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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
29,934Searchable applications
394Recorded as pending
79%Approval rate · 23,866 approved or refused records
4,961Refused applications

18,905 approved · 4,961 refused · 1,219 withdrawn.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 Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.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
Article 4 direction areasNo boundary records available in this collection

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  1. Decision MadeEPF/1717/22

    Proposed additions to existing base station installation.

    Rooftop at Epping Tower , 33 High Street , Epping , CM16 4LY

    Received 21 Jul 2022
  2. Decision MadeEPF/1718/22

    Proposed poolroom in rear garden to existing house

    5, Tomswood Road, Chigwell, IG7 5QP

    Received 21 Jul 2022
  3. Decision MadeEPF/1719/22

    Application for Approval of Details Reserved by Condition 3 `Types and colours of external finishes' for EPF/1656/20 (Reserved matters application to EPF/0181/18 for removal of outbuildings and existing dwelling. Erection of three detached dwellings. Formation of new highway access and ancillary works).

    Maltings Farm, Maltings Hill, Moreton, Ongar, CM5 0JY

    Received 21 Jul 2022
  4. Decision MadeEPF/1720/22

    Application for a Non Material Amendment of proposed elevation materials for EPF/1656/20 (Reserved matters application to EPF/0181/18 for removal of outbuildings and existing dwelling. Erection of three detached dwellings. Formation of new highway access and ancillary works).

    Maltings Farm, Maltings Hill, Moreton, Ongar, CM5 0JY

    Received 21 Jul 2022
  5. Decision MadeEPF/1721/22

    Side to front single storey extension

    4, Chigwell Lane, Loughton, IG10 3RW

    Received 21 Jul 2022
  6. Decision MadeEPF/1722/22

    Listed Building consent for proposed additions to existing base station installation.

    Rooftop at Epping Tower , 33 High Street , Epping , CM16 4LY

    Received 21 Jul 2022
  7. Decision MadeEPF/1723/22

    Proposed demolition of ground floor rear extension, reconstruction of a new extension to match the original with finishes to match.

    16 Devon Close, Buckhurst Hill, IG9 5LF

    Received 21 Jul 2022
  8. Decision MadeEPF/1724/22

    Application for a Lawful Development certificate for a proposed installation of x24 no. solar panels.

    22 Murrells Farm, The Stables, London Road, Stanford Rivers, Ongar, CM5 9QE

    Received 22 Jul 2022
  9. Decision MadeEPF/1725/22

    Application for Approval of Details reserved by conditions 6 `Contaminated land' 12 `Broadband' and 13 `Conservation enhancement scheme' for EPF/2895/21. (Proposed erection of 2 new detached dwellings).

    Hoppit, The Street, Sheering, Harlow, CM22 7LR

    Received 22 Jul 2022
  10. Decision MadeEPF/1726/22

    Two storey rear extension.

    52 Ollards Grove, Loughton, IG10 4DW

    Received 21 Jul 2022
  11. Decision MadeEPF/1727/22

    TPO/EPF/13/09 (Ref: T4) T1: Oak - Fell & replace, as specified.

    Oakwood, 6 Glenside, Chigwell, IG7 5RE

    Received 22 Jul 2022
  12. Decision MadeEPF/1728/22

    Part demolition of existing building. Two storey front, side and rear extensions. Conversion of part of garage to habitable space. Alterations to roof including raising height and adding loft rooms. Rear roof terrace. Twelve roof windows. Photovoltaic roof panels. Alterations to fenestrations. Part removal of chimney.

    16, Stanmore Way, Loughton, IG10 2SA

    Received 25 Jul 2022
  13. Decision MadeEPF/1729/22

    First floor rear extension.

    80, The Plain, Epping, CM16 6TW

    Received 25 Jul 2022
  14. Decision MadeEPF/1730/22

    TPO/EPF/09/11 (Ref: G1) G1: 2 x Oak & 1 x Hornbeam - Crown lift to 4 metres above the ground, as specified. Crown reduce, as specified.

    35, Ely Place, Chigwell, IG8 8AG

    Received 25 Jul 2022
  15. Decision MadeEPF/1731/22

    Application for approval of details reserved by condition 5 'Contamination' on EPF/0751/20 (New dwelling and garage including creation of new access and part demolition of The Elms)

    The Elms, Hoe Lane, Nazeing, Waltham Abbey, EN9 2RB

    Received 25 Jul 2022
  16. Decision MadeEPF/1732/22

    Grade II listed building consent for additional window.

    11A, St Johns Road, Epping, CM16 5DN

    Received 25 Jul 2022
  17. Decision MadeEPF/1733/22

    Variation of conditions 2 `plan numbers' 8`Landscaping' and 17 `boundary treatment' on EPF/2895/21 for (Proposed erection of 2 new detached dwellings).

    Hoppit, The Street, Sheering, Harlow, CM22 7LR

    Received 25 Jul 2022
  18. Decision MadeEPF/1734/22

    Application for approval of details reserved by condition 3 'External materials' on EPF/2895/21 (Proposed erection of 2 new detached dwellings)

    Hoppit, The Street, Sheering, Harlow, CM22 7LR

    Received 25 Jul 2022
  19. Decision MadeEPF/1735/22

    Side and rear single storey extensions to the existing property. 1.5 storey side extension with room in the roof volume. Re-cladding of the existing walls. New Cart Lodge

    Little Hardings, Toot Hill Road, Ongar, CM5 9LQ

    Received 26 Jul 2022
  20. Decision MadeEPF/1737/22

    Linkway extension between dwelling and adjacent garage, with associated improvements to convert garage into habitable space.

    41, St James Avenue, Ongar, CM5 9EL

    Received 26 Jul 2022
  21. Decision MadeEPF/1738/22

    Two storey front extension, two storey & single-storey extension. First-floor side extension, new and raised roof, rear dormers, entrance wall & gates & external swimming pool.

    83, Tycehurst Hill, Loughton, IG10 1BZ

    Received 26 Jul 2022
  22. Decision MadeEPF/1739/22

    Demolition of existing building and construction of new building containing 6 flats, with associated parking.

    Former Ongar Surgery, High Street, Ongar, CM5 9AA

    Received 26 Jul 2022
  23. Decision MadeEPF/1740/22

    Application for Approval of Details Reserved by Conditions 5 'Site Development Scheme' and 6 'Planting Maintenance' on planning permission EPF/0636/17 allowed on appeal (Change of use from leisure plot to caravan site for siting of 1 static caravan with associated development (touring caravan, shed and hard standing) for residential occupation by one traveller family).

    21a Roydon Lodge Chalet Estate, High Street, Roydon, Harlow, CM19 5EF

    Received 26 Jul 2022
  24. Decision MadeEPF/1741/22

    Ground floor rear single storey extension, and conversion of attached garage into habitable space.

    88, Dukes Avenue, Theydon Bois, Epping, CM16 7HF

    Received 26 Jul 2022

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