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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
31,765Searchable applications
400Recorded as pending
80%Approval rate · 25,504 approved or refused records
5,190Refused applications

20,314 approved · 5,190 refused · 1,349 withdrawn.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 Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.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

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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/2307/22

    Application for Variation of condition 2 for EPF/2642/21. (Proposed rear upper and ground floor extension with internal alteration works).

    5, Steeds Way, Loughton, IG10 1HX

    Received 6 Oct 2022
  2. Decision MadeEPF/2308/22

    Application for a Lawful Development certificate for a proposed loft conversion.

    1, Campions, Loughton, IG10 2SG

    Received 6 Oct 2022
  3. Decision MadeEPF/2309/22

    Application for Approval of Details reserved by conditions 5,7,8 & 13 for EPF/0335/22. (The demolition of the existing Albyns Hall and the erection of a new similar single dwelling house. Similar proposal to consent previously granted EPF/2460/19 - showing a reduced basement and overall footprint).

    ALBYNS HALL, Albyns Lane, Stapleford Abbotts, Romford, RM4 1RS

    Received 5 Oct 2022
  4. Decision MadeEPF/2310/22

    Demolish damaged Starters Hut and replace with steel framed unit to contain secure machinery store in addition.

    Stapleford Abbotts Golf Club, Horseman Side, Tysea Hill, Stapleford Abbotts, RM4 1JU

    Received 6 Oct 2022
  5. Decision MadeEPF/2312/22

    The Debden Pinch Point Project. The project comprises of two elements of works both within the existing site security fence located as follows :- • Main entrance pinch point ~ this is on the rear elevation of the building and will not been seen from any roadway. • Vehicle Pinch Point this is on the East elevation of the building, within and existing vehicle exit / entrance secure area, with the security fence line, this again will not be visible from the roadway due to the fences obscuring the view. Additional CCTV cameras will be installed within the compound. The Main Entrance pinch point The proposal is to install 3 No. new Entry / Exit turnstiles controlled by Access control and a tiger trap controlled by the security staff, the tiger trap is to permit access to visitors within a wheelchair or carrying heavy tools or deliveries. Vehicle pinch point Access to the vehicle pinch point from the building is via a single blue door visible in the photo below, the proposal is to install a security fence and gateway controlled by access control to secure the door in the event of a breach of security.

    Bank Of England Printing Works, Langston Road, Loughton, IG10 3TN

    Received 6 Oct 2022
  6. Decision MadeEPF/2313/22

    Construction of a new industrial unit for general industrial use (B1, B2 and B3)

    Paslow Hall Farm, King Street, High Ongar, Ongar, CM5 9NS

    Received 6 Oct 2022
  7. Decision MadeEPF/2314/22

    Telecoms application for a proposed monopole style telecommunications mast.

    Grass verge , Reeves Lane at junction with Epping Road, Hall's Green, Roydon, CM19 5DG

    Received 6 Oct 2022
  8. Decision MadeEPF/2315/22

    Convert existing brick-built garage into part studio, part storage area.

    39, Church Hill, Epping, CM16 4RA

    Received 6 Oct 2022
  9. Decision MadeEPF/2316/22

    Proposal to build a two storey rear extension a first floor side extension as well as incorporating a side garage into the main house

    6, Great Oaks, Chigwell, IG7 5ES

    Received 6 Oct 2022
  10. Decision MadeEPF/2317/22

    Application for Approval of Details reserved by conditions 3 & 4 for EPF/1374/22. (A new barn to store farm vehicles and machinery).

    Maybanks Farm, Epping Road, Ongar, CM5 9SQ

    Received 6 Oct 2022
  11. Decision MadeEPF/2318/22

    Application for Approval of Details reserved by condition 3 for EPF/1375/22. (Side extensions to the existing barn).

    Maybanks Farm, Epping Road, Ongar, CM5 9SQ

    Received 6 Oct 2022
  12. Decision MadeEPF/2319/22

    Extend the existing building upwards and create an additional floor of accommodation in accordance with the approval secured under Prior Approval (ref: EPF/2274/21) granted on the 14th of October 2021.

    The Mead, River View, Nazeing New Road, Nazeing, Waltham Abbey, EN10 6GG

    Received 6 Oct 2022
  13. Decision MadeEPF/2320/22

    Proposed Outbuilding

    99, Manor Road, Chigwell, IG7 5PN

    Received 6 Oct 2022
  14. Decision MadeEPF/2321/22

    Roof alterations including raising the ridge height, hip-to-gable conversion and erection of an L-shaped roof dormer

    1, Halley Road, Waltham Abbey, EN9 3XR

    Received 7 Oct 2022
  15. Decision MadeEPF/2322/22

    Rear single storey extension with flat roof and roof lantern. Replacement roof over first floor rear extension from flat to pitched with tiles to match the existing.

    Camus Fearna, Vicarage Lane, North Weald Bassett, Epping, CM16 6ET

    Received 7 Oct 2022
  16. Decision MadeEPF/2323/22

    Proposed flagpole on the front garden of the existing dwelling house

    100, Manor Road, Chigwell, IG7 5PQ

    Received 7 Oct 2022
  17. Decision MadeEPF/2324/22

    Application for a Larger Home Extension measuring 6.00 metres, height to eaves of 2.830 metres & a maximum height of 3.0 metres.

    99 Manor Road, Chigwell, IG7 5PN

    Received 7 Oct 2022
  18. Decision MadeEPF/2325/22

    Demolish existing timber barn and construction of new timber clad Barn; repositioning existing oil tank; and installing pre-made timber chicken coop with run, 2x timber dog kennels with run and timber 1 stable with tuck room,

    Orange Lodge, Chambers Manor Farm Lane, Epping Upland, Epping, CM16 6PL

    Received 7 Oct 2022
  19. Decision MadeEPF/2327/22

    Demolition of existing residential house and existing kennels. Erection of new four bedroom house and associated landscaping works

    Tinoth Lodge, Manor Road, Lambourne, Romford, RM4 1NA

    Received 7 Oct 2022
  20. Decision MadeEPF/2328/22

    TPO/EPF/22/83 T10: Lime: Crown reduce to previous points, as specified. Crown lift to 6m above ground level, as specified. Crown thin by 30%, as specified.

    29 Highland Road, Nazeing, Waltham Abbey, EN9 2PT

    Received 7 Oct 2022
  21. Decision MadeEPF/2329/22

    Demolition of two cottages, construction of two replacement dwellings.

    Howard Cottages, Church Lane, Matching Tye, Harlow, CM17 0QX

    Received 7 Oct 2022
  22. Decision MadeEPF/2330/22

    Single Storey side extension

    23, Elizabeth Drive, Theydon Bois, Epping, CM16 7HJ

    Received 10 Oct 2022
  23. Decision MadeEPF/2331/22

    Application for a Lawful Development certificate for a proposed roof dormer to the North elevation & roof windows to the South elevation.

    The Meadows, Nursery Road, Nazeing, Waltham Abbey, EN9 2JF

    Received 10 Oct 2022
  24. Decision MadeEPF/2332/22

    Two roof dormers to the south elevation.

    The Meadows, Nursery Road, Nazeing, Waltham Abbey, EN9 2JF

    Received 10 Oct 2022

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