The Rectory, Highbridge Street, Waltham Abbey, EN9 1DG

1. 2 Mar 2026

   Received by Epping Forest

2. 23 Jul 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

Epping Forest has decided this application; the outcome above is the register's own wording and the decision notice on the council portal carries the detail. More in our guide to what happens after a planning decision.

Applications for works to trees cover protected trees: consent under a tree preservation order, or six weeks notice for trees in a conservation area. More in our guide to planning application types.

• Rear of ground floor, Unit B, 2 - 4, Highbridge Street, Waltham Abbey, EN9 1DG

  EPF/1188/26 Submitted 15 Jun 2026 50 yards away

  Part change of use of existing ground floor retail premises (class E) to one-bedroom residential unit (class C3).

  Granted Full applications 17 docs

• 2 & 4, HIGHBRIDGE STREET, WALTHAM ABBEY

  EPF/1716/00 Submitted 11 Oct 2000 50 yards away

  Change of use from mixed use to A2 Tourist Information Centre and A3 use (Tea room).

  Granted Full applications 3 docs

• Willow Court, 23A Highbridge Street, Waltham Abbey, EN9 1BZ

  EPF/0633/26 Submitted 26 Mar 2026 50 yards away

  Non-Material amendment to EPF/0765/09 (Proposed new build for a 10 bedroom (C2 Use Class) residential care home /healthcare home - revised application).

  Granted Amendments New dwelling 9 docs

• 23, Plantaganet Place, Waltham Abbey, EN9 1BF

  EPF/0872/23 Submitted 17 Apr 2023 100 yards away

  Waltham Abbey Conservation Area T1: Sycamore - Reduce overhanging lateral branches to boundary line, up to 3m.

  Granted Trees 2 docs

• 3-4 The Chimes, Church Street, Waltham Abbey, EN9 1DX

  EPF/2842/22 Submitted 15 Dec 2022 100 yards away

  Erection of wooden shed on existing driveway.

  Granted Householder 11 docs
  Small domestic

• 5, Church Street, Waltham Abbey, EN9 1DX

  EPF/1392/24 Submitted 8 Jul 2024 100 yards away

  Extensions and Alterations to create one additional unit to form Flat 8.

  Granted Full applications Extension 18 docs

• EPF/1874/26 Awaiting decision

  1 Lilac Cottages, Matching Green, Harlow, CM17 0PR

  Matching Green Conservation Area T1: Willow - Crown reduce, as specified.

  Received 2 Oct, published by the council 7 Oct 2026 Trees
• EPF/1577/26 Granted

  73, Hemnall Street, Epping, CM16 4ND

  TPO/EPF/28/08 T1: Horse Chestnut - Crown reduce, as specified. Crown thin, as specified. NB: The permitted specification of works is detailed in the conditions below.

  Received 17 Aug, published by the council 27 Aug 2026 Trees
• EPF/1862/26 Awaiting decision

  The Residents Association, The Bowls, Chigwell, IG7 6ND

  TPO/EPF/14/08 G1 - 11 x Limes - Avenue of tree- reduce height by 2-3 Metres, reduce spread by 2 Metres - this is to contain the avenue of growth from obstructing the road side and parking spaces beneath crowns and allowing more light to buildings.

  Received 1 Oct, published by the council 7 Oct 2026 Trees
• EPF/1845/26 Awaiting decision

  Warlies, Horseshoe Hill, Waltham Abbey, EN9 3SL

  TPO/EPF/77/10 (Ref: A1) 06LP & 0CHO: Lime - Pollard to 6m, as specified. NB: The permitted specification of works is detailed in the conditions below.

  Received 30 Sep, published by the council 7 Oct 2026 Trees
• EPF/1867/26 Awaiting decision

  Warlies, Horseshoe Hill, Waltham Abbey, EN9 3SL

  TPO/EPF/77/10 (Ref: A1) 0CGZ: Lime - Fell and replace, as specified. NB: The permitted specification of works is detailed in the conditions below.

  Received 30 Sep, published by the council 7 Oct 2026 Trees