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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
26,122Searchable applications
425Recorded as pending
78%Approval rate · 20,281 approved or refused records
4,457Refused applications

15,824 approved · 4,457 refused · 998 withdrawn.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 Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.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 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/0703/22

    Grade II listed building application for a proposed single storey conservatory.

    Middle Barn Holyfield Road Waltham Abbey Essex EN9 2ED

    Received 11 Mar 2022
  2. Decision MadeEPF/0704/22

    York Hill Conservation Area T1 & T2: 2 x Liquidambar & T4: Cedar - Crown reduce height by up to 2.5m & reshape crown. G1: Portuguese Laurel Hedge - Reduce height by 50%.

    96 - 98 York Hill Loughton IG10 1JA

    Received 24 Mar 2022
  3. Decision MadeEPF/0707/22

    Application for a Lawful Development Certificate for a Proposed loft extension.

    14 Wood Mead Epping Essex CM16 6TD

    Received 24 Mar 2022
  4. Decision MadeEPF/0708/22

    Application for Variation of condition (reduction in the overall GIA) to EPF/2574/21. (Proposed demolition of existing dwelling house and erection of a new seven bedroom dwelling house).

    50 Forest Lane Chigwell Essex IG7 5AE

    Received 24 Mar 2022
  5. Decision MadeEPF/0713/22

    TPO/EPF/17/09 (Ref: G2, T19-T21) T1 & T5: 2 x Hornbeam, T6: Oak - Crown reduce by up to 2m and crown thin, all as specified. T3 & T4: 2 x Oak - Crown reduce by up to 2.5m and crown thin, all as specified.

    47 Stradbroke Drive Chigwell IG7 5RA

    Received 22 Mar 2022
  6. Decision MadeEPF/0715/22

    It is proposed to form a new crossover on Sewardstone Road across the grass verge to the south of the fire station adjacent to the bellmouth where fire appliances currently exit the station. This access is proposed to be for entry only into the site. The existing access to the rear is to be utilised for exiting the site, however, it will not be restricted as one way only.

    Waltham Abbey Fire Station, Essex County Fire And Rescue Service Sewardstone Road Waltham Abbey Essex EN9 1PA

    Received 25 Mar 2022
  7. Decision MadeEPF/0716/22

    Proposed construction of additional storey. Two storey rear extension, first floor side & rear extensions (Amendment to EPF/2926/21)

    Malpeque Bournebridge Lane Stapleford Abbotts Romford Essex RM4 1LT

    Received 25 Mar 2022
  8. Decision MadeEPF/0717/22

    Application for approval of details reserved by condition 3 'Materials' and condition 8 'Hard and Soft Landscaping' on EPF/2806/18 (The development proposed is demolition of existing bungalow and erection of a new house)

    25 Tomswood Road Chigwell Essex IG7 5QP

    Received 25 Mar 2022
  9. Decision MadeEPF/0718/22

    Full Planning Application for a replacement detached dwelling

    Taw Lodge Epping Lane Stapleford Tawney Essex RM4 1ST

    Received 25 Mar 2022
  10. Decision MadeEPF/0719/22

    TPO/EPF/05/95 T3: Ash - Reduce lowest lateral branches, as specified.

    Linton House The Street Sheering Harlow Essex CM22 7LX

    Received 25 Mar 2022
  11. Decision MadeEPF/0720/22

    Demolition of conservatory and replacement single storey extension with rooflights.

    30 Stanmore Way Loughton Essex IG10 2SA

    Received 25 Mar 2022
  12. Decision MadeEPF/0721/22

    Erection of a single storey side infill rear extension

    2 Haydens Cottages 113 High Road Chigwell Essex IG7 6QQ

    Received 25 Mar 2022
  13. Decision MadeEPF/0723/22

    Front extension loft conversion with new roof, change of rear extension, roof alteration to front elevation including porch, canopy and stone features.

    60 Stradbroke Drive Chigwell Essex IG7 5QZ

    Received 28 Mar 2022
  14. Decision MadeEPF/0724/22

    First-floor side dormer. Re-submission of previously approved application: EPF/0342/16 and EPF/0158/19

    29 Walker Avenue Fyfield Ongar Essex CM5 0RG

    Received 28 Mar 2022
  15. Decision MadeEPF/0725/22

    Proposed 2-bed detached house (Revised application to EPF/1272/21)

    Land adjacent 21 The Windsors, Buckhurst Hill IG9 6DJ

    Received 28 Mar 2022
  16. Decision MadeEPF/0726/22

    Construction of Pond and Associated Landscaping and Drainage Works.

    Magnolia House Abridge Road Theydon Bois Epping Essex CM16 7NR

    Received 28 Mar 2022
  17. Decision MadeEPF/0727/22

    Single storey rear extension for disabled resident and ramped access with handrails.

    35 Alderton Hill Loughton Essex IG10 3JD

    Received 29 Mar 2022
  18. Decision MadeEPF/0728/22

    Removal of side outbuilding. Proposed two storey side extension and single storey rear extension. The side extension has a pitched roof and the single storey rear extension has a flat roof with roof lantern.

    55 Alderwood Drive Lambourne Romford Essex RM4 1DJ

    Received 29 Mar 2022
  19. Decision MadeEPF/0732/22

    Single storey rear extension.

    2 Turners Court Lambourne Romford Essex RM4 1UQ

    Received 28 Mar 2022
  20. Decision MadeEPF/0734/22

    Proposed single storey rear extension with installation of extraction system with roof mounted fans and external stairs (Amendments to approved Planning permission ref: EPF/0648/21)

    179-181 High Road Loughton Essex IG10 4LF

    Received 28 Mar 2022
  21. Decision MadeEPF/0735/22

    Proposal to paint the building external facade.

    Tesco Stores Limited Sewardstone Road Waltham Abbey Essex EN9 1JH

    Received 28 Mar 2022
  22. Decision MadeEPF/0736/22

    TPO/EPF/01/10 (Ref: T4) T001: Cedar - Fell and replace, as specified.

    Beechwood Theydon Road Epping Essex CM16 4EE

    Received 29 Mar 2022
  23. Decision MadeEPF/0738/22

    Proposed ground floor rear extension, loft main dormer, floor plan redesign and all associated works at Badgers Wellington Hill

    Badgers Wellington Hill Loughton Essex IG10 4AH

    Received 29 Mar 2022
  24. Decision MadeEPF/0739/22

    TPO/EPF/47/10 (Ref: T21 & G2) T13: Fern Leaved Beech - Corwn reduce by up to 2.5m, as specified. T54: Beech - Crown reduce by up to 2m, as specified.

    Durrington House Sheering Lower Road Sheering Harlow Essex CM17 0NE

    Received 29 Mar 2022

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