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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
30,275Searchable applications
394Recorded as pending
79%Approval rate · 24,155 approved or refused records
4,998Refused applications

19,157 approved · 4,998 refused · 1,247 withdrawn.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 Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.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/1841/22

    Certificate of lawful development for proposed conversion of existing cellar to habitable space

    72, High Road, Buckhurst Hill, IG9 5RP

    Received 11 Aug 2022
  2. Decision MadeEPF/1842/22

    TPO/EPF/10/74 (Ref: A1) T1: Oak - Fell & replace, as specified.

    Glenview, 63 Manor Road, Chigwell, IG7 5PH

    Received 9 Aug 2022
  3. Decision MadeEPF/1843/22

    Single storey rear extension

    53, The Uplands, Loughton, IG10 1NQ

    Received 11 Aug 2022
  4. Decision MadeEPF/1844/22

    TPO/EPF/105/10 (Ref: T8) T1: Oak - Reduce, as specified.

    Land at Blake Hall, Stony Lane, Ongar, CM5 0DG, adj to A414 (opposite Water End Farm)

    Received 11 Aug 2022
  5. Decision MadeEPF/1845/22

    Application for approval of details reserved by condition 5 'Travel Information Pack' on EPF/0542/20 Revisions to Building 2 rear building (Approved under EPF/2600/14) to include penthouse as allowed under appeal APP/J1535/W/19/3226911 and internal and external alterations.

    Aubrey House 1-14 Flats + Unit 1 + Unit 2 (Formerly Rear of 165 High Road) 165H High Road Loughton IG10 4LF

    Received 11 Aug 2022
  6. Decision MadeEPF/1846/22

    TPO/EPF/15/19 (Ref: T2, G2, T11, T28) T1 - T3: 3 x Lime - Crown Lift to 6 metres from ground level, as specified. T4: Yew - Reduce as specified, to give 1m clearance to building. T5: Beech - Crown lift 3 branches, as specified.

    Woodredon House, Woodredon Farm Lane, Waltham Abbey, EN9 3SX

    Received 11 Aug 2022
  7. Decision MadeEPF/1847/22

    Prior approval for an additional storey at roof level comprising a1 x self contained flat (Class C3) with external staircase and associated works.

    10 Lower Alderton Hall Lane, Loughton, IG10 3LW

    Received 5 Aug 2022
  8. Decision MadeEPF/1848/22

    Prior approval for an additional storey at roof level comprising a1 x self contained flat (Class C3) with external staircase and associated works.

    6 Lower Alderton Hall Lane, Loughton, IG10 3LW

    Received 5 Aug 2022
  9. Decision MadeEPF/1849/22

    Application for approval of details reserved by condition 5 'Surface Water Disposal on EPF/0569/20 (Proposed two storey side extension, alterations to roof, single-storey rear extension, porch & associated works including landscaping)

    Inzing, Harlow Road, Sheering, Harlow, CM22 7NB

    Received 11 Aug 2022
  10. Decision MadeEPF/1850/22

    ERECTION OF GLASSHOUSES (3.44 HECTARES), CONSTRUCTION OF ATTENUATION LAGOONS; IRRIGATION TANK AND ASSOCIATED LANDSCAPING AND DRAINAGE WORKS.

    Virosa Nursery, Hoe Lane, Nazeing, Waltham Abbey, EN9 2RN

    Received 11 Aug 2022
  11. Decision MadeEPF/1851/22

    Demolition of existing rear extension. New side infill extension and part 2 storey part 1 storey rear extension. New dormer extension.

    155, Forest Road, Loughton, IG10 1EF

    Received 11 Aug 2022
  12. Decision MadeEPF/1852/22

    Application for approval of details reserved by condition 5' Hard and Soft Landscaping' on planning permission EPF/0852/22 (Proposed ground floor rear extension, part first floor side & rear extensions, loft conversion with rooflights & new rear terraced areas)

    35, Oak Lodge Avenue, Chigwell, IG7 5JA

    Received 12 Aug 2022
  13. Decision MadeEPF/1853/22

    Certificate of Lawful Development for proposed single storey side extension.

    50, Borders Lane, Loughton, IG10 3QU

    Received 12 Aug 2022
  14. Decision MadeEPF/1854/22

    Variation of condition 2 'Plan nos' on EPF/0329/22 (Proposed re-location of the boilers from the plant room to the identified location inside the outbuilding. The existing outbuilding will be utilized to accommodate 3 boiler units due to a lack of space in the plant room to provide adequate repairs to the boilers)

    Debden Park High School, Willingale Road, Loughton, IG10 2BQ

    Received 12 Aug 2022
  15. Decision MadeEPF/1855/22

    Demolition of existing conservatory and construction of a single storey ground floor rear extension.

    23, Holly Close, Buckhurst Hill, IG9 6HT

    Received 12 Aug 2022
  16. Decision MadeEPF/1856/22

    Application for approval of details reserved by condition 3 'Foundation Details' and condition 5 ' External materials' on EPF/0662/22 (Proposed detached double garage including a storage area)

    The Rosaries, Harlow Common, Hastingwood, Harlow, CM17 9ND

    Received 12 Aug 2022
  17. Decision MadeEPF/1857/22

    Non material amendment to EPF/0511/22 (Proposal seeks to create a new roof with a loft conversion consisting of 3 no. small rear dormers, 3 no. front dormers and one no. side dormer with 2 no. Flush roof vision panels, 5 no. Casement Windows and 1 no. set of French Doors. And to replace the existing fenestrations and modify the main entrance to the property on the front elevation.)

    44, Spring Meadow, Castle Street, Ongar, CM5 9JS

    Received 12 Aug 2022
  18. Decision MadeEPF/1858/22

    Demolish part of existing extension and erect new extension adding additional 8m2.

    Rose Cottage, King Street, High Ongar, Ongar, CM5 9NR

    Received 12 Aug 2022
  19. Decision MadeEPF/1859/22

    Retrospective application for post planning amendments now built.

    72, Roebuck Lane, Buckhurst Hill, IG9 5QX

    Received 12 Aug 2022
  20. Decision MadeEPF/1860/22

    Construction of a single storey rear extension and alterations to the existing garage.

    8 Bansons Mews, High Street, Ongar, CM5 9FA

    Received 15 Aug 2022
  21. Decision MadeEPF/1861/22

    Application for Approval of Details reserved by condition 4 'Surface Water' for EPF/2731/21. (Demolition of existing house and redevelopment to form two new bungalows (incorporating existing outbuilding), together with associated landscaping and car parking).

    Mill House, Matching Road, Matching, Harlow, CM22 7AS

    Received 15 Aug 2022
  22. Decision MadeEPF/1862/22

    Application for a Lawful Development certificate for proposed use of dwellinghouse as a residential home (change of use from C3 to 3(b).

    13, Great Oaks, Chigwell, IG7 5ES

    Received 15 Aug 2022
  23. Decision MadeEPF/1863/22

    Copped Hall Conservation Area T1: Pine - Target prune the branches overhanging the patio by approx 0.5 - 1.0 metre. G2: Holly Group - Reduce the tops of the Holly trees, by up to 1m, to create a uniformed line.

    White House, Copped Hall Estate, High Road, Epping, CM16 5HS

    Received 15 Aug 2022
  24. Decision MadeEPF/1864/22

    Application for Approval of Details reserved by condition 5 'Drainage Details' on EPF/0552/21 (Proposed extensions - revised application to EPF/1686/20)

    175, Byron House, High Road, Chigwell, IG7 6PS

    Received 15 Aug 2022

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