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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
31,694Searchable applications
400Recorded as pending
80%Approval rate · 25,444 approved or refused records
5,181Refused applications

20,263 approved · 5,181 refused · 1,340 withdrawn.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 Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.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
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  1. Decision MadeEPF/2259/22

    WITHDRAWN - Incorrect address, replaced by EPF/2265/22.

    1, Farm Hill Road, Waltham Abbey, EN9 1NE

    Received 30 Sept 2022
  2. Decision MadeEPF/2260/22

    Application for Variation of Condition 2 for EPF/0483/22. (The replacement of an existing house).

    8, Stanmore Way, Loughton, IG10 2SA

    Received 30 Sept 2022
  3. Decision MadeEPF/2261/22

    Change of use from stables to dog kennels

    The Round House, Matching Tye Road, Matching, Harlow, CM17 0RR

    Received 30 Sept 2022
  4. Decision MadeEPF/2262/22

    Application for Approval of Details reserved by condition 9 for EPF/1656/20. (Reserved matters application to EPF/0181/18 for removal of outbuildings and existing dwelling. Erection of three detached dwellings. Formation of new highway access and ancillary works).

    Maltings Farm, Maltings Hill, Moreton, Ongar, CM5 0JY

    Received 30 Sept 2022
  5. Decision MadeEPF/2263/22

    Application for a Lawful Development certificate for existing use of original cottage as a separate dwelling.

    Brook Cottage, Mutton Row, Stanford Rivers, Ongar, CM5 9QQ

    Received 30 Sept 2022
  6. Decision MadeEPF/2264/22

    Single storey rear extension

    33, Lee Grove, Chigwell, IG7 6AD

    Received 30 Sept 2022
  7. Decision MadeEPF/2265/22

    TPO/EPF/50/09 (Ref: A1) A1: Mix - Cut back to fence line and up to 4m from ground level, as specified.

    Tesco Stores Limited, Sewardstone Road, Waltham Abbey, EN9 1JH

    Received 30 Sept 2022
  8. Decision MadeEPF/2266/22

    Grade II listed building application for a proposed single-storey rear extension

    22, Lindsey Street, Epping, CM16 6RB

    Received 20 Sept 2022
  9. Decision MadeEPF/2267/22

    Addition of single storey extensions to Eastern elevations of approved development

    Marles Stud, Epping Road, Epping Upland, Epping, CM16 6PF

    Received 30 Sept 2022
  10. Decision MadeEPF/2268/22

    The demolition of existing single storey rear and side extensions, replace with single storey side and rear and double storey rear extensions. Addressing reasons for refusal of application EPF/1463/22

    53, Algers Road, Loughton, IG10 4NF

    Received 30 Sept 2022
  11. Decision MadeEPF/2269/22

    Demolition of existing single storey rear and side extensions, replace with single storey side and rear and double storey rear extensions

    53, Algers Road, Loughton, IG10 4NF

    Received 30 Sept 2022
  12. Decision MadeEPF/2270/22

    Single storey rear lean-to extension

    76, Smarts Lane, Loughton, IG10 4BS

    Received 30 Sept 2022
  13. Decision MadeEPF/2271/22

    Application for approval of details reserved by condition 4 'window details' on planning approval EPF/2414/18 (Grade II Listed Building Consent for proposed rear extension, external restoration including replacement windows to rear and logstore)

    Brick Lock Cottage, Glen Faba Road, Roydon, Harlow, CM19 5EW

    Received 30 Sept 2022
  14. Decision MadeEPF/2272/22

    Certificate of lawful development for a proposed rear dormer window with Juliet balcony in connection with a loft conversion.

    76, Smarts Lane, Loughton, IG10 4BS

    Received 30 Sept 2022
  15. Decision MadeEPF/2273/22

    Variation of condition 2 on EPF/1971/21 (Demolish existing detached garage and carport, erection of two storey side extension and single storey rear extension)

    52 Morgan Crescent Theydon Bois Epping CM16 7DX

    Received 30 Sept 2021
  16. Decision MadeEPF/2274/22

    Certificate of lawful development for existing use of land as a garden for purposes incidental to the enjoyment of a dwelling house.

    Butchers Farm, Bournebridge Lane, Stapleford Abbotts, Romford, RM4 1LT

    Received 3 Oct 2022
  17. Decision MadeEPF/2275/22

    TPO/EPF/09/82 T1: Sycamore (Ref: T6)- Crown reduce by 2-3m, as specified. T2: Sycamore (Ref: T7)- Crown reduce by 1-2m, as specified. T3: & T15 (Ref: T10 & T33): Ash - Crown reduce by 2-3m, as specified. T4: Maple (Ref: T9) (multi-stem) - Crown reduce by 2-3m & re-pollard one stem, as specified. T5: Ash (Ref: T13) - Fell and remove, as specified. T6. (Ref: T11) - Sycamore - Fell and remove, as specified. T7: Sequoia (Ref: T16) - Target reduction by 1-3m, crown lift to 6m, as specified. T8: Maple - Crown reduction by up to 2-3m, as specified. T9, T13 & T14: (Ref: T21, T25 & T26) Limes - Pollard, as specified. T11: Ash (Ref: T33) - Target reduce limb, as specified.

    Homecherry House, 86 High Road, Loughton, IG10 4QU

    Received 3 Oct 2022
  18. Decision MadeEPF/2276/22

    TPO/EPF/21/89 (Ref: A1) T2-T4, T6-T7: 5 x Oak - Crown reduce by up to 25%, as specified.

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

    Received 26 Sept 2022
  19. Decision MadeEPF/2277/22

    Erection of side extension (renewal of planning permission EPF/1650/16)

    Summer House, Hamlet Hill, Roydon, Harlow, CM19 5LA

    Received 3 Oct 2022
  20. Decision MadeEPF/2278/22

    Construction of new boundary fencing

    8, Alderton Hall Lane, Loughton, IG10 3HJ

    Received 3 Oct 2022
  21. Decision MadeEPF/2279/22

    Application for approval of details reserved by condition 3 on EPF/0659/20 (a) Construction of a reinforced grass / concrete block spillway to the earth embankment dam b) A permanent lowering of water levels in the lake, to mitigate leakage issues c) Regrading the varying dam crest levels to a common datum, with construction of a gravel emergency access track along the dam crest to include geogrid reinforcement so as to form a root protection platform for construction and future maintenance vehicles. d) Construction of an approx 700m long gravel haul road through the site, for the purposes of construction access and future maintenance access to the dam)

    Land lying to the south of Coppice Row, Theydon Bois, CM16 7DR

    Received 3 Oct 2022
  22. Decision MadeEPF/2280/22

    Outline planning application for the erection of up to 120 dwellings with all matters reserved save for site access

    Land On The East Side Opposite Tatsfield Avenue, St Leonards Road

    Received 3 Oct 2022
  23. Decision MadeEPF/2281/22

    Variation of Conditions 2 an 3 of EPF/2372/08 (Change of use of agricultural building to pelleting of polyethylene piping use with associated parking space). Building to be used for joinery and carpentry works (not open to public) & proposed opening/operating hours are: 7am – 6pm on Monday to Saturday & 8am – 4pm on Sundays.

    Sumners Farm, Epping Road, Epping Upland, Epping, CM16 6PX

    Received 3 Oct 2022
  24. Decision MadeEPF/2282/22

    Double Storey Side extension, with a partial single and double storey rear extension of a semi detached property.

    77, York Hill, Loughton, IG10 1HZ

    Received 4 Oct 2022

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