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Epping Forest District Council
Planning applications.
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 dates23,317Searchable applications
387Recorded as pending
77%Approval rate · 18,006 approved or refused records
4,091Refused applications
13,915 approved · 4,091 refused · 879 withdrawn.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 Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.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 2026Planning information Planning and buildingLocal plan Planning and buildingPre-application advice Planning and buildingArticle 4 directions Planning and building
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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Sources: Planning Data conservation areas and Article 4 direction areas. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
More application records
- Decision MadeEPF/1842/21
Advertisement consent for externally illuminated fascia sign.
179-181 High Road Loughton IG10 4LF
Received 5 Jul 2021 - Decision MadeEPF/1843/21
Application for a proposed garden room & the repositioning of fence.
32 Tempest Mead North Weald Bassett Epping CM16 6DY
Received 5 Jul 2021 - Decision MadeEPF/1845/21
Application for Approval of details reserved by condition 10 of EPF/0607/20 `Tree protection plan and Arboricultural method statement' - Variation of EPF/3500/17 (Demolition of existing industrial buildings, vacant stabling & 5 bedroom residential apartment and construction of x18 no. semi-detached family houses and x18 no.'affordable houses' with associated off-street parking, private gardens & landscaping).
Stoneshot Farm Hoe Lane Nazeing Waltham Abbey EN9 2RN
Received 5 Jul 2021 - Decision MadeEPF/1846/21
Application for Approval of Details reserved by conditions 3" Habitats Regulations Assessment", 4"Details of all external materials", 5"Foul and surface water disposal" & 6"Risks posed by any contamination" for EPF/2758/20. (Change of use to dwelling).
Barn Little Laver Road Near Moreton
Received 5 Jul 2021 - Decision MadeEPF/1850/21
Single storey rear extension and internal alterations.
Ansons Barn Houblons Hill Coopersale Epping CM16 7QL
Received 5 Jul 2021 - Decision MadeEPF/1851/21
Raise the existing roof ridge line and construct a loft conversion with a rear dormer and three front roof windows.
37 Hanson Drive Loughton IG10 2EF
Received 5 Jul 2021 - Decision MadeEPF/1852/21
Erection of a freestanding traditionally-jointed oak-framed gazebo with plain clay tile roof.
Honeysuckle Cottage Woodside Thornwood Epping CM16 6LH
Received 5 Jul 2021 - Decision MadeEPF/1853/21
Proposed two storey side/rear extensions and removal of existing glazed roof and replacement flat roof with lantern rooflight (Resubmission of EPF/0507/18)
16 Pick Hill Waltham Abbey EN9 3LT
Received 6 Jul 2021 - Decision MadeEPF/1855/21
Application to determine if Prior Approval is required for a Larger Home Extension measuring 6.00 metres, height to eaves of 2.65 metres and a maximum height of 2.90 metres.
87 Rous Road Buckhurst Hill Essex IG9 6BU
Received 6 Jul 2021 - Decision MadeEPF/1856/21
Installation of solar panels on outbuilding roof.
Church Farm Church Lane Ongar CM5 9LD
Received 6 Jul 2021 - Decision MadeEPF/1858/21
Application for a Lawful Development certificate for a proposed outbuilding in the rear garden.
1 Bower Terrace Bower Hill Epping CM16 7AP
Received 6 Jul 2021 - Decision MadeEPF/1859/21
Proposed first floor rear extension, increase roof height, new side dormer, additional rooflights to the rear, porch and front elevation alterations.
8 Broadfield Way Buckhurst Hill IG9 5AG
Received 6 Jul 2021 - Decision MadeEPF/1861/21
Application for Approval of Details reserved by condition 4"Construction Method Statement' for EPF/0379/20.(B) (Redevelopment of the site to provide 285 residential dwellings (Use Class C3) in a series of blocks ranging from 2 to 5 storeys in height, a new Wellness Centre (Use Class D1), creation of a new public park, car parking, communal landscaped amenity areas, secure cycle parking & other associated development).
Former Playing Fields Epping Forest College Borders Lane Loughton IG10 3SA
Received 6 Jul 2021 - Decision MadeEPF/1862/21
Application for Approval of Details reserved by condition 3` Archaeological excavation plan' for EPF/0379/20 (B). (Redevelopment of the site to provide 285 residential dwellings (Use Class C3) in a series of blocks ranging from 2 to 5 storeys in height, a new Wellness Centre (Use Class D1), creation of a new public park, car parking, communal landscaped amenity areas, secure cycle parking and other associated development).
Former Playing Fields Epping Forest College Borders Lane Loughton IG10 3SA
Received 6 Jul 2021 - Decision MadeEPF/1863/21
Application for a Non-Material amendment for EPF/1052/18 - (Various works to Listed building) - repositioning of skylight.
Lightfoots Epping Road Roydon Harlow CM19 5HU
Received 6 Jul 2021 - Decision MadeEPF/1864/21
Erection of 4 bedroom detached dwelling with detached car port.
Fairview Dunmow Road Fyfield Ongar CM5 0NW
Received 6 Jul 2021 - Decision MadeEPF/1865/21
TPO/EPF/06/82 (Ref: W2) T1 & T2: Sycamore - Fell.
Didgemere Hall Low Hill Road Roydon Harlow CM19 5JN
Received 7 Jul 2021 - Decision MadeEPF/1866/21
Bell Common Conservation Area T1: Copper Beech - Crown reduce height by up to 3m & lateral branches by up to 2.5m. T2: Leylandii - Crown reduce lateral branches back to edge of pavement, for highway clearance.
2 Highfield Place Epping CM16 4DB
Received 7 Jul 2021 - Decision MadeEPF/1867/21
Application to determine if Prior Approval is required for a Larger Home Extension measuring 4.60 metres, height to eaves of 3.30 metres & a maximum height of 3.30 metres.
36 Pecks Hill Nazeing Waltham Abbey EN9 2NY
Received 7 Jul 2021 - Decision MadeEPF/1868/21
Application to determine if Prior Approval is required for a Larger Home Extension measuring 5.00 metres, height to eaves of 2.56 metres & a maximum height of 2.97 metres.
22 Bramley Shaw Waltham Abbey EN9 3NN
Received 7 Jul 2021 - Decision MadeEPF/1869/21
Application for approval of details reserved by condition 10 'Drainage and SUDs Strategy' on planning permission EPF/1869/21 (Residential Development of 28 dwellings with associated vehicular access point off Roundhills, car parking, open space, landscaping and associated infrastructure)
Waltham Abbey Swimming Pool Roundhills Waltham Abbey EN9 1UP
Received 7 Jul 2021 - Decision MadeEPF/1870/21
Application for a Lawful Development certificate for a propsed loft conversion with dormer to the rear and roof lights to the front roof slope.
22 Shaftesbury Loughton IG10 1HN
Received 7 Jul 2021 - Decision MadeEPF/1871/21
Application for a Lawful Development certificate for a proposed construction of single storey rear extension.
Farverdale The Street Sheering Harlow CM22 7LT
Received 7 Jul 2021 - Decision MadeEPF/1872/21
Single storey side extension.
51 Loughton Way Buckhurst Hill IG9 6AS
Received 7 Jul 2021
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What these statistics cover
These figures describe applications collected by PlanningTrack for Epping Forest District Council, across all dates currently available. They are a partial dataset, rather than an authority-wide performance measure. The date range does not establish continuous historical coverage.
The approval percentage is approved records divided by approved plus refused records. Pending, withdrawn and unknown outcomes are excluded. No percentage is shown until there is an approved or refused record.
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