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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
31,657Searchable applications
400Recorded as pending
80%Approval rate · 25,409 approved or refused records
5,178Refused applications

20,231 approved · 5,178 refused · 1,338 withdrawn. Received dates in our records: 2 Jul 1999 to 19 Oct 2026. Most recent record check: 20 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 Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.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/2235/22

    Application for Approval of Details reserved by conditions 6,7,8,11 & 12 for EPF/3339/18. (Permanent building containing accommodation for nursery workers (x10 1-bed units).

    Low Hill Nursery, Sedge Green, Nazeing, Waltham Abbey, CM19 5JS

    Received 28 Sept 2022
  2. Decision MadeEPF/2236/22

    Proposed part conversion of existing terrace into a study and installation of roof lights

    9 Revival Court, Half Moon Lane, Epping, CM16 4AH

    Received 28 Sept 2022
  3. Decision MadeEPF/2237/22

    Extension of existing front dormer window.

    46, Highland Road, Nazeing, Waltham Abbey, EN9 2PU

    Received 28 Sept 2022
  4. Decision MadeEPF/2238/22

    Proposed conversion of garage into habitable room with proposed single storey side and front extension and, proposed first floor rear extension.

    20, Brook Way, Chigwell, IG7 6AW

    Received 28 Sept 2022
  5. Decision MadeEPF/2239/22

    Removal of existing conservatory and terrace to rear. To be replaced with new orangery and terrace with gym and family room beneath.

    1, Connaught Hill, Loughton, IG10 4DU

    Received 28 Sept 2022
  6. Decision MadeEPF/2240/22

    Ground floor rear single storey extension with flat roof.

    Police House, Oak Hill Road, Stapleford Abbotts, Romford, RM4 1JL

    Received 28 Sept 2022
  7. Decision MadeEPF/2241/22

    Chigwell Village Conservation Area T1 & T3: Horse Chestnut & T2: Poplar - Pollard/Heavy crown reduce.

    Saint Mary The Virgin Church, High Road, Chigwell, IG7 6QQ

    Received 29 Sept 2022
  8. Decision MadeEPF/2242/22

    Proposed demolition of a detached single storey garage and the erection of a single storey side extension, single storey rear extension and basement conversion to the property. A hip-to-gable roof extension to the side of the property and the addition of a dormer window to the rear of the property.

    30A, Manor Road, Chigwell, IG7 5PD

    Received 29 Sept 2022
  9. Decision MadeEPF/2243/22

    Demolition of existing garage and construction of a ground floor front, side and rear extension. Also, amendments to the external materials.

    7, Boxted Close, Buckhurst Hill, IG9 6BX

    Received 29 Sept 2022
  10. Decision MadeEPF/2244/22

    Application for Variation of Condition 2 for EPF/2553/20. (Construction of new detached dwelling).

    Dolphins, Eldon Road, Roydon, Harlow, EN11 0BH

    Received 29 Sept 2022
  11. Decision MadeEPF/2245/22

    TPO/EPF/16/97 (Ref: T54) T1: Ash - fell as specified.

    38, Forest Lane, Chigwell, IG7 5AE

    Received 29 Sept 2022
  12. Decision MadeEPF/2246/22

    Application for Approval of Details reserved by condition 11 for EPF/1709/19. (Demolition of existing Garden Centre buildings and the erection of 2no semi-detached houses).

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

    Received 29 Sept 2022
  13. Decision MadeEPF/2247/22

    Erection of a 2 m perimeter fence and 2no. associated access gates for previously approved dwelling (EPF/0635/20)

    Former MOD Site, Roding Lane, Chigwell

    Received 29 Sept 2022
  14. Decision MadeEPF/2248/22

    Application for Approval of Details reserved by condition 3 'Materials' for EPF/1348/15. (Demolition of the existing outbuildings to the rear of 158 Queens Road. Two new residential units proposed to the rear. (Two 1 beds & two 2 bed flats). Ground floor rear extension of the retail unit proposed. First floor part rear extension proposed. New gable roof proposed with 3 dormer windows).

    158, Queens Road, Buckhurst Hill, IG9 5BD

    Received 29 Sept 2022
  15. Decision MadeEPF/2249/22

    Application for a proposed temporary golf reception building.- RETROSPECTIVE

    Toot Hill Golf Club, School Road, Stanford Rivers, Ongar, CM5 9PU

    Received 29 Sept 2022
  16. Decision MadeEPF/2250/22

    Application for a temporary green keepers shed.-RETROSPECTIVE)

    Toot Hill Golf Club, School Road, Stanford Rivers, Ongar, CM5 9PU

    Received 29 Sept 2022
  17. Decision MadeEPF/2251/22

    Proposed first floor front extension for additional living space.

    Woodside, Bury Road, Waltham Abbey, E4 7QL

    Received 29 Sept 2022
  18. Decision MadeEPF/2252/22

    CC/EPF/86/22 - Installation of new heating plant (air source heat pumps) including the insertion of vent terminals

    Waltham Abbey Library, 37 Sun Street, Waltham Abbey, EN9 1EL

    Received 29 Sept 2022
  19. Decision MadeEPF/2253/22

    CC/EPF/91/22 - Installation of new plant (Air Source Heating); adaption of 2no. windows to doors; and replacement of lean-to roof with a double glazed unit

    Buckhurst Hill Library, 165 Queens Road, Buckhurst Hill, IG9 5AZ

    Received 29 Sept 2022
  20. Decision MadeEPF/2254/22

    Proposed side/rear extensions and roof remodelling with loft conversion.

    35, Algers Road, Loughton, IG10 4NG

    Received 29 Sept 2022
  21. Decision MadeEPF/2255/22

    Proposed additional floor extension to existing building to add consulting rooms and associated ancillary facilities

    25, Traps Hill, Loughton, IG10 1SZ

    Received 29 Sept 2022
  22. Decision MadeEPF/2256/22

    Proposed single storey rear extension and internal alterations.

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

    Received 29 Sept 2022
  23. Decision MadeEPF/2257/22

    CC/EPF/88/22 - Demolition of the existing building and the construction of new part 5/part 4/part 3 storey building to provide (i) a public library; (ii) space for offices, community use and Jazz Archive; (iii) the provision of 38 residential apartments; and (iv) associated access, parking, servicing, utilities, and landscaping

    Loughton Central Library, Traps Hill, Loughton, IG10 1HD

    Received 29 Sept 2022
  24. Decision MadeEPF/2258/22

    Application for a Lawful Development certificate for a proposed loft conversion with a dormer to the rear & roof lights to the front & rear.

    56, Roebuck Lane, Buckhurst Hill, IG9 5QX

    Received 30 Sept 2022

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