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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
22,357Searchable applications
387Recorded as pending
77%Approval rate · 17,220 approved or refused records
3,967Refused applications

13,253 approved · 3,967 refused · 833 withdrawn.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 Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.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/2758/20

    Prior approval for change of use of Agricultural Barn to C3 dwelling.

    Barn Moreton House Little Laver Road Moreton Ongar CM5 0JE

    Received 26 Nov 2020
  2. Decision MadeEPF/2759/20

    The Town and Country Planning (Border Facilities and Infrastructure) (EU Exit) (England) Special Development Order 2020: Temporary development at North Weald Airfield, Essex, comprising the change of use of the site from existing hardstanding to a temporary Inland Border Facility to provide 53 HGV spaces and 66 staff parking spaces. Temporary ancillary buildings are proposed to include an inspection building (up to 10.5 metres height), gate booths, portacabin offices and toilet facilities for the welfare of drivers, the enhancement of boundary fencing, a modular paving system for HGV parking, on-site signage and lighting. Her Majesty's Revenue and Customs ('HMRC') are seeking approval for the use of the site for a range of border controls, including customs checks, an office of departure and destination for lorries moving goods under the Common Transit Convention, and to process ATA Carnets for the temporary import of non-perishable goods. The site is intended to operate from 1st January 2021 until 31st December 2022, 24 hours a day seven days a week.

    North Weald Airfield Hurricane Way North Weald Bassett Epping

    Received 26 Nov 2020
  3. Decision MadeEPF/2760/20

    Application for Prior Approval for proposed enlargement of a dwellinghouse by construction of additional storeys.

    Knolls Hill Farm Bournebridge Lane Stapleford Abbotts Romford Stapleford Abbotts RM4 1LU

    Received 26 Nov 2020
  4. Decision MadeEPF/2761/20

    Application for a ramped access to the property.

    229 Fencepiece Road Chigwell IG7 5EB

    Received 26 Nov 2020
  5. Decision MadeEPF/2762/20

    Application for variation of condition 2 "plan numbers" on EPF/1578/16 (Demolition of three existing properties and associated buildings to be replaced with 8 no. dwelling houses, new access road, parking and landscaping- ref: EPF/2379/17).

    1-8 Trevelyan Gardens Loughton IG10 2FB

    Received 26 Nov 2020
  6. Decision MadeEPF/2763/20

    Garages to accommodate 3 cars and storage.

    Pine Trees Nursery Road Loughton IG10 4EF

    Received 26 Nov 2020
  7. Decision MadeEPF/2765/20

    Internal alterations replacing timber railing to glass balustrade over the existing brick wall for the balcony A new internal staircase from the playroom to the ground floor Removing the existing external staircase.

    11 Scotland Road Buckhurst Hill IG9 5NP

    Received 26 Nov 2020
  8. Decision MadeEPF/2766/20

    Proposed change of use of first floor to residential C3 use & retention of ground floor as office use (Amended application to EPF/0048/19).

    89 Palmerston Road Buckhurst Hill IG9 5NH

    Received 26 Nov 2020
  9. Decision MadeEPF/2767/20

    Proposed two storey & part single storey side extension.

    2 Hillyfields Loughton IG10 2JS

    Received 26 Nov 2020
  10. Decision MadeEPF/2768/20

    New access driveway to replace existing access driveway.

    Three Acre Farm Birds Green Willingale Ongar CM5 0PR

    Received 26 Nov 2020
  11. Decision MadeEPF/2769/20

    Proposed single storey rear canopy extension, parapets to existing single storey rear extension, replacement balcony and railings and a first floor and 2 storey side/rear extension- As Amended

    Wynwood Lodge 63 Tomswood Road Chigwell IG7 5QR

    Received 26 Nov 2020
  12. Decision MadeEPF/2770/20

    Application for Approval of Details reserved by Conditions 7" FIFA Quality community accreditation", condition 10"no use of the artificial grass pitch when the adjoining cricket square,is in use" & Condition 11"community use agreement" for EPF/1046/19. (Proposed installation of an artificial grass pitch, perimeter hardstanding, pedestrian access and floodlights).

    Chigwell School 133 High Road Chigwell IG7 6QF

    Received 26 Nov 2020
  13. Decision MadeEPF/2771/20

    Dropped kerb to allow access to double fronted driveway.

    45 Lambourne Road Chigwell IG7 6EZ

    Received 26 Nov 2020
  14. Decision MadeEPF/2773/20

    Two storey side and reduced rear extensions with extended pitched roof including a roof room. Alterations to front drive and enlarged crossover. External alterations. Removal of existing conservatory and utility room. (Revised application to EPF/1523/20).

    40 Westbury Lane Buckhurst Hill IG9 5PL

    Received 26 Nov 2020
  15. Decision MadeEPF/2774/20

    Extension and conversion of existing rear garden outbuilding to create annexe accommodation.

    40 Stonards Hill Epping CM16 4QH

    Received 26 Nov 2020
  16. Decision MadeEPF/2775/20

    Fist floor side extension and mono pitch roof over front door canopy and pitch roof over first floor front bay window.

    Red Roofs Low Hill Road Roydon CM19 5JN

    Received 26 Nov 2020
  17. Decision MadeEPF/2778/20

    Application to determine if Prior Approval is required for a Larger Home Extension measuring 4.00 metres, height to eaves of 3.00 metres & a maximum height of 3.30 metres.

    26 Upshire Road Waltham Abbey EN9 3NR

    Received 27 Nov 2020
  18. Decision MadeEPF/2779/20/NEW

    The refurbishment of existing hard surface area. The current operator of the site would like to refurbish the existing hard surface area with concrete. The existing concrete is broken up in some areas. The current operator proposes the laying of new concrete to enlarge the existing hard surface area and associated parking. The site falls within the Green Belt. Note the land owner of Sarnia Nursery has been paying Business Rates to the Local Authority for many years for this site. This is that business use is already established on this site. A copy of the non-domestic rate bill is attached under the supporting documentation.

    Sarnia Nursery Avey Lane Waltham Abbey EN9 3QH

    Received 27 Nov 2020
  19. Decision MadeEPF/2780/20

    Single storey rear and side wrap-around extension.

    7 The Mead Nazeing New Road Nazeing Waltham Abbey EN10 6SS

    Received 27 Nov 2020
  20. Decision MadeEPF/2781/20

    Proposed single and two storey extensions.

    Lyngs Farm, Ashleam House Nupers Lane Stapleford Abbotts Romford RM4 1JR

    Received 27 Nov 2020
  21. Decision MadeEPF/2782/20

    Application for a Lawful Development certificate for a proposed loft conversion with a rear dormer & x3 no. rooflights to the front elevation.

    5 Goldingham Avenue Loughton IG10 2JF

    Received 27 Nov 2020
  22. Decision MadeEPF/2783/20

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

    40 Russell Road Buckhurst Hill IG9 5QE

    Received 27 Nov 2020
  23. Decision MadeEPF/2784/20

    First floor side and rear extension. (Revised application to EPF/1388/20).

    9 Foxley Close Loughton IG10 2HU

    Received 27 Nov 2020
  24. Decision MadeEPF/2785/20

    Single storey side extension and alterations to existing rear elevation & driveway.

    1 Gainsborough Place Chigwell IG7 6LA

    Received 27 Nov 2020

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