Site known as Thornwood Park, High Road, Thornwood, Epping, CM16 6LU

1. 4 Jun 2026

   Received by Epping Forest

2. 16 Jul 2026

   Decision issued: Approve with Conditions

3. 23 Jul 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

Epping Forest granted permission on 16 July 2026, subject to any conditions on the decision notice. Work must normally begin within three years or the permission lapses. 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.

• Rosario, High Road, Thornwood, Epping, CM16 6LU

  EPF/1176/26 Submitted 11 Jun 2026 50 yards away

  Part Approval of Details Reserved by Condition 8 (B) part (ii) in relation to land remediation scheme to Plots 24 and 25 only of EPF/0332/22 (Outline Application for proposed demolition of existing buildings followed by comprehensive development of up to 62 new homes (inclusive of 40% onsite affordable housing), landscaping, community orchard, new access, parking and circa 1.9 ha of public open space).

  Split decision Conditions Demolition 11 docs

• Rosario, High Road, Thornwood, Epping, CM16 6LU

  EPF/0908/26 Submitted 8 May 2026 50 yards away

  Approval of Details Reserved by Condition 8(B) Contaminated Land of EPF/0332/22 (Outline Application for proposed demolition of existing buildings followed by comprehensive development of up to 62 new homes (inclusive of 40% onsite affordable housing), landscaping, community orchard, new access, parking and circa 1.9 ha of public open space).

  Refused Conditions Demolition 11 docs

• Rosario, High Road, Thornwood, Epping, CM16 6LU

  EPF/1829/26 Submitted 28 Sep 2026 50 yards away

  85% historically approved · decision due ~23 Nov

  Approval of Details Reserved by Condition 8 Contaminated Land of EPF/0332/22 (Outline Application for proposed demolition of existing buildings followed by comprehensive development of up to 62 new homes (inclusive of 40% onsite affordable housing), landscaping, community orchard, new access, parking and circa 1.9 ha of public open space).

  Awaiting decision Conditions Demolition 3 docs

• Rosario High Road Thornwood Epping Essex CM16 6LU

  EPF/0332/22 Submitted 8 Feb 2022 100 yards away

  Outline Application for proposed demolition of existing buildings followed by comprehensive development of up to 62 new homes (inclusive of 40% onsite affordable housing), landscaping, community orchard, new access, parking and circa 1.9 ha of public open space (All matters reserved except Access) (THOR.R2 - Allocated Site in Thornwood).

  Granted Outline Demolition 61 docs

• MARLOW, HIGH ROAD, THORNWOOD, NORTH WEALD

  CLD/EPF/0040/01 Submitted 8 Jan 2001 100 yards away

  Certificate of lawful development for use of land for the storage, sale and distribution and recycling (crushing and screening) of concrete, hardcore, tarmac and screen waste together with the stationing of a recycling machine (crusher) and associated plant.

  Granted Lawful development 3 docs

• Tudor House, High Road, Thornwood, Epping, CM16 6LT

  EPF/1147/26 Submitted 9 Jun 2026 100 yards away

  Approval of Details Reserved by Condition 9 External Finishes of EPF/0007/24 (Residential development comprising residential dwellings (Use Class C3), together with car parking, garden spaces, a flexible café/commercial use (Use Class E) with vehicular access from High Road (B1393) external landscaping and associated development).

  Granted Conditions New dwelling 9 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