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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
22,637Searchable applications
387Recorded as pending
77%Approval rate · 17,446 approved or refused records
3,998Refused applications

13,448 approved · 3,998 refused · 847 withdrawn.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 Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.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/0239/22

    Double storey side extension with gable ended pitched roof.

    9 Ely Place Chigwell IG8 8AG

    Received 1 Feb 2022
  2. Decision MadeEPF/0240/22

    Demolition of the existing 1.5 storey dwelling as previously agreed (EPF/1008/16). Subdivision of site into two plots. Erection of replacement bungalow on the western plot. Erection of three-storey family dwelling on the eastern plot.

    56 Tycehurst Hill Loughton Essex IG10 1DA

    Received 1 Feb 2022
  3. Decision MadeEPF/0241/22

    Change of use from Clinic to 2 bed flat with garden and 2 parking spaces.

    115 Loughton Clinic, Doctors Surgery High Road Loughton Essex IG10 4JA

    Received 2 Feb 2022
  4. Decision MadeEPF/0242/22

    Single front & rear extension.

    Burrington Middle Street Nazeing Waltham Abbey Essex EN9 2LB

    Received 1 Feb 2022
  5. Decision MadeEPF/0243/22

    Single storey rear extension, replace existing rear elevation first floor window with doors.

    1 Woolston Manor Cottages Abridge Road Chigwell Essex IG7 6BX

    Received 1 Feb 2022
  6. Decision MadeEPF/0244/22

    Application for a Lawful Development Certificate for a Proposed loft conversion.

    39 The Windsors Buckhurst Hill Essex IG9 6DJ

    Received 1 Feb 2022
  7. Decision MadeEPF/0245/22

    Application for a Lawful Development Certificate for a Proposed rear extension .

    39 The Windsors Buckhurst Hill Essex IG9 6DJ

    Received 1 Feb 2022
  8. Decision MadeEPF/0246/22

    Single storey rear extension, raise the roof of the existing garage, add a dormer to the side of the garage and convert garage.

    15 Elstar Road Ongar Essex CM5 0FR

    Received 1 Feb 2022
  9. Decision MadeEPF/0247/22

    Lower Sheering Conservation Area T1-T3: 3 x Sycamore & T4 & T5: 2 x Birch - Fell and replace, as specified.

    Waterside Place Sheering Lower Road Sheering Harlow Essex CM21 9RG

    Received 1 Feb 2022
  10. Decision MadeEPF/0248/22

    Proposed two storey rear extension and loft conversion.

    2 Brickfield Road Coopersale Epping Essex CM16 7QX

    Received 1 Feb 2022
  11. Decision MadeEPF/0249/22

    Removal of existing dilapidated and unsafe store building. Proposed single storey rear extension with pitched roof to provide additional kitchen space and additional living space with WC.

    1 Marden Ash Mews Stanford Rivers Road Ongar Essex CM5 9BT

    Received 1 Feb 2022
  12. Decision MadeEPF/0250/22

    New railings and gates to front garden.

    37 A Theydon Park Road Theydon Bois Epping Essex CM16 7LR

    Received 2 Feb 2022
  13. Decision MadeEPF/0251/22

    Application for variation of condition 2 for EPF/2271/16. (Demolition of existing commercial buildings and erection of 6no. four bedroom detached dwellings).

    Burleigh Nursery Hoe Lane Nazeing Waltham Abbey EN9 2RJ

    Received 2 Feb 2022
  14. Decision MadeEPF/0252/22

    Proposed single storey annexe with a pitched roof to accommodate a "live in" housekeeper.

    Bury Farm Bury Lane Epping Essex CM16 5JA

    Received 2 Feb 2022
  15. Decision MadeEPF/0253/22

    Erection of new bull sculpture and plinth, new slate paving to entrance and a new security gate.

    Miller And Carter High Road Epping Essex CM16 5HW

    Received 2 Feb 2022
  16. Decision MadeEPF/0254/22

    Application for Approval of Details reserved by conditions 3"details and location of the parking spaces (including garages)" & 4"super-fast broadband" for EPF/2320/21. (Proposed multiple extensions to create 1 x 4bed self-contained residential unit alongside extensions to the existing 3 bed dwelling with provisions for private amenity and parking space).

    43 Rayfield Epping Essex CM16 5AD

    Received 3 Feb 2022
  17. Decision MadeEPF/0255/22

    Part two storey, part single storey rear extension and internal alterations/demolition of existing garage - resubmission.

    Sparlings Epping Road Nazeing Waltham Abbey Essex EN9 2DH

    Received 2 Feb 2022
  18. Decision MadeEPF/0256/22

    Application for a Non -material Amendment for EPF/2627/21. ( High-level window to the ground floor kitchen area omitted/external door to "sitting area" on the ground floor omitted/patio to the rear of new extension extended by 2m).

    57 Forest Drive Theydon Bois Epping Essex CM16 7HB

    Received 3 Feb 2022
  19. Decision MadeEPF/0257/22

    Proposed ground floor rear extensions/ first floor front side & rear extensions/ loft conversion with rooflights & new rear terraced areas.

    35 Oak Lodge Avenue Chigwell IG7 5JA

    Received 3 Feb 2022
  20. Decision MadeEPF/0258/22

    Proposed single story rear & side extension, opening to be created in the face of the rear extension to allow for 1no. UPVC sliding doors and 2 no. opening to be created in the rear roof to accept 2no. roof light windows. 1no. opening to be created in the front elevation to allow for 1no UPVC casement window.

    37 North Street Nazeing Waltham Abbey Essex EN9 2NH

    Received 3 Feb 2022
  21. Decision MadeEPF/0259/22

    Application for a Lawful Development Certificate for a Proposed hip to gable roof incorporating a proposed rear dormer and two roof-lights to the front elevation. Erection of a storm porch.

    93 Centre Drive Epping Essex CM16 4JD

    Received 3 Feb 2022
  22. Decision MadeEPF/0260/22

    Grade II Listed Building application for a proposed single storey annexe with a pitched roof to accommodate a "live in" housekeeper.

    Bury Farm Bury Lane Epping Essex CM16 5JA

    Received 2 Feb 2022
  23. Decision MadeEPF/0261/22

    Proposed single storey rear extension.

    1 Appleton Road Loughton IG10 2HH

    Received 3 Feb 2022
  24. Decision MadeEPF/0262/22

    Proposed single/double storey rear extension to the detached single dwellinghouse.

    34 Chapel Road Epping CM16 5DS

    Received 4 Feb 2022

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