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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
31,172Searchable applications
394Recorded as pending
80%Approval rate · 24,972 approved or refused records
5,119Refused applications

19,853 approved · 5,119 refused · 1,305 withdrawn.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 Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.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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Data downloaded 14 Sept 2026. Display boundaries are simplified and indicative. Map record counts are not a complete count of designations or directions.

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  1. Decision MadeEPF/2087/22

    Part two storey, part single storey rear extension-demolition of existing garage and conversion of existing conservatory.

    Sparlings, Epping Road, Nazeing, Waltham Abbey, EN9 2DH

    Received 13 Sept 2022
  2. Decision MadeEPF/2088/22

    Epping Conservation Area T1: Magnolia - Light reduction by 0.5m all over. T2: Bay - 30% reduction by 1m all over. T3: Conifer - Fell.

    11, Hemnall Street, Epping, CM16 4LS

    Received 13 Sept 2022
  3. Decision MadeEPF/2089/22

    Approval of Details reserved by condition 3 (Materials) pursuant to planning permission EPF/1042/21 granted 25/2/2022 (discharge for bricks only).

    323 Civic Offices, Epping Forest District Council, High Street, Epping, CM16 4BZ

    Received 13 Sept 2022
  4. Decision MadeEPF/2090/22

    Non-material amendment to condition 2 of planning permission EPF/0919/21 (approved 25/2/2022) to include elevational changes, increase to lift over run, relocation of cycle storage and sub-station.

    323 Civic Offices, Epping Forest District Council, High Street, Epping, CM16 4BZ

    Received 13 Sept 2022
  5. Decision MadeEPF/2091/22

    Erection of two detached dwellings and ancillary works (Resubmission of EPF/1477/17).

    The Depot, Anchor Lane, Abbess Beauchamp And Berners Roding, Ongar, CM5 0JR

    Received 13 Sept 2022
  6. Decision MadeEPF/2092/22

    Great Stony School Conservation Area T1: Walnut - Crown reduction by 2m.

    42 Great Stony Park, High Street, Ongar, CM5 0TH

    Received 13 Sept 2022
  7. Decision MadeEPF/2093/22

    Great Stony School Conservation Area T2: Walnut - Crown reduction by 2m.

    45 Great Stony Park, High Street, Ongar, CM5 0TH

    Received 13 Sept 2022
  8. Decision MadeEPF/2095/22

    Single storey rear extension and loft conversion.

    31, Sheering Lower Road, Sheering, Harlow, CM21 9LF

    Received 13 Sept 2022
  9. Decision MadeEPF/2094/22

    Application for a Lawful Development certificate for confirmation of proposed use (production of biodiesel) falling within existing B2 use class for the site.

    Hobbs Cross Business Centre, Unit 16b, Hobbs Cross Road, Theydon Garnon, Epping, CM16 7NY

    Received 13 Sept 2022
  10. Decision MadeEPF/2096/22

    TPO/EPF/05/82 (Ref: A1) T1: Oak - Crown reduce by up to 1.5m as specified.

    250, High Road, North Weald Bassett, Epping, CM16 6EF

    Received 13 Sept 2022
  11. Decision MadeEPF/2097/22

    Application for a Lawful Development certificate for a proposed single storey rear extension.

    15, Hartwood, Hartland Road, Epping, CM16 4PH

    Received 13 Sept 2022
  12. Decision MadeEPF/2098/22

    Proposed first floor front bay and alterations to elevations with new windows. Extended rear amenity space with associated garden walling and fencing

    15, Hartwood, Hartland Road, Epping, CM16 4PH

    Received 13 Sept 2022
  13. Decision MadeEPF/2099/22

    Application to determine if Prior Approval is required for a change of use from Agricultural Buildings to Dwellinghouses (C3).

    Camps Farm, Hoe Lane, Nazeing, Waltham Abbey, EN9 2RG

    Received 14 Sept 2022
  14. Decision MadeEPF/2100/22

    Demolition of all existing structures and redevelopment with 1 x 3 bedroom single storey dwelling (Plot A) and 1 x 4 bedroom single storey dwelling (Plot B) together with landscaping, a drainage strategy and arrangements for access and parking

    Camps Farm, Hoe Lane, Nazeing, Waltham Abbey, EN9 2RG

    Received 14 Sept 2022
  15. Decision MadeEPF/2101/22

    TPO/EPF/04/84 (Ref: T6) T1: Oak - Crown reduce up to 1m to previous pruning points as specified.

    10, Lynceley Grange, Epping, CM16 6RA

    Received 14 Sept 2022
  16. Decision MadeEPF/2102/22

    Application for a Lawful Development certificate for a proposed conversion of ancillary garage accommodation to primary annexe accommodation (C3).

    The Matching Laundry, Harlow Road, Matching Tye, Harlow, CM17 0PD

    Received 14 Sept 2022
  17. Decision MadeEPF/2103/22

    Application for Approval of Details reserved by conditions: 5,6,7,9,10,15,19,20,22 & 23 for EPF/3059/18. (Demolition of all existing structures and complete site clearance followed by residential redevelopment with 25 dwellings; closure of existing access and creation of a new access point.

    J And W Fencing Ltd, Pecks Hill, Nazeing, Waltham Abbey, EN9 2NY

    Received 14 Sept 2022
  18. Decision MadeEPF/2104/22

    TPO/EPF/04/05 (Ref: T1) T1: Lime tree - Crown reduce by up to 2m as specified.

    Longbarns Cottage, School Lane, Abbess Beauchamp And Berners Roding, Ongar, CM5 0NX

    Received 14 Sept 2022
  19. Decision MadeEPF/2105/22

    Demolition of all existing structures and redevelopment with 1 x 3 bedroom single storey dwelling (Plot A) and 1 x 4 bedroom single storey dwelling (Plot B) together with landscaping, a drainage strategy and arrangements for access and parking

    Camps Farm, Hoe Lane, Nazeing, Waltham Abbey, EN9 2RG

    Received 14 Sept 2022
  20. Decision MadeEPF/2106/22

    Double storey side and rear extension.

    29, St Marys Way, Chigwell, IG7 5BX

    Received 14 Sept 2022
  21. Decision MadeEPF/2107/22

    Double rear extension & single front extension

    15, Woodland Road, Loughton, IG10 1HQ

    Received 14 Sept 2022
  22. Decision MadeEPF/2108/22

    Application to determine if Prior Approval is required for a Larger Home Extension measuring 5.00 metres, height to eaves of 3.00 metres & a maximum height of 3.00 metres.

    15, Woodland Road, Loughton, IG10 1HQ

    Received 14 Sept 2022
  23. Decision MadeEPF/2109/22

    Redevelopment to provide residential dwellings with associated amenity space, landscaping, car and cycle parking.

    Front Site, Former Grange Farm, High Road, Chigwell, IG7 6DR

    Received 14 Sept 2022
  24. Decision MadeEPF/2111/22

    Application for a Lawful Development certificate for existing use of a dwellinghouse. (Change of Use and extension to existing building to form single dwellinghouse; erection of car port; and use of land as residential curtilage).

    2, Curtis Mill Lane, Stapleford Abbotts, Romford, RM4 1HS

    Received 14 Sept 2022

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