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Grounds maintenance
Published on 17 April 2024Grounds maintenance
Grounds maintenance on council-owned land is managed by Qualis Property Solutions. The Qualis grounds maintenance service is responsible for undertaking the following work:
- Mowing grass verges and open spaces
- Maintenance of rose beds and shrub borders
- Pruning hedgerows
- Planting seasonal bedding displays
- Maintaining playgrounds
Help and advice
For general advice about a work activity that is listed above and regulated by the local authority, (more…)
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Report a problem with a tree
Published on 26 October 2022Report a problem with a tree
Report a fallen or dangerous tree if it’s on:
- A footpath
- A road
- Public land
- Private land blocking a public right of way
How to report a problem with a tree
During normal office hours:
- Email Trees@eppingforestdc.gov.uk
- Call 01992 564000
All other times: (more…)
- Report it to Essex County Council on the Essex Highways –
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Tree donation scheme
Published on 1 October 2021Tree donation scheme
Planting a tree for a loved one or commemorating a special occasion can be done through our tree donation scheme. The cost per tree is £300. There is also the option to mark its location on our district map along with any details on a virtual plaque. (more…)
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Tree planting
Published on 16 February 2021Tree planting
To request a tree planting for the 2025 to 2026 season contact:
- Email Trees@eppingforestdc.gov.uk
- Call 01992 564000
Tree planting and woodland creation
Find information and support on woodland creation, (more…)
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High hedges
Published on 8 January 2019High hedges
If you have an issue with a neighbour’s high hedge it is best to try and resolve the matter directly and amicably with your neighbour in the first instance.
If you are unable to resolve the issue directly, (more…)
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Local land charges search fees
Published on 30 October 2018Local land charges search fees
Our CON29 local land charges search fees are listed below.
* An extra parcel means land (including a building or part of a building) which is separately occupied or separately rated or, (more…)
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What is a local land charge?
Published on 30 October 2018What is a local land charge?
A local land charge can be a financial claim, restriction, decision or information which may affect a particular property or area of land.
Local land charges searches are normally required in the property-buying process. When you buy a property or a piece of land, (more…)
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Apply for a personal search
Published on 30 October 2018Apply for a personal search
A personal search is a search of the Local Land Charges Register only and does not reveal the full information provided by an official search.
HM Land Registry
Personal searches are carried out by (more…)
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Apply for local land charge search
Published on 30 October 2018Apply for local land charge search
Form LLC1 and personal searches are carried out by HM Land Registry. A personal search is a search of the local land charges register only and does not reveal the full information that is provided by an official search. (more…)
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Footpath diversion orders
Published on 16 July 2025Footpath diversion orders
The provisions of Section 257 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 allows for the diversion or stopping up of public footpaths and bridleways where it is necessary to enable a development to take place in accordance with planning permission.
Planning permission granted does not mean that the public right of way will therefore automatically be diverted or stopped up. The disadvantages or loss likely to arise from the stopping up or diversion of the way to members of the public or to persons whose properties adjoin or are near the existing highway should be weighed against the advantages of any proposed Order. (more…)