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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

19,125Searchable applications

387Recorded as pending

75%Approval rate · 14,552 approved or refused records

3,596Refused applications

10,956 approved · 3,596 refused · 678 withdrawn.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 Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.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/0264/20
Proposed single storey rear extension, first floor side extension, extension to roof & changes to wall, roof & window finishes.
43 Loughton Way Buckhurst Hill IG9 6AS
Received 5 Feb 2020
Decision MadeEPF/0265/20
Proposed demolition of an existing detached dwelling & construction of a new detached dwelling.
35 Meadow Way Chigwell IG7 6LR
Received 5 Feb 2020
Decision MadeEPF/0266/20
Chipping Ongar Conservation Area 1 x Apple - Fell.
Manor House 166 High Street Ongar CM5 9JJ
Received 5 Feb 2020
Decision MadeEPF/0267/20
Proposed removal of an existing single storey roof over garage, raise the pitch to match the adjoining house roof.
Annexe 50 Coopersale Common Coopersale Epping CM16 7QU
Received 5 Feb 2020
Decision MadeEPF/0268/20
Application for a Lawful Development Certificate for a Proposed side extension.
Tree Tops Upland Road Epping Upland Epping CM16 6NN
Received 6 Feb 2020
Decision MadeEPF/0269/20
Proposed outbuilding.
Ashlings Farm Ashlings Farm Lane High Ongar Ingatestone CM4 0JU
Received 6 Feb 2020
Decision MadeEPF/0270/20
Application for Approval of Details Reserved by Conditions 4"surface water disposal of planning application EPF/0286/19 (Replacement of existing chalet style dwelling with a terrace of x 3 no. cottages with associated car parking & vehicular crossover. (Revised application to EPF/3056/18)).
White Lodge 61 Westbury Lane Buckhurst Hill Essex IG9 5PH
Received 5 Feb 2020
Decision MadeEPF/0271/20
Application for Prior Approval for a Larger Home Extension measuring 5.20 metres, height to eaves 3.00 metres & a maximum height of 3.20 metres.
27 Buxton Road Waltham Abbey EN9 3PR
Received 6 Feb 2020
Decision MadeEPF/0272/20
Proposed two storey side extension & a loft conversion with remodelling of garage, including neighbour's garage roof remodelling. (Revised application to EPF/2958/19).
37 Fairlands Avenue Buckhurst Hill Essex IG9 5TF
Received 6 Feb 2020
Decision MadeEPF/0275/20
Application for Approval of Details Reserved by Condition 6"verification report" for EPF/2706/17. (Partial demolition of the former Royal Oak public house & change of use to provide 4 flats, demolition of 171 Smarts Lane & redevelopment for 6 dwellings, & associated parking &landscaping (10 dwellings in total).
Royal Oak House Forest Road Loughton IG10 1EG
Received 6 Feb 2020
Decision MadeEPF/0276/20
Application for Approval of Details Reserved by Condition 4 `Landscaping` of EPF/0409/17 (Proposal: Demolition of barn and rebuilding of structure to provide 3 x 2 bedroom houses)
Presdale Farm House Hoe Lane Nazeing Waltham Abbey EN9 2RJ
Received 6 Feb 2020
Decision MadeEPF/0277/20
Proposed rear single storey extension; amendment to part of roof to add x3 no. new dormers with internal alterations.(Revised application to EPF/1925/19)
39 Albion Hill Loughton IG10 4RD
Received 6 Feb 2020
Decision MadeEPF/0278/20
Demolition of existing conservatory and erection of two storey side extension and single storey rear extension. (Amended application to EPF/2628/19)
98 St Johns Road Epping CM16 5DP
Received 6 Feb 2020
Decision MadeEPF/0279/20
Application for a Non-Material Amendment to EPF/0071/19 for an additional of x1 no. roof lantern for a proposed rear extension.
67 Woodland Way Theydon Bois Epping CM16 7DY
Received 6 Feb 2020
Decision MadeEPF/0280/20
Application for a Non-Material Amendment to EPF/3302/18 - For the removal of air source heat pumps & the inclusion of the released space into amenity & green roof together with a minimal increase to the north flat to allow the reconfiguration internally to allow an additional small bedroom/study.
165 High Road Loughton IG10 4LF
Received 6 Feb 2020
Decision MadeEPF/0281/20
Application for Approval of Details Reserved by Conditions 6,7,8,9 &10 for EPF/1605/15. Condition 6" Phase 2 site investigation", 7"detailed remediation scheme", 8"verification report", 9"investigation and risk assessment" & 10" details of a satisfactory ground gas investigation and risk assessment". (Conversion of bin barn and hay barn into residential use).
The Bin Barn and The Hay Barn Breach Barns Lane Waltham Abbey EN9 2AD
Received 6 Feb 2020
Decision MadeEPF/0282/20
Application for a Non-Material Amendment to EPF/3177/18 - Amendment to Balconies, Flue ommitted & Addition of Electrical Intake Cupboard.
165 High Road Loughton IG10 4LF
Received 6 Feb 2020
Decision MadeEPF/0283/20
Proposed extension to domestic curtilage to facilitate an outbuilding for Off Grid Solar Generation.
Brick Lock Cottage Glen Faba Roydon Harlow CM19 5EW
Received 6 Feb 2020
Decision MadeEPF/0284/20
Application for a Lawful Development Certificate for exisitng use of the property without approval of pre-commencement conditions 2+2 `external finishes` and 3 `landscaping' of EPF/1970/08.
Uplands 3 The Weind Theydon Bois Epping CM16 7HP
Received 7 Feb 2020
Decision MadeEPF/0285/20
Proposed single storey extension to be used as a garage.
41 Tempest Mead North Weald Bassett Epping Essex CM16 6DY
Received 7 Feb 2020
Decision MadeEPF/0286/20
Proposed garage conversion into a habitable room.
41 Tempest Mead North Weald Essex CM16 6DY
Received 7 Feb 2020
Decision MadeEPF/0287/20
Application for Approval of Details Reserved by Conditions 2,3,4 & 5 for EPF/1585/18. Condition 2"types and colours of the materials and method of construction", 3"sample panel of brickwork" 4"types & colours of all external materials"and 5 "Additional drawings of junction" (Listed building consent for the proposed restoration of collapsed external walled garden to original condition, re-use reclaimed bricks as much as possible).
Woodside Mount Road Theydon Mount Epping CM16 7PP
Received 7 Feb 2020
Decision MadeEPF/0288/20
Demolish existing three bedroom house to construct a five bedroom house.
37 Chester Road Chigwell IG7 6AH
Received 7 Feb 2020
Decision MadeEPF/0289/20
Proposed single storey rear extension & infill of first floor front balcony.
Wingfield 124 High Road Chigwell IG7 5BQ
Received 7 Feb 2020

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