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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 dates
23,381Searchable applications
387Recorded as pending
77%Approval rate · 18,056 approved or refused records
4,098Refused applications

13,958 approved · 4,098 refused · 881 withdrawn.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 Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.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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Data downloaded 14 Sept 2026. Display boundaries are simplified and indicative. Map record counts are not a complete count of designations or directions.

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More application records

  1. Decision MadeEPF/2586/19

    Proposed lean-to rear conservatory.

    Webbs Cottage Rye Hill Road Epping Upland Epping CM18 7JG

    Received 28 Oct 2019
  2. Decision MadeEPF/2587/19

    Application for a Lawful Development Certificate for a proposed outbuilding.

    60 The Crescent Loughton IG10 4PU

    Received 28 Oct 2019
  3. Decision MadeEPF/2588/19

    Proposed double storey side extension.

    The Shrubbery Tysea Hill Stapleford Abbotts Romford RM4 1JS

    Received 28 Oct 2019
  4. Decision MadeEPF/2589/19

    Application for approval of details reserved by condition 2 ' Construction Method Statement' on planing approval EPF/2053/19 (Prior notification for proposed installation of two step-free access lifts, elevated walkway and overbridge linking the platforms, new maintenance/emergency stair, switch room, minor demolition and associated works)

    Debden Station Chigwell Lane Loughton Essex IG10 3TG

    Received 28 Oct 2019
  5. Decision MadeEPF/2591/19

    Grade II Listed Building Application for a proposed single storey rear extension with internal alterations.

    1 Hermitage Cottages High Street Ongar CM5 9AB

    Received 25 Oct 2019
  6. Decision MadeEPF/2592/19

    Grade II Listed Building Consent for a proposed rear lean-to conservatory.

    Webbs Cottage Rye Hill Road Epping Upland Epping CM18 7JG

    Received 28 Oct 2019
  7. Decision MadeEPF/2593/19

    Application for Prior Approval for a Proposed Larger Home Extension measuring 3.21 metres, height to eaves of 2.9 metres and a maximum height of 3.17 metres.

    47 Coppice Row Theydon Bois Epping CM16 7DL

    Received 28 Oct 2019
  8. Decision MadeEPF/2594/19

    Notification for Prior Approval for a Proposed Larger Home Extension measuring 5.979 metres, height to eaves 2.888 metres & the maximum height of 3.088 metres.

    30 Kenilworth Gardens Loughton IG10 3AF

    Received 28 Oct 2019
  9. Decision MadeEPF/2595/19

    Waltham Abbey Conservation Area Annual tree works programme - as specified.

    Abbey Gardens Crooked Mile Waltham Abbey Essex EN9 1DJ

    Received 28 Oct 2019
  10. Decision MadeEPF/2597/19

    Hip to Gable and Loft Conversion with a rear dormer.

    10 Goldings Rise Loughton IG10 2QP

    Received 28 Oct 2019
  11. Decision MadeEPF/2598/19

    Erection of replacement single storey outbuilding to serve as an ancillary granny annexe.

    21 Maple Close Buckhurst Hill Essex IG9 6HW

    Received 28 Oct 2019
  12. Decision MadeEPF/2599/19

    Proposed single storey rear extension.

    90 Mill Lane High Ongar Ongar CM5 9RL

    Received 28 Oct 2019
  13. Decision MadeEPF/2600/19

    Retention of a single storey three-sided wooden field shelter and overshoot netting structure.

    Lambourne End Outdoor Centre Manor Road Lambourne Romford RM4 1NB

    Received 28 Oct 2019
  14. Decision MadeEPF/2608/19

    Proposed first floor extension, single storey side/rear extension and part two storey and single storey rear extension.

    32 Stradbroke Grove Buckhurst Hill IG9 5PF

    Received 29 Oct 2019
  15. Decision MadeEPF/2609/19

    Erection of 26 flats with associated parking & landscaping following demolition of the former Shernbroke Hostel.

    1-6 Shernbroke Road Hostel Shernbroke Road Waltham Abbey EN9 3JF

    Received 29 Oct 2019
  16. Decision MadeEPF/2610/19

    Application for a Lawful Development Certificate for a Proposed hip to gable & loft conversion with a rear dormer,

    47 Coppice Row Theydon Bois Epping CM16 7DL

    Received 29 Oct 2019
  17. Decision MadeEPF/2611/19

    Proposed change of use from C3 dwellinghouse to A2 financial & professional services.

    Dove Cote Honey Lane Waltham Abbey EN9 3QT

    Received 29 Oct 2019
  18. Decision MadeEPF/2612/19

    Erection of timber fence and sliding entrance gate.

    9 Goldings Rise Loughton IG10 2QP

    Received 29 Oct 2019
  19. Decision MadeEPF/2613/19

    Upshire Conservation Area T4: Apple, T1 & T7: Prunus (x 2) - Fell.

    Obelisk Farm Fernhall Lane Waltham Abbey EN9 3TL

    Received 29 Oct 2019
  20. Decision MadeEPF/2614/19

    Proposed rear single storey extension with monopitch roof (ref: EPF/2122/19). Construction of a rear dormer will be simultaneous with the proposed rear extension & will facilitate the proposed monopitch roof.

    37 Hornbeam Road Theydon Bois Epping CM16 7JU

    Received 29 Oct 2019
  21. Decision MadeEPF/2615/19

    Proposed new detached bungalow.

    Land adjacent to Spinney Mead Mill Lane High Ongar Ongar CM5 9RQ

    Received 30 Oct 2019
  22. Decision MadeEPF/2616/19

    Extension & conversion of an existing garage into a self contained annexe (not a separate dwelling) for use by the householders elderly parents.

    The Cottage Waltham Road Nazeing Waltham Abbey EN9 2LU

    Received 30 Oct 2019
  23. Decision MadeEPF/2617/19

    TPO/EPF/19/89 (Ref T2) T1: Ash - Fell.

    66 Spring Grove Loughton IG10 4QE

    Received 30 Oct 2019
  24. Decision MadeEPF/2621/19

    Retention of a screening bund

    Hydes Farm Lodge Epping Lane Stapleford Tawney Romford Epping Essex RM4 1TU

    Received 31 Oct 2019

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