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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
19,664Searchable applications
397Recorded as pending
76%Approval rate · 14,987 approved or refused records
3,655Refused applications

11,332 approved · 3,655 refused · 696 withdrawn. Received dates in our records: 2 Jul 1999 to 12 Oct 2026. Most recent record check: 13 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 Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.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/1689/19

    Existing detached outbuilding (playroom) and garage to be converted to a single bedroom separate dwelling (single storey) with alterations to provide parking space.

    2 Gladstone Road Buckhurst Hill Essex IG9 5SW

    Received 5 Jul 2019
  2. Decision MadeEPF/1690/19

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

    108 Roundhills Waltham Abbey Essex EN9 1UP

    Received 8 Jul 2019
  3. Decision MadeEPF/1691/19

    Lower Sheering Conservation Area T1: Willow - Crown reduce by 2m.

    1 Priors Court Sheering Lower Road Sheering Harlow CM21 9RB

    Received 8 Jul 2019
  4. Decision MadeEPF/1692/19

    Application for Prior Approval for a Proposed Larger Home Extension measuring 4.5 metres deep, height to eaves 3 metres and a maximum height of 4 metres.

    26 Farm Way Buckhurst Hill Essex IG9 5AH

    Received 8 Jul 2019
  5. Decision MadeEPF/1694/19

    Installation of x 1 no. externally illuminated fascia and x 1 no. externally illuminated hanging signs.

    184 High Street Epping Essex CM16 4AQ

    Received 5 Jul 2019
  6. Decision MadeEPF/1697/19

    Proposed ground and first floor rear extensions.

    30 Brooklyn Avenue Loughton Essex IG10 1BL

    Received 8 Jul 2019
  7. Decision MadeEPF/1698/19

    Application for Approval of Details Reserved by Condition 3 "revised site layout plan" for EPF/0250/19. (Erection of x 2 no. new 4-bedroom dwellings in place of existing single 4-bedroom dwelling).

    38 High Beech Road Loughton Essex IG10 4BL

    Received 8 Jul 2019
  8. Decision MadeEPF/1700/19

    Application for Approval of Details Reserved by Condition 10 "full details of both hard and soft landscape works (including tree planting) and implementation programme" for EPF/0948/17. (Demolish the existing detached dwelling and outbuildings on the site with a replacement detached house with a garage).

    42 Castle Street Ongar Essex CM5 9JS

    Received 8 Jul 2019
  9. Decision MadeEPF/1702/19

    Application for Approval of Details Reserved by Conditions 13 "Phase 1 Land Contamination investigation" & 14 "Phase 2 site investigation" for EPF/1690/16. (Demolition of stables and hardstanding, excavation over site to reduce levels and removal of all from site. Provision of access road and turning head. Erection of x 3 no. detached dwellings and garages including ancillary works and landscaping).

    Broadbanks 23 Ivy Chimneys Road Epping Essex CM16 4EL

    Received 8 Jul 2019
  10. Decision MadeEPF/1703/19

    Erection of 4 floodlights for occasional evening use, lights to be switched off by 8.30 pm

    Abridge Village Hall 39 Ongar Road Abridge Lambourne Essex RM4 1UU

    Received 9 Jul 2019
  11. Decision MadeEPF/1704/19

    Single storey rear extension and loft conversion with rear dormer.

    44 Barrington Green Loughton Essex IG10 2BA

    Received 9 Jul 2019
  12. Decision MadeEPF/1705/19

    TPO/EPF/05/98: T26 Pine - Crown reduce, as specified.

    1 Elmbridge Hall Fyfield Ongar Essex CM5 0TN

    Received 10 Jul 2019
  13. Decision MadeEPF/1707/19/NEW

    Replacement of a front porch & front windows to timber frame.

    23 Baldwins Hill Loughton IG10 1SF

    Received 9 Jul 2019
  14. Decision MadeEPF/1708/19

    Single storey rear extension, following demolition of existing rear extension and a detached outbuilding.

    30 Townmead Road Waltham Abbey Essex EN9 1RP

    Received 9 Jul 2019
  15. Decision MadeEPF/1709/19

    Demolition of existing Garden Centre buildings and the erection of x 2 no. semi-detached houses. (Revised application to EPF/2583/18).

    Garden Centre Crown Hill Waltham Abbey Essex EN9 3TF

    Received 9 Jul 2019
  16. Decision MadeEPF/1710/19

    Proposed single storey side (South West) 6 metre extension to replace conservatory of similar size. (Revised application to EPF/0827/19).

    High Warren Mount End Road Theydon Mount Epping Essex CM16 7PT

    Received 9 Jul 2019
  17. Decision MadeEPF/1711/19

    Royal Gunpowder Factory Conservation Area 1 x Willow - Crown reduce by up to 6m, as specified.

    Gunpowder Mill The Power House Powdermill Lane Waltham Abbey EN9 1BN

    Received 9 Jul 2019
  18. Decision MadeEPF/1712/19

    Application for Removal of Conditions 2, 3 & 5 for EPF/1965/12. Condition 2 "use permitted shall be for a limited period expiring four years after date of decision", 3 "when site ceases to be occupied, all materials and equipment shall be removed" & 5 "caravans shall be occupied only by JS & TS and any resident dependents". (Change of use to mixed use consisting of stationing of caravans for occupation by a gypsy traveller family and the use of yard for general storage of materials including scrap metal and old cars with paddock for keeping horses).

    Ashview Hamlet Hill Roydon Essex CM19 5LA

    Received 9 Jul 2019
  19. Decision MadeEPF/1714/19

    Removal of existing roof and construction of higher roof with feature front gable, rear dormer and new pitched roof over rear first floor projection.

    17 Stony Path Loughton Essex IG10 1SJ

    Received 10 Jul 2019
  20. Decision MadeEPF/1715/19

    Provision of a self-contained annexe by conversion of existing garage into a bedroom and conversion and extension of pool room roof/loft (hip to gable conversion and provision of a dormer in the southern elevation). Roof terrace on garage roof. Replacement of south-facing pool doors.

    Havana Hamlet Hill Roydon Essex CM19 5LA

    Received 10 Jul 2019
  21. Decision MadeEPF/1717/19

    Certificate of Lawful Development for a proposed hip to gable roof extension and rear dormer window in connection with a loft conversion.

    130 Hanson Drive Loughton Essex IG10 2EA

    Received 10 Jul 2019
  22. Decision MadeEPF/1718/19

    TPO/CHI/02/70 (A1) T1 Ash - Crown reduce by up to 3m, back to boundary.

    8 Brooklyn Avenue Loughton Essex IG10 1BL

    Received 10 Jul 2019
  23. Decision MadeEPF/1725/19

    Refurbishment of a curtilage listed outbuilding.

    White Lodge Little Laver Road Little Laver Essex CM5 0JF

    Received 12 Jul 2019
  24. Decision MadeEPF/1726/19

    Application for continued (temporary 3 year) use of existing covered swimming pool and changing room/WC facilities for the purpose of private swimming lessons for children. (Revised application to EPF/1011/19)

    Garra 292 Nine Ashes Road High Ongar Ongar Essex CM4 0LA

    Received 11 Jul 2019

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