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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
29,613Searchable applications
394Recorded as pending
79%Approval rate · 23,587 approved or refused records
4,917Refused applications

18,670 approved · 4,917 refused · 1,195 withdrawn. Received dates in our records: 2 Jul 1999 to 15 Oct 2026. Most recent record check: 19 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 Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.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/1644/22

    Variation of condition 8 `plan numbers' of EPF/2687/21 (Application for a Grade II Listed building for proposed demolition of existing conservatory, internal alterations to existing building and erection of new classroom building and link within former garden area).

    Bakers Cottage, Fluxs Lane, Epping, CM16 7PE

    Received 13 Jul 2022
  2. Decision MadeEPF/1645/22

    Demolition of existing two storey dwelling & erection of a new two storey dwelling. Resubmission of refused application - EPF/0165/22

    Redbridge, Oak Hill Road, Stapleford Abbotts, Romford, RM4 1EH

    Received 13 Jul 2022
  3. Decision MadeEPF/1646/22

    Proposed first floor side extension above existing ground floor side extension.

    47, Whitehills Road, Loughton, IG10 1TS

    Received 13 Jul 2022
  4. Decision MadeEPF/1647/22

    Demolition of existing dwelling and erection of two detached houses

    Rowlands, Bournebridge Lane, Stapleford Abbotts, Romford, RM4 1LT

    Received 14 Jul 2022
  5. Decision MadeEPF/1648/22

    Approval of Details Reserved by Condition 6 `Details of bicycle storage area' and 7 Details of refuse storage area' for EPF/2274/21 (Proposal of new dwelling on detached blocks of flats).

    The Mead, River View, Nazeing New Road, Nazeing, Waltham Abbey, EN10 6GG

    Received 14 Jul 2022
  6. Decision MadeEPF/1649/22

    Application for Lawful Development Certificate for proposed two-storey rear extension, single-storey side extension and outbuildings.

    The Rodings, Roding Lane, Chigwell, IG7 6BE

    Received 14 Jul 2022
  7. Decision MadeEPF/1650/22

    Non-material amendment for EPF/2684/19 - Proposed new dwelling.

    Seattle, Fyfield Road, Willingale, Ongar, CM5 0QB

    Received 14 Jul 2022
  8. Decision MadeEPF/1651/22

    Grade II listed building application for proposed side extension to the main dwelling.

    4 Theydon Priory, Coopersale Lane, Theydon Garnon, Epping, CM16 7NU

    Received 1 Jun 2022
  9. Decision MadeEPF/1652/22

    Retrospective change of use of a former agricultural building to B8 (storage)

    Berners Hall Farm, Berners Roding Road, Abbess Beauchamp And Berners Roding, Ongar, CM5 0TB

    Received 14 Jul 2022
  10. Decision MadeEPF/1653/22

    Demolition of an existing stable buildings & construction of x 2 no. four bedroom contemporary style dwellings with associated parking & landscaping

    Three Horseshoes Farm, Church Road, Loughton, IG10 4AJ

    Received 14 Jul 2022
  11. Decision MadeEPF/1654/22

    TPO/EPF/04/98 (Ref: T99) T1: Ash - Fell.

    4, The Chase, Loughton, IG10 4RE

    Received 14 Jul 2022
  12. Decision MadeEPF/1655/22

    TPO/EPF/04/98 (Ref: T94) T2: Poplar (Hybrid Black) - Fell.

    2, The Chase, Loughton, IG10 4RE

    Received 14 Jul 2022
  13. Decision MadeEPF/1656/22

    Retention of steel container used as temporary foodbank storage in car park.

    Zinc Arts, High Street, Ongar, CM5 0AD

    Received 14 Jul 2022
  14. Decision MadeEPF/1657/22

    TPO/EPF/35/99 T2: Horse Chestnut - Crown lift to 5m above ground level, as specified. Crown reduce by up to 2m on building side, as specified. T5: Birch - Crown reduce, as specified. T7: Cedar - Crown lift to 4m above ground level, as specified. Reduce lower laterals by up to 1.5m, as specified.

    Shore Point, 46 High Road, Buckhurst Hill, IG9 5JE

    Received 15 Jul 2022
  15. Decision MadeEPF/1658/22

    TPO/EPF/14/15 T5: Oak - Crown lift to 7m above ground level, as specified. Reduce lateral stems growing toward properties (94 & 96), by up to 2.5m as specified.

    96, Hainault Road, Chigwell, IG7 5DH

    Received 15 Jul 2022
  16. Decision MadeEPF/1659/22

    Approval of Details Reserved by Condition 3 `Written scheme of archaeological investigation' for EPF/1658/21(Renovation of existing barn and partial conversion to provide ancillary accommodation).

    Watermans End Cottage, Watery Lane, Little Laver, Harlow, CM17 0RQ

    Received 15 Jul 2022
  17. Decision MadeEPF/1660/22

    Approval of Details Reserved by Conditions 4 `Foul and Surface Water Drainage' 5 `Tree protection plan/Arboricultural Method Statement' 6 `Contaminated Land' 7 `Ecological Enhancement Scheme' 8 `Types and colours of external finishes' and 9 `Broadband' for EPF/0718/22 (Full planning application for a replacement detached dwelling).

    Taw Lodge, Epping Lane, Stapleford Tawney, Essex, RM4 1ST

    Received 15 Jul 2022
  18. Decision MadeEPF/1661/22

    Proposed two storeys of office accommodation over existing retail

    7A, Forest Road, Loughton, IG10 1DR

    Received 15 Jul 2022
  19. Decision MadeEPF/1662/22

    Application for a Lawful Development Certificate for an existing use / operational development of the following - b)Item 2 - building in place for more than 4 years from completion; c)Item 3 - building / use of land for storing containers for storage uses (use class B8) for more than 4/10 years; d)Item 4 - building completed and used for car repairs and sales of parts (sui generis) for more than 10 years; and e)Item 5 - hardstanding and use in part for storage of vehicles (use class B8) for more than 4/10 years.

    Burrs Farm, Foster Street, Hastingwood, Harlow, CM17 9HP

    Received 15 Jul 2022
  20. Decision MadeEPF/1663/22

    Approval of Details Reserved by Conditions 5 `EVP' and 6 `Broadband' for EPF/1889/19 (Proposed new infill detached 5 bedroom house with detached carport).

    Land at Steers Farm, School Road, Toot Hill, CM5 9SD

    Received 15 Jul 2022
  21. Decision MadeEPF/1664/22

    Single storey front extension

    114, Upshire Road, Waltham Abbey, EN9 3PA

    Received 15 Jul 2022
  22. Decision MadeEPF/1665/22

    Prior Approval for proposed change of use of Atcost barn to five residential units.

    Barn at Days Farm, Arthur's Lane, Lippitts Hill, Loughton

    Received 15 Jul 2022
  23. Decision MadeEPF/1666/22

    Single storey rear extension. Formation of a new rear terrace and associated balustrade and steps at ground floor level providing access to the garden level. Erection of a two storey front extension and the Conversion of the loft void to habitable, to include a Mansard style crown roof addition. Associated fenestration changes.

    20, Strathallan, Clays Lane, Loughton, IG10 2RZ

    Received 15 Jul 2022
  24. Decision MadeEPF/1667/22

    Certificate of lawful Development for proposed two storey rear extension and new rear roof dormer.

    51, High Road, Loughton, IG10 4JE

    Received 15 Jul 2022

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