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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
26,176Searchable applications
425Recorded as pending
78%Approval rate · 20,329 approved or refused records
4,462Refused applications

15,867 approved · 4,462 refused · 1,000 withdrawn.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 Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.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/0740/22

    Construction of a 2 storey extension to extend 4 existing flats and provide 4 x 1 bed units built on a podium base above an existing car park for existing residential development.

    16 Howard Business Park Howard Close Waltham Abbey Essex EN9 1XA

    Received 29 Mar 2022
  2. Decision MadeEPF/0741/22

    First floor side extension, rear extension with basement room under, decking area with balustrading, hip to gable loft conversion and timber garden room.

    120 Buckhurst Way Buckhurst Hill Essex IG9 6HP

    Received 29 Mar 2022
  3. Decision MadeEPF/0742/22

    TPO/EPF/05/98 (Ref: T44) T1: Lime - Reduce to a height of 8m (Pollard), as specified.

    9 Forest Drive Fyfield Ongar Essex CM5 0TP

    Received 29 Mar 2022
  4. Decision MadeEPF/0743/22

    Grade II Listed building consent for the removal of 23 (W-1 to W-23) unauthorized timber framed double glazed windows and 10 other rotten single glazed timber framed sash windows. Replacement of these with single glazed timber framed sash windows.

    Hainault Hall, 173 Lambourne Road, Chigwell IG7 6JU

    Received 30 Mar 2022
  5. Decision MadeEPF/0744/22

    Variation to relocate 1 x mobile home following approval EPF/3022/20 (Re-submission of application for three livery yard mobile homes for two year temporary siting and associated additional grazing).

    Elms Farm, Caravan 1 Waples Mill Road Abbess Beauchamp And Berners Roding Ongar Essex CM5 0TE

    Received 30 Mar 2022
  6. Decision MadeEPF/0746/22

    New externally illuminated sign

    46 Pyrles Lane Loughton Essex IG10 2NN

    Received 14 Mar 2022
  7. Decision MadeEPF/0747/22

    Planning application for the change the use of the 1,104sqm office floorspace approved under extant application ref. EPF/1238/15 and creation of a mezzanine floor to provide 2,433sqm of warehouse floorspace, together with another 203sqm mezzanine floor for the gym, a new set of windows within the Langston Road elevations and provision of 23 car parking and 18 cycle spaces at Sterling House, Langston Road, Loughton.

    Sterling House Langston Road Loughton Essex IG10 3TS

    Received 30 Mar 2022
  8. Decision MadeEPF/0748/22

    Application for Approval of Details reserved by condition 21"detailed surface water drainage scheme" for EPF/2925/20 (Full application for the redevelopment of existing surface level car park comprising the demolition of public toilets and the construction of a multi-deck car park, cinema (sui generis), commercial floor space (mixed Class E), replacement public toilets and cycle store, all associated plant, together with new vehicular and pedestrian access, all hard and soft landscaping, and associated works).

    Cottis Lane Car Park Cottis Lane Epping CM16 5LL

    Received 30 Mar 2022
  9. Decision MadeEPF/0749/22

    TPO/EPF/21/86 (Ref: T1 & T2) T1: Hawthorn & T2: Ash - Crown reduce to previous points, as specified.

    39 Church Hill Loughton Essex IG10 1QP

    Received 30 Mar 2022
  10. Decision MadeEPF/0750/22/NEW

    Bell Common Conservation Area T1 & T2: 2 x Prunus, G3: 8 x Holly - Fell.

    49-51 Bell Common Epping Essex CM16 4DY

    Received 30 Mar 2022
  11. Decision MadeEPF/0751/22

    TPO/EPF/22/83 T1: Lime - Crown reduce lateral branches by up to 2m, as specified. Crown lift to the first main fork, as specified. Crown thin, as specified.

    White Rose Lodge 10 Western Road Nazeing Waltham Abbey Essex EN9 2QJ

    Received 30 Mar 2022
  12. Decision MadeEPF/0752/22

    Proposed first floor side extension over existing garage/kitchen.

    Presdale Farm House Hoe Lane Nazeing Waltham Abbey Essex EN9 2RJ

    Received 30 Mar 2022
  13. Decision MadeEPF/0753/22

    Proposed single storey rear/side extension with raised rear patio.

    39 Algers Road Loughton Essex IG10 4NG

    Received 30 Mar 2022
  14. Decision MadeEPF/0754/22

    Application for Approval of Details Reserved by Conditions 4"phasing plan for the removal of all existing buildings", 8"details of levels", 9"landscaping", 10 "external finishes", 16"1 Electric Vehicle Charging Point" & 19"water efficiency standard of 110 litres" for EPF/1774/21. (Removal of existing barns & construction of a new detached dwelling, including new relocated vehicle access to Epping Road).

    Land adjacent to Maybanks Farm Ongar Toot Hill CM5 9SQ

    Received 30 Mar 2022
  15. Decision MadeEPF/0755/22

    Installation of Solar Panels on roof facing towards the rear of the property and not visible from public highway. (Existing roof is 10.1 * 3.5 m and proposed array is 8.7 * 3.1 m (roof is facing SSW).

    44 Church Mead Roydon Harlow Essex CM19 5EY

    Received 30 Mar 2022
  16. Decision MadeEPF/0756/22

    Minor internal alterations to form new school catering kitchen & new external kitchen ventilation extract & associated ductwork.

    33 High Street Epping Essex CM16 4BA

    Received 30 Mar 2022
  17. Decision MadeEPF/0757/22

    Application for a Lawful Development Certificate for existing building works.

    Thomasines Epping Road Roydon Harlow Essex CM19 5DA

    Received 30 Mar 2022
  18. Decision MadeEPF/0758/22

    Amendments to planning application EPF/0702/19: - change to roof shape from approved fully lifted hipped roof to crown roof; - change from two front dormers to one front dormer; - change from cornice over porch and garage to sloped tiled roof over porch and garage; - change from three-storey atrium at rear replaced with picture window.at rear - changes to fenestration - redistribution of materials Refer to Drawings 0022_001, 0022_002, 0022_003, 0022_04 and 0022_05 for comparison showing changes.

    Oaklands 86 Bracken Drive Chigwell Essex IG7 5RD

    Received 30 Mar 2022
  19. Decision MadeEPF/0759/22

    Application for Approval of Details Reserved by Conditions 3"an assessment of the risks posed by any contamination" & 5"details and location of the parking spaces (including garages) " for EPF/3054/18. (Extension to Unit 2 to form a new self-contained unit for Class E (Offices), B2 and/or B8 uses including refurbishment of existing roof).

    Popplewells Coachworks High Road Thornwood Epping CM16 6LP

    Received 30 Mar 2022
  20. Decision MadeEPF/0760/22

    Application for a Lawful Development certificate for a proposed single storey rear extension, porch and loft conversion with rear dormer.

    236 Willingale Road Loughton IG10 2BX

    Received 18 Nov 2021
  21. Decision MadeEPF/0761/22

    Demolition of existing rear conservatory and replacing with new rear extension.

    Laughters Farm Faggotters Lane Matching Tye Harlow Essex CM17 0NU

    Received 30 Mar 2022
  22. Decision MadeEPF/0762/22

    Application for Grade II Listed Building for a proposed roof access stair (to reinstate access stair to the central area of the roof).

    The Stables Courtyard Copped Hall Estate High Road Epping CM16 5HS

    Received 31 Mar 2022
  23. Decision MadeEPF/0763/22

    Retention of single storey pitched roof outbuilding for recreational use.

    29 St Leonards Road Nazeing Waltham Abbey EN9 2HN

    Received 31 Mar 2022
  24. Decision MadeEPF/0765/22

    Application to determine if prior approval is required for a proposed change of use of Agricultural Buildings to Dwellinghouses (Use Class C3),

    Camps Farm Hoe Lane Nazeing Waltham Abbey Essex EN9 2RG

    Received 31 Mar 2022

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