Breckenridge, 4 Smiths Court, Thornwood, Epping, CM16 6BD

1. 24 Jul 2026

   Received by Epping Forest

2. 31 Jul 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

3. 8 Aug 2026

   Status changed to Under Consultation

   Previously New Application.

4. 27 Aug 2026

   Decision issued: Approve with Conditions

Epping Forest granted permission on 27 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.

• 3, Smiths Court, Thornwood, Epping, CM16 6BD

  EPF/1437/26 Submitted 24 Jul 2026 50 yards away

  TPO/EPF/18/89 (Ref: T5, T6) T1 & T2: Ash - Monolith to 8m, as specified. NB: The permitted specification of works is detailed in the conditions below.

  Granted Trees 5 docs

• 3, Smiths Court, Thornwood, Epping, CM16 6BD

  EPF/1771/24 Submitted 29 Aug 2024 50 yards away

  Garage conversion

  Granted Householder 9 docs
  Small domestic

• THORNWOOD CAMP, CARPENTERS ARMS LANE, THORNWOOD, NORTH WEALD (NEW DEVELOPMENT OF 7 HOUSES)

  EPF/1189/00 Submitted 11 Jul 2000 100 yards away

  Erection of entrance gates to new development.

  Granted Full applications 2 docs

• Thornwood Trout Fishery, Carpenters Arms Lane, Thornwood, Epping, CM16 6LR

  EPF/1950/24 Submitted 25 Sep 2024 100 yards away

  Certificate of Lawful Development for proposed replacement of existing static caravan.

  Granted Lawful development 12 docs

• Rosario High Road Thornwood Epping Essex CM16 6LU

  EPF/0332/22 Submitted 8 Feb 2022 150 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

• 15 Woodfield Terrace High Road Thornwood Epping CM16 6LL

  EPF/1782/21 Submitted 25 Jun 2021 150 yards away

  Proposed single storey rear extension.

  Granted Full applications Extension 13 docs
  Small 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