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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
19,654Searchable applications
397Recorded as pending
76%Approval rate · 14,978 approved or refused records
3,655Refused applications

11,323 approved · 3,655 refused · 696 withdrawn.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 Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.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/2477/20

    Single storey flat roof extension with roof lantern to front, forming new entrance hall.

    Ohana House Sawbridgeworth Road Sheering Harlow CM22 7DR

    Received 28 Oct 2020
  2. Decision MadeEPF/2478/20

    Certificate of lawful development for a proposed rear dormer window in connection with a loft conversion.

    108 Pyrles Lane Loughton IG10 2NW

    Received 28 Oct 2020
  3. Decision MadeEPF/2479/20

    TPO/EPF/27/82 (Ref: T30 & T31) T3 & T4: 2 x Oaks - Crown reduce 70% by volume, as specified, then prune biennially to maintain reduced dimensions.

    70 Oak Lodge Avenue Chigwell IG7 5HZ

    Received 28 Oct 2020
  4. Decision MadeEPF/2480/20

    Two storey front and rear extensions involving remodelling of existing property and partial demolition of conservatories at rear; demolition of existing roof and construction of three gabled habitable roof replacement, with two rear facing dormers and 12 roof lights.

    101 Tycehurst Hill Loughton IG10 1BZ

    Received 28 Oct 2020
  5. Decision MadeEPF/2481/20

    Non material amendment to EPF/2146/18 Change of material finish from horizontal cladding to painted render - (Two storey side and single storey rear extension.)

    7 Harrison Drive North Weald Bassett Epping CM16 6JD

    Received 28 Oct 2020
  6. Decision MadeEPF/2482/20

    Change of use of two shops to a two bedroom flat.

    43 High Street Ongar CM5 9DT

    Received 28 Oct 2020
  7. Decision MadeEPF/2483/20

    Oak framed open walkway with pitched tiled roof between house and garage.

    7 Stonehall Grove Downhall Road Matching Green Harlow CM17 0RA

    Received 28 Oct 2020
  8. Decision MadeEPF/2484/20

    Demolition of existing garage and the construction of a single storey rear and side extension incorporating a new single garage.(Revised application to EPF/1843/20).

    1 Vale Cottages High Ongar Road Ongar CM5 9LZ

    Received 28 Oct 2020
  9. Decision MadeEPF/2486/20

    Grade II Listed building consent for creation of new public access entrance door within existing window frame to previously granted café area and link to existing public footpath via steps and ramp to match existing.

    Civic Offices, Epping Forest District Council 323 High Street Epping CM16 4BZ

    Received 22 Oct 2020
  10. Decision MadeEPF/2488/20

    Certificate of lawful development for existing use of outbuilding for ancillary residential use.

    Tylers Road Nursery Tylers Road Roydon Harlow CM19 5LG

    Received 29 Oct 2020
  11. Decision MadeEPF/2489/20

    Single storey rear, first floor rear and single storey side extension.

    23 Buckingham Road Epping CM16 5AF

    Received 29 Oct 2020
  12. Decision MadeEPF/2490/20

    First floor rear extension.

    13 Roding Lane Buckhurst Hill IG9 6BJ

    Received 29 Oct 2020
  13. Decision MadeEPF/2491/20

    Demolition of existing garage and store and construction of a part single and part two storey side/rear extension, and the construction of a pitched roof across the existing front bay.

    6 Marks Avenue Ongar CM5 9AY

    Received 29 Oct 2020
  14. Decision MadeEPF/2492/20

    TPO/EPF/14/09 T34: 1 x Oak - Crown reduce by up to 2.5m and crown lift by 30%, as specified. G8: 5 x Sycamore - Crown reduce to previous points, as specified.

    12 Tomswood Road Chigwell IG7 5QW

    Received 29 Oct 2020
  15. Decision MadeEPF/2493/20

    TPO/EPF/07/98 (Ref: G2, T33) T8 Sycamore - Remove limbs infected by sooty bark. T13 Bay - Crown lift to 2.5m over pavement & reduce overhang back to kerb up to 5m high, as specified. Reduce around road sign as specified. T20 Ash - Reduce back overhang to kerb line, up to 5.5m high, as speciified.

    7 Spriggs Oak Palmers Hill Epping CM16 6SE

    Received 29 Oct 2020
  16. Decision MadeEPF/2494/20

    Application for approval of details reserved by condition 11 'Hard and Soft Landscaping' on planning permission EPF/0212/16 (4 affordable homes with 8 parking spaces)

    Land and Garages adj 97 Queensway Ongar CM5 0PB

    Received 29 Oct 2020
  17. Decision MadeEPF/2495/20

    8 No. semi-detached houses (Amended application to EPF/1029/20).

    Esperanza Nursery Stapleford Road Stapleford Abbotts Romford RM4 1EJ

    Received 29 Oct 2020
  18. Decision MadeEPF/2500/20

    Proposed loft conversion with a rear dormer, rooflight windows and x 3no. petite dormers facing east.

    11 Tower Road Epping CM16 5EL

    Received 30 Oct 2020
  19. Decision MadeEPF/2502/20

    Erection of one residential building, accommodating 8 flats with associated parking spaces and landscaping.

    Land and Garages Chequers Road Site B Loughton Essex IG10 3QF

    Received 30 Oct 2020
  20. Decision MadeEPF/2503/20

    Demolition of existing dwellings at 15 and 15A Stradbroke Drive and construction of 3 replacement dwellings with associated landscaping and parking.

    15 and 15A Stradbroke Drive Chigwell IG7 5QU

    Received 30 Oct 2020
  21. Decision MadeEPF/2505/20

    Loft conversion with rear and side dormers.

    1 Farm Way Buckhurst Hill IG9 5AH

    Received 30 Oct 2020
  22. Decision MadeEPF/1659/19

    Single storey rear extension to the existing annexe.

    Tanglewood Lodge Hoe Lane Nazeing Essex EN9 2RJ

    Received 2 Jul 2019
  23. Decision MadeEPF/1660/19

    Application for a Non-Material Amendment to EPF/3056/18 for the removal of half hip & continuing the ridge line.

    White Lodge 61 Westbury Lane Buckhurst Hill IG9 5PH

    Received 2 Jul 2019
  24. Decision MadeEPF/1661/19

    Prior approval application for a 6 metre deep single storey rear extension, height to eaves 2.743 metres and overall height of 2.950 metres.

    27 Poplar Shaw Waltham Abbey Essex EN9 3NJ

    Received 3 Jul 2019

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