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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

18,557Searchable applications

387Recorded as pending

75%Approval rate · 14,095 approved or refused records

3,538Refused applications

10,557 approved · 3,538 refused · 646 withdrawn. Received dates in our records: 2 Jul 1999 to 9 Oct 2026. Most recent record check: 12 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 Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.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 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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Decision MadeEPF/1344/19
Proposed two storey rear extension including Juliet balcony.
85 Queens Road Buckhurst Hill Essex IG9 5BW
Received 24 May 2019
Decision MadeEPF/1345/19
Change of use from residential annexe to self-contained dwelling and proposed single storey extension.
Widows Farm Toot Hill Road Ongar Essex CM5 9QR
Received 24 May 2019
Decision MadeEPF/1346/19
Proposed extension to the annexe. (Amended application from previously approved EPF/1006/16 and EPF/2347/18).
Houblons House Houblons Hill Coopersale Epping Essex CM16 7QL
Received 24 May 2019
Decision MadeEPF/1347/19
Proposed Change of Use of care home (Use Class C2) to 1 no. residential dwelling (Use Class C3) involving extensions and alterations
Lindsey House 15 Lindsey Street Epping Essex CM16 6RB
Received 24 May 2019
Decision MadeEPF/1348/19
TPO/EPF/04/81 (Ref: T5), TPO/EPF/38/03 (Ref: T9) T1: Acer - Reduce back from neighbouring building, as specified.
1 The Bowls Chigwell Essex IG7 6NB
Received 24 May 2019
Decision MadeEPF/1349/19/NEW
Create a vehicular access from the public highway (Ongar Road) to provide access to a motorcar parts warehouse (under construction pursuant to planning permission reference 17/01145/FUL).
Hallsford Bridge Industrial Estate Stondon Road Ongar CM5 9RB
Received 24 May 2019
Decision MadeEPF/1350/19
York Hill Conservation Area T1: Goat Willow - Crown reduce by up to 2m.
19 Forest Way Loughton IG10 1JG
Received 24 May 2019
Decision MadeEPF/1351/19
Application for Approval of Details Reserved by Condition 6 "Phase 2 Land Contamination preliminary risk assessment" for EPF/2047/17. (Demolition of existing commercial buildings and erection of x 6 no. four bedroom detached dwellings).
Burleigh Nursery Hoe Lane Nazeing Essex EN9 2RJ
Received 24 May 2019
Decision MadeEPF/1352/19
Application for Approval of Details Reserved by Condition 6 "Phase 2 site investigation" for EPF/2271/16. (Erection of x 5 no. detached residential dwellings).
Burleigh Nursery Hoe Lane Nazeing Essex EN9 2RJ
Received 24 May 2019
Decision MadeEPF/1353/19
TPO/EPF/40/02 (Ref: T6) T1: Yew - Crown reduce, as specified.
Three Jolly Wheelers Chigwell Road Chigwell Essex IG8 8AS
Received 24 May 2019
Decision MadeEPF/1354/19
Application for Approval of Details Reserved by Conditions 6 "Phase 1 Land Contamination Investigation", 7 "Phase 2 Site Investigation" & 8 "Remediation" for EPF/3055/17. (Erection of a two bedroom bungalow).
Shelley Rectory Fyfield Road Ongar Essex CM5 0HQ
Received 24 May 2019
Decision MadeEPF/1355/19
Removal of existing conservatory with a replacement single storey rear extension and an additional single storey extension
2 Takeleys Manor Cottages Upland Road Epping Upland Epping Essex CM16 6PB
Received 27 May 2019
Decision MadeEPF/1356/19
Application for Removal of Condition 5 "occupiers only be students enrolled at either Epping Forest College (Borders or East 15 Acting School)". (EPF/1297/11- Change of use from residential dwelling (C3) to multiple occupancy (7 persons) (sui generis) and erection of a front porch).
47 Harvey Gardens Loughton Essex IG10 2AD
Received 27 May 2019
Decision MadeEPF/1357/19
Proposed erection of a shed (2.4m x 1.8m) in the garden.
22 Rookwood Avenue Loughton Essex IG10 2DG
Received 27 May 2019
Decision MadeEPF/1358/19/NEW
Application for a Lawful Development Certificate for a Proposed full internal refurbishment, facade changes, insulated render to the front, side & rear elevations with minor window changes.
Elmbec The Green Theydon Bois Epping CM16 7JA
Received 27 May 2019
Decision MadeEPF/1359/19
Application for a Lawful Development Certificate for a proposed loft conversion with rear dormer and Juliet balcony.
41 Fairlands Avenue Buckhurst Hill Essex IG9 5TF
Received 28 May 2019
Decision MadeEPF/1360/19
Demolish existing garage and erect a two storey side and single storey rear extension.
Oaklands Low Hill Road Roydon Essex CM19 5JN
Received 28 May 2019
Decision MadeEPF/1361/19
TPO/EPF/12/01 (Ref: T1 & T2) T1: Reduce height by up to 2m, reduce lateral branches on the left hand side by up to 2.5m & balance crown as specified. T2: Crown reduce by up to 2m.
7 Theydon Grove Epping Essex CM16 4PU
Received 28 May 2019
Decision MadeEPF/1362/19
Proposed ground floor rear extension.
12 Marconi Bungalows High Road North Weald Epping Essex CM16 6EQ
Received 28 May 2019
Decision MadeEPF/1363/19
Application for approval of details reserved by condition 10 of EPF/1169/18 `Foul and surface water disposal' (Demolition of existing building and construction of x 3 no. new detached dwellings with associated works).
Pipers Farm Lippitts Hill Loughton Essex IG10 4AL
Received 28 May 2019
Decision MadeEPF/1364/19
Two storey side and rear extension with a single storey rear extension. (Revised application to EPF/0545/19).
2 Beachett Cottages Mount Road Theydon Mount Epping Essex CM16 7PN
Received 28 May 2019
Decision MadeEPF/1365/19
Proposed single storey side extension with a canopy to the front elevation.
10 Bushfields Loughton Essex IG10 3JS
Received 28 May 2019
Decision MadeEPF/1366/19
Application for Approval of Details Reserved by Condition 2 "flood risk assessment and management and maintenance plan" for EPF/0851/16. (Demolition of existing outbuildings and erection of an annexe).
Victoria Lodge Berners Hall Lane Berners Roding Ongar Essex CM50TE
Received 28 May 2019
Decision MadeEPF/1367/19
Replacement of the existing barn with a three bedroom single storey dwelling and replacement of the existing storage, carport and mobile home buildings with a second bungalow.
Woodgreen Farm Honey Pot Lane Waltham Abbey Essex EN9 3SG
Received 23 May 2019

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These figures describe applications collected by PlanningTrack for Epping Forest District Council, across all dates currently available. They are a partial dataset, rather than an authority-wide performance measure. The date range does not establish continuous historical coverage.

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