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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
30,927Searchable applications
394Recorded as pending
79%Approval rate · 24,752 approved or refused records
5,089Refused applications

19,663 approved · 5,089 refused · 1,288 withdrawn.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 Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.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/2015/22

    Small alterations including conversion of rear double length garage and link garage to house.

    Warslin Lea, 32A Hartland Road, Epping, CM16 4PE

    Received 2 Sept 2022
  2. Decision MadeEPF/2016/22

    Non material amendment to EPF/0379/20 (Redevelopment of the site to provide 285 residential dwellings (Use Class C3) in a series of blocks ranging from 2 to 5 storeys in height, a new Wellness Centre (Use Class D1), creation of a new public park, car parking, communal landscaped amenity areas, secure cycle parking and other associated development)

    Epping Forest Campus, Borders Lane, Loughton, IG10 3SA

    Received 2 Sept 2022
  3. Decision MadeEPF/2017/22

    Replacement of 11 no. signs.

    237-243, High Street, Epping, CM16 4BP

    Received 2 Sept 2022
  4. Decision MadeEPF/2018/22

    Rear and side two storey extensions. Rear single storey extension. Proposed front porch. Dormer loft Conversion.

    57, Grange Crescent, Chigwell, IG7 5JD

    Received 2 Sept 2022
  5. Decision MadeEPF/2019/22

    Application for approval of details reserved by condition 8 'Hard and Soft Landscaping' on EPF/1854/19 (Erection of 5no. 3 bed townhouses with associated car parking and landscaping)

    Site at Bansons Lane, Bansons Lane, Ongar, CM5 9AR

    Received 2 Sept 2022
  6. Decision MadeEPF/2020/22

    TPO/EPF/35/08 (Ref: G1, T5, T6) T1: Elm - Reduce height to previous points, as specified. Crown thin by 30%, as specified. T2: London Plane & T3: Lime - Crown reduce, as specified. Crown thin by 30%, as specified.

    Tallis House, Neal Court, Waltham Abbey, EN9 3EH

    Received 25 Aug 2022
  7. Decision MadeEPF/2021/22

    Single storey ground-floor extension and redesign of the internal layouts of the existing ancillary guesthouse whilst maintaining the existing blueprint.

    Mon Repos, Chelmsford Road, High Ongar, Ongar, CM4 0LP

    Received 5 Sept 2022
  8. Decision MadeEPF/2022/22

    Sub-division of single dwelling house into 2no. dwellings

    39, Orchard Gardens, Waltham Abbey, EN9 1RS

    Received 5 Sept 2022
  9. Decision MadeEPF/2023/22

    Resubmission of New Crossover Application

    Garden Centre, Crown Hill, Waltham Abbey, EN9 3TF

    Received 5 Sept 2022
  10. Decision MadeEPF/2024/22

    Certificate of lawful development for proposed ground floor rear extension.

    24 Maple Springs, Waltham Abbey, EN9 3LL

    Received 5 Sept 2022
  11. Decision MadeEPF/2025/22

    Detached cart lodge with room over.

    Stone Cottage, Little Laver Road, Little Laver, Harlow, CM17 0RH

    Received 5 Sept 2022
  12. Decision MadeEPF/2026/22

    Installation of dropped kerb across driveways to 53 & 55 Coopers Hill

    53 and 55 Coopers Hill, Ongar, CM5 9EF

    Received 5 Sept 2022
  13. Decision MadeEPF/2027/22

    Single storey side/rear extension, and rear dormer.

    27, Allmains Close, Nazeing, Waltham Abbey, EN9 2LX

    Received 5 Sept 2022
  14. Decision MadeEPF/2028/22

    Application for approval of details reserved by condition 5 ' Regulation 77 of the Conservation of Habitats and Species Regulations 2017 on EPF/0528/19 (Application for Prior Approval for a proposed conversion of existing offices to provide x 7 no. apartments)

    5 Church Street, Waltham Abbey, EN9 1DX

    Received 6 Sept 2022
  15. Decision MadeEPF/2029/22

    Single storey extension

    Middle Barn, Holyfield Road, Waltham Abbey, EN9 2ED

    Received 6 Sept 2022
  16. Decision MadeEPF/2030/22

    Non Material amendment to EPF/2579/19 (Erection of x6 no. new dwellings, parking and associated landscaping)

    Spencers Farm, Oak Hill Road, Stapleford Abbotts, Romford, RM4 1JH

    Received 6 Sept 2022
  17. Decision MadeEPF/2031/22

    Matching Green Conservation Area 1 x Acer 'Crimson King' - Crown reduce by up to 30%. 1 x Hawthorn & 1 x Sorbus - Tipped to shape. 1 x Cedar - Remove lower right branches x 3. Laterals tipped to shape.

    September Lodge, Potash Road, Matching Green, Harlow, CM17 0QF

    Received 5 Sept 2022
  18. Decision MadeEPF/2032/22

    Illuminated digital advert screen.

    14, York Hill, Loughton, IG10 1RL

    Received 6 Sept 2022
  19. Decision MadeEPF/2033/22

    Extension with pitched roof and dormers

    Meadow View, High Street, Roydon, Harlow, CM19 5EA

    Received 6 Sept 2022
  20. Decision MadeEPF/2034/22

    TPO/EPF/09/11 (ref: T15) T15 Oak: Crown reduce lateral branches as specified.

    26 Ely Place, Chigwell, IG8 8AG

    Received 6 Sept 2022
  21. Decision MadeEPF/2035/22

    Grade II listed building application for single storey extension

    Middle Barn, Holyfield Road, Waltham Abbey, EN9 2ED

    Received 6 Sept 2022
  22. Decision MadeEPF/2036/22

    Ground floor rear extension and wrap around side extension. Ground Floor front corner side extension. Ground floor front extension with new front porch. First floor side extension. Loft floor roof extension and loft conversion, including 2 no. hip-to-gable roof extensions. New front gates and front boundary wall. Proposed outbuilding to rear of garden.

    7, Brook Way, Chigwell, IG7 6AA

    Received 6 Sept 2022
  23. Decision MadeEPF/2037/22

    Installation of 136 sq.m of porous hardstanding to the front of the school

    Stapleford Abbotts County Primary School, Stapleford Road, Stapleford Abbotts, Romford, RM4 1EJ

    Received 7 Sept 2022
  24. Decision MadeEPF/2038/22

    Application for approval of details reserved by condition 9 (ii) 'Site Development Scheme' on planning approval EPF/2790/20 allowed on appeal (The material change of use of land for the creation of nine gypsy/traveller pitches, comprising the siting for residential purposes of one mobile home, one touring caravan and the erection of one utility building per pitch).

    Land to the North of Heathlands, Willingale Road, Norton Heath, Ongar, CM4 0LW

    Received 7 Sept 2022

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