43 Bell Common, Epping, CM16 4DY

Pending EPF/0761/26
Extensions & alterations
Council
Epping Forest 4.6/10
Date received
17 Apr 2026
Date validated
21 Apr 2026
Postcode
CM16 4DY

Description

Loft conversion with hip to gable with rear dormer and 4 rooflights to front.

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Other new applications on this street

79, Bell Common, Epping, CM16 4DZ

Alteration to and Enlargement of family dwelling

EPF/0516/26 - 12 Mar 2026

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

Pitched roof open carport extension to a existing detached garage structure.

EPF/2564/25 - 19 Dec 2025

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Historical activity at this location

27 previous applications on record - archival context, not part of the live application.

This property

Previous applications at this address

2023 Approved
Bell Common Conservation Area T1: Cherry - Fell. T2: Conifer - Fell.
EPF/0466/23
2023 Approved
Bell Common Conservation Area T1: Cherry - Fell. T2: Conifer - Fell.
EPF/0466/23
Within ~100m

Nearby activity

2025 Approved
29, Bell Common, Epping, CM16 4DY
Bell Common Conservation Area T1: Lime - Reduce lateral crown by up to 30%.
EPF/1977/25
2025 Approved
29, Bell Common, Epping, CM16 4DY
Bell Common Conservation Area SB1, SB2, SB7, SB8, SB9: 5 x Silver Birch - Fell. CF1,CF2 &…
EPF/1661/25
2025 Approved
Bell Lodge, 25 Bell Common, Epping, CM16 4DY
Bell Common Conservation Area T1 & T2: Lime - Crown reduce to previous points.
EPF/1213/25
2024 Approved
33 Bell Common, Epping, CM16 4DY
Bell Common Conservation Area T1: Holm Oak - Crown reduce by up to 2m.
EPF/0009/25
2024 Approved
33 Bell Common, Epping, CM16 4DY
Bell Common Conservation Area T1: Holm Oak - Crown reduce by up to 2m.
EPF/0009/25
2023 With conditions
49-51, Bell Common, Epping, CM16 4DY
Grade II listed building application for a single storey rear extension
EPF/1727/23
2023 With conditions
49-51, Bell Common, Epping, CM16 4DY
Grade II listed building application for a single storey rear extension
EPF/1727/23
2023 With conditions
49-51, Bell Common, Epping, CM16 4DY
Single storey rear extension
EPF/1721/23
2023 With conditions
49-51, Bell Common, Epping, CM16 4DY
Single storey rear extension
EPF/1721/23
2023 Approved
33 Bell Common, Epping, CM16 4DY
Bell Common Conservation Area T1: Lime - Re-pollard to previous points.
EPF/2129/23
2023 Approved
33 Bell Common, Epping, CM16 4DY
Bell Common Conservation Area T1: Lime - Re-pollard to previous points.
EPF/2129/23
2022 Approved
29, Bell Common, Epping, CM16 4DY
Bell Common Conservation Area T1: Lime - Reduce lateral crown by up to 30%.
EPF/1887/22
2022 Approved
29, Bell Common, Epping, CM16 4DY
Bell Common Conservation Area T1: Lime - Reduce lateral crown by up to 30%.
EPF/1887/22
2022
41 Rose Cottage, Bell Common, Epping, CM16 4DY
Bell Common Conservation Area
EPF/1564/22
2022
41 Rose Cottage, Bell Common, Epping, CM16 4DY
Bell Common Conservation Area
EPF/1564/22
2022 Withdrawn
49-51 Bell Common Epping Essex CM16 4DY
Bell Common Conservation Area T1 & T2: 2 x Prunus, G3: 8 x Holly - Fell.
EPF/0750/22/NEW
2022 Withdrawn
49-51 Bell Common Epping Essex CM16 4DY
Bell Common Conservation Area T1 & T2: 2 x Prunus, G3: 8 x Holly - Fell.
EPF/0750/22/NEW
2022 Withdrawn
49-51 Bell Common Epping Essex CM16 4DY
Bell Common Conservation Area T1 & T2: 2 x Prunus, G3: 8 x Holly - Fell.
EPF/0750/22
2022 Withdrawn
49-51 Bell Common Epping Essex CM16 4DY
Bell Common Conservation Area T1 & T2: 2 x Prunus, G3: 8 x Holly - Fell.
EPF/0750/22
2020 Approved
21 Bell Common Epping CM16 4DY
Bell Common Conservation Area 1 x Sycamore - Fell.
EPF/2589/20
2017 Approved
31 Bell Common Epping Essex CM16 4DY
Bell Common Conservation Area -Tree works as specified.
EPF/1496/17
2017 Approved
31 Bell Common Epping Essex CM16 4DY
Bell Common Conservation Area -Tree works as specified.
EPF/1496/17
2016 Approved
17 Bell Common Epping Essex CM16 4DY
Bell Common Conservation Area. Fell Fir Tree & replace with chamaecyparis Lawsonians 'Blu…
EPF/2986/16
2016 Refused
35 Bell Common Epping Essex CM16 4DY
Retrospective application for a rear patio extension 1300mm above existing ground level…
EPF/2261/16
2016
25 Bell Common Epping Essex CM16 4DY
Bell common conservation area. 2x Limes 2m Crown reduction + thin. Remove dead prunus.
EPF/1755/16
Epping Forest
Planning Authority Score
4.6/10
Below average
#168 of 292 councils
Relevant to this application:
Householder decisions

Epping Forest ranks #111 out of 292 councils for householder decision speed. Epping Forest is also one of the strictest councils - it refuses more householder applications than almost any other, with only 74% approved vs 90% nationally.

One of the strictest councils
only 74% approved vs 90% nationally
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Epping Forest decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, 2025
66%
Overall approval rate
Below avg (87%) #292 of 292
74%
Householder approved
Below avg (90%) #286 of 292
71%
Decided in 8 weeks
Above avg (64%) #111 of 292
33%
Extended time limit
Below avg (40%) #78 of 292
50%
Minor dwellings approved
220 decided (1-9 homes)
63%
Major dwellings approved
19 decided (10+ homes)
43%
Change of use approved
44 decided
1,350
Total decisions
457 refused in 2025
Source: MHCLG planning statistics · See full council rankings