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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
30,468Searchable applications
394Recorded as pending
79%Approval rate · 24,331 approved or refused records
5,018Refused applications

19,313 approved · 5,018 refused · 1,259 withdrawn.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 Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.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
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  1. Decision MadeEPF/1889/22

    Single storey double garage

    Woodrow, School Road, Stanford Rivers, Ongar, CM5 9PU

    Received 17 Aug 2022
  2. Decision MadeEPF/1890/22

    Installation of permeable surface to provide a ‘Daily Mile’ track within the existing school playing fields and creation of two feature mounds from the excavated material, finished with wildflower grass.

    Epping Primary School, Coronation Hill, Epping, CM16 5DU

    Received 17 Aug 2022
  3. Decision MadeEPF/1891/22

    Demolish existing side extension. New single storey side extension for enlarged garage and new flat roof front canopy with a flat roof.

    30, Stanmore Way, Loughton, IG10 2SA

    Received 18 Aug 2022
  4. Decision MadeEPF/1892/22

    Application for Approval of Details reserved by condition 5 'Cycle Parking' 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 18 Aug 2022
  5. Decision MadeEPF/1893/22

    Application for Approval of Details reserved by conditions 4 'Materials', 7'Wheel washing',12 Dusk and Dawn survey',13 'Working Methodology - trees,14 'Lighting'15 'Working Methodology-reptiles',16 'Bio Enhancement', 18 ' ECPV' & 19 ' Superfast Broadband ' on EPF/1092/18. (Development of 3 dwellings).

    The Bungalow, Hoe Lane, Nazeing, Waltham Abbey, EN9 2RQ

    Received 18 Aug 2022
  6. Decision MadeEPF/1894/22

    Application for approval of details reserved by condition 3 'The development shall not be begun until the developer has received written notification of the approval of the Local Planning Authority under Regulation 77 of the Conservation of Habitats and Species Regulations 2017 (as amended) on EPF/3109/21 (Application to determine if Prior Approval is required for a proposed Change of Use from of Class E space to form 2 apartments (Class C3).

    Foxes Parade, Trinity House, Sewardstone Road, Waltham Abbey, EN9 1PH

    Received 18 Aug 2022
  7. Decision MadeEPF/1895/22

    Single storey rear extension (glass link) Internal alterations on the ground and first floor of the house Garage conversion (games room on the ground floor and a garage for the remaining. Bedroom and a study on the first floor. Solar panels to the rear roof of the garage.

    Norton Hall, Glebe House, Norton Lane, High Ongar, Ongar, CM5 9RP

    Received 19 Aug 2022
  8. Decision MadeEPF/1896/22

    Conversion of existing loft space and provision of a single storey side extension to create a second floor with bilfolding doors and a Juliet balcony, together with external alterations including the installation of a new porch, 2 no. gable ends with windows, 3 no. double door sets, 5 no. sky lights and associated works

    21, Starling Close, Buckhurst Hill, IG9 5TN

    Received 19 Aug 2022
  9. Decision MadeEPF/1897/22

    Grade II listed building application for single storey rear extension (glass link) Internal alterations on the ground and first floor of the house Garage conversion (games room on the ground floor and a garage for the remaining. Bedroom and a study on the first floor. Solar panels to the rear roof of the garage.

    Norton Hall, Glebe House, Norton Lane, High Ongar, Ongar, CM5 9RP

    Received 19 Aug 2022
  10. Decision MadeEPF/1898/22

    Resubmission of planning application EPF/1232/21 to increase the height of the front gable by 1m and to enlarge the rear dormer window.

    Thamesis, Blythe Road, Roydon, Harlow, BN11 0BB

    Received 19 Aug 2022
  11. Decision MadeEPF/1899/22

    Change of use from agriculture to a doggy day care unit (Sui Generis). The permanent siting of two field shelters and a polytunnel.

    Burrs Farm, Foster Street, Hastingwood, Harlow, CM17 9HP

    Received 19 Aug 2022
  12. Decision MadeEPF/1900/22

    Rear single storey extension with roof lantern. Rear first floor extension to infill corner. Single storey side extension. Retention of existing conservatory and rebuilding of existing store area abutting dwelling.

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

    Received 19 Aug 2022
  13. Decision MadeEPF/1901/22

    Certificate of lawful development for proposed outbuilding.

    Bramstons, Roding Lane, Chigwell, IG7 6BE

    Received 19 Aug 2022
  14. Decision MadeEPF/1902/22

    Application to determine if Prior Approval is required for a Larger Home Extension measuring 6.00 metres, height to eaves of 2.50 metres & a maximum height of 4.0 metres.

    1 Rest Harrow, Millers Lane, Chigwell, IG7 6DG

    Received 19 Aug 2022
  15. Decision MadeEPF/1903/22

    Application to determine if Prior Approval is required for a Larger Home Extension measuring 6.0 metres, height to eaves of 2.50 metres & a maximum height of 4.0 metres.

    2 Rest Harrow, Millers Lane, Chigwell, IG7 6DG

    Received 19 Aug 2022
  16. Decision MadeEPF/1904/22

    The proposal conforms with PD requirements. The maximum height is under 4m. The eaves are under 2.5m. The width is less than half the existing width. The proposal is merely a continuation of the existing form and function of the dwellinghouse and will be used to further the existing function.

    Rest Harrow, Millers Lane, Chigwell, IG7 6DG

    Received 19 Aug 2022
  17. Decision MadeEPF/1905/22

    Demolition of 1 x detached dwelling and an erection of two buildings to accommodate 9 x 2 bed flats, along with parking amenity and landscaping at 142 Manor Road, Chigwell, Essex, IG7 5PR.

    142, Manor Road, Chigwell, IG7 5PR

    Received 19 Aug 2022
  18. Decision MadeEPF/1906/22

    Application to determine if Prior Approval is required for a Larger Home Extension measuring 6.00 metres, height to eaves of 2.10 metres & a maximum height of 4.00 metres.

    154, Princes Road, Buckhurst Hill, IG9 5DJ

    Received 19 Aug 2022
  19. Decision MadeEPF/1907/22

    Proposed outbuilding ancillary to the main dwelling to house Gym, Sauna, Solarium, Spa and Steam Room. The same proposal was previously approved under application EPF/2573/18

    Tadgells Barn, Housham Tye Road, Matching, Harlow, CM17 0NX

    Received 19 Aug 2022
  20. Decision MadeEPF/1908/22

    New vehicle access, crossover and dropped kerb

    Brill Cottage, Harlow Road, Roydon, Harlow, CM19 5HF

    Received 19 Aug 2022
  21. Decision MadeEPF/1909/22

    Grade II listed building application for proposed outbuilding ancillary to the main dwelling to house Gym, Sauna, Solarium, Spa and Steam Room. The same proposal was previously approved under application EPF/2573/18

    Tadgells Barn, Housham Tye Road, Matching, Harlow, CM17 0NX

    Received 19 Aug 2022
  22. Decision MadeEPF/1910/22

    Side extension with roof and window alterations

    Barnfield, Epping Road, Roydon, Harlow, CM19 5DW

    Received 22 Aug 2022
  23. Decision MadeEPF/1911/22

    Replace existing rear conservatory with a lantern roof rear extension on same footprint.

    Charlmont, 48, Hoe Lane, Lambourne, Romford, RM4 1AU

    Received 22 Aug 2022
  24. Decision MadeEPF/1912/22

    Application for Approval of Details reserved by condition 7 'broadband' for 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 22 Aug 2022

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