1 Lilac Cottages, Matching Green, Harlow, CM17 0PR

1. 2 Oct 2026

   Received by Epping Forest

2. 7 Oct 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

3. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 27 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.

• Scathes, Matching Green, Matching, Harlow, CM17 0PR

  EPF/1130/26 Submitted 8 Jun 2026 50 yards away

  Certificate of Lawful development for existing building comprising a residential annexe.

  Refused Lawful development 11 docs

• Scathes, Matching Green, Matching, Harlow, CM17 0PR

  EPF/1757/26 Submitted 14 Sep 2026 50 yards away

  72% historically approved · decision due ~10 Nov

  Outdoor swimming pool.

  Awaiting decision Householder 11 docs
  Domestic

• THE ROUND HOUSE, MATCHING TYE, MATCHING

  EPF/0138/01 Submitted 25 Jan 2001 100 yards away

  Amended scheme for replacement garage and utility room.

  Granted Full applications 3 docs

• OLD SCHOOL HOUSE, NEWMANS END, MATCHING TYE, MATCHING

  EPF/1522/00 Submitted 16 Oct 2000 100 yards away

  Installation of private tennis court and fencing.

  Granted Full applications 2 docs

• Parvilles Sparrows Lane Hatfield Heath CM22 7AT

  EPF/1202/21 Submitted 28 Apr 2021 100 yards away

  Erection of replacement agricultural building.

  Granted Full applications 10 docs

• Parvilles Farm Down Hall Road Matching Essex CM22 7AT

  EPF/2669/19 Submitted 7 Nov 2019 100 yards away

  Application for Approval of Details Reserved by Condition 4"details of surface water disposal" for EPF/1609/19. (Erection of a 'lean-to' to an established agricultural building to service the agricultural holding).

  Granted Conditions 3 docs

• 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
• 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.

  Received 30 Sep, published by the council 7 Oct 2026 Trees