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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 dates25,968Searchable applications
425Recorded as pending
78%Approval rate · 20,158 approved or refused records
4,443Refused applications
15,715 approved · 4,443 refused · 989 withdrawn.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 Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.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
Explore published planning boundaries and follow their source records for designation details. Coverage varies: an empty map does not mean there are no restrictions. Check the council’s current maps and documents before relying on a boundary.
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.
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/2012/21
Application to determine if Prior Approval is required for a Larger Home Extension measuring 4.00 metres, height to eaves of 3.00 metres & a maximum height of 3.00 metres.
10 Regents Place Loughton IG10 4PP
Received 21 Jul 2021 - Decision MadeEPF/2013/21
New shopfront with security shutters & awning.
179-181 High Road Loughton IG10 4LF
Received 5 Jul 2021 - Decision MadeEPF/2014/21
Demolition of existing dwelling and replacement with new dwelling with basement and outdoor pool house.
Dormers 150 High Road Chigwell IG7 5BQ
Received 21 Jul 2021 - Decision MadeEPF/2015/21
Application for Approval of Details reserved by condition 5"details of surface water disposal" for EPF/0852/19. (Proposed demolition of an existing detached dwelling and garage with the erection of a new 2 storey detached dwelling).
8 The Mead Nazeing New Road Nazeing Waltham Abbey EN10 6SS
Received 21 Jul 2021 - Decision MadeEPF/2016/21
Application for a Lawful Development certificate for a proposed loft conversion with rear facing dormer and front roof windows.
41 Rous Road Buckhurst Hill IG9 6BW
Received 21 Jul 2021 - Decision MadeEPF/2017/21
Application for a Lawful Development certificate for existing use of a garden.
34 Pecks Hill Nazeing Waltham Abbey EN9 2NY
Received 21 Jul 2021 - Decision MadeEPF/2018/21
Proposed single storey rear extension & part first floor rear extension.
40 The Avenue Loughton IG10 4PX
Received 21 Jul 2021 - Decision MadeEPF/2019/21
Application for Approval of Details reserved by conditions 3" details of the type and colours of the external finishes", 6"scheme to enhance the nature conservation interest of the site, including provision of bird and bat boxes" & 7"full details of both hard and soft landscape works (including tree planting) and implementation programme" for EPF/1420/21.(Two storey side and rear extension. Loft room with rear dormer. Facade alterations).
36 Blackacre Road Theydon Bois Epping CM16 7LU
Received 21 Jul 2021 - Decision MadeEPF/2021/21
Application for Approval of Details reserved by condition 5"assessment of risks posed by any contamination" for EPF/2919/19. (Redevelopment of existing shop including new shopfront, new internal staircase to flat above and a new building to the rear of the shop).
55 High Street Epping CM16 4BA
Received 22 Jul 2021 - Decision MadeEPF/2023/21
TPO/EPF/06/85 (Ref: T4) T1: Atlas Cedar - Reduce lateral branches nearest house by up to 3m, as specified.
Haylands Cottage Green Lane Chigwell IG7 6DN
Received 21 Jul 2021 - Decision MadeEPF/2024/21
Application for proposed telecommunications installation: ‘slim line’ phase 8 monopole c/w wraparound cabinet at base, 3no. additional ancillary equipment cabinets & associated ancillary works.
Valley Hill Valley Close Essex Loughton, Epping Forest IG10 3BF
Received 21 Jul 2021 - Decision MadeEPF/2026/21
Consultation on designation of a building.
St Leonards House St Leonards Road Nazeing Waltham Abbey EN9 2HG
Received 22 Jul 2021 - Decision MadeEPF/2028/21
Grade II Listed Building application for proposed new fencing, including hedge removal (retrospective), provision of patio (retrospective) and proposed refurbishment of veranda around outbuilding.
The Gardeners Arms 103 York Hill Loughton IG10 7RX
Received 22 Jul 2021 - Decision MadeEPF/2030/21
Retrospective change of use of 3 parking bays to outside seating area.
Crown House, Media 10 Ltd 151 High Road Loughton IG10 4LF
Received 22 Jul 2021 - Decision MadeEPF/2035/21
Advertisement consent application for a proposed replacement of existing 4.5m x 18m internally illuminated sign and replacement with double-sided 9m x 6m LED digital roadside advertisement.
120 Brooker Road Waltham Abbey EN9 1JH
Received 22 Jul 2021 - Decision MadeEPF/2036/21
Application for Approval of Details reserved by conditions 4"flood risk assessment and management and maintenance plan" & 9" details of surface water disposal" for EPF/3426/18. (Demolition of the existing garage buildings and the erection of 9 x 2 bedroom mews houses, with associated landscaping, parking, bike and refuse stores).
Garages to Rear of nos 13-43 Charles Street 13-43 Charles Street Epping CM16 7AU
Received 22 Jul 2021 - Decision MadeEPF/2037/21
Application for Non-Material amendment (ref: EPF/0080/20) for change of roof style from gable ended to hipped/ implementation of 2 roof lights.(Proposed creation of an annexe to the side of the site on the existing hard stand).
Home View Greenman Road Magdalen Laver Ongar CM5 0ES
Received 23 Jul 2021 - Decision MadeEPF/2040/21
Outline planning application for the erection of a barn for the processing and storage of topsoil.
Embleys Farm, Binder Loams Ltd Fyfield Road Moreton Ongar CM5 0HY
Received 23 Jul 2021 - Decision MadeEPF/2041/21
Application to determine if Prior Approval is required for a proposed 5G telecoms installation: H3G Phase 8 18m high street pole c/w wrap-around cabinet and; and 3 further additional equipment cabinets.
St Winifrid Street Works (outside Sherrell House, Manor Road) St Winifrid Chigwell IG7 5PS
Received 23 Jul 2021 - Decision MadeEPF/2046/21
Application for a Lawful Development certificate for a proposed single storey side extension.
Jasmine Grange Lane Roydon Harlow CM19 5HG
Received 26 Jul 2021 - Decision MadeEPF/2049/21
Application for a Lawful Development certificate for a proposed loft extension.
36 Ardmore Lane Buckhurst Hill IG9 5SA
Received 26 Jul 2021 - Decision MadeEPF/2053/21
Application for Grade II Listed Building consent for extension of the existing sun shade canopy to the rear, patio area under the canopy to be raised by approximately 150mm).
122 High Street Roydon Harlow CM19 5EF
Received 23 Jul 2021 - Decision MadeEPF/2054/21
Application to determine if Prior Approval is required for Change of Use from offices (Class B1(a)) to dwellinghouses (Class C3).
Trinity House - Ground Floor Foxes Parade Sewardstone Road Waltham Abbey EN9 1PH
Received 26 Jul 2021 - Decision MadeEPF/2055/21
Application to determine if Prior Approval is required for a Larger Home Extension measuring 5.00 metres, height to eaves of 3.00 metres & a maximum height of 3.30 metres.
3 Roydon Close Loughton IG10 3DN
Received 26 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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