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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
28,694Searchable applications
392Recorded as pending
79%Approval rate · 22,775 approved or refused records
4,785Refused applications

17,990 approved · 4,785 refused · 1,132 withdrawn. Received dates in our records: 2 Jul 1999 to 15 Oct 2026. Most recent record check: 18 Oct 2026. Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.

Local planning information

Council sources checked 14 Sept 2026

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Conservation areas25 mapped area records
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  1. Decision MadeEPF/1269/22

    Proposed new vehicular crossover

    The Longhouse,Ongar Road, Fyfield, Ongar, CM5 0RB

    Received 31 May 2022
  2. Decision MadeEPF/1263/22

    First floor floor rear extension.

    3 Oakleigh Rise, Epping, CM16 7BL

    Received 7 Jun 2022
  3. Decision MadeEPF/1264/22

    Proposed Double side extension

    33 Downlands, Waltham Abbey, EN9 1UH

    Received 1 Jun 2022
  4. Decision MadeEPF/1276/22

    Approval of Details Reserved by Condition 5 Construction Management Plan of APPEAL B: The appeal is allowed and planning permission is granted for redevelopment of a new Wellness Centre (Use Class D1), creation of a new public park, car parking, communal landscaped amenity areas, secure cycle parking and other associated development at Former Playing Fields, Epping Forest College, Borders Lane, Loughton, IG10 3SA in accordance with the terms of the application, Ref EPF/0379/20, dated 14 February 2020, subject to the conditions set out in the Schedule B.

    Epping Forest College, Loughton, IG10 3SA

    Received 31 May 2022
  5. Decision MadeEPF/1265/22

    Certificate of Lawful Development for proposed minor internal alterations for use of previous Citizens Advice Bureau space as tourist information centre.

    Town Hall Highbridge Street, Waltham Abbey, EN9 1DE

    Received 1 Jun 2022
  6. Decision MadeEPF/1266/22

    Extensions and alterations to provide 1x new retail premises on the ground floor and 5x new residential apartments over with associated amenity space.

    121 Roding Road, Loughton IG10 3BS

    Received 6 Jun 2022
  7. Decision MadeEPF/1267/22

    Erection of a Single Storey Side Extension with Pitched Roof to Match Existing

    5 Beechview Drive, Waltham Abbey, EN9 3UB

    Received 13 Jun 2022
  8. Decision MadeEPF/1268/22

    Approval of Details Reserved by Conditions 3 Cycle Parking and 4 Travel info pack and 7 Waste Strategy of EPF/0088/22 (Application to determine if Prior Approval is required for a proposed: change of use from Commercial, Business and Service (Use Class E) to Dwellinghouses (Use Class C3)).

    10- 12 Sun Street , WAltham Abbey, EN9 1EE

    Received 30 May 2022
  9. Decision MadeEPF/1270/22

    Application for Approval of Details Reserved by Condition 3 materials for EPF/2932/20. (Application for Variation of Condition 2 `Plan numbers' of EPF/3500/17 allowed on appeal (Demolition of existing industrial buildings, vacant stabling & 5 bedroom residential apartment and construction of x18 no. semi-detached family houses and x18 no. 'affordable houses' with associated off-street parking, private gardens & landscaping).

    Stoneshot Farm, Hoe Lane, Waltham Abbey, EN9 2RN

    Received 30 May 2022
  10. Decision MadeEPF/1271/22

    Proposed 2 x 3-bed dwellings with basements, gardens, parking and landscaping

    Rear of 170 Princes Road, Buckhurst Hill, IG9 5DJ

    Received 1 Jun 2022
  11. Decision MadeEPF/1272/22

    Non-material amendment to EPF/2412/18 - (Proposed rear extension, external restoration including replacement windows to rear and logstore). - Amendment to fenestration, addition of flue for log burning stove. Internal alterations to reinstate original wall. Amendments to log store roof to allow for more solar panels.

    Brick Lock Cottage, Glen Faba Road, Roydon, Harlow, CM19 5EW

    Received 31 May 2022
  12. Decision MadeEPF/1273/22

    Proposed erection of 2 x 4-bedroom detached dwellings

    Land adjacent to Little Ridings Lane, , Ingatestone, CM4 0JP

    Received 1 Jun 2022
  13. Decision MadeEPF/1274/22

    Certificate of Lawful Development for proposed single storey rear extension.

    1 Margherita Place, Waltham Abbey, EN9 3TT

    Received 8 Jun 2022
  14. Decision MadeEPF/1275/22

    Approval of Details Reserved by condition 4 `tree protection plan and Arboricultural method statement' of EPF/0286/22 (Loft conversion and erection of three new pitched roof dormers over the existing rooftop at the rear. Internal alteration works to provide vertical stairs access to second floor level).

    11 Wallers Hoppet, Loughton, IG10 1SP

    Received 30 May 2022
  15. Decision MadeEPF/1277/22

    Conversion of former commercial buildings to three dwellings. Demolition of remaining buildings and erection of five dwellings. Associated hard and soft landscaping.

    The Pillars Tysea Hill, Stapleford Abbotts, Romford, RM4 1JU

    Received 31 May 2022
  16. Decision MadeEPF/1278/22

    Retrospective application for the construction of a two storey dwelling

    Rectory Barn, Fyfield Road, Ongar, CM5 0HQ

    Received 30 May 2022
  17. Decision MadeEPF/1279/22

    Certificate of Lawful Development for proposed loft conversion with rear dormer and front rooflight.

    14 Oak Piece, North Weald Bassett, Epping, CM16 6JJ

    Received 7 Jun 2022
  18. Decision MadeEPF/1280/22

    Demolition of existing dwelling and construction of replacement chalet-style property with a basement. Revised application to EPF/0202/22

    Willows End Cumley Road, Stanford Rivers, Ongar, CM5 9SJ

    Received 4 Jun 2022
  19. Decision MadeEPF/1281/22

    TPO/EPF/21/30 T1: Ash - Crown lift to 6m above ground level, as specified.

    61 Lambourne Road, Chigwell, IG7 6ET

    Received 30 May 2022
  20. Decision MadeEPF/1282/22

    Change front entrance door position on front elevation of house. 1st floor porch extension over existing ground floor extension. All materials to match existing

    9 Ravensmere, Epping, CM16 4PS

    Received 31 May 2022
  21. Decision MadeEPF/1283/22

    Variation of condition 2 `plan numbers' of EPF/0261/21 (The development proposed is ‘converting an existing bungalow into a 2 storey family dwelling with a bedroom within the loft space’).

    28 Bury Road, Epping, CM16 5EU

    Received 31 May 2022
  22. Decision MadeEPF/1284/22

    Change of use of Class E space to form 10 apartments.

    Trinity House Sewardstone Road, Waltham Abbey, EN9 1PH

    Received 1 Jun 2022
  23. Decision MadeEPF/1285/22

    Certificate of Lawful Development for proposed demolition of existing side extension and conservatory. Construction of replacement extension with adjoining conservatory structure. Provision of 1no. new garden gate and addition of windows, doors and rooflights to existing garage building.

    Bardwells Epping Road, Roydon, Harlow, CM19 5HU

    Received 1 Jun 2022
  24. Decision MadeEPF/1286/22

    Certificate of Lawful Development for proposed single storey rear extension.

    8 Albion Park, Loughton, IG10 4RB

    Received 7 Jun 2022

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