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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
31,606Searchable applications
400Recorded as pending
80%Approval rate · 25,363 approved or refused records
5,174Refused applications

20,189 approved · 5,174 refused · 1,334 withdrawn. Received dates in our records: 2 Jul 1999 to 19 Oct 2026. Most recent record check: 20 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 Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.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/2211/22

    Demolish Existing 2 Bedroom Bungalow and replace with a new 5 bedroom dwelling house

    139, High Road, North Weald Bassett, Epping, CM16 6EA

    Received 26 Sept 2022
  2. Decision MadeEPF/2212/22

    Application for Approval of Details reserved by conditions 3 & 4 for EPF/3066/21. (Grade II listed building consent for Internal alterations & replacement of bay window & lead valley).

    East End Farm, Harlow Road, Roydon, Harlow, CM19 5HE

    Received 26 Sept 2022
  3. Decision MadeEPF/2213/22

    Application for a Lawful Development certificate for a proposed rear dormer window to enlarge the existing loft conversion & single storey rear extension.

    46, Highland Road, Nazeing, Waltham Abbey, EN9 2PU

    Received 26 Sept 2022
  4. Decision MadeEPF/2214/22

    Application for Prior Approval of a proposed: Enlargement of a dwellinghouse by construction of additional storeys.

    Ivy Cottage, Bournebridge Lane, Stapleford Abbotts, Romford, Stapleford Abbotts, RM4 1LU

    Received 24 Sept 2022
  5. Decision MadeEPF/2215/22

    Application for Variation of Condition 1 for EPF/3012/20. (Alterations to a proposed barn conversion, with extensions, internal alterations and new outbuilding).

    Brick Barn at The Manor House , Rookery Road , High Ongar, Ingatestone, CM4 0LG

    Received 27 Sept 2022
  6. Decision MadeEPF/2216/22

    Erection of a dwelling house and associated works to provide access, parking and landscaping. Refurbishment and repair of Grade II listed gates and piers

    New Oak Lodge, Englands Lane, Loughton, IG10 2NX

    Received 27 Sept 2022
  7. Decision MadeEPF/2217/22

    TPO/EPF/10/80 T1 & T2: 2 x Oak - Crown reduce to previous points, as specified.

    Twin Oaks, Clyde Road, Roydon, Harlow, EN11 0BE

    Received 27 Sept 2022
  8. Decision MadeEPF/2218/22

    TPO/EPF/14/82 T2: Acer - Crown reduce by up to 2m, as specified. T4: Acer – Remove lowest limb, as specified. Crown lift to 5m above ground level, as specified. T5: Thorn, T6: Beech & T7: Ash – Crown lift to 5m above ground level over road, as specified. GRP3: Mixed Shrubs – incl 1 x Beech: Reduce lateral limbs to fence line, as specified. T11: Oak – Specific limb reduction over garden wall, as specified. Crown lift to 4m above ground level over lawn area, as specified. T25 & T26: 2 x Lime & T27: 1 x Thorn – Crown lift over garages to 5m above ground level, as specified. T29: Birch - Remove lowest limb, as specified.

    Theydon Bower, Bower Hill, Epping, CM16 7AB

    Received 27 Sept 2022
  9. Decision MadeEPF/2219/22

    Proposed single storey front, side & rear extension, including internal alterations & garage conversion to form a habitable space.

    8 Glebelands, Chigwell, IG7 4QG

    Received 23 Sept 2022
  10. Decision MadeEPF/2220/22

    Application for a proposed 2 storey rear extension.

    81 Green Glade, Theydon Bois, Epping, CM16 7LZ

    Received 26 Sept 2022
  11. Decision MadeEPF/2221/22

    Application for a new Glasshouse, located against the existing East boundary wall in the rear garden.

    North Farm House, High Road, Loughton, IG10 4JJ

    Received 12 Sept 2022
  12. Decision MadeEPF/2222/22

    Demolition of the existing garage, and construction of a two storey side extension with hipped roofs, single storey rear extension, single storey central front extension to create a new porch/entrance, removal of front dormer and a new dormer to the rear.

    27, Palmerston Road, Buckhurst Hill, IG9 5PA

    Received 27 Sept 2022
  13. Decision MadeEPF/2223/22

    WITHDRAWN - Hedge is not TPO'd.

    162, Crown Hotel, Old Nazeing Road, Nazeing, Waltham Abbey, EN10 6QT

    Received 27 Sept 2022
  14. Decision MadeEPF/2224/22

    TPO/EPF/16/02 (Ref: T1), TPO/EPF/17/02 (Ref: T2) T1 & T2: Ash - Face back overhanging branches up to 1.5m as specified.

    J Sainsbury Plc, Old Station Road, Loughton, IG10 4PE

    Received 27 Sept 2022
  15. Decision MadeEPF/2225/22

    Amendments to the approved application REF: EPF/0291/22 to include changing the rear approved loft floor window into a picture window, and raising the rear storage wall to match the height of the approved rear extension.

    150, Honey Lane, Waltham Abbey, EN9 3BG

    Received 27 Sept 2022
  16. Decision MadeEPF/2226/22

    Application for a Non- Material Amendment for EPF/1423/22 (small gable end roof over front door). (Proposed single storey front extension).

    34 Rayfield, Epping, CM16 5AD

    Received 27 Sept 2022
  17. Decision MadeEPF/2227/22

    Single storey front, rear and side extension following the demolition of an existing later extension, a dillapidated garage/store and a modern metal shed.

    Nether Street Farmhouse, Dunmow Road, Abbess Beauchamp And Berners Roding, Ongar, CM5 0JT

    Received 27 Sept 2022
  18. Decision MadeEPF/2228/22

    Demolition of existing side & rear extensions & erection of side & rear extensions: Rear extension - 4.125m (W) x 4.086m (D) Side extension - 4.587m (W) x 1.943m (D)

    64, Loughton Way, Buckhurst Hill, IG9 6AH

    Received 27 Sept 2022
  19. Decision MadeEPF/2229/22

    New two storey dwelling with attic storey and double basement accommodation, as an enlargement of the implemented scheme EPF/2719/21

    34, Broad Oaks, High Road, Chigwell, IG7 6DW

    Received 27 Sept 2022
  20. Decision MadeEPF/2230/22

    Grade II listed building consent for single storey front, rear and side extension following the demolition of an existing later extension, a dilapidated garage/store and a modern metal shed.

    Nether Street Farmhouse, Dunmow Road, Abbess Beauchamp And Berners Roding, Ongar, CM5 0JT

    Received 27 Sept 2022
  21. Decision MadeEPF/2231/22

    Single storey rear extension to existing kitchen/dining room with side extension to provide new enclosed lobby access. Existing garage conversion into family garden room with minor rear external opening modification.

    11, Wallers Hoppet, Loughton, IG10 1SP

    Received 28 Sept 2022
  22. Decision MadeEPF/2232/22

    2 storey side extension and single storey side porch

    110, Swanshope, Loughton, IG10 2NB

    Received 28 Sept 2022
  23. Decision MadeEPF/2233/22

    TPO/EPF/17/08 (Ref: T2) T2: Sycamore - Crown reduce to 5 metre pollard, as specified.

    Naivasha, 51 Alderton Hill, Loughton, IG10 3JD

    Received 28 Sept 2022
  24. Decision MadeEPF/2234/22

    Change of use and conversion of existing storage building / workshop (Use class B8) to single residential use (Use Class C3).

    186, Forest Road, Loughton, IG10 1EG

    Received 28 Sept 2022

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