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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
17,533Searchable applications
387Recorded as pending
74%Approval rate · 13,264 approved or refused records
3,404Refused applications

9,860 approved · 3,404 refused · 591 withdrawn.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 Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.

Local planning information

Council sources checked 14 Sept 2026

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Conservation areas25 mapped area records
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  1. Decision MadeEPF/0869/19

    Erection of x 2 no. dormer roof windows to front elevation and 3 no. dormer roof windows to rear elevation.

    Clasper House Hemnall Street Epping Essex CM16 4LR

    Received 2 Apr 2019
  2. Decision MadeEPF/0870/19

    Proposed mansard roof extension and conversion of an existing three bedroom flat to x 3 one bedroom flats.

    15A Queens Road Buckhurst Hill Essex IG9 5BZ

    Received 2 Apr 2019
  3. Decision MadeEPF/0881/19

    Application for Approval of Details Reserved by Conditions 6, 7, 8 and 9 of EPF/2087/18. 6 `Phase 1 Land Contamination investigation', 7 'Phase 2 Land Contamination preliminary risk assessment', 8 `Land Contamination Remediation Works' and 9 `verification report that demonstrates the effectiveness of the remediation' (Change of use from 1 no. agricultural barn to 1 no. residential dwelling (c3)).

    Piggotts Farm Abridge Road Theydon Bois Epping Essex RM4 1TX

    Received 1 Apr 2019
  4. Decision MadeEPF/0890/19

    Application for a Lawful Development Certificate for existing hours of use of the site from 05.00am-12.00am Monday to Saturday.

    Meadgate Works Meadgate Road Nazeing Essex EN9 2PD

    Received 4 Apr 2019
  5. Decision MadeEPF/0898/19

    Outline Planning Permission to demolish office, boiler house and two glasshouses. Erect x 5 no. dwelling houses, lay out access drive, turning head, amenity and parking areas. Form meadow/paddock and alter vehicular access onto Stapleford Road. The following matters are assessed as part of this outline application: - The uses proposed for the development -The mount of development proposed - The indicative layout of the proposed development. - An indication of the minimum and maximum height, width and length of proposed buildings. - Areas in which access points to the site will be located.

    Esperanza Nursery Stapleford Road Stapleford Abbotts Essex RM4 1EJ

    Received 4 Apr 2019
  6. Decision MadeEPF/0906/19

    Single storey extensions with insertion of a new front entrance door, sliding doors and internal alterations. Single storey rear extension and conversion of cart lodge to form habitable accommodation with creation of a new patio area, retaining walls and steps.

    102 High Street Ongar Essex CM5 9EB

    Received 5 Apr 2019
  7. Decision MadeEPF/0920/19

    Grade II Listed Building Consent for single storey extensions with insertion of a new front entrance door, sliding doors and internal alterations. Single storey rear extension and conversion of cart lodge to form habitable accommodation with creation of a new patio area, retaining walls and steps.

    102 High Street Ongar Essex CM5 9EB

    Received 5 Apr 2019
  8. Decision MadeEPF/0921/19

    Proposed x 2 no. new dwellings to land rear of 1-7 Margaret Road.

    1-7 Margaret Road Epping Essex CM16 5BP

    Received 8 Apr 2019
  9. Decision MadeEPF/0922/19

    Proposed new dwelling to land adjacent to no.7 Margaret Road.

    Land adjacent to 7 Margaret Road Epping Essex CM16 5BP

    Received 8 Apr 2019
  10. Decision MadeEPF/0925/19

    Change of use of a new agricultural building to agricultural B1 & B2.

    Elms Farm Waples Mill Road Abbess Beauchamp And Berners Roding Ongar Essex CM5 0TE

    Received 9 Apr 2019
  11. Decision MadeEPF/0926/19

    Raising of ridge height to accommodate loft conversion.

    61 Fairfield Road Epping Essex CM16 6ST

    Received 8 Apr 2019
  12. Decision MadeEPF/0928/19

    Demolition of 2 barns to create x 6 no. new dwellings.

    Canes Farm Canes Lane Hastingwood North Weald Essex CM17 9LD

    Received 8 Apr 2019
  13. Decision MadeEPF/0930/19

    Application for a Lawful Development Certificate for a proposed removal of an existing pitched roof over an infill extension to be replaced with a flat roof and lights.

    16 Woodfield Terrace High Road Thornwood Epping Essex CM16 6LL

    Received 8 Apr 2019
  14. Decision MadeEPF/0934/19

    Single storey rear extension.

    29 Osprey Road Waltham Abbey Essex EN9 3RY

    Received 8 Apr 2019
  15. Decision MadeEPF/0935/19

    Proposed replacement garage with first floor extension above and a single storey rear extension.

    17 Warren Field Epping Essex CM16 7BA

    Received 8 Apr 2019
  16. Decision MadeEPF/1021/19

    Grade II listed building consent for replacement windows to front elevation (Revised application to EPF/2650/18).

    Bridge Cottage 7 London Road Stanford Rivers Ongar Essex CM5 9PH

    Received 17 Apr 2019
  17. Decision MadeEPF/1022/19

    Proposed part single and part double front/side and rear extensions, and loft conversion with front/side and rear dormers. Amendment to EPF/2746/18 - Amendments to windows and doors.

    88 Smarts Lane Loughton Essex IG10 4BS

    Received 17 Apr 2019
  18. Decision MadeEPF/1023/19

    Application for approval of details reserved by condition 5 of EPF/0703/18 'Foul water disposal' (Sub-division and minor extensions to existing dwelling to form 3 no. dwellings)

    Monkhams Cottage Claverhambury Road Waltham Abbey Essex EN9 2AU

    Received 17 Apr 2019
  19. Decision MadeEPF/1024/19

    TPO/EPF/03/93 (Ref: T1) T1 Oak - Reduce back from wires by up to 0.75m, to suitable growth points. Cuts not to exceed 40mm in diameter.

    65 Mason Way Waltham Abbey Essex EN9 3EU

    Received 18 Apr 2019
  20. Decision MadeEPF/1025/19

    Proposed sub-division of the second floor flat to 2 flats, revised layout of basement and revised parking layout. (Amendment to decision reference EPF/0973/17. Number of flats would be increased from 5 to 6. *AMENDED DESCRIPTION*

    46 Stradbroke Drive Chigwell Essex IG7 5QZ

    Received 18 Apr 2019
  21. Decision MadeEPF/1026/19

    Application for Approval of Details Reserved by Conditions 4:"details of levels" & 5:"details of surface water disposal" for EPF/0840/18. (Proposed apartment block comprising of x 7 no. flats).

    1 Tomswood Road Chigwell Essex IG7 5QP

    Received 18 Apr 2019
  22. Decision MadeEPF/1104/19

    Application for approval of details reserved by condition 16 'Phase 2 Contamination' of planning permission EPF/3253/17 (Demolition of existing buildings, improvements to existing vehicular access, erection of five detached houses, associated garages and boundary fences and landscaping (Renewal of previous approval)).

    Pine Lodge Riding Centre Lippitts Hill Loughton Essex IG10 4AL

    Received 30 Apr 2019
  23. Decision MadeEPF/1105/19

    Proposed erection of part first floor extension above a previously built single structure.

    5 Butlers Drive Waltham Abbey Essex E4 7RL

    Received 30 Apr 2019
  24. Decision MadeEPF/1109/19

    Application for Variation of Condition 3:"completed strictly in accordance with approved drawings" for EPF/0851/16. (Demolition of existing outbuildings and erection of an annexe).

    Victory Lodge Waples Mill Road Abbess Beauchamp and Berners Roding Ongar Essex CM5 0TE

    Received 30 Apr 2019

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