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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
30,040Searchable applications
394Recorded as pending
79%Approval rate · 23,953 approved or refused records
4,975Refused applications

18,978 approved · 4,975 refused · 1,229 withdrawn.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 Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.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

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Conservation areas25 mapped area records
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  1. Decision MadeEPF/1742/22

    Certificate of Lawful Development for proposed loft conversion with rear dormer, Juliet balcony, front roof lights and ground floor rear extension.

    1, St Marys Way, Chigwell, IG7 5BX

    Received 27 Jul 2022
  2. Decision MadeEPF/1743/22

    TPO/EPF/17/83 (Ref: T6) T1: Ash - Fell and replace, as specified.

    Lordeswood, 3 Ardmore Place, Ardmore Lane, Buckhurst Hill, IG9 5PN

    Received 27 Jul 2022
  3. Decision MadeEPF/1744/22

    Application for Approval of Details Reserved by Conditions 3 'Materials', condition 4 'Drainage', condition 8 `EVP' and 9 'Contamination' and condition 13 'High Speed Broadband' on on EPF/1003/20 (Change of use from stables to a single dwellinghouse)

    The Stables, 16 Sheering Lower Road, Sheering, Harlow, CM21 9LF

    Received 27 Jul 2022
  4. Decision MadeEPF/1745/22

    Certificate of Lawful Development for a proposed hip to gable loft conversion with rear dormer and roof light windows to the front.

    38, The Uplands, Loughton, IG10 1NH

    Received 27 Jul 2022
  5. Decision MadeEPF/1746/22

    Proposed side entrance porch with pitched roof with new pedestrian access point off highway. (Existing vehicular access point retained). First floor extension and roof remodelling to make the two existing bedrooms over the ground floor living room larger and more useable. Pitched roof canopy on rear façade with window changes on the rear elevation and a new door arrangement into the kitchen. Proposed pitched roof over front facing bay window with door and window alterations. Proposed first floor side facing windows off extended bedrooms over front entrance porch.

    7, Homefield Close, Epping, CM16 4RB

    Received 27 Jul 2022
  6. Decision MadeEPF/1747/22

    County Council Application (ESS64/22/EPF) for a Certificate of Lawful Use for sorting and storing of skip waste from loaded skips and the importation and exportation of the same

    Harvey Autos, Paynes Lane, Nazeing, Waltham Abbey, EN9 2EX

    Received 27 Jul 2022
  7. Decision MadeEPF/1748/22

    Detached cart lodge in adjoining agricultural field.

    Theydon Hall Lodge, Abridge Road, Theydon Bois, Epping, CM16 7NR

    Received 28 Jul 2022
  8. Decision MadeEPF/1749/22

    TPO/EPF/10/90 (Ref: G2/G3) T1 & T2: 2 x Sycamore - Crown reduce to previous points, as specified.

    12 Windsor Wood, Waltham Abbey, EN9 1LY

    Received 27 Jul 2022
  9. Decision MadeEPF/1750/22

    TPO/EPF/69/10 (Ref: T1) T1: London Plane - Crown reduce by up to 3m, as specified, including selective branch reduction to clear balcony, window and public house. Crown lift, as specified.

    12 Revival Court, Half Moon Lane, Epping, CM16 4AH

    Received 22 Jul 2022
  10. Decision MadeEPF/1751/22

    TPO/EPF/09/97 (Ref: T2) T1: Ash - Fell & replace, as specified.

    Newnham House, High Road, Loughton, IG10 4JH

    Received 28 Jul 2022
  11. Decision MadeEPF/1752/22

    Approval of Details Reserved by Condition 15 `Verification' of EPF/2932/20 (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, Nazeing, Waltham Abbey, EN9 2RN

    Received 28 Jul 2022
  12. Decision MadeEPF/1753/22

    Ground mounted domestic solar installation. 20 panel 8kWh domestic use system Due to the curved structure of my home, it is impossible to have roof mounted panels

    Wardens Hall Estate, Hive House, Fyfield Road, Willingale, Ongar, CM5 0QA

    Received 28 Jul 2022
  13. Decision MadeEPF/1754/22

    Remodelling of existing house to include additional bedroom within the roof and extending at ground floor level to form an open plan living/kitchen/family space to the rear of the property.

    51, Tower Road, Epping, CM16 5EN

    Received 28 Jul 2022
  14. Decision MadeEPF/1755/22

    Alterations to the front-facing facade of the property, including the removal of the existing chimney stack, removal of the front protruding single-storey outrigger, repairs to the main roof, new altered window and entrance door openings with dormer windows, new entrance porch, and new stone detailing and painted render to the facade. - Alterations to the rear-facing facade of the property, with new patio glazed doors to the rear garden. - Slight raising of the existing single-storey side extension by approximately 300mm. - New replacement roof-light to the existing ground floor single-storey side extension. - Internal modifications

    61, Traps Hill, Loughton, IG10 1TD

    Received 29 Jul 2022
  15. Decision MadeEPF/1756/22

    Proposed rear dormer loft conversion to existing dwelling, with cat slide dormer and rooflights to front elevation roof

    7, Nafferton Rise, Loughton, IG10 1UB

    Received 29 Jul 2022
  16. Decision MadeEPF/1757/22

    Certificate of Lawful Development for proposed single storey rear extension.

    13, Luxford Place, Sheering, Harlow, CM21 9JB

    Received 29 Jul 2022
  17. Decision MadeEPF/1758/22

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

    35, Whitehills Road, Loughton, IG10 1TS

    Received 29 Jul 2022
  18. Decision MadeEPF/1759/22

    Retention of WC Building

    Netherhouse Farm, Sewardstone Road, Waltham Abbey, E4 7RJ

    Received 29 Jul 2022
  19. Decision MadeEPF/1760/22

    Application for a Lawful Development certificate for existing residential use of 'The Shed' and 'The Stable Annexe'.

    Moonrakers, School Lane, High Laver, Ongar, CM5 0EF

    Received 29 Jul 2022
  20. Decision MadeEPF/1761/22

    Removal of existing garage and conservatory, erection of single storey front extension to provide a new garage. Two storey front and side extensions to include a front porch Ground floor rear extension with flat roof, two storey rear extension and raising of roof ridge for loft conversion with front and rear dormers. Changing the external material from render to Cedral boarding as shown on side elevation 1 and replacing front windows with timber sash windows.

    46, Theydon Park Road, Theydon Bois, Epping, CM16 7LP

    Received 1 Aug 2022
  21. Decision MadeEPF/1762/22

    Amendment to EPF/0088/18 (Erection of new two storey detached dwelling with accommodation in the roof, relocation of access with new gates and pillars, erection of rear terrace leisure pavilion, shed and associated site works) - omission of rear leisure pavilion and construction of two glass room conservatory on terrace.

    106, Manor Road, Chigwell, IG7 5PQ

    Received 1 Aug 2022
  22. Decision MadeEPF/1763/22

    Proposed ancillary accommodation in connection with the main property. (Revised application to EPF/2264/21)

    1, St James Avenue, Ongar, CM5 9EL

    Received 1 Aug 2022
  23. Decision MadeEPF/1764/22

    Proposed covered entrance canopy enclosed to provide a front porch, window replacement from upvc to aluminium, solar panels mounted on the roof rear elevation and parking forecourt paving replacement using permeable material.

    120 Lambourne Road, Chigwell, IG7 6EF

    Received 1 Jul 2022
  24. Decision MadeEPF/1765/22

    Approval of Details Reserved by Condition 2 'Site Restoration Scheme' condition 4 'Site Development Scheme' and condition 5' Flood Risk Management on planning permission EPF/0639/17 (Change of use from double leisure plot to caravan site for siting of 2 static caravans with associated development (2 touring caravans, shed, cesspit and hardstanding) Allowed on appeal

    32, plot 32 b and c, High Street, ROYDON, HARLOW, CM19 5EF

    Received 1 Aug 2022

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