF/1427/25), together with associated landscaping, amenity space and parking.

    Downswood, Matching Road, Matching, Harlow, CM22 7AS

    Received 15 Oct 2026
15. Under ConsultationEPF/1963/26

    Approval of Details Reserved by Conditions 6 Surface Water Disposal, 7 Contaminated Land, 9 Trees, 10 Hard and Soft Landscaping, 11 Ecology, 12 Biodiversity Enhancement Strategy, and 13 Lighting Design of EPF/2352/25 (Demolition of buildings and construction of self-build chalet style dwelling).

    76, Weald Bridge Road, North Weald Bassett, Epping, CM16 6ES

    Received 15 Oct 2026
16. Under ConsultationEPF/1964/26

    Grade II Listed Building Consent for replacement of first floor front elevation window.

    Nags Head Cottage Adj The Dog and Pickle, Harlow Road, Moreton, Ongar, CM5 0LF

    Received 16 Oct 2026
17. Under ConsultationEPF/1965/26

    Approval of Details Reserved by Conditions 3 Biodiversity Enhancement Statement, 4 Hard and Soft Landscaping and 5 Surface Water Drainage of EPF/2071/25 Allowed on Appeal (Retrospective application for retention of 3 dwellings with amendments, including removal of plant room, reduction of curtilage, replacement of fencing, revised landscaping and biodiversity enhancements).

    Marles Stud, Epping Road, Epping Upland, Epping, CM16 6PF

    Received 16 Oct 2026
18. Under ConsultationEPF/1966/26

    Great Stony School Conservation Area T1: Ginkgo - Fell.

    37 Great Stony Park, High Street, Ongar, CM5 0TH

    Received 16 Oct 2026
19. Under ConsultationEPF/1967/26

    Certificate of Lawful Development for confirmation that land formerly part of The Bungalow can be included within the domestic curtilage of The Lodge without needing planning permission.

    The Lodge, Felicia Nursery, Avey Lane, Waltham Abbey, EN9 3QH

    Received 16 Oct 2026
20. Under ConsultationEPF/1968/26

    Two-storey rear extension, one and a half-storey side extension and garden room.

    11 Griffins Wood Cottages, High Road, Epping, CM16 4DH

    Received 16 Oct 2026
21. Under ConsultationEPF/1969/26

    s73 application to vary Conditions 3 (Ongar Movement Strategy) & 23 (Bus Stops) attached to EPF/2787/23 (The development of 129 dwellings with associated parking, landscaping, open space, drainage and infrastructure and the formation of pedestrian and vehicular access onto High Ongar Road (ONG.R4 - Allocated Site In Ongar)) - Amendment to the trigger points from 'No Occupation' to 'No More than 50% Occupation'.

    Land to the North of Chelmsford Road, Ongar

    Received 16 Oct 2026
22. Under ConsultationEPF/1970/26

    Proposed extensions to front, side, rear and roof.

    28, Albion Hill, Loughton, IG10 4RD

    Received 16 Oct 2026
23. Under ConsultationEPF/1975/26

    Installation of air source heat pump.

    33, St Marys Way, Chigwell, IG7 5BX

    Received 19 Oct 2026
24. Decision MadeEPF/1972/26

    York Hill Conservation Area T1: Bay - Crown reduce by up to 1m.

    43, York Hill, Loughton, IG10 1HZ

    Received 19 Oct 2026

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