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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
21,529Searchable applications
388Recorded as pending
77%Approval rate · 16,532 approved or refused records
3,882Refused applications

12,650 approved · 3,882 refused · 789 withdrawn.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 Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.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

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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/0675/20

    Application for approval of details reserved by condition 12 'Contamination Land Phase 1' on planning permission EPF/2786/17 (Erection of 2no. three bed dwellings, replacement for existing lodge for George House (renewal of existing planning permission ref. EPF/1726/14).

    Land Adjacent to George House Carters Yard Ongar CM5 9JG

    Received 27 Mar 2020
  2. Decision MadeEPF/0676/20

    Application for approval of details reserved by condition 4 'Surface Water Disposal' on planning application EPF/0036/20 (Detached double garage to replace existing attached garage & outbuildings which have been / or are to be demolished along with old dwelling)

    Bridge View Weald Bridge Road North Weald Bassett Epping CM16 6AT

    Received 27 Mar 2020
  3. Decision MadeEPF/0677/20

    Installation of CCTV Security Mast. (Revised application to EPF/2720/18)

    86 Manor Road Chigwell IG7 5PQ

    Received 27 Mar 2020
  4. Decision MadeEPF/0678/20

    Hip to gable roof extension, single storey rear extension with rear mansard roof extension involving a rear dormer, front porch and 2 new front dormers (Amendments to EPF/2048/19)- RETROSPECTIVE

    1 Marconi Bungalows High Road North Weald Bassett Epping CM16 6EQ

    Received 27 Mar 2020
  5. Decision MadeEPF/0680/20

    Proposed single storey rear extension, existing flat roof to be replaced with a new roof.

    5 Primley Lane Sheering Harlow CM22 7NH

    Received 27 Mar 2020
  6. Decision MadeEPF/0681/20

    Proposed rear single storey extension.

    Bury Lodge Bury Road Waltham Abbey E4 7QL

    Received 27 Mar 2020
  7. Decision MadeEPF/0682/20

    Application for a Lawful development Certificate for a Proposed construction of a rear dormer in place of existing rear dormers to facilitate a loft extension.

    51 Broadstrood Loughton IG10 2SB

    Received 30 Mar 2020
  8. Decision MadeEPF/0683/20

    Proposed two storey side extension, single storey front extension, loft conversion with rear dormer & alterations to the rear elevation.

    33 Princes Close North Weald Bassett Epping CM16 6EW

    Received 30 Mar 2020
  9. Decision MadeEPF/0684/20

    Application for approval of Details Reserved by Condition 3 `Retention of landscaping and method of protection' and condition 6 `Ecological improvement measures' of EPF/0891/18 (Conversion of existing house into 4 x 2 bedroom maisonettes).

    George House High Street Ongar CM5 9JG

    Received 30 Mar 2020
  10. Decision MadeEPF/0685/20

    Certificate of Lawful Development for a proposed garage conversion and two storey rear extension.

    14 Ely Place Chigwell IG8 8AG

    Received 30 Mar 2020
  11. Decision MadeEPF/0765/20

    Proposed single storey side extensions. Two storey rear extensions with internal alterations.

    6 Stonehall Grove Downhall Road Matching Green Harlow CM17 0RA

    Received 9 Apr 2020
  12. Decision MadeEPF/0766/20

    Part retrospective application for creation of one bed flat and associated parking (Revised application to EPF/0066/20)

    21 Forest Drive Theydon Bois Epping CM16 7HA

    Received 9 Apr 2020
  13. Decision MadeEPF/0767/20

    Single storey side extension & first floor rear infill extension.

    Longfield House Epping Road Roydon Harlow CM19 5DW

    Received 10 Apr 2020
  14. Decision MadeEPF/0769/20

    Application for a Lawful development Certificate for a Propsed construction of a 3 metre deep extension to the rear, spanning the full width of the rear of the original house.

    196 Forest Edge Buckhurst Hill IG9 5AE

    Received 10 Apr 2020
  15. Decision MadeEPF/0772/20

    Conversion of two traditional buildings to residential use (Renewal of previous approved consents EPF/0741/17 & EPF/0753/17 (LB).

    Daubneys Farm, The Street, Sheering, Harlow CM22 7LU

    Received 13 Apr 2020
  16. Decision MadeEPF/0773/20

    Grade II Listed Building application for proposed removal of non historical wishing well, paint brickwork extension, removal of a cove, creation of a bedroom from bathroom & dressing room, removal of shower rooms from the attic space & sagging ceiling in the attic room to expose historical timber.

    Millers Farm House Grove Lane Chigwell IG7 6JQ

    Received 13 Apr 2020
  17. Decision MadeEPF/0686/20

    Proposed first floor side extension, Part two-part single storey rear extension, including roof terrace at first floor level, and single storey front extension.

    20 Maypole Drive Chigwell IG7 6DE

    Received 30 Mar 2020
  18. Decision MadeEPF/0687/20

    Alteration of side extension front flat roof to pitched roof with gable end.

    126 Forest Edge Buckhurst Hill IG9 5AD

    Received 30 Mar 2020
  19. Decision MadeEPF/0689/20

    Approval of Details Reserved by Condition 5 `Surface Water Details' of EPF/2976/19 (First floor rear extension, single storey side extension to kitchen, side porch, existing garage extension to the side, dormers to the loft, amending existing drive and demolition of conservatory and workshop).

    Mill Lodge Queen Street Fyfield Ongar CM5 0RZ

    Received 30 Mar 2020
  20. Decision MadeEPF/0691/20

    Erection of agricultural building.

    Holyfield Farm Holyfield Farm yard Crooked Mile Road Waltham Abbey EN9 2ED

    Received 30 Mar 2020
  21. Decision MadeEPF/0692/20

    Certificate of Lawful Development for a proposed loft conversion with rear dormer window. (Amended application to EPF/0110/20)

    52 Forest Road Loughton IG10 1EQ

    Received 30 Mar 2020
  22. Decision MadeEPF/0693/20

    Planning Application for re-erection of storm damaged portal frames and provision of three residential dwellings as previously described in approved Class Q PD Barn Conversion Scheme (EPF/1478/19) - Units 1, 2 and 3 only

    Fickle Field Norton Lane High Ongar Ongar CM4 0LN

    Received 31 Mar 2020
  23. Decision MadeEPF/0694/20

    Non-material amendment to Planning Permission ref. EPF/1131/19 to allow for additional glazing above the existing entrance/exit of the store located on the South East and North East elevations of the store.

    Fomerly Homebase 140 Church Hill Loughton Essex

    Received 31 Mar 2020
  24. Decision MadeEPF/0695/20

    Grade II Listed Building Consent for insertion of additional bathroom within a void area and alteration of stairs to serve Flat 12.

    King Harold Court Sun Street Waltham Abbey EN9 1ER

    Received 31 Mar 2020

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