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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
28,764Searchable applications
392Recorded as pending
79%Approval rate · 22,839 approved or refused records
4,793Refused applications

18,046 approved · 4,793 refused · 1,139 withdrawn.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 Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.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

Conservation areas and Article 4 directions

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Conservation areas25 mapped area records
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  1. Decision MadeEPF/1287/22

    Demolition of existing garage and construction of a ground floor front / side extension and first floor side extension. Also, amendments to the external materials.

    7 Boxted Close, Buckhurst Hill, IG9 6BX

    Received 31 May 2022
  2. Decision MadeEPF/1288/22

    Variation of condition 2 `plan numbers' of EPF/1473/21 (Redevelopment of commercial site to provide 9no. dwellings with associated access, hardstanding, landscaping and parking).

    Woodside Farm Stapleford Road, Stapleford Abbotts, Romford, RM4 1ER

    Received 1 Jun 2022
  3. Decision MadeEPF/1290/22

    Existing garages enlarged, extended & raised in height and reduced from 27no. garages to 26no. garages

    Land and Garages Whitehills Road, Loughton, IG10 1TS

    Received 31 May 2022
  4. Decision MadeEPF/1291/22

    Certificate of Lawful Development for proposed roof extension to facilitate a loft conversion

    18 Red Oaks Mead, Theydon Bois, Epping, CM16 7LA

    Received 5 Jun 2022
  5. Decision MadeEPF/1292/22

    Certificate of lawful development for proposed garage and loft conversions.

    27 Theydon Park Road, Theydon Bois, Epping, CM16 7LR

    Received 31 May 2022
  6. Decision MadeEPF/1293/22

    Single storey front extension to create a study and entrance area under a monopitch roof. The projection of the extension will be similar to the building line of the neighbouring property, number 19 Red Oaks Mead and will not impact on their amenity or cause harm to the street scene. A first floor rear extension is also proposed and this is sufficiently set in from the neighbouring properties so as not to effect their amenity and outlook.

    18 Red Oaks Mead, Theydon Bois, Epping, CM16 7LA

    Received 5 Jun 2022
  7. Decision MadeEPF/1294/22

    Approval of Details Reserved by Conditions 4`Surface water drainage' and 5 `Tree protection plan and Arb Method Statement' and 6 `Contaminated land' and 7 `Biodiversity' and 8 `Materials' and 9 ` Broadband' and 15 `EVP's' of EPF/1339/21 - (Extensions to existing dwelling, demolition of existing buildings and erection of 1 x 4 bed detached dwelling and 1 x 3 bed bungalow, with associated landscape and infrastructure).

    Taw Court, Epping Lane, Stapleford Tawney, Romford, RM4 1ST

    Received 1 Jun 2022
  8. Decision MadeEPF/1295/22

    Loft conversion

    1 Rous Road, Buckhurst Hill, IG9 6BL

    Received 31 May 2022
  9. Decision MadeEPF/1296/22

    Prior approval application for proposed change of use of agricultural building to three dwelling houses (C3). Revision to previously approved prior approval EPF/0783/18.

    Marles Stud, Epping Road, Epping Upland, Epping, CM16 6PF

    Received 9 Jun 2022
  10. Decision MadeEPF/1297/22

    New bedroom extension at side of barn

    Glovers Barn, Glovers Lane, Hastingwood, Essex, CM17 9LA

    Received 6 Jun 2022
  11. Decision MadeEPF/1298/22

    Side extension providing new first floor Master Bedroom over existing garage and rear extension providing Family Room and extension to first floor.

    Amesbury House ,Theydon Road, Theydon Bois, Epping, CM16 4EF

    Received 1 Jun 2022
  12. Decision MadeEPF/1299/22

    Variation of conditions 2 and 10 `plan numbers and landscaping' of EPF/1339/21 (Extensions to existing dwelling, demolition of existing buildings and erection of 1 x 4 bed detached dwelling and 1 x 3 bed bungalow, with associated landscape and infrastructure).

    Taw Court, Epping Lane, Stapleford Tawney, Romford, RM4 1ST

    Received 7 Jun 2022
  13. Decision MadeEPF/1300/22

    Certificate of Lawful Development for single storey rear extension

    31 Forest Lane, Chigwell, IG7 5AF

    Received 1 Jun 2022
  14. Decision MadeEPF/1302/22

    As-built two storey rear & side extension with a loft conversion

    16 New Forest Lane, Chigwell, IG7 5QN

    Received 7 Jun 2022
  15. Decision MadeEPF/1303/22

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

    50 Barrington Green, Loughton, IG10 2BA

    Received 6 Jun 2022
  16. Decision MadeEPF/1304/22

    Proposed first floor rear extension

    99 Manor Road, Chigwell, IG7 5PN

    Received 6 Jun 2022
  17. Decision MadeEPF/1305/22

    Certificate of Lawful Development for proposed loft conversion with rear dormer, hip to gable roof alterations and front roof lights.

    99 Manor Road, Chigwell, IG7 5PN

    Received 6 Jun 2022
  18. Decision MadeEPF/1306/22

    Proposed first floor rear extension

    101 Manor Road, Chigwell, IG7 5PN

    Received 6 Jun 2022
  19. Decision MadeEPF/1307/22

    Internal alteration/removals new work to 20 C partitions, new 20C partitions, new doorway in 18C wall, removal of 20C stair and relocation of stair in 20C floor. New windows & glazed doors in 20 C structure. There are no extensions to the existing envelope or groundworks proposed to disturb the existing sub strata.

    Gardeners Barn, Fluxs Lane, Epping, CM16 7PF

    Received 13 Jun 2022
  20. Decision MadeEPF/1308/22

    2 storey side extension and single storey side porch

    110 Swanshope, Loughton, IG10 2NB

    Received 8 Jun 2022
  21. Decision MadeEPF/1309/22

    Proposed loft conversion with front and rear dormer, floor plan redesign and associated works.

    59 Park View, Chigwell, IG7 5EF

    Received 9 Jun 2022
  22. Decision MadeEPF/1310/22

    Proposed cast stone portico

    Lake House, Lake Road, Nazeing, Waltham Abbey, EN9 2NP

    Received 6 Jun 2022
  23. Decision MadeEPF/1311/22

    Double storey side extension

    Lakeside, Nursery Road, Nazeing, EN9 2JE

    Received 6 Jun 2022
  24. Decision MadeEPF/1312/22

    Certificate of Lawful Development for proposed single storey rear extension.

    48 Alderwood Drive, Lambourne, Romford, RM4 1DJ

    Received 6 Jun 2022

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