Planning application
The Residents Association, The Bowls, Chigwell, IG7 6ND
Works: Trees
Still open. Anyone can comment while the consultation period runs, and comments go to the council rather than to us.
Proposal
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.
As published by the council, reference EPF/1862/26
Application record
- Reference
- EPF/1862/26
- Type
- Consent under Tree Preservation Orders
- Status
- New Application
- Received
- 1 Oct 2026
- Validated
- 1 Oct 2026
- Parish
- Chigwell
- Decision by
- Delegated Decision
- Postcode
- IG7 6ND
Site history
Applications at this address on the Epping Forest register
This site has had 2 applications since 2026: 1 approved, 0 refused.
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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.
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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1 Oct 2026
Received by Epping Forest
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7 Oct 2026
Added to PlanIndex
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Decision
Awaiting decision
Decision expected by 26 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.
What happens while it is decided
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.
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
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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.
Granted Trees 4 docs -
Block A, The Bowls, Vicarage Lane, Chigwell, IG7 6ND
Replacement of the White PVC cladding and White spandrel panels, with a Grey Non-combustible A1 cladding and Grey Non-combustible spandrel panels.
Granted Full applications 12 docs -
5 CANTERBURY CLOSE, CHIGWELL
First floor side/rear extension over existing garage.
Granted Full applications Extension 2 docs -
15 Canterbury Close Chigwell IG7 6HG
TPO/EPF/11/80 (Ref: G1) T1: Maple - Selected removal of branches overhanging 14 Canterbury Close, as specified.
Granted Trees 6 docs -
FOREST HOUSE, VICARAGE LANE, CHIGWELL
Trees protected by TPO/EPF/17/91 Selective reduction of Chestnut and group of lime as specified.
Granted Trees 1 doc -
15, Shillibeer Walk, Chigwell, IG7 6JA
A shallow front extension, full width on ground floor to enlarge living room and provide a porch and half width on first floor to enlarge bedroom 3. Finished in materials to match existing.
Granted Householder Extension 20 docsSmall domestic
Other tree works applications
In Epping Forest
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EPF/1874/26 Awaiting decision
1 Lilac Cottages, Matching Green, Harlow, CM17 0PR
Matching Green Conservation Area T1: Willow - Crown reduce, as specified.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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EPF/1869/26 Awaiting decision
Land adjacent to Recreation Ground, Lower Swaines, Epping, CM16 5ER
TPO/EPF/08/92 (Ref: W1) 0AKC: Norway Maple - Fell and replace, as specified. NB: The permitted specification of works is detailed in the conditions below.