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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
21,485Searchable applications
388Recorded as pending
76%Approval rate · 16,494 approved or refused records
3,878Refused applications

12,616 approved · 3,878 refused · 787 withdrawn. Received dates in our records: 2 Jul 1999 to 12 Oct 2026. Most recent record check: 14 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 Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.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/2580/20

    Single storey infill of existing carport and construction of a new porch.

    23 Newteswell Drive Waltham Abbey EN9 1QF

    Received 9 Nov 2020
  2. Decision MadeEPF/2585/20

    Retrospective application for the erection of a single storey garden room.

    20 Elizabeth Drive Theydon Bois Epping CM16 7HJ

    Received 10 Nov 2020
  3. Decision MadeEPF/2595/20

    Demolition of existing storage sheds and containers, removal of spoil heap, hard standing and builders yard and erection of new single family dwelling to include basement (Revised application to EPF/1971/17)

    Cowicks Hatfield Heath Road Sheering Essex CM21 9HX

    Received 10 Nov 2020
  4. Decision MadeEPF/2597/20

    Application to determine if Prior Approval is required for enlargement of a dwellinghouse by construction of additional storey.

    Stapleford Farm Oak Hill Road Stapleford Abbotts Romford RM4 1EH

    Received 11 Nov 2020
  5. Decision MadeEPF/2600/20

    Proposed first floor extension and extension of existing dormer.

    4 Hayden Road Waltham Abbey EN9 3YU

    Received 11 Nov 2020
  6. Decision MadeEPF/2601/20

    Application for a two storey outbuilding, garage at ground floor, study/office at first floor with a terrace.

    Knightlands House 46 Berwick Lane Stanford Rivers Ongar CM5 9PX

    Received 11 Nov 2020
  7. Decision MadeEPF/2609/20

    Application for a Lawful Development Certificate for the proposed construction of two buildings within B8 use class.

    Paslow Common Farm Nine Ashes Road High Ongar CM4 0JY

    Received 11 Nov 2020
  8. Decision MadeEPF/2610/20

    Extension to the existing gym to add sauna ,hot tub and changing facilities.

    45 Grange Crescent Chigwell IG7 5JD

    Received 11 Nov 2020
  9. Decision MadeEPF/2611/20

    Creation of vehicular access and dropped kerb.

    105 Loughton Way Buckhurst Hill IG9 6AS

    Received 11 Nov 2020
  10. Decision MadeEPF/2614/20

    Application for relocation of substation with associated parking spaces and landscaping in conjuction with residential development of garage site B.

    Land at Chequers Road Loughton IG10 3PU

    Received 12 Nov 2020
  11. Decision MadeEPF/2629/20

    Application for Approval of Details Reserved by Condition 4"assessment of the risks posed by any contamination" for EPF/0265/20. Proposed demolition of an existing detached dwelling and construction of a new detached dwelling).

    35 Meadow Way Chigwell IG7 6LR

    Received 13 Nov 2020
  12. Decision MadeEPF/2633/20

    Application for a Lawful Development Certificate for a proposed loft conversion, including a rear dormer.

    13 Turners Close Ongar CM5 9HH

    Received 16 Nov 2020
  13. Decision MadeEPF/2635/20

    Extension of existing front porch.

    18 Ely Place Chigwell IG8 8AG

    Received 16 Nov 2020
  14. Decision MadeEPF/2636/20

    Proposed single and first floor rear extension

    9 Tudor Close Chigwell IG7 5BG

    Received 16 Nov 2020
  15. Decision MadeEPF/2637/20

    Demolition of existing conservatory and erection of single storey rear extension.

    51 Hornbeam Road Theydon Bois Epping CM16 7JU

    Received 16 Nov 2020
  16. Decision MadeEPF/2638/20

    Proposed removal of existing side garage and replacement with two storey extension.

    65 A Tower Road Epping CM16 5EN

    Received 16 Nov 2020
  17. Decision MadeEPF/2640/20

    County Council application CC/EPF/08/17/20/2 - Details pursuant to Condition 20- Noise Mitigation Plan for planning applicatin CC/EPF/08/17 (Junction 7a M11)

    Gilden Way and Sheering Road Public Highways and Land Between Sheering Road and M11 Motorway

    Received 29 Oct 2020
  18. Decision MadeEPF/2641/20

    Demolition of existing side extension and erection of a new side/rear extension with rooms in the roofspace and openings to accommodate additioanl living accommodation.

    Nazeing Park Cottage Back Lane Nazeing Waltham Abbey EN9 2RS

    Received 17 Nov 2020
  19. Decision MadeEPF/2642/20

    Retention of doors/windows to ground floor rear facade (revised scheme to EPF/3428/18).

    1 Heron Close Buckhurst Hill IG9 5TP

    Received 16 Nov 2020
  20. Decision MadeEPF/2643/20

    Construction of side (east elevation) and rear (south elevation) two storey extensions together with associated roof revisions, front porch and outdoor swimming pool.

    Hall Farm Tilegate Road Magdalen Laver Ongar CM5 0EG

    Received 16 Nov 2020
  21. Decision MadeEPF/2644/20

    Replacement of rear fire exit door with new wider door for fire escape purposes. Door appearance to match existing.

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

    Received 16 Nov 2020
  22. Decision MadeEPF/2645/20

    Confirmation of condition 4 'Hard and Soft Landscaping' on planning permisison EPF/1326/15 (Variation of condition 2 'Plan nos' of planning permission EPF/0853/14 (Redevelopment of former Tottenham Hotspur training ground with an autistic spectrum disorder school, comprising a 3800 sq metre school building to accommodate up to 128 pupils aged 4-19, a mixed use games area, playing fields, 100 parking spaces and a minibus drop off area. Additionally, the development of 60 dwellings on land to the west of the proposed school to act as enabling development to facilitate delivery of the school) - Amendment change to the elevations, floorplans, car parking and amenity space for the proposed dwellings. Alterations to dwelling mix. Minor amendment to the masterplan layout and removal of additional trees)

    Tottenham Hotspur Training Ground Luxborough Lane Chigwell Essex IG7 5AB

    Received 17 Nov 2020
  23. New ApplicationEPF/2646/20

    Application to determine if Prior Approval is required for a proposed enlargement of a dwellinghouse by construction of additional storeys.

    99 Manor Road Chigwell IG7 5PN

    Received 17 Nov 2020
  24. Decision MadeEPF/2647/20

    Application for Grade II LIsted Building Consent for the demolition of existing single storey side/rear extension and erection of a new side/rear extension with a side canopy porch and rooms in the roof space and openings to accommodate additional living accommodation.

    Nazeing Park Cottage Back Lane Nazeing Waltham Abbey EN9 2RS

    Received 17 Nov 2020

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