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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
22,163Searchable applications
387Recorded as pending
77%Approval rate · 17,062 approved or refused records
3,951Refused applications

13,111 approved · 3,951 refused · 819 withdrawn. Received dates in our records: 2 Jul 1999 to 12 Oct 2026. Most recent record check: 15 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 Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.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/0479/19

    Application for Approval of Details Reserved by condition 15 "Phase 1 contaminated land" of EPF/2881/16. (Demolition of existing buildings and redevelopment to provide x 8 no. new dwellings with associated access and parking).

    Pine Tree Nursery Avey Lane Waltham Abbey Essex EN9 3QH

    Received 18 Feb 2019
  2. Decision MadeEPF/0480/19

    Two storey front extension, single storey rear extension, loft conversion with three front dormers and raised patio area to rear (amendment to EPF/1214/18).

    Tymba 10 Fernside Buckhurst Hill Essex IG9 5TY

    Received 21 Feb 2019
  3. Decision MadeEPF/0481/19/NEW

    Change of use from A1,A3 and A4 (Granted under EPF/2163/13) to Use Class D1 as define in the Town and Country Planning (Use Classes) Order 1987 (as amended)

    32 Barrington Green Loughton IG10 2BA

    Received 21 Feb 2019
  4. Decision MadeEPF/0482/19

    Certificate of lawful development for a proposed loft conversion.

    138 Borders Lane Loughton Essex IG10 3SB

    Received 22 Feb 2019
  5. Decision MadeEPF/0484/19

    Internal alterations to the trade kitchen area and toilet areas. Installation of new door openings into amended kitchen area together with new trade kitchen extract system. Replacement walk-in chiller/freezer with new two stage walk-in chiller/freezer.

    The Woodman Public House London Road Stanford Rivers Ongar Essex CM5 9QF

    Received 21 Feb 2019
  6. Decision MadeEPF/0485/19

    Application for approval of details reserved by condition 26 `ecology' of EPF/1125/18 - (Minor material amendment on planning approval EPF/0526/17 (Use as a woodland cemetery with the erection of a meeting hall and associated buildings) to enable relocation of proposed meeting hall).

    Netherhouse Farm Sewardstone Road Waltham Abbey Essex E4 7RJ

    Received 21 Feb 2019
  7. Decision MadeEPF/0486/19

    Proposed extensions and alterations (part replacement)

    Anton House 82 Hoe Lane Lambourne Essex RM4 1AU

    Received 21 Feb 2019
  8. Decision MadeEPF/0487/19

    Application for approval of details reserved by condition 2 'details of retained trees and protection measures' of EPF/2750/18 - (Proposed double storey rear extension. Single storey side extension and conversion of a garage into a habitable room)

    16 Oak Lodge Avenue Chigwell Essex IG7 5HZ

    Received 21 Feb 2019
  9. Decision MadeEPF/0488/19

    Ground and first floor rear extensions with alterations to the existing roof profile and dormer extension to the rear to create a loft room. (amendment to EPF/0029/18).

    5 Ashley Grove Staples Road Loughton Essex IG10 1HS

    Received 21 Feb 2019
  10. Decision MadeEPF/0489/19

    Grade II listed building consent for internal alterations to the trade kitchen area and toilet areas. Installation of new door openings into amended kitchen area together with new trade kitchen extract system. Replacement walk-in chiller/freezer with new two stage walk-in chiller/freezer.

    The Woodman Public House London Road Stanford Rivers Ongar Essex CM5 9QF

    Received 21 Feb 2019
  11. Decision MadeEPF/0491/19

    Proposed garden equipment store on land adjacent to car park.

    St Mary the Virgin Church Church Lane Sheering Essex CM22 7NR

    Received 22 Feb 2019
  12. Decision MadeEPF/0493/19

    Grade II listed building consent for demolition of existing double garage and garden store and erection of a single storey outbuilding to facilitate a gym/dance studio.

    Paris Hall Copped Hall Estate High Road Epping Essex CM16 5HT

    Received 20 Feb 2019
  13. Decision MadeEPF/0492/19

    Prior approval application for a single storey rear extension 4.8 m deep x 3.4m high x 2.915m eaves height.

    Mescalin 29 Broadstrood Loughton Essex IG10 2SB

    Received 22 Feb 2019
  14. Decision MadeEPF/0494/19

    Demolition of existing industrial building in the middle of the site and the erection of 2 three bedroom cottages each with rear garden and 2 car parking bays. (Revised application to EPF/2985/18)

    Rear of Taw Lodge Epping Lane Stapleford Tawney Essex RM4 1ST

    Received 22 Feb 2019
  15. Decision MadeEPF/0495/19

    Certificate of Lawful Development for existing use of storage of scaffolding and associated equipment and grazing of horses in excess of 10 years.

    Land to the East of Forest Glade North Weald Bassett Epping Essex CM16 6LD

    Received 22 Feb 2019
  16. Decision MadeEPF/0496/19

    Application for Outline Planning Permission for the erection of x 7 no. new homes and provision of associated parking, landscaping and access improvements. CHANGES - include reduction of parking to provide 16 spaces, altered layout & increased landscaping.

    Land to the north of The Nags Head Public House Moreton Essex CM5 0JD

    Received 22 Feb 2019
  17. Decision MadeEPF/0497/19

    Proposed replacement dwelling.

    Springfield Cottage Hamlet Hill Roydon Essex CM19 5LD

    Received 22 Feb 2019
  18. Decision MadeEPF/0498/19

    Application for approval of details reserved by condition 3 'types and colours of external finishes' of EPF/3265/15 (Proposed detached dwelling on residential land adjoining No.46 Roding Lane (revised application to EPF/2412/15))

    48 Roding Lane Buckhurst Hill Essex IG9 6BJ

    Received 22 Feb 2019
  19. Decision MadeEPF/0499/19

    Application for Approval of Details Reserved by Condition 10 "Tree Protection Plan Arboricultural Method Statement and site monitoring schedule" for EPF/1556/18. (Erection of x 7 no. 2 bedroom units with associated car parking, cycle store, bin store and landscaping).

    Great Bansons Bansons Lane Ongar Essex CM5 9AR

    Received 22 Feb 2019
  20. Decision MadeEPF/0500/19

    Proposed demolition of existing garage/annexe, removal of swimming pool, hardstanding, numerous outbuildings and the erection of a detached two-and-a-half storey dwelling.

    40 Stonards Hill Epping Essex CM16 4QH

    Received 22 Feb 2019
  21. Decision MadeEPF/0501/19

    Application for a Non-Material Amendment to EPF/3324/17 (Two storey side extension, part single storey and part two storey rear extension with Juliet balcony and an enclosed porch to front of property) - change the front elevation finish.

    18 Buxton Road Theydon Bois Epping Essex CM16 7HD

    Received 22 Feb 2019
  22. Decision MadeEPF/0502/19

    Part two storey, part single storey rear extension, single storey front extension, garage conversion, internal alterations and front door canopy. Drive to be widened and property to be re-cladded. Raised patio area at rear.

    57 Theydon Park Road Theydon Bois Epping Essex CM16 7LR

    Received 25 Feb 2019
  23. Decision MadeEPF/0504/19

    Part single, part two storey rear extension, single storey side extension, first floor addition, new roof form with four roof lights, habitable rooms within the loft space and demolition of existing garage.

    68 The Crescent Loughton Essex IG10 4PU

    Received 25 Feb 2019
  24. Decision MadeEPF/0505/19

    Application for a Non-Material Amendment

    Hawthorn Cottage Long Street Waltham Abbey Essex EN9 3TG

    Received 25 Feb 2019

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