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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

17,952Searchable applications

387Recorded as pending

75%Approval rate · 13,611 approved or refused records

3,458Refused applications

10,153 approved · 3,458 refused · 615 withdrawn.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 Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.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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More application records

Decision MadeEPF/1187/19
Listed Building Consent for a proposed detached side outbuilding used as ancillary to the main dwellinghouse. (Revised application to EPF/0290/19).
1 Netherhouse Farm Cottages Sewardstone Road Waltham Abbey Essex E4 7RJ
Received 2 May 2019
Decision MadeEPF/1188/19
Proposed two storey side/rear extension and window alterations.
2 New House Farm Cottages Stondon Road Ongar Essex CM5 9BU
Received 9 May 2019
Decision MadeEPF/1189/19
Proposed replacement roof over existing outbuilding and replacement of UPVC windows with new timber windows.
Blackbush Farm Hook Lane Lambourne Essex RM4 1NR
Received 9 May 2019
Decision MadeEPF/1190/19
Demolition of existing conservatory to create a single storey rear extension to the rear of the main house and across the rear of the existing utility area to provide a utility room and a study. Construction of a side dormer in the loft to create a bathroom. Provision of entrance canopy, existing front boundary walls removed and replaced with railings. Insertion of a roof light at loft level, new window with obscure glazing and change to external cladding to part Cedral boarding with a raised patio to the rear of the proposed single storey rear extension. (Proposed reduction of extensions ref: EPF/2632/18).
38 Cloverly Road Ongar Essex CM5 9BY
Received 9 May 2019
Decision MadeEPF/1191/19
Advertisement consent to install a new awning and signage to the front elevation.
Halfords Ltd 229 High Road Loughton Essex IG10 1AD
Received 9 May 2019
Decision MadeEPF/1192/19
Proposed erection of a loft conversion to include rear dormer and conversion of a garage into habitable room.
Rosedale Parklands Coopersale Epping Essex CM16 7RF
Received 9 May 2019
Decision MadeEPF/1193/19
Proposed sliding front entrance/exit gates.
Winterslow Bournebridge Lane Stapleford Abbotts Essex RM4 1LT
Received 9 May 2019
Decision MadeEPF/1194/19
Proposed first floor side extension.
Copeland The Street Sheering Essex CM22 7LZ
Received 9 May 2019
Decision MadeEPF/1195/19
Proposed single storey rear extension and first floor side extension.
34 Farm Hill Road Waltham Abbey Essex EN9 1NJ
Received 9 May 2019
Decision MadeEPF/1196/19
Grade II Listed Building Consent for proposed replacement roof over existing outbuilding and replacement of UPVC windows with new timber windows.
Blackbush Farm Hook Lane Lambourne Essex RM4 1NR
Received 9 May 2019
Decision MadeEPF/1200/19
Conversion of garage into living accommodation and a single storey rear extension.
6 Stonards Hill Epping Essex CM16 4QF
Received 10 May 2019
Decision MadeEPF/1201/19
Demolition of existing commercial buildings and erection of 19 no. detached/semi-detached dwellings and 13 no. 'affordable' houses with associated off-street parking, private gardens and landscaping.
Middlebrook Industrial Estate Hoe Lane Nazeing Essex EN9 2RJ
Received 10 May 2019
Decision MadeEPF/1202/19
Remove old 1.8m high internal football area fence and replace with new 3m high fence.To replace broken and dangerous fencing and to stop the footballs flying over the fence into pedestrians and the road.
The Thomas Willingale County Primary School The Broadway Loughton Essex IG10 3SR
Received 10 May 2019
Decision MadeEPF/1203/19
Two storey rear extension.
117 Lindsey Street Epping Essex CM16 6RE
Received 10 May 2019
Decision MadeEPF/1204/19
Application for approval of details reserved by conditions 3 `Types and colours of external finishes' and 4 `Details of levels' of EPF/0600/19 (Construction of a 20m x 40m menage)
Sawkins Farm Mount End Road Theydon Mount Epping Essex CM16 7PS
Received 13 May 2019
Decision MadeEPF/1205/19
Application for approval of details reserved by condition 3 `Surface water disposal' of EPF/0613/19 (Proposed replacement dwelling and proposed cart lodge)
Little Brays 214 Nine Ashes Road High Ongar Ongar Essex CM4 0JY
Received 13 May 2019
Decision MadeEPF/1451/19
Application for Approval of Details Reserved by Condition 4 "Survey for Great Crested Newts" for EPF/1359/18. (Proposed detached outbuilding used as a gymnasium, providing ancillary accommodation to the main dwelling house).
Bluebells Barn Pensons Lane Bobbingworth Ongar Essex CM5 9LP
Received 6 Jun 2019
Decision MadeEPF/1452/19
Application for Approval of Details Reserved by Conditions 7 "Phase 1 Land Contamination investigation" & 8 "Phase 2 site investigation" for EPF/1759/16. (Demolition of garages and replacement with 2 affordable bungalows with 5 parking spaces and associated landscaping (ref: EPF/2621/15)).
Land and Garages at Whitehills Road Loughton Essex IG10 1TU
Received 6 Jun 2019
Decision MadeEPF/1453/19
Proposed two storey side and rear extension.
2 Lion Cottages Toot Hill Road Ongar Essex CM5 9QL
Received 6 Jun 2019
Decision MadeEPF/1454/19
Consent to display company advertisement on the hoarding erected at the far end land.
100 Brooker Road Waltham Abbey Essex EN9 1JH
Received 6 Jun 2019
Decision MadeEPF/1455/19
Application for Approval of Details Reserved by Conditions 4 & 5 "Phase I & II Land Contamination investigation" for EPF/1716/17. (Demolition of existing stable building and erection of x 3 no. bedroom bungalow with change of use of land from agricultural to garden).
Maybanks Farm 7-9 Epping Road Stanford Rivers Ongar Essex CM5 9SQ
Received 7 Jun 2019
Decision MadeEPF/1456/19
Application for Approval of Details Reserved by Condition 4 "assessment of the risks posed by any contamination" for EPF/0043/19. (Prior notification approval application for proposed change of use of agricultural building into two dwelling houses (C3) - (Revised application to EPF/2928/18)).
Maybanks Farm 7-9 Epping Road Stanford Rivers Ongar Essex CM5 9SQ
Received 7 Jun 2019
Decision MadeEPF/1457/19
Demolition of existing bungalow and erection of a replacement dwelling. (Revised application to EPF/0275/19).
The Conifers St Leonards Road Nazeing Essex EN9 2HJ
Received 7 Jun 2019
Decision MadeEPF/1458/19
Proposed erection of a conservatory at the rear of the building creating an additional seating area.
Green Dragon 21 Market Square Waltham Abbey Essex EN9 1DU
Received 7 Jun 2019

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