Bowes Farm, Epping Road, Ongar, CM5 0BA

1. 10 Jun 2026

   Received by Epping Forest

2. 23 Jul 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

3. 5 Aug 2026

   Decision issued: Approve with Conditions

Epping Forest granted permission on 5 August 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.

• 4 Bowes House High Street Ongar CM5 9FB

  EPF/1528/21 Submitted 28 May 2021 100 yards away

  Demolish existing conservatory and erect single storey rear extension.

  Refused Full applications Extension Demolition 15 docs
  Small domestic

• LAND TO REAR OF SMITHS BRASSERIE (ONGAR BOWLS CLUB), FYFIELD ROAD, ONGAR

  EPF/1733/00 Submitted 13 Oct 2000 150 yards away

  Outline application for change of use to residential to provide four single storey dwellings and extension of restaurant car park.

  Withdrawn Lawful development Extension 1 doc
  Small domestic

• 124-126 HIGH STREET, ONGAR

  EPF/1762/00 Submitted 19 Oct 2000 150 yards away

  Demolition of existing rear buildings, erection of two storey detached house,rear parking, replacement shopfront and self containment of flat over shop.

  Granted Full applications New dwelling Demolition +1 3 docs

• ADJACENT UNIT 4 BANSONS YARD, HIGH STREET, ONGAR

  EPF/0100/01 Submitted 19 Jan 2001 150 yards away

  Garage.

  Refused Full applications 2 docs

• GREAT STONY PARK, HIGH STREET, ONGAR

  EPF/1157/00 Submitted 6 Jul 2000 150 yards away

  Four additional car parking spaces at rear of plots 36/38.

  Granted Full applications 2 docs

• TESCO EXPRESS, HIGH STREET, ONGAR

  A/EPF/1681/00 Submitted 5 Oct 2000 150 yards away

  Various new and replacement illuminated fascia and canopy signs, new illuminated pole sign and non illuminated banners and shop signs.

  Refused Advertising 2 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