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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
30,369Searchable applications
394Recorded as pending
79%Approval rate · 24,243 approved or refused records
5,002Refused applications

19,241 approved · 5,002 refused · 1,250 withdrawn.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 Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.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/1865/22

    Application for Variation of Conditions 2, 4 & 5 for EPF/2762/21. (Design amendments of a further 0.95m deep single-storey rear extension to the consented 3.65m rear extension, altering the consented pitch roof dormer window opened at the floor level to a flat roof dormer window openable at 0.8m above the floor level, adding two roof lights and three skylights onto the top of the mono pitched roof and erection of privacy screen at both ends of the patio area to be made to the already consented extension at 46 Spring Grove, Loughton, IG10 4QD).

    46, Spring Grove, Loughton, IG10 4QD

    Received 15 Aug 2022
  2. Decision MadeEPF/1866/22

    TPO/EPF/08/16 T19: Willow - Crown reduce to previous points, as specified. Crown lift to 2.5m above ground level, as specified.

    Unit 12, Woodside Industrial Estate, Woodside, Thornwood, Epping, CM16 6LJ

    Received 15 Aug 2022
  3. Decision MadeEPF/1867/22

    Application for a Variation of Condition 12 for EPF/0537/19. (Change of use of existing building to form 6 No dwellings with associated amenity pace, parking, bin store, bike store, passing bays and skip enclosure).

    Pickerells Farm, Dunmow Road, Fyfield, Ongar, CM5 0NP

    Received 15 Aug 2022
  4. Decision MadeEPF/1868/22

    Loft conversion with front and rear dormer

    33, Lechmere Avenue, Chigwell, IG7 5HA

    Received 15 Aug 2022
  5. Decision MadeEPF/1869/22

    Application for Approval of Details reserved by conditions 4 & 8 for EPF/2609/19. (Erection of 26 Flats with associated parking and landscaping following demolition of the former Shernbroke Hostel).

    1-6 Shernbroke Road Hostel, Shernbroke Road, Waltham Abbey, EN9 3JF

    Received 15 Aug 2022
  6. Decision MadeEPF/1870/22

    Rear wraparound extension 3.00m from existing garage, Certificate of lawful development for proposed garage conversion, and 2m rear single storey extension has been granted as noted on drawings. REF: EPF/1255/22

    20, Goldings Rise, Loughton, IG10 2QP

    Received 15 Aug 2022
  7. Decision MadeEPF/1871/22

    Application for Approval of Details reserved by conditions for EPF/1284/22.

    Site at Upper Floors, Trinity House, Foxes Parade, Sewardstone Road, Waltham Abbey, EN9 1PH

    Received 12 Aug 2022
  8. Decision MadeEPF/1872/22

    Application for a Non Material amendment for EPF/1971/21. (Demolish existing detached garage and carport, erection of two storey side extension and single storey rear extension).

    52 Morgan Crescent, Theydon Bois, Epping, CM16 7DX

    Received 13 Aug 2022
  9. Decision MadeEPF/1873/22

    The proposal is for a single storey ground level and lower-level rear extension, patio, and terrace area, to a private house

    7A, Piercing Hill, Theydon Bois, Epping, CM16 7JN

    Received 16 Aug 2022
  10. Decision MadeEPF/1874/22

    Application for Approval of Details reserved by conditions 3a & 3b 'Soil Investigation and Remediation on EPF/2986/20. (Demolition of existing buildings and erection of a replacement mixed use building to contain an office (Use Class E(g) (i)) and 2no. one bedroom apartments).

    98, Westbury Lane, Buckhurst Hill, IG9 5PW

    Received 16 Aug 2022
  11. Decision MadeEPF/1875/22

    Change of use of land from Agriculture land use to residential garden use, conversion of the car port to number 4 Valley View to a study, utility room and toilet and revision to the first floor to provide two en-suites. Provision of an additional parking space.

    1, 2, 3 and 4 Valley View, Epping Long Green, Epping, CM16 6PU

    Received 16 Aug 2022
  12. Decision MadeEPF/1876/22

    Single storey rear extension

    5, Chatsworth Mews , RM4 1FD

    Received 16 Aug 2022
  13. Decision MadeEPF/1877/22

    Relocate entrance door from the side elevation to the front elevation.

    18, The Four Acres, Sheering, Harlow, CM21 9LJ

    Received 16 Aug 2022
  14. Decision MadeEPF/1878/22

    Application for Approval of Details reserved by condition 4 for EPF/1237/19. (Proposed demolition and clearance of existing structures with cessation of use of the site for car repairs/maintenance and horse keeping. Erection of x 2 no. detached dwellings, with garages, associated landscaping, parking and access arrangements).

    Hill Farmhouse, The Yard, Hamlet Hill, Roydon, Harlow, CM19 5LD

    Received 16 Aug 2022
  15. Decision MadeEPF/1879/22

    Application for a Lawful Development Certificate for a proposed new hard surface measuring 49.9 sqm. (The proposed hard surface falls within the permitted development allowances detailed under Class N Part 7 of the Town and Country (General Permitted Development) Order 2017 (as amended) (GPDO).

    Hillhouse C Of E Primary School, Hillhouse, Waltham Abbey, EN9 3EL

    Received 16 Aug 2022
  16. Decision MadeEPF/1880/22

    Application for a Lawful Development certificate for a proposed new microgeneration solar PV equipment. (The proposed microgeneration solar PV equipment would accord with the requirements set out in Class J, Part 14 of Schedule 2 of The Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) (England) Order 2015 (as amended).

    Hillhouse C Of E Primary School, Hillhouse, Waltham Abbey, EN9 3EL

    Received 16 Aug 2022
  17. Decision MadeEPF/1881/22

    Proposed ground floor rear extension, first floor side extension and loft conversion with dormer and juliet balcony to rear. (Renewal of Reference No: EPF/1175/18)

    26, Newnham Close, Loughton, IG10 4JG

    Received 16 Aug 2022
  18. Decision MadeEPF/1882/22

    Application for Approval of Details reserved by conditions 3 'Materials', 4 'Drainage details', 8 'Sustainable Water', 12 'Landscape details' & 15 'provision of EVCP' 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 16 Aug 2022
  19. Decision MadeEPF/1883/22

    Lower ground floor rear extension and front extension, ground floor rear and front extension, change of roof with side dormers to make habitable.

    18, Manor Road, Chigwell, IG7 5PD

    Received 16 Aug 2022
  20. Decision MadeEPF/1884/22

    Application for a Lawful Development certificate for a proposed installation of x 3 new entrance turnstiles & a pedestrian pinch point within the secure vehicle entrance.

    Bank Of England Printing Works, Langston Road, Loughton, IG10 3TN

    Received 16 Aug 2022
  21. Decision MadeEPF/1885/22

    Application to determine if Prior Approval is required for a proposed Change of Use from Agricultural to Dwellinghouses (C3). (Conversion of two adjoining barns x5 no. residential units.

    Grainstore adjacent to Hoggs Farm, Carters Green, Matching, Harlow, CM17 0NX

    Received 16 Aug 2022
  22. Decision MadeEPF/1886/22

    Certificate of Lawful Development for proposed new 'in the ground' swimming pool and pool house.

    2, Ripley View, Loughton, IG10 2PB

    Received 16 Aug 2022
  23. Decision MadeEPF/1887/22

    Bell Common Conservation Area T1: Lime - Reduce lateral crown by up to 30%.

    29, Bell Common, Epping, CM16 4DY

    Received 16 Aug 2022
  24. Decision MadeEPF/1888/22

    Front elevation infill, ridge height increase & a dormer added.

    109, North Street, Nazeing, Waltham Abbey, EN9 2NJ

    Received 17 Aug 2022

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