Land opposite 70 Bower Hill, Epping, CM16 7AW

1. 24 Sep 2026

   Received by Epping Forest

2. 7 Oct 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

3. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 19 November 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.

• 66A, Bower Hill, Epping, CM16 7AW

  EPF/0704/26 Submitted 8 Apr 2026 50 yards away

  Variation of Conditions 2 Plan numbers, 3 Materials, 4 Drainage, 5 Trees, 6 Hard and Soft Landscaping, 7 Driveway and 13 Parking Spaces of EPF/1060/21 (New detached house).

  Granted Amendments New dwelling Trees 17 docs

• 70, Bower Hill, Epping, CM16 7AW

  EPF/1552/26 Submitted 12 Aug 2026 50 yards away

  72% historically approved · decision due ~7 Oct

  Single storey side and rear extension, loft conversion with rear dormer, detached annexe, enlargement of existing driveway to create additional parking and boundary wall changes.

  Awaiting decision Householder Extension Loft or dormer 22 docs
  Small domestic

• 87 Bower Hill Epping CM16 7AW

  EPF/1628/21 Submitted 9 Jun 2021 50 yards away

  Certificate of lawful development for a proposed hip to gable roof alteration and rear dormer window in connection with a loft conversion.

  Granted Lawful development Loft or dormer Windows or glazing 4 docs

• GAS HOLDER SITE, BOWER HILL, EPPING, ESSEX

  TEL/EPF/2143/00 Submitted 22 Dec 2000 50 yards away

  Installation of telecommunications apparatus.

  Withdrawn Telecoms

• 1-12 (CONSEC) CONISTON COURT, BOWER HILL, EPPING

  TRE/EPF/2059/00 Submitted 12 Dec 2000 50 yards away

  TPO/10/76 - Oak, Reduce crown by 20% and reshape.

  Granted Trees 2 docs

• 1 STEWARDS CLOSE, EPPING

  EPF/2019/00 Submitted 5 Dec 2000 100 yards away

  Erection of single storey rear and side extensions.

  Granted Full applications Extension 2 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