EPF/0991/26

1. 19 May 2026

   Received by Epping Forest

2. 20 May 2026

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 23 Jul 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

Permission has been granted, usually subject to conditions listed on the decision notice, some of which must be discharged before work starts. The decision notice on the council portal sets out exactly what was approved.

Work must normally begin within three years of the decision or the permission lapses. Neighbours cannot appeal a grant; challenging one means judicial review of how the decision was made, within tight time limits.

Tree applications cover work to protected trees: those under a tree preservation order need consent for pruning or felling, and trees in a conservation area need six weeks written notice before work starts. The council assesses the amenity value of the tree and can refuse consent, approve it with conditions, or in conservation areas make a preservation order in response.

More on trees applications in our guide

• EPF/0763/26 Granted

  11, Walton Gardens, Waltham Abbey, EN9 1BL

  Royal Gunpowder Factory Conservation Area T1 & T2: Sycamore - Fell. T3: Ash - Fell.

  17 Apr 2026 0m away Trees
• EPF/1279/21 Refused

  18 Flagstaff Close Waltham Abbey EN9 1JB

  Proposed single storey rear extension.

  5 May 2021 134m away Full applications
• EPF/0951/26 Awaiting decision

  5, Pemberley, Dominic Court, Waltham Abbey, EN9 1JT

  Part two-storey, part single storey rear extension.

  14 May 2026 177m away Householder
• EPF/0393/26 Granted

  Gunpowder Mill, Car Parking Spaces X 12, Powdermill Lane, Waltham Abbey, EN9 1JY

  Royal Gunpowder Factory Conservation Area G1: Willow and Alder - Coppice to ground level. T1 & T2: Willow - Pollard to 8m.

  24 Feb 2026 209m away Trees
• EPF/0185/26 Granted

  Royal Gunpowder Mills, Beaulieu Drive, Waltham Abbey, EN9 1JY

  Royal Gunpowder Mills Conservation Area T1, T32: Ash - Crown reduce by up to 30%. T2, T3: Alder - Crown reduce by up to 30% T5: Alder - Crown reduce by up to 7m. T6: Ash - Crown reduce by up to 3m below previous points. T7, T10, T12, T27, T28, T29: Alder - Fell. T8, T20: Sycamore - Fell. T11: Alder - Crown reduce height by up to 10m. T13: Alder - Fell two stems closest to road. T16: Alder - Remove regrowth. T17: Alder - Reduce to previous points. T18: Alder - Monolith at 2m. T19: Silver Birch - Fell. T21: Sycamore - Remove broken limb. T23: Willow - Pollard to previous points. T24: Alder - Crown reduce height by up to 7m. T25: Alder - Coppice. T26: Alder - Remove dead branches from top of tree. T30: Goat Willow - Remove branches from channel. T31: Sycamore - Crown reduce by up to 2.5m.

  30 Jan 2026 209m away Trees
• EPF/0018/26 Granted

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

  Royal Gunpowder Factory Conservation Area A1 (Bernard to Dominic Court): Mixed - Entrance of Bernard Grove to entrance of Dominic Court (lamppost 14) Reduce back branches over hanging road to kerbside up to full height (approximately 3m 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): Mixed - 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 3m 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): Mixed - Entrance of Gregory Mews (lamppost 20) to Gunpowder Sign (lamppost 22). Reduce back branches over hanging road to kerbside up to full height (approximately 3m 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 3m from tips) and cut back from lamppost by 2m.

  5 Jan 2026 209m away Trees

• EPF/1465/26 Awaiting decision

  166, Manor House, High Street, Ongar, CM5 9JJ

  TPO/EPF/66/09 T1: Cedar - Crown reduction of up to 2m, as specified. Install cable bracing system within crown, as specified. NB: The permitted specification of works is detailed in the conditions below.

  29 Jul 2026 Trees
• EPF/1464/26 Awaiting decision

  The Barn House, Farm Close, Roydon, Harlow, CM19 5LW

  Roydon Conservation Area T1: Redwood - Prune overhanging branches back to boundary.

  29 Jul 2026 Trees
• EPF/1456/26 Awaiting decision

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

  TPO/EPF/14/08 T62: Ash - Reduce crown height and spread by up to 3m and shape, as specified. NB: The permitted specification of works is detailed in the conditions below.

  28 Jul 2026 Trees
• EPF/1453/26 Awaiting decision

  Warren Hall, Manor Road, Loughton, IG10 4RP

  TPO/EPF/04/74 T1: Pine - Selective prune of lower branches over driveway, as specified.. T2: Cedar - Selective prune of branch overhanging garage, as specified. G3: Redwood - Selective prune of lowest two branches, as specified. Sever protruding surface roots that are lifting the tarmac, as specified. NB: The permitted specification of works is detailed in the conditions below.

  28 Jul 2026 Trees
• EPF/1460/26 Withdrawn

  14, Baldwins Hill, Loughton, IG10 1SD

  leylandii hedge - Trim sides and reduce height to previous point by circa 1-2m for general maintenance

  28 Jul 2026 Trees