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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
33,444Searchable applications
400Recorded as pending
80%Approval rate · 27,061 approved or refused records
5,436Refused applications

21,625 approved · 5,436 refused · 1,442 withdrawn.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 Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.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/2791/22

    Rear dormer window and minor side elevation roof alterations to facilitate a loft conversion. Garage conversion into part utility room and part for the purpose of household storage.

    24, Bury Road, Epping, CM16 5EU

    Received 9 Dec 2022
  2. Decision MadeEPF/2792/22

    Proposed Ground Floor Rear Extension.

    Greenacres, Hamlet Hill, Roydon, Harlow, CM19 5LD

    Received 9 Dec 2022
  3. Decision MadeEPF/2793/22

    Epping Conservation Area T5 & T6: Holly – Fell G13: Leyland cypress – Fell. H15: Leyland cypress – Fell within the highlighted area adjacent to the driveway only. T8, T9 & T10: Lime – Crown reduce back to the established crown reduction points by 3-4m.

    131, Theydon Grove, Epping, CM16 4QB

    Received 9 Dec 2022
  4. Decision MadeEPF/2794/22

    Application to determine if Prior Approval is required for a Larger Home Extension measuring 4.00 metres, height to eaves of 3.00 metres & a maximum height of 3.20 metres.

    27, Highland Avenue, Loughton, IG10 3AH

    Received 9 Dec 2022
  5. Decision MadeEPF/2795/22

    Single storey side extension with a flat roof

    Crumps, Harlow Common, Hastingwood, Harlow, CM17 9NE

    Received 9 Dec 2022
  6. Decision MadeEPF/2796/22

    Loft Conversion with rear dormer and front roof lights. Also a small ground floor porch in front of the main entrance door.

    36, York Road, North Weald Bassett, Epping, CM16 6HU

    Received 9 Dec 2022
  7. Decision MadeEPF/2797/22

    TPO/EPF/10/10 (Ref: W3) Elm x 6 (Tag 5008) - Fell 1 x Elm and remove deadwood from remaining 5, as specified. Ash (Tag 5009) - Fell, as specified. Ash (Tag 5010) - Fell, as specified. Ash (Tag 5012) - Fell, as specified.

    Woodland, plot 10D North of Hastingwood Road, North Weald CM17 9JX

    Received 9 Dec 2022
  8. Decision MadeEPF/2798/22

    Application to determine if Prior Approval is required for a Larger Home Extension measuring 5.50 metres, height to eaves of 3.00 metres & a maximum height of 4.00 metres.

    4, Tylers Close, Loughton, IG10 3BD

    Received 12 Dec 2022
  9. Decision MadeEPF/2799/22

    Application for Approval of Details reserved by conditions 3a"contamination", 3b"remediation scheme", 4"details of surface water disposal", 5"Tree Protection Plan" & 6"Details of levels" for EPF/0968/22. (Demolition of existing house and single storey outbuilding. Construction of a new four bedroom detached house and associated hard and soft landscaping).

    Cedar Lodge, Mott Street, Waltham Abbey, E4 7RW

    Received 12 Dec 2022
  10. Decision MadeEPF/2800/22

    Basement to rear of property, ground floor side and rear extensions, roof dormer extensions,side gable and first floor rear extensions

    10, Firs Drive, Loughton, IG10 2SL

    Received 12 Dec 2022
  11. Decision MadeEPF/2801/22

    Proposed single storey rear extension.

    30, Roding Gardens, Loughton, IG10 3NH

    Received 12 Dec 2022
  12. Decision MadeEPF/2802/22

    Retrospective garden wall/piers/railings and gate fronting the property

    Apple Croft, Middle Street, Nazeing, Waltham Abbey, EN9 2LB

    Received 12 Dec 2022
  13. Decision MadeEPF/2803/22

    Application for a Lawful Development certificate for a proposed construction of a rear dormer window with a flat roof to facilitate a loft conversion.

    22, The Avenue, Loughton, IG10 4PT

    Received 12 Dec 2022
  14. Decision MadeEPF/2805/22

    Various Advertisement signage in conjunction with proposed demolition of the former Bollywood Dreams Indian Restaurant building and the erection of a new Starbucks drive-thru.

    Land adjacent to Shell Garage, London Road, Harlow, CM17 9LH

    Received 5 Dec 2022
  15. Decision MadeEPF/2806/22

    Application for Approval of Details reserved by condition 3"risks posed by contamination" for EPF/1408/22. (Construction of 2 no. dwellings, alongside associated development).

    Former Ambulance Station, The Plain, Epping, CM16 6TL

    Received 12 Dec 2022
  16. Decision MadeEPF/2807/22

    Application for a Lawful Development certificate for a proposed re-siting of an existing front wall to the back edge of the pavement.

    Rushes House, Harlow Road, Roydon, Harlow, CM19 5HH

    Received 12 Dec 2022
  17. Decision MadeEPF/2808/22

    Erection of a detached annexe

    Rushes House, Harlow Road, Roydon, Harlow, CM19 5HH

    Received 12 Dec 2022
  18. Decision MadeEPF/2809/22

    Application for Approval of Details reserved by condition 6"details of floor & wall finishes" for EPF/2420/21. (Demolition of single storey garage to east of site & provision of new vehicular gates and posts, removal of timber fence & construction of boundary wall & gate to rear of courtyard, single storey side extension with roof lantern and structural glass link to existing octagonal dairy, replacement front door with fanlight over, internal alterations including removal of first floor landing window and damp proofing of existing basement spaces. External refurbishment including roof)

    Forest House, Vicarage Lane, Chigwell, IG7 6NA

    Received 12 Dec 2022
  19. Decision MadeEPF/2810/22

    First floor side extension involving hip to gable, Existing roof extended over to form open porch - internal and external alterations.

    Croft Cottage, Tylers Road, Roydon, Harlow, CM19 5LJ

    Received 12 Dec 2022
  20. Decision MadeEPF/2811/22

    Proposed detached outbuilding.

    16 Jones The Builders The Yard, Sheering Lower Road, Sheering, Harlow, CM21 9LF

    Received 12 Dec 2022
  21. Decision MadeEPF/2812/22

    Single storey rear extension, Part first floor rear extension, Two storey front extension, Room within roof with dormers to front and rear elevations.

    Beresford, 56 Hoe Lane, Lambourne, Romford, RM4 1AU

    Received 13 Dec 2022
  22. Decision MadeEPF/2813/22

    Loft extension with front & rear dormer

    3, Whitehall Close, Nazeing, Waltham Abbey, EN9 2PY

    Received 13 Dec 2022
  23. Decision MadeEPF/2814/22

    Single storey rear lean-to extension

    76, Smarts Lane, Loughton, IG10 4BS

    Received 13 Dec 2022
  24. Decision MadeEPF/2815/22

    Application to determine if Prior Approval is required for a Larger Home Extension measuring 4.00 metres, height to eaves of 2.10 metres & a maximum height of 2.88 metres.

    29, Hornbeam Road, Theydon Bois, Epping, CM16 7JU

    Received 13 Dec 2022

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