Appletree Cottage, Church Lane, Sheering, Harlow, CM22 7NR

1. 24 Aug 2026

   Received by Epping Forest

2. 29 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

3. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 19 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. The council publicises it, consults neighbours and technical bodies where required, and weighs the responses against local and national planning policy.

The statutory target is eight weeks for most applications and thirteen for major development, though extensions of time are common. Comments carry most weight while the case is undecided, so check the council portal for the deadline if you want to respond.

Tree applications cover work to protected trees: those under a tree preservation order need consent for pruning or felling, and trees in a conservation area need six weeks written notice before work starts. The council assesses the amenity value of the tree and can refuse consent, approve it with conditions, or in conservation areas make a preservation order in response.

More on trees applications in our guide

• Land to rear of Gables, Church Lane, Sheering, Harlow, CM22 7NR

  EPF/1139/26 Submitted 9 Jun 2026 0m away

  Stable building.

  Refused Full applications 9 docs

• Field adjacent to St Mary The Virgin Church Lane Sheering CM22 7NR

  EPF/0644/22 Submitted 16 Mar 2022 168m away

  Application for approval of details reserved by condition 3 'Programme of Archaeology work', condition 4 'Wheel Washing', condition 5 'Hard and Soft Landscaping', condition 6' Tree Protection Arboricultural Method Statement' and condition 8 'External Finishes', on planning permission EPF/2806/21 (Application for Variation of Condition 2 for EPF/0141/18. (Erection of 3no. new dwellings complete with garages, infrastructure, and associated works, including access from Church Lane - allowed on appeal)

  Split decision Conditions New dwelling Trees 12 docs
  Several homes

• Oak Cottage, The Street, Sheering, Harlow, CM22 7LX

  EPF/0601/26 Submitted 24 Mar 2026 209m away

  Construction of a front entrance porch.

  Granted Householder Extension 18 docs
  Small domestic

• Oak Cottage, The Street, Sheering, Harlow, CM22 7LX

  EPF/0202/23 Submitted 31 Jan 2023 209m away

  Proposed outbuilding and covered BBQ area.

  Granted Householder 10 docs
  Small domestic

• Cornwood House, The Street, Sheering, Harlow, CM22 7LT

  EPF/2541/22 Submitted 8 Nov 2022 213m away

  Loft conversion with rear dormer and front roof lights and increasing the size of the garage with rear dormer

  Granted Householder Loft or dormer 5 docs
  Domestic

• Cornwood House, The Street, Sheering, Harlow, CM22 7LT

  EPF/2110/24 Submitted 18 Oct 2024 213m away

  Non Material Amendment to EPF/0481/24 (Erection of front porch extension)

  Granted Amendments Extension 2 docs
  Small domestic

• EPF/1449/26 Granted

  37-39, Ladywell Prospect, Sheering, Harlow, CM21 9PR

  TPO/EPF/04/76 (Ref: G1) T1-T4: Lime - Crown reduce to previous pollard points, as specified. NB: The permitted specification of works is detailed in the conditions below.

  27 Jul 2026 Trees
• EPF/1675/26 Awaiting decision

  74, High Road, Buckhurst Hill, IG9 5RP

  TPO/EPF/02/19 T1: Oak - Fell and replace, as specified. NB: The permitted specification of works is detailed in the conditions below.

  2 Sep 2026 Trees
• EPF/1456/26 Granted

  The Residents Association, The Bowls, Chigwell, IG7 6ND

  TPO/EPF/14/08 T62: Ash - Reduce crown height and spread by up to 3m and shape, as specified. NB: The permitted specification of works is detailed in the conditions below.

  28 Jul 2026 Trees
• EPF/1436/26 Granted

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

  TPO/EPF/18/89 (Ref: T4) T1: Ash - Monolith to 2.5m, as specified. NB: The permitted specification of works is detailed in the conditions below.

  24 Jul 2026 Trees
• EPF/1283/26 Granted

  Highview Court, High Road, Loughton, IG10 4QZ

  TPO/EPF/24/88 (Ref: A1) T1: Lime - Fell and replace, as specified. NB: The permitted specification of works is detailed in the conditions below.

  29 Jun 2026 Trees