The Black Cottage, 73 Bell Common, Epping, CM16 4DZ

1. 26 Nov 2024

   Received by Epping Forest

2. 13 Dec 2024

   Decision issued: Raise No Objection

3. 27 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

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.

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.

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  EPF/1062/26 Submitted 1 Jun 2026 197m away

  Certificate of Lawful Development for existing use of a hotel to accommodate asylum seekers.

  Withdrawn Lawful development 4 docs

• Ringinglow, High Road, Epping, CM16 4DQ

  EPF/1825/25 Submitted 10 Sep 2025 215m away

  Bell Common Conservation Area T1: Holly - Fell. G2: x 3 Ash - Fell.

  Granted Trees 5 docs

• Ringinglow, High Road, Epping, CM16 4DQ

  EPF/2481/22 Submitted 28 Oct 2022 215m away

  Application for approval of details reserved by condition 6 'Contamination' on planning approval EPF/1305/21 (Demolition of existing dwelling and 2 outbuildings and construct replacement dwelling with basement and associated landscaping)

  Split decision Conditions Demolition 7 docs
  Domestic

• Bell Cottage High Road Epping CM16 4DQ

  EPF/1488/21 Submitted 26 May 2021 226m away

  Extension to rear elevation of double garage block and the re-fenestration of the rear elevation of the host dwelling.

  Granted Full applications Extension Windows or glazing 15 docs
  Domestic

• 3 Boundary Court High Road Epping CM16 4DQ

  EPF/1066/21 Submitted 15 Apr 2021 247m away

  Demolition of the existing conservatory and erection of a single storey rear extension

  Refused Full applications Extension Demolition 9 docs
  Small domestic

• 29, Bell Common, Epping, CM16 4DY

  EPF/1977/25 Submitted 1 Oct 2025 289m away

  Bell Common Conservation Area T1: Lime - Reduce lateral crown by up to 30%.

  Granted Trees 6 docs

• EPF/1449/26 Granted

  37-39, Ladywell Prospect, Sheering, Harlow, CM21 9PR

  TPO/EPF/04/76 (Ref: G1) T1-T4: Lime - Crown reduce to previous pollard points, as specified. NB: The permitted specification of works is detailed in the conditions below.

  27 Jul 2026 Trees
• EPF/1675/26 Awaiting decision

  74, High Road, Buckhurst Hill, IG9 5RP

  TPO/EPF/02/19 T1: Oak - Fell and replace, as specified. NB: The permitted specification of works is detailed in the conditions below.

  2 Sep 2026 Trees
• 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.

  28 Jul 2026 Trees
• EPF/1436/26 Granted

  Breckenridge, 4 Smiths Court, Thornwood, Epping, CM16 6BD

  TPO/EPF/18/89 (Ref: T4) T1: Ash - Monolith to 2.5m, as specified. NB: The permitted specification of works is detailed in the conditions below.

  24 Jul 2026 Trees
• EPF/1283/26 Granted

  Highview Court, High Road, Loughton, IG10 4QZ

  TPO/EPF/24/88 (Ref: A1) T1: Lime - Fell and replace, as specified. NB: The permitted specification of works is detailed in the conditions below.

  29 Jun 2026 Trees