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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
21,499Searchable applications
388Recorded as pending
77%Approval rate · 16,504 approved or refused records
3,878Refused applications

12,626 approved · 3,878 refused · 789 withdrawn.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 Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.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/2648/20

    Application for Grade II Listed Building for 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
  2. Decision MadeEPF/2649/20

    Application to determine if Prior Approval is required for a Larger Home Extension measuring 4.00 metres, height to eaves of 2.80 metres & a maximum height of 2.80 metres.

    9 River Way Loughton IG10 3LJ

    Received 17 Nov 2020
  3. Decision MadeEPF/2650/20

    Application for a Non-Material Amendments to EPF/3431/18 involving the relocation of Fuel Storage Area and Weather Station; minor extenal alterations to the building involving adjustments and removal of windows/rooflights, photovoltaic panels installed flat and exterior cladding module changed from 300mm to 150mm.

    Land Opposite Hanger 7, North Weald Airfield Hurricane Way North Weald Epping CM16 6HR

    Received 17 Nov 2020
  4. Decision MadeEPF/2651/20

    Proposed two storey rear extension and two metre single storey side extension.

    5 Parkland Close Chigwell

    Received 17 Nov 2020
  5. Decision MadeEPF/2652/20

    Single storey rear extension and loft conversion with rear dormer and Juliet balconies, and the conversion of the existing garage into a habitable room.

    2 Daylop Drive Chigwell IG7 4QF

    Received 17 Nov 2020
  6. Decision MadeEPF/2653/20

    Retention of a separate dwelling created from previously built two storey side extension.

    19 Coopers Close Chigwell IG7 6EX

    Received 17 Nov 2020
  7. Decision MadeEPF/2654/20

    Repair and side extension of an annexe.

    Drummers Maid 27 Woodbury Hill Loughton IG10 1JF

    Received 17 Nov 2020
  8. Decision MadeEPF/2655/20

    Application for a Lawful Development Certificate for a single storey rear extension.

    36 Greenleas Waltham Abbey EN9 1SZ

    Received 17 Nov 2020
  9. Decision MadeEPF/2656/20

    Application for Approval of Details Reserved by Condition 16" Phase 2 site investigation" & 19"any evidence of potential contamination is found" for EPF/2881/16. (Demolition of existing buildings and redevelopment to provide 8 new dwellings with associated access and parking.).

    Pine Tree Nursery Avey Lane Waltham Abbey EN9 3QH

    Received 17 Nov 2020
  10. Decision MadeEPF/2657/20

    Two storey side and single storey rear extension.

    9 Woodland Road Loughton IG10 1HQ

    Received 17 Nov 2020
  11. Decision MadeEPF/2658/20

    First floor rear extension, first floor side extension and conversion of loft space to include the addition of one dormer to rear with associated internal remodelling.

    51 Tycehurst Hill Loughton IG10 1BZ

    Received 17 Nov 2020
  12. Decision MadeEPF/2659/20

    Construction of a single storey rear extension to accommodate a ground floor bedroom and bathroom for a registered disabled person.

    14 Thaxted Road Buckhurst Hill IG9 6AW

    Received 17 Nov 2020
  13. Decision MadeEPF/2660/20

    Application for Approval of Details Reserved by Condition 3"details of the floor and wall finishes" for EPF/2738/19. (Grade II Listed Building Application for proposed internal & external alterations to the Civic Offices, such as like for like replacement of glazed roof elements, addition of PV solar panels to the roof, repairs & maintenance of existing features).

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

    Received 17 Nov 2020
  14. Decision MadeEPF/2661/20

    Application for Approval of Details Reserved by Condition 4"details of any new fixtures such as partitioning and lighting" for EPF/2738/19. ( Grade II Listed Building Application for proposed internal & external alterations to the Civic Offices, such as like for like replacement of glazed roof elements, addition of PV solar panels to the roof, repairs & maintenance of existing features).

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

    Received 17 Nov 2020
  15. Decision MadeEPF/2663/20

    TPO/EPF/27/84 T1: Horse Chestnut - Crown reduce lateral branches by up to 2.5m, as specified. Crown thin by 10%, as specified.

    Kings Grange Quendon Drive Waltham Abbey EN9 1LG

    Received 18 Nov 2020
  16. Decision MadeEPF/2664/20

    Application for Approval of Details Reserved by Condition 17"Land Contamination Remediation Works be identified as necessary" & 18"verification report" for EPF/2881/16. (Demolition of existing buildings and redevelopment to provide 8 new dwellings with associated access and parking.).

    Pine Tree Nursery Avey Lane Waltham Abbey EN9 3QH

    Received 17 Nov 2020
  17. Decision MadeEPF/2665/20

    Demolition of rear conservatory and erection of part single, part two storey rear extension with raised patio.

    1A Heath Drive Theydon Bois Epping CM16 7HL

    Received 18 Nov 2020
  18. Decision MadeEPF/2667/20

    Certifiate of lawful development for a proposed hip to gable roof extension, and extension to dormer in connection with a loft conversion.

    42 Purlieu Way Theydon Bois Epping CM16 7EH

    Received 18 Nov 2020
  19. Decision MadeEPF/2668/20

    Single storey rear extension with roof lights.

    161 Grosvenor Drive Loughton IG10 2LB

    Received 18 Nov 2020
  20. Decision MadeEPF/2669/20

    New enlarged front porch. Single storey rear extension and loft conversion with double pitched roof and Juliet balcony.

    Havenslea Nazeing Common Nazeing Waltham Abbey EN9 2SD

    Received 18 Nov 2020
  21. Decision MadeEPF/2670/20

    Conversion of existing garage into a habitable room.

    15 Woodside Buckhurst Hill IG9 5DR

    Received 18 Nov 2020
  22. Decision MadeEPF/2671/20

    Certificate of lawful development for a loft conversion with rear dormer and Juliet balcony.

    5 Longfields Ongar CM5 9BZ

    Received 18 Nov 2020
  23. Decision MadeEPF/2672/20

    Single rear extension.

    Church Farm House Hastingwood Road Hastingwood Harlow CM17 9JT

    Received 18 Nov 2020
  24. Decision MadeEPF/2673/20

    Proposed addition of first floor side / rear extensions including balcony and Juliet balcony. (Amended application to EPF/0504/20)

    Brick Cottage Church Lane Matching Tye Harlow CM17 0QX

    Received 18 Nov 2020

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