Cedar Park, High Road, Chigwell, IG7 5AL

1. 13 Aug 2026

   Received by Epping Forest

2. 29 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

3. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 8 October 2026, 8 weeks from validation under the statutory target for most applications. Extensions of time are common and are agreed case by case.

   Epping Forest took a median of 56 days over the applications it decided in the last year.

This application is with Epping Forest for determination, against a statutory target of eight weeks. Over the last year Epping Forest decided tree works applications in a median of 42 days. More in our guide to how long planning decisions take.

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.

• 1 Cedar Park High Road Chigwell IG7 5AL

  EPF/0808/21 Submitted 22 Mar 2021 100 yards away

  Grade II Listed Building consent for new boiler flue and associated piperwork.

  Granted Heritage and listed buildings 11 docs

• West Hatch High School High Road Chigwell Essex IG7 5BT

  EPF/3051/19 Submitted 20 Dec 2019 150 yards away

  CC/EPF/96/19 - The permanent retention of the temporary construction access road without compliance with Condition 5 (cessation of use of temporary construction access and restoration of land to former condition) attached to planning permission CC/EPF/46/17.

  Granted Outline 7 docs

• 45 Forest Avenue Chigwell IG7 5BP

  EPF/1933/21 Submitted 14 Jul 2021 200 yards away

  Application to determine if Prior Approval is required for a Larger Home Extension measuring 5.00 metres, height to eaves of 3.00 metres & a maximum height of 3.75 metres.

  Decided Prior approval Extension 4 docs

• 29 Forest Avenue Chigwell IG7 5BP

  EPF/0791/21 Submitted 22 Mar 2021 250 yards away

  Two storey side and rear extension.

  Granted Full applications Extension 14 docs

• 29, St Marys Way, Chigwell, IG7 5BX

  EPF/1708/24 Submitted 21 Aug 2024 300 yards away

  Certificate of lawful development for a proposed rear dormer in connection with a loft conversion.

  Granted Lawful development Loft or dormer 5 docs

• 29, St Marys Way, Chigwell, IG7 5BX

  EPF/2106/22 Submitted 14 Sep 2022 300 yards away

  Double storey side and rear extension.

  Refused Householder Extension 8 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