St Johns Centenary Hall, High Road, Buckhurst Hill, IG9 5RX

1. 8 Jun 2026

   Received by Epping Forest

2. 9 Jun 2026

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 3 Jul 2026

   Decision issued: Approve with Conditions

4. 23 Jul 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

Epping Forest granted permission on 3 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.

• Saint John The Baptist Church, High Road, Buckhurst Hill, IG9 5RX

  EPF/1399/22 Submitted 17 Jun 2022 50 yards away

  Advertisement consent for 3 signs.

  Granted Advertising 11 docs

• 93, High Road, Buckhurst Hill, IG9 5SN

  EPF/0241/23 Submitted 3 Feb 2023 100 yards away

  TPO/EPF/23/02 T1: Yew – Crown reduce by up to 1.5m and reduce lateral growth by approx. 0.5m to shape, as specified. T2: Lime – Prune to previous pruning points, as specified.

  Granted Trees 4 docs

• 2, Forest Side, Buckhurst Hill, IG9 5SL

  EPF/0747/23 Submitted 31 Mar 2023 150 yards away

  Prior approval for a 5.10 metre deep single storey rear extension, height to eaves 3.00 metres and maximum height of 3.50 metres.

  Decided Prior approval Extension 7 docs
  Small domestic

• 9, Forest Side, Buckhurst Hill, IG9 5SL

  EPF/1017/26 Submitted 22 May 2026 150 yards away

  Single storey side extension in place of garage and study with three sky lights. Bifold door opening towards rear. Loft conversion with hip to gable and rear dormer extensions.

  Refused Householder Extension Loft or dormer +1 8 docs
  Small domestic

• 2, Forest Side, Buckhurst Hill, IG9 5SL

  EPF/1544/26 Submitted 11 Aug 2026 150 yards away

  Certificate of Lawful Development for proposed hip to gable loft conversion with rear dormer and front roof lights.

  Granted Lawful development Loft or dormer 16 docs

• 2, Forest Side, Buckhurst Hill, IG9 5SL

  EPF/1545/26 Submitted 11 Aug 2026 150 yards away

  Proposed ground and first floor rear extensions including conversion of garage into a habitable room.

  Granted Householder Extension 20 docs
  Domestic

• 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