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

Epping Forest granted permission on 13 December 2024, subject to any conditions on the decision notice. Work must normally begin within three years or the permission lapses. More in our guide to what happens after a planning decision.

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.

• 119, Bell Common, Epping, CM16 4DZ

  EPF/2750/22 Submitted 2 Dec 2022 50 yards away

  Single storey rear extension off existing kitchen to provide a shower, utility and boot room. The extension will have a hipped pitched roof.

  Granted Householder Extension 12 docs
  Small domestic

• Best Western The Bell Hotel, High Road, Epping, CM16 4DG

  EPF/1062/26 Submitted 1 Jun 2026 200 yards away

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

  Withdrawn Lawful development 4 docs

• WENSLEY HOUSE, BELL COMMON, EPPING UPLAND

  EPF/1168/00 Submitted 7 Jul 2000 200 yards away

  Renewal of planning permission EPF/407/95 for demolition of garage and outbuilding, and erection of 1 and 1/2 storey bedroom wing with asssociated kitchen, roof terrace and conservatory.

  Withdrawn Full applications Extension Demolition 1 doc

• WENSLEY HOUSE, BELL COMMON, EPPING UPLAND

  CAC/EPF/1169/00 Submitted 7 Jul 2000 200 yards away

  Renewal of conservation area consent for the demolition of existing garage and derelict former cricket pavilion.

  Withdrawn Heritage and listed buildings Demolition 2 docs

• Bell Cottage, High Road, Epping, CM16 4DQ

  EPF/0556/26 Submitted 17 Mar 2026 250 yards away

  Approval of Details Reserved by Condition No. 4: External Finishes of EPF/2376/24 (Formation of replacement dwelling on site of former Bell Cottage).

  Refused Conditions 4 docs
  Domestic

• 1 Boundary Court, High Road, Epping, CM16 4DQ

  EPF/2305/24 Submitted 14 Nov 2024 250 yards away

  Demolition of existing timber, brickwork and PVCu rear conservatory. Proposed replacement rear conservatory with glazed gable end and pitched roof.

  Withdrawn Householder Extension Demolition +1 11 docs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