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Epping Forest District Council
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Explore collected planning applications and decisions for Epping Forest District Council. Search an address, application reference or proposal to find a record.

Collected application statistics

Collected records · All available dates
16,996Searchable applications
387Recorded as pending
74%Approval rate · 12,835 approved or refused records
3,331Refused applications

9,504 approved · 3,331 refused · 560 withdrawn. Received dates in our records: 2 Jul 1999 to 9 Oct 2026. Most recent record check: 11 Oct 2026. Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.

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Council sources checked 14 Sept 2026

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  1. Decision MadeEPF/0999/99

    Amendments to roof layout to single storey rear extension (approved under EPF/730/99).

    8 PICK HILL, WALTHAM ABBEY

    Received 2 Jul 1999
  2. Decision MadeEPF/0793/19

    Demolish an existing garage and replace with a new family dwellinghouse.

    34 Palmerston Road Buckhurst Hill Essex IG9 5LW

    Received 27 Mar 2019
  3. Decision MadeEPF/2790/19

    Application for Variation of Condition 2 for EPF/1982/18. (Restoration & conversion of existing stables into a habitable (C3) guest annexe including light-weight glazed link extension between main house & a new annexe).

    Forest House Woodside North Weald Bassett Epping CM16 6LG

    Received 21 Nov 2019
  4. Decision MadeEPF/2791/19

    Application for a Lawful Development Certificate for a Proposed hip to gable conversion of existing roof, new dormer to rear elevation & formation of rooms in loft space & lights to the front elevation.

    2 Forest Edge Buckhurst Hill Essex IG9 5AA

    Received 21 Nov 2019
  5. Decision MadeEPF/2792/19

    Application for Approval of Details Reserved by Conditions 4,5,6 & 7 for EPF/3394/17. Condition 4"Phase I Land Contamination Investigation", 5"Phase II Site Investigation", 6"Deatiled Remediation Scheme", & 7"Verification Report". (Prior approval for proposed change of use from retail (A1) to dwelling (C3)).

    11 Woodfield Terrace High Road Thornwood Epping CM16 6LL

    Received 21 Nov 2019
  6. Decision MadeEPF/2876/19

    Single storey rear extension.

    45 Avondale Drive Loughton Essex IG10 3BZ

    Received 28 Nov 2019
  7. Decision MadeEPF/2879/19

    Approval of details reserved by conditions 6 `Wheelwashing' and 7 Foul and surface water' of EPF/2858/16 (Erection of detached dwelling (resubmission of EPF/2341/13)).

    15 Pound Close Nazeing Essex EN9 2HR

    Received 28 Nov 2019
  8. Decision MadeEPF/2967/19

    Proposed two storey side extension & part two storey rear extension & part single storey rear extension with a rear terrrace.

    9 Stradbroke Grove Buckhurst Hill IG9 5PD

    Received 12 Dec 2019
  9. Decision MadeEPF/2968/19

    Proposed two storey side extension, single storey front extension & single storey rear extension.

    62 Forest Drive Theydon Bois Epping CM16 7EZ

    Received 12 Dec 2019
  10. Decision MadeEPF/2969/19

    Application for a Lawful Development Certificate for a Proposed hip to gable loft conversion into a habitable space with a rear dormer & x3 no. roof lights to the front. Conversion of a garage into a habitable space.

    5 Broadhurst Gardens Chigwell Essex IG7 5HE

    Received 12 Dec 2019
  11. Decision MadeEPF/3049/19

    Proposed double storey rear extension, loft conversion, internal remodelling & an addition of a porch to the ground floor entrance infill.

    71 Millwell Crescent Chigwell IG7 5HX

    Received 19 Dec 2019
  12. Decision MadeEPF/3050/19

    Prior approval for a 8 metre deep single storey rear extension, height to eaves 2.5 metres and overall height of 4 metres.

    West Lodge Coppice Row Theydon Bois Epping CM16 7DR

    Received 17 Dec 2019
  13. Decision MadeEPF/3051/19

    CC/EPF/96/19 - The permanent retention of the temporary construction access road without compliance with Condition 5 (cessation of use of temporary construction access and restoration of land to former condition) attached to planning permission CC/EPF/46/17.

    West Hatch High School High Road Chigwell Essex IG7 5BT

    Received 20 Dec 2019
  14. Decision MadeEPF/3052/19

    Proposed demolition of a rear utility room & stack & erection of a two storey rear extension.

    21 York Hill Loughton IG10 1RL

    Received 20 Dec 2019
  15. Decision MadeEPF/3053/19

    Application for Approval of Details Reserved by Conditions 5"foul water disposal" & 8"Construction Method Statement" for EPF/0233/19. (Sub-division and minor extensions to existing dwelling to form 3 no. dwellings).

    Monkhams Cottage Claverhambury Road Waltham Abbey Essex EN9 2AU

    Received 28 Jan 2019
  16. Decision MadeEPF/3054/19

    Application for approval of Details Reserved by Condition of EPF/2605/17 Condition 6 `Contaminated land Phase 1' 7 `Contaminated land Phase II 8 `Remediation' and 9 `Verification' (Conversion and extension of courtyard of barns into 2 dwellings).

    Olives Farm (Plot 1 only) Murthering Lane Stapleford Abbotts Romford RM4 1JT

    Received 19 Dec 2019
  17. Decision MadeEPF/2702/19/NEW

    Application for Grade II Listed Building for proposed restoration of public areas in a sensitive manner, retaining existing features as well as re configuring some of the office spaces to create more collaborative working environments, flexible working spaces whilst retaining the existing features. On the ground floor a public facing consultation area and possibly new library facility will be introduced in the rotund element and also a new larger caf? space. It is proposed that the office spaces are opened out to provide greater flexibility within the Civic Building and provide the option of a large conference/ committee space which can be subdivided with bi-folding doors for meeting rooms etc. The cafe has been extended to provide a larger open plan area and extended kitchen. Additional WC's will be provided to cater for the building, both for the public and employees. 323 House will also be refurbished as part of the works and some small areas of partition walls removed to provide more usable spaces.

    Civic Offices, Epping Forest District Council 323 High Street Epping CM16 4BZ

    Received 11 Nov 2019
  18. Decision MadeEPF/2703/19

    Approval of Details Reserved by Condition 5 ` Details of surface water drainage' of EPF/2073/19 (Proposed demolition of an existing outbuilding & erection of a single storey timber granny annexe for ancillary use to the main dwelling).

    Ladderstile Farm Lodge High Road Epping CM16 4DH

    Received 11 Nov 2019
  19. Decision MadeEPF/2704/19

    Application for Variation of Condition 2 `Plan numbers' on EPF/0732/19. (Erection of rear sun lounge/pool house extension, installation of a car lift, enlargement of basement to provide an extended garage with replacement of existing front gates).

    66 Manor Road Chigwell IG7 5PG

    Received 11 Nov 2019
  20. Decision MadeEPF/2705/19

    Demolition of two existing outbuildings & erection of separate dwelling & garage, proposed new entrance arrangement to improve site ingress & egress to improve highway safety. (Revised application to EPF/0503/19).

    Great Oak Coopersale Street Epping CM16 7PG

    Received 11 Nov 2019
  21. Decision MadeEPF/2706/19

    TPO/EPF/24/01 (Ref: T1) T1: Sycamore - Crown reduce by 30%, as specified. TPO/EPF/32/00 (Ref: T10) T2: Horse Chestnut - Reduce limb, as specified.

    7 Buttercross Lane Epping CM16 5AA

    Received 11 Nov 2019
  22. Decision MadeEPF/2707/19

    Application for Approval of Details Reserved by Conditions 5,6 & 7 for EPF/2951/16. Condition 5" Phase 1 Land Contamination investigation", 6" Phase 2 site investigation" 7"detailed remediation scheme" (Conversion of curtilage listed buildings to form two new dwellings).

    Cozens Farm Chelmsford Road High Ongar Ongar CM5 9NX

    Received 7 Nov 2019
  23. Decision MadeEPF/2708/19

    Notification for Prior Approval for a Proposed Larger Home Extension measuring 3.993 metres, height to eaves of 3 metres & a maximum height of 3.4 metres.

    16 Farm Hill Road Waltham Abbey EN9 1NN

    Received 12 Nov 2019
  24. Decision MadeEPF/2709/19

    Application for Approval of Details Reserved by Condition 5 "Phase 1 Contaminated Land Investigation" for EPF/2594/16. (Proposed barn conversion to dwelling with associated cart lodge & garage. Proposed garden room extension & internal alterations to Farmhouse along with new cart lodge & garage).

    Shonks Farm Mill Street Hastingwood Harlow CM17 9JQ

    Received 8 Nov 2019

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