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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
22,772Searchable applications
387Recorded as pending
77%Approval rate · 17,557 approved or refused records
4,020Refused applications

13,537 approved · 4,020 refused · 854 withdrawn.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 Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.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/1079/20

    Proposed single/two storey side extension.

    Penistone Epping Road Roydon Harlow CM19 5DA

    Received 25 May 2020
  2. Decision MadeEPF/1080/20

    Application for a Certifcate of Lawful Development for a Proposed single storey side extension.

    Pennistone Epping Road Roydon Harlow CM19 5DA

    Received 25 May 2020
  3. Decision MadeEPF/1081/20

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

    Pennistone Epping Road Roydon Harlow CM19 5DA

    Received 25 May 2020
  4. Decision MadeEPF/1082/20

    Application for a Certificate of Lawful Development for a Proposed detached outbuilding.

    Pennistone Epping Road Roydon Harlow CM19 5DA

    Received 25 May 2020
  5. Decision MadeEPF/1083/20

    Proposed rear outbuilding ancillary to the main dwelling house (Revised application to EPF/0546/20)

    Highfield, 4 Beechview Drive (Plot 4) Waltham Abbey EN9 3UB

    Received 25 May 2020
  6. Decision MadeEPF/1084/20

    Grade II Listed Building Consent for a proposed outbuilding ancillary to the main dwelling for ; Gym, Sauna, Hot Tub & Spa and Yoga Room.(mended application to EPF/2573/18).

    Tadgells Barn Housham Tye Road Matching Harlow CM17 0NX

    Received 22 May 2020
  7. Decision MadeEPF/1085/20

    Application for Approval of Details Reserved by Condition 14"Any evidence of potential contamination for EPF/1613/19. (Grade II Listed Building application for proposed part replacement of existing annexe and change to independent dwelling).

    Suttons Farm Tawney Lane Stapleford Tawney Essex RM4 1EE

    Received 26 Jun 2019
  8. Decision MadeEPF/1086/20

    Application for Approval of Details Reserved by Conditions 11"an assessment of the risks posed by any contamination" for EPF0522/20. (proposed part replacement of existing annexe and change to independent dwelling (amended app to EPF/1610/19).

    Suttons Farm Tawney Lane Stapleford Tawney Romford RM4 1EE

    Received 22 May 2020
  9. Decision MadeEPF/1087/20

    Modifications to S106 agreement dated 26/03/2015 on planning approval EPF/0853/14 (Redevelopment of former Tottenham Hotspur training ground with an autistic spectrum disorder school, comprising a 3800 sq metre school building to accommodate up to 128 pupils aged 4-19, a mixed use games area, playing fields, 100 parking spaces and a minibus drop off area. Additionally, the development of 60 dwellings on land to the west of the proposed school to act as enabling development to facilitate delivery of the school)

    Former Tottenham Hotspur Training Ground Luxborough Lane Chigwell Essex

    Received 26 May 2020
  10. Decision MadeEPF/1088/20

    Application for Prior Approval for a Larger Home Extension measuring 5.00 metres, height to eaves of 2.60 metres & a maximum height of 3.45 metres.

    30 Farm Way Buckhurst Hill IG9 5AH

    Received 26 May 2020
  11. Decision MadeEPF/1090/20

    County Council application CC/EPF/65/19/14/01 - Details pursuant to Condition 14 - Land Remediation Strategy for planning application ref: CC/EPF/65/19 (Interim scheme to provide a dual carriageway link road between Sheering Road and the new M11 Junction 7A

    Gilden Way and Sheering Road Public Highways and Land Between Sheering Road and M11 Motorway

    Received 22 May 2020
  12. Decision MadeEPF/1091/20

    County Council application CC/EPF/65/19/14/01 - Details pursuant to Condition 14 - Land Remediation Strategy for planning application ref: CC/EPF/65/19 (Interim scheme to provide a dual carriageway link road between Sheering Road and the new M11 Junction 7A

    Gilden Way and Sheering Road Public Highways and Land Between Sheering Road and M11 Motorway

    Received 22 May 2020
  13. Decision MadeEPF/1092/20

    Single storey side extension projecting beyond rear wall of existing dwelling.

    12 A The Orchards Epping CM16 7BB

    Received 26 May 2020
  14. Decision MadeEPF/1093/20

    Proposed removal of existing wooden decking at the back of the house & stairs down to the garden with a paved terrace replacement.

    172 Buckhurst Way Buckhurst Hill IG9 6HZ

    Received 26 May 2020
  15. Decision MadeEPF/1094/20

    Siting of kitchen/catering unit for Take-Away Collection Service.

    Smiths Brasserie Fyfield Road Ongar CM5 0AL

    Received 26 May 2020
  16. Decision MadeEPF/1095/20

    Application for a Certificat of Lawful Development for Proposed single storey side extension.

    8 Buttercross Lane Epping CM16 5AA

    Received 26 May 2020
  17. Decision MadeEPF/1097/20

    TPO/EPF/09/11 T3: Oak - Crown reduce laterals and height by up to 2m, as specified.

    10 Ely Place Chigwell IG8 8AG

    Received 26 May 2020
  18. Decision MadeEPF/1098/20

    Proposed demolition of outbuildings and construction of x 2 no. new detached dwellings with associated parking & an access road.

    Berwick Hall Berwick Lane Abbess Beauchamp And Berners Roding Ongar CM5 0JS

    Received 26 May 2020
  19. Decision MadeEPF/1099/20

    TPO/EPF/09/12 T8: Oak - Reduce three limbs, as specified.

    28 Chigwell Grange High Road Chigwell IG7 6BF

    Received 26 May 2020
  20. Decision MadeEPF/1100/20

    CC/EPF/40/20 - Councy Council applicaiton for the installation of a permanent single classroom building, including a Lobby, toilets and Plant Room

    Leverton County Gm Junior And Infant School Honey Lane Waltham Abbey Essex EN9 3BE

    Received 27 May 2020
  21. Decision MadeEPF/1102/20

    TPO/EPF/14/94 T2: Horse Chestnut - Crown reduce, as specified.

    Penaj Hamlet Hill Roydon Harlow CM19 5JU

    Received 27 May 2020
  22. Decision MadeEPF/1103/20

    TPO/EPF/24/08 T1: Oak - Crown reduce, as specified.

    Acorn Lodge 64B Bower Hill Epping CM16 7AN

    Received 27 May 2020
  23. Decision MadeEPF/1106/20

    Proposed single storey rear & side extension, including loft extension with a raised roof & a rear dormer.

    5 Southernhay Loughton IG10 4EN

    Received 27 May 2020
  24. Decision MadeEPF/1107/20

    Proposed demolition of an existing house, pool house & garage with other outbuildings & erection of a replacement 15 bedroom two storey dwelling & garages.

    Broad Oaks 34 High Road Chigwell IG7 6DW

    Received 27 May 2020

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