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Epping Forest District Council
Planning applications.

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
30,723Searchable applications
394Recorded as pending
79%Approval rate · 24,571 approved or refused records
5,059Refused applications

19,512 approved · 5,059 refused · 1,270 withdrawn.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 Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.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/1964/22

    Demolition of existing garage and existing extension and erection of single storey wraparound extension w/ 2no skylights.

    17, Rainbow Road, Matching Tye, Harlow, CM17 0QP

    Received 25 Aug 2022
  2. Decision MadeEPF/1965/22

    Application to determine if Prior Approval is required for a Larger Home Extension measuring 4.00 metres, height to eaves of 2.50 metres & a maximum height of 3.30 metres.

    332, Willingale Road, Loughton, IG10 2BW

    Received 25 Aug 2022
  3. Decision MadeEPF/1966/22

    Erection of a two-storey side extension, a 1st floor front extension, a 1st floor rear extension and 3 no roof lights to front elevation

    13, Mott Street, Waltham Abbey, IG10 4AP

    Received 26 Aug 2022
  4. Decision MadeEPF/1968/22

    Application for a Non-Material amendment for 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 26 Aug 2022
  5. Decision MadeEPF/1969/22

    Single storey rear extension.

    Ridge House, Norwood End, Fyfield, Ongar, CM5 0RW

    Received 26 Aug 2022
  6. Decision MadeEPF/1970/22

    Single storey rear extension to semi-detached house, width revised by an increase of 0.4m.

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

    Received 26 Aug 2022
  7. Decision MadeEPF/1971/22

    Application for approval of details reserved by condition 11 'Tree Protection Plan' on EPF/1376/19 (New build consisting of 2 luxury 4 bedroom homes)

    4A, Kendal Avenue, Epping, CM16 4PN

    Received 26 Aug 2022
  8. Decision MadeEPF/1972/22

    Grade II Listed Building application for proposed replacement windows to the west elevation of the property.

    Brewetts, Queen Street, Fyfield, Ongar, CM5 0RY

    Received 26 Aug 2022
  9. Decision MadeEPF/1973/22

    Proposed erection of new garage / store

    Holmwood, Stapleford Road, Stapleford Abbotts, Romford, RM4 1EJ

    Received 26 Aug 2022
  10. Decision MadeEPF/1974/22

    The construction and operation of a solar photovoltaic (‘PV’) farm and associated infrastructure, including inverters, DNO Substation, Customer Switchgear, security cameras, fencing, access tracks and landscaping

    Land Adjacent to Harlow Road, Near Roydon, Harlow

    Received 26 Aug 2022
  11. Decision MadeEPF/1975/22

    Conversion of building to part storage, part work from home building annex (alterations to previously approved scheme EPF/1702/20).

    Hobbans Cottage, Moreton Road, Ongar, CM5 0LX

    Received 26 Aug 2022
  12. Decision MadeEPF/1976/22

    Variation of condition 2 'plan no's on EPF/0124/22 (Erection of Replacement Dwelling)

    279, High Road, North Weald Bassett, Epping, CM16 6EE

    Received 30 Aug 2022
  13. Decision MadeEPF/1977/22

    Erection of new chalet bungalow.

    Land adjacent to Ivy Chimneys, (formerly Burleigh House) Ivy Chimneys Road, Epping, CM16 4DU

    Received 30 Aug 2022
  14. Decision MadeEPF/1978/22

    Prior approval for a 6m deep single storey rear extension, rendered blockwork with flat roof and rooflight, height to eaves 2.90 metres and maximum height of 3.20 metres.

    9, Avondale Drive, Loughton, IG10 3BZ

    Received 30 Aug 2022
  15. Decision MadeEPF/1979/22

    Application for approval of details reserved by condition 3 'Materials', condition 4 'Additional drawings that show details of proposed new windows, doors, rooflights, eaves, verges, fascias and cills, condition 14' Hard and Soft Landscaping', condition 16 'Provision of EVCP' and condition 17 'High Speed Broadband' on EPF/2721/21 (Application for Variation of Condition 2 for EPF/0826/19. (Proposed demolition of an equestrian and farm buildings with construction of x 3 no. dwellings).

    Cozens Farm, Chelmsford Road, High Ongar, Ongar, CM5 9NX

    Received 30 Aug 2022
  16. Decision MadeEPF/1980/22

    Prior approval for a single story extension 5.5 m deep, 2.527m height to the eves with pitched roof 3.716 m height to the ridge.

    Fairlawns, Bournebridge Lane, Stapleford Abbotts, Romford, RM4 1LT

    Received 30 Aug 2022
  17. Decision MadeEPF/1981/22

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

    33, Oak Lodge Avenue, Chigwell, IG7 5JA

    Received 30 Aug 2022
  18. Decision MadeEPF/1982/22

    Prior approval for a 6m deep ground floor single storey rear extension, height to eaves 3.00 metres and maximum height of 3.45 metres.

    33, Oak Lodge Avenue, Chigwell, IG7 5JA

    Received 30 Aug 2022
  19. Decision MadeEPF/1983/22

    Amendments to elevational materials and alterations to extension roof along with associated works (Approved under EPF/1534/22)

    High Laver House, Harlow Road, High Laver, Ongar, CM5 0DR

    Received 30 Aug 2022
  20. Decision MadeEPF/1984/22

    Change of use of three vacant retail units, to two one bed flats.

    Units 12,14, and 15 Arlingham Mews, Sun Street, Waltham Abbey, EN9 1ED

    Received 26 Aug 2022
  21. Decision MadeEPF/1985/22

    Two storey side extension, raising the roof height and part conversion of existing building to accommodate 1 commercial unit (Use Class E) and 10 flats, demolition of existing rear structure and erection of new 3 storey apartment block to the rear of the site to accommodate 6 flats), resulting in 16 flats total. Associated landscaping, car parking and cycle parking.’

    Police Station, 35 Sun Street, Waltham Abbey, EN9 1EL

    Received 30 Aug 2022
  22. Decision MadeEPF/1986/22

    To erect a small aircraft hangar (Hangar X) at a new location at North Weald Airfield between Hangar 10 and Apron 2 (Plot 2).

    Land adjacent to Apron 2 North Weald Airfield, Merlin Way, North Weald Bassett, Epping, CM16 6HR

    Received 30 Aug 2022
  23. Decision MadeEPF/1987/22

    TPO/EPF/25/93 T12: Lime - Fell and replace, as specified. TPO/EPF/43/08 T1: Lime, T2-T3, T7-T9 & T13: 6 x Sycamore - Crown lift overhanging branches to 5m above ground level, as specified. Reduce lateral overhanging branches, as specified.

    36, Centre Drive, Epping, CM16 4JF

    Received 30 Aug 2022
  24. Decision MadeEPF/1988/22

    Proposed single storey side / rear extension with mono pitch roof. Garage conversion into utility room. Changes to front elevation and rear elevation facade treatment.

    51, The Drummonds, Epping, CM16 4PJ

    Received 30 Aug 2022

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