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23 Merlin Close Waltham Abbey EN9 3NG

Refused Epping Forest EPF/1615/21 Consent under Tree Preservation Orders

Works: Trees

Refused. Only the applicant can appeal, within the statutory time limit, and a revised scheme can be submitted instead.

Proposal

TPO/EPF/05/92 (Ref: T4) T1: Oak - Crown reduce by up to 3m, as specified. Crown thin and crown lift, as specified.

As published by the council, reference EPF/1615/21

Application record

Reference
EPF/1615/21
Type
Consent under Tree Preservation Orders
Status
Decision Made
Decision
Refused As published: Refuse
Received
8 Jun 2021
Validated
8 Jun 2021
Decided
10 Aug 2021
Ward
Waltham Abbey Honey Lane
Parish
Waltham Abbey
Decision by
Delegated Decision
Postcode
EN9 3NG

Site history

Applications at this address on the Epping Forest register

This site has had 2 applications since 2021: 1 approved, 1 refused.

  • EPF/2137/24 Granted

    23, Merlin Close, Waltham Abbey, EN9 3NG

    TPO/EPF/05/92 (Ref: T4) T1 Oak - Crown reduce by up to 2m, as specified.

    Decided 14 Jan 2025 Trees

Timeline

Dates from the published record

  1. 8 Jun 2021

    Received by Epping Forest

  2. 10 Aug 2021

    Decision issued: Refuse

  3. 8 Aug 2026

    Added to PlanIndex

Documents

Plans, drawings, consultee responses and the officer's report

6 documents on file for this application

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What this refusal means

Epping Forest refused this application for the reasons on the decision notice; only the applicant can appeal, and refused schemes often return in revised form. More in our guide to what happens after a planning decision.

About tree works applications

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.

Nearby applications

Within 0.3 miles

  • 31, Merlin Close, Waltham Abbey, EN9 3NG

    EPF/2053/24 Submitted 10 Oct 2024 50 yards away

    TPO/EPF/05/92 T5: Oak - Crown reduce spread by up to 2m, as specified.

    Granted Trees 5 docs

  • 23, Merlin Close, Waltham Abbey, EN9 3NG

    EPF/2137/24 Submitted 22 Oct 2024 50 yards away

    TPO/EPF/05/92 (Ref: T4) T1 Oak - Crown reduce by up to 2m, as specified.

    Granted Trees 6 docs

  • 12 MERLIN CLOSE, WALTHAM ABBEY

    EPF/1238/00 Submitted 1 Sep 2000 50 yards away

    Erection of garage at side of house and conversion of existing garage to study.

    Granted Full applications 3 docs

  • 33 MERLIN CLOSE, WALTHAM ABBEY

    EPF/1406/00 Submitted 16 Aug 2000 50 yards away

    Erection of garage and wall.

    Granted Full applications 2 docs

  • 17, Farthingale Lane, Waltham Abbey, EN9 3NF

    EPF/1599/24 Submitted 5 Aug 2024 100 yards away

    TPO/EPF/18/90 T1: Oak - Crown reduce lateral branches by up to 2.5m, as specified. Crown lift by up to 4.5m from ground, as specified.

    Granted Trees 8 docs

  • Block 114-120, Osprey Road, Waltham Abbey , Essex, EN9 3TY

    EPF/2187/24 Submitted 30 Oct 2024 100 yards away

    Proposed changes to alter the existing access route to provide a Part M compliant step free access into the residential building.

    Granted Full applications 16 docs

In Epping Forest

  • 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