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, 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.

• Gables, Church Lane, Sheering, Harlow, CM22 7NR

  EPF/1760/26 Submitted 15 Sep 2026 50 yards away

  61% historically approved · decision due ~9 Nov

  Stable building (Revised application to EPF/1139/26).

  Awaiting decision Full applications 13 docs

• The Old Rectory, Church Lane, Sheering, Harlow, CM22 7NR

  EPF/0373/26 Submitted 20 Feb 2026 50 yards away

  Grade II Listed Building consent for alterations to internal layout of existing outbuilding, remedial works and improvements to the external fabric.

  Granted Heritage and listed buildings 27 docs

• The Old Rectory, Church Lane, Sheering, Harlow, CM22 7NR

  EPF/0367/26 Submitted 20 Feb 2026 50 yards away

  Alterations to internal layout of existing outbuilding, remedial works and improvements to the external fabric.

  Granted Householder 30 docs
  Small domestic

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

  EPF/1139/26 Submitted 9 Jun 2026 50 yards away

  Stable building.

  Refused Full applications 9 docs

• Barnfield, Church Lane, Sheering, Harlow, CM22 7NR

  EPF/2820/22 Submitted 13 Dec 2022 50 yards away

  Garage conversion , single storey infill rear extension, changing external cladding, alteration to existing fenestration.

  Granted Householder Extension Windows or glazing 20 docs
  Small domestic

• Cedar Lodge, Church Lane, Sheering, Harlow, CM22 7NR

  EPF/1814/26 Submitted 24 Sep 2026 50 yards away

  77% historically approved · decision due ~19 Nov

  Certificate of Lawfulness for existing use of garden.

  Awaiting decision Lawful development 5 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