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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 dates25,457Searchable applications
425Recorded as pending
78%Approval rate · 19,734 approved or refused records
4,376Refused applications
15,358 approved · 4,376 refused · 962 withdrawn. Received dates in our records: 2 Jul 1999 to 15 Oct 2026. Most recent record check: 17 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 Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.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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More application records
- Decision MadeEPF/0143/21
Replacement of previous garage with garage/garden office.
Gladwyns Cottage The Street, BISHOPS STORTFORD Sheering CM22 7LN
Received 18 Jan 2021 - Decision MadeEPF/0144/21
Rear two storey extension and enlargement to existing dormer.
2 Forge Cottages Sewardstone Road Waltham Abbey E4 7RH
Received 18 Jan 2021 - Decision MadeEPF/0145/21
Conversion of two storey 4 bedroom house into 3 storey block of 4 flats - 2x two bedroomed and 2x one bedroom with new roof and providing additional car parking.
2 Crossing Road Epping CM16 7BG
Received 18 Jan 2021 - Decision MadeEPF/0146/21
Re-siting of a dwelling adjacent to Warren House (previously granted under EPF/2723/15).
Warren House High Road Epping CM16 5BB
Received 18 Jan 2021 - Decision MadeEPF/0147/21
Addition of front porch with balcony above and alterations to front fenestrations.
Crowborough Cottage 140 High Road Chigwell IG7 5BQ
Received 18 Jan 2021 - Decision MadeEPF/0148/21
Proposed swimming pool, pump housing & changing room.
Oaklands Low Hill Road Roydon Harlow CM19 5JN
Received 18 Jan 2021 - Decision MadeEPF/0149/21
Demolish existing rear conservatory and replace with new rear larger conservatory structure
25 Fallow Fields Loughton IG10 4QP
Received 18 Jan 2021 - Decision MadeEPF/0150/21
Construction of side (east elevation) and rear two storey extensions together with associated roof revisions and glazed front entrance. (Revised application to EPF/2643/20)
Hall Farm Tilegate Road Magdalen Laver Ongar CM5 0EG
Received 18 Jan 2021 - Decision MadeEPF/0151/21
Change of use of agricultural (tack room) to Granny Annexe to the main Elmcroft dwelling.
Elmcroft High Road Epping CM16 6LX
Received 15 Jan 2021 - Decision MadeEPF/0152/21
Prior Approval for the proposed change of use from shop (Class A1) to dwellinghouse (Class C3).
11 Woodfield Terrace High Road Epping CM16 6LL
Received 19 Jan 2021 - Decision MadeEPF/0153/21
Retention of 2m high galvanised steel boundary fencing and replacement hedgerow planting.
Normandy Nursery Avey Lane Waltham Abbey EN9 3QH
Received 19 Jan 2021 - Decision MadeEPF/0154/21
Hip to gable loft extension with rear dormer and front rooflights, rear and lower ground extensions with new terrace and steps, front bay window.
104 Forest Edge Buckhurst Hill IG9 5AB
Received 19 Jan 2021 - Decision MadeEPF/0155/21
Application for Approval of Details Reserved by conditions 3 `Types and colours of external finishes' & 13 `landscaping' for EPF/2946/19. (Demolition of existing dwelling and erection of replacement dwelling).
Wayback 179 Lambourne Road Chigwell IG7 6JU
Received 19 Jan 2021 - Decision MadeEPF/0156/21
Single storey side extension.
63 Queens Road North Weald Bassett Epping CM16 6JF
Received 19 Jan 2021 - Decision MadeEPF/0157/21
Application for a Lawful Development Certificate for a proposed single storey rear & side extensions.
44 Lushes Road Loughton IG10 3QB
Received 19 Jan 2021 - Decision MadeEPF/0158/21
First floor rear extension and garage conversion.
15 Albany Court Epping CM16 5ED
Received 19 Jan 2021 - Decision MadeEPF/0159/21
Single storey rear/side extension, front ramp for wheelchair access, front porch and conversion of the garage to habitable room.
26 Roding View Buckhurst Hill IG9 6AQ
Received 19 Jan 2021 - Decision MadeEPF/0160/21
Change of use of hobby workshop and storage building to dwelling.
Sunnyside Pt Os 956 Kents Lane North Weald Bassett Epping CM16 6AX
Received 19 Jan 2021 - Decision MadeEPF/0161/21
Demolition of existing structures, alterations to existing vehicular access, retention of existing dwelling, Construction of one detached four bedroom house and provision of associated parking and landscaping.
Cedar Lodge Mott Street Waltham Abbey E4 7RW
Received 20 Jan 2021 - Decision MadeEPF/0162/21
Application for a Lawful Development Certificate for a proposed loft conversion with rear dormer including Juliet balcony.
3 Theydon Hall Cottages Abridge Road Theydon Bois Epping CM16 7NP
Received 20 Jan 2021 - Decision MadeEPF/0163/21
Demolition of existing and replacement with 5 bed dwelling.
66 Alderton Hill Loughton IG10 3JB
Received 20 Jan 2021 - Decision MadeEPF/0164/21
Sign A - 1 x new timber fascia sign with applied stainless steel built-up housename letters. New trough light to illuminate. 1 x New set of stainless steel built-up housename letters applied directly to the building. Sign B Refurbish 1 x existing double sided timber pictorial to existing bracket. Sign C - 1 x new timber double sided pictorial sign with printed image. New Wells & Co non-illuminated timber header to top. Sign D 2 x New lockable poster cases. Sign E 1 x New timber disclaimer sign. Sign F - 2 x New timber amenity boards. Sign G Omitted sign. Sign H - 1 x New timber car park sign to existing posts. Sign I 2 x New lanterns. Sign J - 6 x New LED floodlights.
The Bull Ph Station Approach Theydon Bois Epping CM16 7HR
Received 20 Jan 2021 - Decision MadeEPF/0165/21
Listed building consent for the erection of illuminated and non-illuminated signs to the exterior of the building.
The Bull Ph Station Approach Theydon Bois Epping CM16 7HR
Received 20 Jan 2021 - Decision MadeEPF/0166/21
Two storey side and 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/2773/20).
40 Westbury Lane Buckhurst Hill IG9 5PL
Received 20 Jan 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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