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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
33,621Searchable applications
400Recorded as pending
80%Approval rate · 27,226 approved or refused records
5,463Refused applications

21,763 approved · 5,463 refused · 1,451 withdrawn.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 Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.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/2840/22

    Proposed 2 storey rear extension with raised rear patio.

    8, Albany View, Buckhurst Hill, IG9 5TW

    Received 15 Dec 2022
  2. Decision MadeEPF/2841/22

    Erection of a detached, 3 storey 4 bedroom house

    27A, Honey Lane, Waltham Abbey, EN9 3AS

    Received 15 Dec 2022
  3. Decision MadeEPF/2842/22

    Erection of wooden shed on existing driveway.

    3-4 The Chimes, Church Street, Waltham Abbey, EN9 1DX

    Received 15 Dec 2022
  4. Decision MadeEPF/2843/22

    Retrospective Application for Variation of Condition 2 for EPF/0459/21. (Conversion of garage into a habitable space, part raising of eaves, roof extensions, single storey front, side and rear extensions, 2 storey side and rear extension, introduction of three dormers and three roof lights and other minor alterations)..

    5, Brook Way, Chigwell, IG7 6AA

    Received 15 Dec 2022
  5. Decision MadeEPF/2844/22

    Removal of existing ménage and change of use and conversion of existing buildings to form three dwellings and associated car ports, alterations to existing vehicle access, provision of soft landscaping.

    Nether Kidders Farm, Laundry Lane, Nazeing, Waltham Abbey, EN9 2DY

    Received 16 Dec 2022
  6. Decision MadeEPF/2845/22

    The erection of a new single-storey dwelling within the curtilage of the estate known as Days Farm.

    Land within the curtilage of the Day’s Farm Estate, Lippitts Hill, Loughton IG10 4DF

    Received 16 Dec 2022
  7. Decision MadeEPF/2846/22

    Single storey front extension

    3 Ashley Grove, Staples Road, Loughton, IG10 1HS

    Received 16 Dec 2022
  8. Decision MadeEPF/2847/22

    Proposed facade alteration, fence alteration, floor plan redesign, and all associated works at 41 Coolgardie Avenue

    41, Coolgardie Avenue, Chigwell, IG7 5AX

    Received 16 Dec 2022
  9. Decision MadeEPF/2848/22

    Part single storey and part two storey rear extension, two storey side extension and new porch extension.

    10, Ingleby Gardens, Chigwell, IG7 6EH

    Received 16 Dec 2022
  10. Decision MadeEPF/2849/22

    Single storey entrance porch plus two storey rear and side extensions

    27, Highland Avenue, Loughton, IG10 3AH

    Received 16 Dec 2022
  11. Decision MadeEPF/2850/22

    Application to determine if Prior Approval is required for a Larger Home Extension measuring 7.61 metres, height to eaves of 3.00 metres & a maximum height of 3.00 metres.

    139, High Road, North Weald Bassett, Epping, CM16 6EA

    Received 16 Dec 2022
  12. Decision MadeEPF/2851/22

    Replacement garage and attached hobby room and garden room

    7, Upper Swaines, Epping, CM16 5EP

    Received 16 Dec 2022
  13. Decision MadeEPF/2852/22

    Proposed conversion of a garage, front porch, first floor front extension & alterations to the front windows.

    27, Millwell Crescent, Chigwell, IG7 5HX

    Received 16 Dec 2022
  14. Decision MadeEPF/2853/22

    Application for a Non -Material Amendment for EPF/1896/22. (Conversion of existing loft space and provision of a single storey side extension to create a second floor with bilfolding doors and a Juliet balcony, together with external alterations including the installation of a new porch, 2 no. gable ends with windows, 3 no. double door sets, 5 no. sky lights and associated works).

    21, Starling Close, Buckhurst Hill, IG9 5TN

    Received 16 Dec 2022
  15. Decision MadeEPF/2854/22

    James Hardie (Hardie Board Cement Board Cladding) Installed to front of property to match the existing cladding at the rear of the property.

    Woodbine Cottage, High Ongar Road, Ongar, CM5 9LZ

    Received 16 Dec 2022
  16. Decision MadeEPF/2855/22

    Removal of existing caravans; Erection of accommodation building containing ten double bedrooms with en-suite bathrooms; Erection of communal building containing kitchen, dining and lounge area and communal utility room; Erection of nursery workshop, storage and office building and provision of associated amenity space, landscaping and parking.

    Villa Nursery, Reeves Lane, Roydon, Harlow, CM19 5LE

    Received 16 Dec 2022
  17. Decision MadeEPF/2856/22

    Prior approval for a 6 metre deep single storey rear extension, height to eaves 3 metres and maximum height 3 metres.

    139, High Road, North Weald Bassett, Epping, CM16 6EA

    Received 16 Dec 2022
  18. Decision MadeEPF/2857/22

    A First floor side extension and ground floor front extension to the property with internal alterations. External alterations to elevations. Construction of a dropped kerb.

    67, Coronation Hill, Epping, CM16 5DT

    Received 19 Dec 2022
  19. Decision MadeEPF/2858/22

    Certificate of Lawful development for a proposed rear dormer window in connection with a loft conversion.

    9, Avondale Drive, Loughton, IG10 3BZ

    Received 19 Dec 2022
  20. Decision MadeEPF/2859/22

    Proposed 2No 4 Bedroom Semi-Detached Dwellings

    107, Old Nazeing Road, Nazeing, Waltham Abbey, EN10 6RJ

    Received 19 Dec 2022
  21. Decision MadeEPF/2860/22

    Rear single storey extension with pitched roof with parapet walls to side elevations. Roof to be fitted with roof windows.

    27, Russell Road, Buckhurst Hill, IG9 5QJ

    Received 19 Dec 2022
  22. Decision MadeEPF/2861/22

    Application for approval of details reserved by condition 4 'Contaminated Land' on EPF/1885/22 (Application to determine if Prior Approval is required for a proposed Change of Use from Agricultural to Dwellinghouses (C3). (Conversion of two adjoining barns x5 no. residential units)

    Hoggs Farm, Carters Green, Matching, Harlow, CM17 0NX

    Received 19 Dec 2022
  23. Decision MadeEPF/2862/22

    Prior approval for a 8 metre deep single storey rear extension, height to eaves 2.65 and maximum height of 2.65 metres.

    37, Old Nazeing Road, Nazeing, Waltham Abbey, EN10 6RU

    Received 19 Dec 2022
  24. Decision MadeEPF/2863/22

    Non Material Amendment to planning permission EPF/0621/18 to improve usability of top floors (Demolition of existing commercial buildings and erection of 4 dwellings)

    Tutein Farm, Grove Lane, Chigwell, IG7 6JQ

    Received 19 Dec 2022

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