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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

17,565Searchable applications

387Recorded as pending

74%Approval rate · 13,288 approved or refused records

3,407Refused applications

9,881 approved · 3,407 refused · 592 withdrawn.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 Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.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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More application records

Decision MadeEPF/2926/19
Proposed demolition of an existing house & construction of a new five bedroom replacement dwelling.
The Old Cottage 16 High Road Chigwell Essex IG7 6DL
Received 5 Dec 2019
Decision MadeEPF/2927/19
Application for Prior Approval for a Proposed Larger Home Extension measuring 5.00 metres, height to eaves 2.80 metres & a maximum height of 2.80 metres.
10 Lushes Road Loughton IG10 3QB
Received 5 Dec 2019
Decision MadeEPF/2928/19
Application for Grade II Listed Building for proposed change of use of upstairs from accommodation to small dining areas and bathroom to x 2 no. unisex toilets for customers.
The Cock Tavern 218 High Street Ongar CM5 9AB
Received 5 Dec 2019
Decision MadeEPF/2929/19
Proposed minor non-structural internal alteration & one & a half side extension to provide extra accommodation to an existing barn converted to a residential unit.
The Barn Collins Cross Road Matching Harlow Essex CM17 0QY
Received 5 Dec 2019
Decision MadeEPF/2930/19
Grade II Listed Building application for a proposed minor non-structural internal alteration & one & a half side extension to provide extra accommodation to an existing barn converted to a residential unit.
The Barn Collins Cross Road Matching Harlow Essex CM17 0QY
Received 5 Dec 2019
Decision MadeEPF/2931/19
Application for Consent to Display a banner on the outer left wall area of premises.
173 High Road Loughton IG10 4LF
Received 6 Dec 2019
Decision MadeEPF/2932/19
Proposed demolition of an existing conservatory & construction of a new single storey rear extension.
4 Green Trees Epping Essex CM16 4QT
Received 6 Dec 2019
Decision MadeEPF/2933/19
Application for Approval of Details Reserved by Conditions 6,13,14,15 & 17 for EPF/2724/16. Condition 6"full details of both hard & soft landscape works (including tree planting) & implementation programme", 13" biodiversity enhancement plan", 14"details of foul & surface water disposal", 15" Construction Method Statement" & 17"details of levels". (Erection of two dwelling houses).
Land at Potash Road Matching Green Harlow Essex CM17 0RN
Received 6 Dec 2019
Decision MadeEPF/2934/19
Proposed two storey rear extension.
31 Scotland Road Buckhurst Hill IG9 5NP
Received 6 Dec 2019
Decision MadeEPF/2935/19
Application for approval of condition 6 'Verification' on planning application EPF/3346/17 (Proposed residential redevelopment to create 2 new 4 bed dwellings)
Kings Brasserie now Greenacre House and Greenview House King Street High Ongar Ongar Essex CM5 9NS
Received 6 Dec 2019
Decision MadeEPF/2936/19
Redevelopment of existing shop including new shopfront, alterations to existing flat including a first floor rear extension.
55 High Street Epping Essex CM16 4BA
Received 6 Dec 2019
Decision MadeEPF/2937/19
Proposed rear extension to the lower ground floor & ground floor.(Revised scheme).
46 Russell Road Buckhurst Hill Essex IG9 5QE
Received 6 Dec 2019
Decision MadeEPF/2938/19
Hip to gable roof extension, loft conversion, side extension to the side of first floor. (Revised scheme).
46 Russell Road Buckhurst Hill Essex IG9 5QE
Received 6 Dec 2019
Decision MadeEPF/2939/19
Application for Approval of Details Reserved by Conditions 5" planted within 3 months", 6"Tree Protection Plan, Arboricultural Method Statement & site monitoring schedule" & 7"foundation details" for EPF/0673/19. (The removal of existing rear extension and loggia, with new rear extension using same footprint).
25 Bracken Drive Chigwell Essex IG7 5RG
Received 9 Dec 2019
Decision MadeEPF/2940/19
Proposed alterations to a single storey rear extension (ref:EPF1163/19 & EPF/1168/19 (LB), as well as the basement underneath the single storey rear extension to add create additional living space.
The Old Granary Copped Hall Estate High Road Epping CM16 5HS
Received 9 Dec 2019
Decision MadeEPF/2941/19
Proposed front bay extension.
28 Stradbroke Grove Buckhurst Hill IG9 5PF
Received 9 Dec 2019
Decision MadeEPF/2942/19
Proposed ground & first floor rear extension, roof extension including a rear dormer, increase the height of & provision of a full gabled roof. (Revised application to EPF/2934/18).
Derwen Vicarage Lane Chigwell IG7 6LS
Received 9 Dec 2019
Decision MadeEPF/2943/19
Proposed conversion of a barn (Listed), outshot, loose box & attached stables to form x2 no. dwellings, one of which is to be ancillary to the converted barn. (Revised application to EPF/2106/19).
Aylmers Farm Sheering Lower Road Sheering Harlow Sawbridgeworth CM17 0NE
Received 9 Dec 2019
Decision MadeEPF/2944/19
Grade II Listed Building application for a proposed conversion of a barn (Listed), outshot, loose box & attached stables to form x2 no. dwellings, one of which is to be ancillary to the converted barn. (Revised application to EPF/2109/19).
Aylmers Farm Sheering Lower Road Sheering Harlow Sawbridgeworth CM17 0NE
Received 9 Dec 2019
Decision MadeEPF/2945/19
TPO/EPF/46/10 (Ref: T1) T1: London Plane - Reduce overhanging branches on eastern side, as specified, to provide clearance from roof.
Land to the rear of 31 Luctons Avenue Buckhurst Hill IG9 5SG
Received 9 Dec 2019
Decision MadeEPF/2946/19
Proposed demolition of an existing dwelling & erection of a replacement dwelling.
Wayback 179 Lambourne Road Chigwell IG7 6JU
Received 9 Dec 2019
Decision MadeEPF/2947/19
Application for Approval of Details Reserved by Conditions 7 and 8 for EPF/2724/16. Condition 7 Phase II contamination and 8 `Remediation'' (Erection of two dwelling houses).
Land at Potash Road Matching Green Harlow Essex CM17 0RN
Received 6 Dec 2019
Decision MadeEPF/2948/19
Proposed conversion of an existing dwelling to incorporate x3 no. two bedroom flats. Proposed rear extension to the existing property x1 no. two bedroom flats, x1 no. three bedroom flat & x1 no. one bedroom flat. Provision of x4 no. car parking spaces with a disabled bay, cycle & bin stores.
117 High Road Loughton Essex IG10 4JA
Received 9 Dec 2019
Decision MadeEPF/2949/19
Grade II listed building application for Proposed alterations to a single storey rear extension (ref:EPF1163/19 & EPF/1168/19 (LB), as well as the basement underneath the single storey rear extension to create additional living space.
The Old Granary Copped Hall Estate High Road Epping CM16 5HS
Received 9 Dec 2019

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