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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
30,169Searchable applications
394Recorded as pending
79%Approval rate · 24,065 approved or refused records
4,987Refused applications

19,078 approved · 4,987 refused · 1,236 withdrawn.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 Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.

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Council sources checked 14 Sept 2026

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  1. Decision MadeEPF/1792/22

    Demolition of existing dwelling and construction of replacement dwelling

    Drinkwater Cottage, Threshers Bush, Matching, Harlow, CM17 0NP

    Received 3 Aug 2022
  2. Decision MadeEPF/1793/22

    Application for Approval of Details reserved by conditions 2 'Site Restoration Scheme and condition 7 'Site Development Scheme' on planning permission EPF/0635/17. (Change of use from leisure plot to caravan site for siting of 2 static caravans with associated development (touring caravan, shed and hard standing) allowed on appeal.

    5-6 Roydon Lodge Chalet Estate, High Street, Roydon, Harlow, CM19 5EF

    Received 3 Aug 2022
  3. Decision MadeEPF/1794/22

    Certificate of Lawful Development for completion of works granted under EPF/2449/20 (Change of use, conversion and enlargement of ground floor and first floor b1 offices to create 6 one bed flats, 1 two bed flat and 1 studio flat with 6 car parking spaces at the rear to serve the new flats and two existing flats).

    9-11, High Beech Road, Loughton, IG10 4BN

    Received 3 Aug 2022
  4. Decision MadeEPF/1795/22

    TPO/EPF/17/09 (Ref: G4) T1: Oak - Crown reduce height by up to 4m, as specified, and lateral branches by up to 3m, as specified.

    1, Glenside, Chigwell, IG7 5RE

    Received 3 Aug 2022
  5. Decision MadeEPF/1796/22

    Change of use of land for erection of a warehouse, use Class B8 (Storage or distribution) including warehousing and open air storage.

    Bower Terrace, Bower Hill, Epping, CM16 7AP

    Received 3 Aug 2022
  6. Decision MadeEPF/1797/22

    TPO/EPF/17/09 (Ref: T12-T14) T1: Oak - Crown reduce by up to 2m, as specified. T2 & T3: 2 x Oak - Crown reduce by up to 1.5m, as specified. T1-T3: 3 x Oak - Crown thin, as specified.

    5 Glenside, Chigwell, IG7 5RE

    Received 4 Aug 2022
  7. Decision MadeEPF/1798/22

    TPO/EPF/12/90 (Ref: T1) T1: Pine - Crown reduce by up to 1m, as specified

    Whitebeams, Kendal Avenue, Epping, CM16 4PW

    Received 4 Aug 2022
  8. Decision MadeEPF/1799/22

    TPO/EPF/13/85 (Ref: T9 & T10) T5, T6-T7: Ash - Fell & replace, as specified.

    8 Gainsborough Place, Chigwell, IG7 6LA

    Received 4 Aug 2022
  9. Decision MadeEPF/1800/22

    Oak framed open walkway with pitched tiled roof and resited Orangery, linking the existing house and garage.

    7 Stonehall Grove, Downhall Road, Matching Green, Harlow, CM17 0RA

    Received 4 Aug 2022
  10. Decision MadeEPF/1801/22

    Application to determine if Prior Approval is required for a Larger Home Extension measuring 6.00 metres, height to eaves of 2.90 metres & a maximum height of 3.00 metres.

    80, Southern Drive, Loughton, IG10 3BX

    Received 4 Aug 2022
  11. Decision MadeEPF/1802/22

    Single storey rear extension with dual pitched roof

    82, Moreton Road, Ongar, CM5 0AP

    Received 4 Aug 2022
  12. Decision MadeEPF/1803/22

    Application to determine if Prior Approval is required for a proposed change of use from Agricultural Buildings to flexible use (commercial storage (500sq.m).

    Leafield Nursery, Paynes Lane, Nazeing, Waltham Abbey, EN9 2EX

    Received 4 Aug 2022
  13. Decision MadeEPF/1804/22

    Application for Variation of Condition 2 for EPF/0810/19. (Demolition of conservatory and garage/stable, creation of garden room and extension to form new annexe for ancillary used (revised application to EPF/1829/17).

    Five Acre Lodge, Hoe Lane, Nazeing, Waltham Abbey, EN9 2RW

    Received 4 Aug 2022
  14. Decision MadeEPF/1805/22

    Approval of Details Reserved by Condition 4 `Surface water drainage' of EPF/0315/22 (Roof extension of two existing agricultural barns).

    Little Tawney Hall, Tawney Lane, Stapleford Tawney, Romford, RM4 1TD

    Received 5 Aug 2022
  15. Decision MadeEPF/1806/22

    Single storey rear extension

    1 Claymore Cottages, Epping Road, Roydon, Harlow, CM19 5HW

    Received 5 Aug 2022
  16. Decision MadeEPF/1807/22

    Grade II listed consent application for internal works, including: At ground floor: Removal of suspended floor and reinstatement of staircase, Removal of disabled toilets, Conformity of the steps to the bar and toilets areas, Re-fitting of the Kitchen, New light fittings, Replacement of existing air conditioning units, and Redecoration. At first floor: Stripping out and replacement of the sanitary ware to all ensuites, Removal of modern wall partition and re-flooring, and Redecoration. Proposed external works include: Painting of the windows, doors and facades. New signage reusing the existing timber boards.

    Thatched House Hotel, High Street, Epping, CM16 4AP

    Received 5 Aug 2022
  17. Decision MadeEPF/1808/22

    Two storey rear and first floor side extension.

    46, High Beech Road, Loughton, IG10 4BL

    Received 5 Aug 2022
  18. Decision MadeEPF/1809/22

    Approval of Details Reserved by Conditions 4 `Surface water drainage' and 5 `Hard and soft landscaping' for EPF/1524/21. (Proposed replacement dwelling (revised scheme to EPF/2916/20)).

    7, Knighton Lane, Buckhurst Hill, IG9 5HH

    Received 5 Aug 2022
  19. Decision MadeEPF/1810/22

    Non-material Amendment to application EPF/2925/20 (dated 25/2/2022) for the alteration to car parking layout, internal floor plans and minor elevational changes.

    Cottis Lane Car Park, Cottis Lane, Epping, CM16 5DQ

    Received 5 Aug 2022
  20. Decision MadeEPF/1811/22

    Application for a Lawful Development certificate for existing use of a biomass boiler in the workshop for Ofgem. The biomass boiler replaced an existing woodchip boiler in 2013 in the same building. A building has been at the site since early 1980's, the present building was put up in the 1990's replacing previous building due to fire.

    Leather Bottle, Watery Lane, Little Laver, Harlow, CM17 0RQ

    Received 5 Aug 2022
  21. Decision MadeEPF/1812/22

    Proposed single storey rear extension.

    38, Courtland Drive, Chigwell, IG7 6PW

    Received 5 Aug 2022
  22. Decision MadeEPF/1813/22

    Demolition of existing garage block and construction of new garage block.

    Bramstons, Roding Lane, Chigwell, IG7 6BE

    Received 5 Aug 2022
  23. Decision MadeEPF/1814/22

    Non-material amendment to EPF/2290/21 (Conversion of a carport into a habitable space/conversion of a half pitch roof to full pitch).

    Rose Cottage, Mott Street, Waltham Abbey, E4 7RW

    Received 8 Aug 2022
  24. Decision MadeEPF/1815/22

    Retrospective application for replacement of wooden fence, proposed cycle storey and bin storage.

    46, High Beech Road, Loughton, IG10 4BL

    Received 8 Aug 2022

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