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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

17,609Searchable applications

387Recorded as pending

74%Approval rate · 13,322 approved or refused records

3,410Refused applications

9,912 approved · 3,410 refused · 594 withdrawn.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 Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.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

Article 4 direction areasNo boundary records available in this collection

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Decision MadeEPF/3031/19
Proposed front porch extension enclosing existing covered area.
5 Goldings Road Loughton IG10 2QR
Received 18 Dec 2019
Decision MadeEPF/3032/19
TPO/EPF/23/88 (Ref: T26) T1: Horse Chestnut - Crown reduce to previous points, as specified.
17 Albion Hill Loughton Essex IG10 4RA
Received 19 Dec 2019
Decision MadeEPF/3033/19
Application for Approval of Reserved Matters following Outline Approval for office demolition, boiler house & x2 no. glasshouses. Erect x5 no. dwelling houses, access drive, turning head, amenity & parking areas. (Ref: EPF/0898/19)
Esperanza Nursery Stapleford Road Stapleford Abbotts Essex RM4 1EJ
Received 19 Dec 2019
Decision MadeEPF/3034/19
Grade II listed building consent for proposed freestanding independent timber access ramp & level access platform to allow disabled user access to the dwelling front entrance.
Old Cottage Mill Lane High Ongar Ongar CM5 9RQ
Received 18 Dec 2019
Decision MadeEPF/3035/19
Erection of 2.1m high black entrance gates to an existing vehicle entrance off Tylers Road (to prevent unlawful access onto the open field behind).
Tylers Cross Nursery Tylers Road Roydon Essex EN9 2DH
Received 19 Dec 2019
Decision MadeEPF/3036/19
Proposed demolition of existing building & erection of x2 no. semi-detached dwellings & x1 no. detached. The detached property is proposed as a 4-bed dwelling, while the semi-detached building in comprised of one 3-bed and one 4-bed.
Rundells Lodge London Road Hastingwood Harlow CM17 9LH
Received 19 Dec 2019
Decision MadeEPF/3037/19
Application for approval of Details Reserved by Condition of EPF/2605/17 - Conditions 4 `Hard and soft landscaping' 5 `Surface water drainage' 11 `Details of materials' Details of screen walls and fences' 14 `Hard and soft surfacing and 15 `Bat surveys' (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
Decision MadeEPF/3038/19
Two storey side extension.
44 A Coopers Close Chigwell IG7 6EU
Received 19 Dec 2019
Decision MadeEPF/3039/19
Proposed demolition of existing residential dwelling and replacement with x8 no. apartments.
The Firs 191 High Road Chigwell IG7 5AS
Received 19 Dec 2019
Decision MadeEPF/3040/19
Proposed erection of x14 no. dwellings (4 flats and 10 dwellings).(Phase 2).
Land at the former Chimes Garden Centre Old Nazeing Road Nazeing Waltham Abbey EN10 6RJ
Received 19 Dec 2019
Decision MadeEPF/3041/19
Application for a Lawful Development Certificate for a Proposed dormer and single storey side and rear extension.
76 Mayflower Way Ongar CM5 9BB
Received 19 Dec 2019
Decision MadeEPF/3042/19
Application for Approval of Details Reserved by Conditions 3"documentary and photographic details of the types and colours of the external finishes", 6"foul and surface water disposal", 7"flood mitigation measures" for EPF/3420/17. (Removal of existing dwelling and erection of replacement dwelling and garage).
The Outlook, The Stables Moreton Bridge Moreton Ongar CM5 0LL
Received 19 Dec 2019
Decision MadeEPF/3043/19
Application for Variation of Condition 2 `Plan numbers' of EPF/1351/18 (Demolition of site buildings and redevelopment to provide x33 no. new homes).
The Chimes Nursery Old Nazeing Road Nazeing Waltham Abbey EN10 6RJ
Received 19 Dec 2019
Decision MadeEPF/3044/19
Application for a Grade II Listed Building Consent for replacement windows.
Wynters Cottage Hastingwood Road Magdalen Laver Ongar CM5 0EW
Received 19 Dec 2019
Decision MadeEPF/3045/19
TPO/EPF/14/08 (Ref:T11) T1: Swamp Cypress - Prune surface roots, as specified.
1 The Bowls Chigwell IG7 6NB
Received 19 Dec 2019
Decision MadeEPF/3046/19
Demolition of existing house & replacement with a three storey single dwelling house.
19 Great Owl Road Chigwell IG7 6AL
Received 19 Dec 2019
Decision MadeEPF/3047/19
Application for a Non-Material Amendment to EPF/2069/19 (Proposed part ground floor front and part first floor rear and front extension with an attic with rear dormer and roof lights to front and both sides.) change roof slope and increase of eaves height.
19 Brook Way Chigwell IG7 6AW
Received 19 Dec 2019
Decision MadeEPF/3048/19
Application for Approval of Details Reserved by Condition 12"verification report that demonstrates the effectiveness of the remediation" for EPF/3201/15. (Removal of existing agricultural building and erection of x2 no. detached dwelling houses with detached garages).
Presdale Farm House Hoe Lane Nazeing Waltham Abbey EN9 2RJ
Received 19 Dec 2019
Decision MadeEPF/3055/19
Application for Prior Approval for a Propose Larger Home Extension measuring 8 metres deep, height to eaves of 3 metres & a maximum height of 3.957 metres.
Old Pond House 296 Nine Ashes Road High Ongar Ongar Ingatestone CM4 0LA
Received 20 Dec 2019
Decision MadeEPF/3056/19
Matching Green Conservation Area 1 x Holly & 1 x Pine - Fell.
The Cherry Tree Matching Green Matching Harlow CM17 0PT
Received 20 Dec 2019
Decision MadeEPF/3057/19
Application for Approval of Details Reserved by Conditions 3,4,6,7 & 8 for EPF/1896/18. 3"surface water disposal", 4"Wheel washing", 6"No removal of hedgerows, trees or shrubs", 7" treated with a permitted herbicide" & 8"biodiversity plan". (Demolition of the circa 1970 extensions to the property, renovation of roof and minor modifications of the retained Listed structure, construction of new residential extension,linked to the Listed element, new wall & gates).
The Thatched Cottage Bury Lane Epping CM16 5JA
Received 20 Dec 2019
Decision MadeEPF/3059/19
Revisions to approved 1st floor extension extension (Original reference EPF/0361/78)
4 Walnut Tree Cottages Mill Street Hastingwood Harlow CM17 9JE
Received 20 Dec 2019
Decision MadeEPF/3060/19
Approval of Details Reserved by Condition 8 `Ground conditions assessment' of EPF/1046/19 - (Proposed installation of an artificial grass pitch, perimeter hardstanding, pedestrian access and floodlights).
Chigwell School High Road Chigwell IG7 6QF
Received 20 Dec 2019
Decision MadeEPF/0041/20
Application for approval of details reserved by condition 21'Verification report' and condition 22 'Evidence of contamination' on planning permission EPF/2697/17 (Demolition of existing buildings/site clearance and erection of 4 x detached barn style houses with associated access, plot arrangement and parking)
Tile House Farm Birds Green Willingale Ongar CM5 0PN
Received 8 Jan 2020

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