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Epping Forest District Council
Planning applications.

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
33,541Searchable applications
400Recorded as pending
80%Approval rate · 27,149 approved or refused records
5,449Refused applications

21,700 approved · 5,449 refused · 1,449 withdrawn.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 Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.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/2816/22

    Application for a Lawful Development certificate for the proposed use of the dwelling house as a residential home for supported living.

    4, The Shrubberies, Chigwell, IG7 5DU

    Received 13 Dec 2022
  2. Decision MadeEPF/2817/22

    Single storey rear extension with flat roof and ‘lantern’ style roof-light.

    14, Hornbeam Close, Theydon Bois, Epping, CM16 7JT

    Received 13 Dec 2022
  3. Decision MadeEPF/2818/22

    Application for Approval of Details reserved by condition 5"details of proposed cycle parking facilities" for EPF/0478/22. (Extension of existing residential block to increase the number of units from 6 to 8, by means of construction of a fourth floor to provide the additional flats).

    Kings Court, Kings Avenue, Buckhurst Hill, IG9 5LU

    Received 13 Dec 2022
  4. Decision MadeEPF/2819/22

    Application for Approval of Details reserved by condition 7"roof demolition & construction methodology" for EPF/0478/22. (Extension of existing residential block to increase the number of units from 6 to 8, by means of construction of a fourth floor to provide the additional flats).

    Kings Court, Kings Avenue, Buckhurst Hill, IG9 5LU

    Received 13 Dec 2022
  5. Decision MadeEPF/2820/22

    Garage conversion , single storey infill rear extension, changing external cladding, alteration to existing fenestration.

    Barnfield, Church Lane, Sheering, Harlow, CM22 7NR

    Received 13 Dec 2022
  6. Decision MadeEPF/2821/22

    Application for Approval of Details reserved by conditions 6"electric vehicle charging point (s) & 8"construction method statement" for EPF/0504/21. (Additional storey to facilitate the creation of six flats and change of use of part ground from B1 t retail for the building to comprise of a retail unit on the ground floor and retained undercroft parking, offices to first floor, and the flats on the second and newly created third floor).

    11, Purlieu House, Station Road, Epping, CM16 4HA

    Received 13 Dec 2022
  7. Decision MadeEPF/2822/22

    Proposed rear terrace and external alterations.

    53, Palace Gardens, Buckhurst Hill, IG9 5PQ

    Received 13 Dec 2022
  8. Decision MadeEPF/2823/22

    Localised demolition of conservatory and adjoining kitchen, alterations and new extension to ground floor to create open plan kitchen dining area and separate Utility room, with glass roof. Alterations to first floor above with new roof terrace.

    Birch Hall Farm, Coppice Row, Theydon Bois, Epping, CM16 7DR

    Received 13 Dec 2022
  9. Decision MadeEPF/2824/22

    Proposed roof redesign to previous approval (EPF/0867/22) Incorporating a hip to gable and rear dormer (as approved under PD - EPF/1046/22).

    72, High Road, Buckhurst Hill, IG9 5RP

    Received 13 Dec 2022
  10. Decision MadeEPF/2825/22

    TPO/EPF/09/08 (Ref: A5 & A6) T1 - Oak – Crown reduce lateral branches by up to 2.5m, as specified. Crown lift to 3m from ground level, as specified. E1: Elm – Crown reduce overhanging lateral branches by up to 2m, as specified. T2 & T4: 2 x Maple – Crown reduce by up to 1.5m, as specified. T5: Ash – Crown reduce by up to 2m, as specified. Reduce selected lower limb, as specified. T7: Sycamore – Crown reduce lateral branches by up to 2m, as specified. T37: Ash - Crown reduce lateral branches by up to 2.5m, as specified.

    Land adjacent to The Campus & Borders Crescent, Loughton, IG10 3QU

    Received 14 Dec 2022
  11. Decision MadeEPF/2826/22

    Works to be carries out on back and front garden , paths, fences, and general tidying up of plot

    10, Pump Hill, Loughton, IG10 1RU

    Received 14 Dec 2022
  12. Decision MadeEPF/2827/22

    Application for a Lawful Development certificate for existing use of the entire garden as residential use.

    83, Old Nazeing Road, Nazeing, Waltham Abbey, EN10 6RN

    Received 14 Dec 2022
  13. Decision MadeEPF/2828/22

    Planning permission for proposed part single, part double side, rear and front extension.

    33, High Meadows, Chigwell, IG7 5JY

    Received 14 Dec 2022
  14. Decision MadeEPF/2829/22

    Hip to gable loft conversion

    109, Sheering Lower Road, Sheering, Harlow, CM21 9LQ

    Received 14 Dec 2022
  15. Decision MadeEPF/2830/22

    Proposed single storey rear extension & alteration to front lower roof form.

    8 Glebelands, Chigwell, IG7 4QG

    Received 14 Dec 2022
  16. Decision MadeEPF/2831/22

    Application for Approval of Details reserved by condition 5"schedule of repairs & any structural interventions" for EPF/0881/22. (Listed Building application for proposed removal of the external roof & wall finishes inspecting unconsented works. Replacement of insulation/rectify repairs).

    Shonks Farm, Mill Street, Hastingwood, Harlow, CM17 9JQ

    Received 14 Dec 2022
  17. Decision MadeEPF/2832/22

    ESS/118/22/EPF -Screening Opinion change of use to a construction and demolition waste recycling facility, with site office, hardstanding and boundary treatment.

    Arnolds Farm Business Centre, 221 Ongar Road, Lambourne, Romford, RM4 1RH

    Received 14 Dec 2022
  18. Decision MadeEPF/2833/22

    Two story rear extension; the addition of onsite parking to the front of the property, a small patio rear and associated Landscaping.

    12, Englands Lane, Loughton, IG10 2QQ

    Received 14 Dec 2022
  19. Decision MadeEPF/2834/22

    Demolition of existing two-storey semi-detached property and one-storey structure to create an eight-unit (Flats) Passivhaus development.

    120 & 122 Valley Hill, Loughton, IG10 3AU

    Received 14 Dec 2022
  20. Decision MadeEPF/2835/22

    Extension to Existing Dwelling

    Hillside, Vicarage Lane, Chigwell, IG7 6LZ

    Received 14 Dec 2022
  21. Decision MadeEPF/2836/22

    Retrospective planning consent for the installation of a 4m high steel post and sleeper insert with timber paneling external façade boundary fence to the south/west boundary.

    Total Waste Management, Woodside, Thornwood, Epping, CM16 6LF

    Received 15 Dec 2022
  22. Decision MadeEPF/2837/22

    TPO/EPF/09/08 (Ref: A5 & A6) T3: Maple – Fell. T10: Birch – Fell. T12: Hornbeam – Fell.

    Land adjacent to The Campus & Borders Crescent, Loughton, IG10 3QU

    Received 14 Dec 2022
  23. Decision MadeEPF/2838/22

    Application for Approval of Details reserved by conditions 4 "Drainage" & 7 "Boundary Treatment" for EPF/1826/20. (Proposed Bungalow).

    Land At The Rear Of The White Bear P.h. 149, London Road, Stanford Rivers, Ongar, CM5 9QF

    Received 15 Dec 2022
  24. Decision MadeEPF/2839/22

    Application to raise the height of existing side roof to create loft conversion.

    56, Roebuck Lane, Buckhurst Hill, IG9 5QX

    Received 15 Dec 2022

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