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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
17,892Searchable applications
387Recorded as pending
75%Approval rate · 13,559 approved or refused records
3,447Refused applications

10,112 approved · 3,447 refused · 612 withdrawn.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 Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.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

Conservation areas and Article 4 directions

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Conservation areas25 mapped area records
Article 4 direction areasNo boundary records available in this collection

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  1. Decision MadeEPF/1068/19

    Proposed removal of all existing single glazed timber windows and replacement with new reinforced PVC-u double glazed windows.

    6 Plantaganet Place Waltham Abbey Essex EN9 1BF

    Received 25 Apr 2019
  2. Decision MadeEPF/1069/19

    Proposed removal of all existing single glazed timber windows and replacement with reinforced PVC-u double glazed windows.

    29 Plantaganet Place Waltham Abbey Essex EN9 1BF

    Received 25 Apr 2019
  3. Decision MadeEPF/1070/19

    Application for a Lawful Development Certificate for a proposed single storey rear extension.

    2 Oakleigh Rise Epping Essex CM16 7BL

    Received 25 Apr 2019
  4. Decision MadeEPF/1071/19

    Application for Approval of Details Reserved by Condition 4 "documentary and photographic details of the types and colours of the external finishes" for EPF/0892/16. (Proposed replacement dwelling).

    Elmslea Harlow Road Moreton Ongar Essex CM5 0LH

    Received 25 Apr 2019
  5. Decision MadeEPF/1072/19

    Demolition of existing residential outbuildings and replacement with a single dwellinghouse.

    Meadow View Abbess Road Abbess Beauchamp And Berners Roding Ongar Essex CM5 0JJ

    Received 25 Apr 2019
  6. Decision MadeEPF/1073/19

    Application for a Lawful Development Certificate for a proposed loft conversion with Juliet balcony.

    14 Southview Road Loughton Essex IG10 3LG

    Received 25 Apr 2019
  7. Decision MadeEPF/1074/19

    Application for Approval of Details Reserved by Condition 12 "bat friendly lighting scheme" for EPF/2933/17. (Demolish existing barn and erect x 3 no. two storey detached dwellings, 2 (no.) x 4 bedroom and 1 (no.) x 3 bedroom).

    Maes Mawr Stapleford Road Stapleford Abbotts Essex RM4 1EJ

    Received 25 Apr 2019
  8. Decision MadeEPF/1075/19

    Application for Approval of Details Reserved by Condition 9 "flood risk assessment, management and maintenance plan" for EPF/1350/18. (Demolition of existing stables and outdoor menage with construction of x 4 no. 3 bedroom detached chalet style dwellings with associated parking and landscaping).

    Carlton House Stables Lippitts Hill Loughton Essex IG10 4AL

    Received 25 Apr 2019
  9. Decision MadeEPF/1076/19

    Application for a Non-Material Amendment to EPF/3011/18 (Demolition of existing side & rear conservatories with rear & side single storey extensions. Hipped roof changed to half hip, extend rear dormer & add new roof lights to the front elevation)

    12 Marconi Bungalows High Road North Weald Bassett Epping CM16 6EQ

    Received 25 Apr 2019
  10. Decision MadeEPF/1077/19

    Application for Approval of Details Reserved by Condition 7 of EPF/0129/17 `Phase 2 site investigation' (Demolition of existing dwelling & erection of a larger new dwelling (amendment to EPF/2777/15)).

    The Briars Old House Lane Roydon Essex CM19 5DN

    Received 23 Apr 2019
  11. Decision MadeEPF/1079/19

    Proposed annexe/replacement outbuilding.

    Shadwalkers Middle Street Nazeing Essex EN9 2LH

    Received 26 Apr 2019
  12. Decision MadeEPF/1080/19

    Proposed 1 no. 3 storey and 1 no. 2 storey buildings to accommodate x 3 residential units (1, 1 bed and 1, 2 bed units and 1, 3 bed dwellinghouse) with communal open space, landscaping and associated works. ** SAC back log case now progressing **

    Land rear of 287-291 High Street Epping Essex CM16 4DA

    Received 26 Apr 2019
  13. Decision MadeEPF/1081/19

    Proposed single storey rear extension.

    5 Livingstone Close Ongar Essex CM5 9HB

    Received 26 Apr 2019
  14. Decision MadeEPF/1082/19

    Retrospective approval for extension to decking and rear boundary wall.

    The Chequers Matching Green Matching Essex CM17 0PZ

    Received 26 Apr 2019
  15. Decision MadeEPF/1083/19

    Proposed loft conversion with a rear dormer. Hip to gable roof alterations with three front roof lights.

    15 Drayton Avenue Loughton Essex IG10 3DF

    Received 26 Apr 2019
  16. Decision MadeEPF/1085/19

    The continued use of a relocatable classbase for a temporary period until 31 August 2024 without compliance with Condition 2 (time limit) attached to planning permission CC/EPF/54/09

    Limes Farm County Primary And Infant School Limes Avenue Chigwell Essex IG7 5LP

    Received 26 Apr 2019
  17. Decision MadeEPF/1086/19

    Application for a Non-Material Amendment for proposed amendments to the finish of the exterior of proposed stable with amended North elevation to add symmetry. (Ref: EPF/1792/18).

    Land Adjacent to Tilegate Farm Tilegate Road Magdalen Laver Ongar Essex CM5 9HX

    Received 26 Apr 2019
  18. Decision MadeEPF/1087/19

    Proposed single storey side extension, with internal alterations and the demolition of an external annexe.

    62 Marjorams Avenue Loughton Essex IG10 1PU

    Received 29 Apr 2019
  19. Decision MadeEPF/1089/19

    Proposed single storey side extension.

    1 London Road Stanford Rivers Ongar Essex CM5 9PH

    Received 29 Apr 2019
  20. Decision MadeEPF/1090/19

    TPO/EPF/23/99: T1 Oak - Crown reduce, thin and lift, as specified.

    128 Manor Road Chigwell Essex IG7 5PR

    Received 29 Apr 2019
  21. Decision MadeEPF/1091/19

    Application for a Non-Material Amendment to EPF/1780/18 for a proposed loft conversion, re-rendering and replacement windows.

    Rough Talleys Moreton Road Bobbingworth Ongar Essex CM5 0LU

    Received 29 Apr 2019
  22. Decision MadeEPF/1092/19

    Proposed front and rear single storey extensions.

    10 Meadow Way Sheering Essex CM21 9LL

    Received 29 Apr 2019
  23. Decision MadeEPF/1093/19

    Grade II Listed Building Application for a proposed annexe/replacement outbuilding.

    Shadwalkers Middle Street Nazeing Essex EN9 2LH

    Received 26 Apr 2019
  24. Decision MadeEPF/1094/19

    Application for a Non-Material Amendment to EPF/2667/17 for a double gabled sided roof with a flat roof (approx) 26 square metres with a proposed skylight/roof lantern over the stairwell.

    London Mead Harlow Road High Laver Ongar Essex CM5 0DL

    Received 29 Apr 2019

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