Planning application
EPF/1977/25
29, Bell Common, Epping, CM16 4DY
Proposal
Bell Common Conservation Area T1: Lime - Reduce lateral crown by up to 30%.
As published by the council, reference EPF/1977/25
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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1 Oct 2025
Received by Epping Forest
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23 Jul 2026
Added to PlanIndex
What a grant of permission means
The process from here
Permission has been granted, usually subject to conditions listed on the decision notice, some of which must be discharged before work starts. The decision notice on the council portal sets out exactly what was approved.
Work must normally begin within three years of the decision or the permission lapses. Neighbours cannot appeal a grant; challenging one means judicial review of how the decision was made, within tight time limits.
About trees applications
How this application type works
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.
Nearby applications
Within 500 metres
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EPF/2483/22 Refused
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EPF/1417/26 Awaiting decision
Epping Sports Club, Lower Bury Lane, Epping, CM16 5HA
Erection of safety netting along the northeast boundary of the cricket club and Lower Bury Lane.
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EPF/0084/23 Granted
Swaines House, Lower Bury Lane, Epping, CM16 5HA
TPO/EPF/26/91 (Ref: G4) T2 & T3: Scots Pine x 2 - Selective pruning of lateral branches by up to 2m and remove dead wood, as specified.
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EPF/1503/24 Granted
2, Theydon Place, Epping, CM16 4NH
TPO/EPF/28/08 (Ref: T6) T1: Lime - Crown reduce height by up to 4m, as specified. Crown thin by 15%, as specified.
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EPF/1062/26 Withdrawn
Best Western The Bell Hotel, High Road, Epping, CM16 4DG
Certificate of Lawful Development for existing use of a hotel to accommodate asylum seekers.
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EPF/1539/25 Granted
23, Ivy Chimneys Road, CM16 4EL
Replace the existing boundary fence with retaining wall and boundary wall & proposal of a new shower room.
Other trees applications
In Epping Forest
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EPF/1465/26 Awaiting decision
166, Manor House, High Street, Ongar, CM5 9JJ
TPO/EPF/66/09 T1: Cedar - Crown reduction of up to 2m, as specified. Install cable bracing system within crown, as specified. NB: The permitted specification of works is detailed in the conditions below.
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EPF/1464/26 Awaiting decision
The Barn House, Farm Close, Roydon, Harlow, CM19 5LW
Roydon Conservation Area T1: Redwood - Prune overhanging branches back to boundary.
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EPF/1456/26 Awaiting decision
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.
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EPF/1453/26 Awaiting decision
Warren Hall, Manor Road, Loughton, IG10 4RP
TPO/EPF/04/74 T1: Pine - Selective prune of lower branches over driveway, as specified.. T2: Cedar - Selective prune of branch overhanging garage, as specified. G3: Redwood - Selective prune of lowest two branches, as specified. Sever protruding surface roots that are lifting the tarmac, as specified. NB: The permitted specification of works is detailed in the conditions below.
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EPF/1460/26 Withdrawn
14, Baldwins Hill, Loughton, IG10 1SD
leylandii hedge - Trim sides and reduce height to previous point by circa 1-2m for general maintenance