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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
33,877Searchable applications
407Recorded as pending
80%Approval rate · 27,452 approved or refused records
5,493Refused applications

21,959 approved · 5,493 refused · 1,467 withdrawn. Received dates in our records: 2 Jul 1999 to 19 Oct 2026. Most recent record check: 21 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 Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.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
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  1. Decision MadeEPF/2918/22

    Application for Approval of Details reserved by condition 4"full frame survey" 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 23 Dec 2022
  2. Decision MadeEPF/2919/22

    Application to determine if Prior Approval is required for a Larger Home Extension measuring 5.00 metres, height to eaves of 2.90 metres & a maximum height of 2.90 metres.

    56, Monkswood Avenue, Waltham Abbey, EN9 1LD

    Received 23 Dec 2022
  3. Decision MadeEPF/2920/22

    Conversion of Agricultural Building to Holiday Accommodation with Shared Access Track

    Fickle Field, Norton Lane, High Ongar, Ongar, CM4 0LN

    Received 23 Dec 2022
  4. Decision MadeEPF/2921/22

    An agricultural building.

    Butt Hatch Farm, Dunmow Road, Abbess Beauchamp And Berners Roding, Ongar, CM5 0NT

    Received 23 Dec 2022
  5. Decision MadeEPF/2922/22

    This proposal excludes any work to the shop fascades and communal entrance doorsets. Replacement of the existing defective roof waterproofing system with a new waterproofing system including a 15year guarantee. Installation of a fall restraint system to the roof to ensure safe access and maintenance of the roof and fixtures. Installation of a lightning protection system. Overcoating of the private balconies with a new waterproof coating and promenade tiles. Removal of asphalt to the defective communal walkways and replacement with new asphalt. Replacement of all windows with new double glazed windows to increase thermal performance and meet current Building Regulations standards. Installation of a new access control gate and enclosure to the rear of the block to prevent unathorised access and anti-social behaviour. Removal of existing timber fences and privacy screens between private balconies and replacement with a non-combustible composite material.

    11A - 77A flats, The Broadway, Loughton, IG10 3SX

    Received 23 Dec 2022
  6. Decision MadeEPF/2923/22

    This proposal excludes any work to the shop fascades and communal entrance doorsets. Replacement of the existing defective roof waterproofing system with a new waterproofing system including a 15year guarantee. Installation of a fall restraint system to the roof to ensure safe access and maintenance of the roof and fixtures. Installation of a lightning protection system. Overcoating of the private balconies with a new waterproof coating and promenade tiles. Removal of asphalt to the defective communal walkways and replacement with new asphalt. Replacement of all windows with new double glazed windows to increase thermal performance and meet current Building Regulations standards. Removal of existing timber fences and privacy screens between private balconies and replacement with a non-combustible composite material.

    20 -82 Flats, The Broadway, Loughton, IG10 3ST

    Received 23 Dec 2022
  7. Decision MadeEPF/2924/22

    Application for a Lawful Development Certificate for proposed installation of outdoor gym equipment.

    Area within Limes Avenue & Copperfield Estate

    Received 23 Dec 2022
  8. Decision MadeEPF/2925/22

    Application for a Lawful Development certificate for the proposed demolition of existing rear extension & garage in the rear garden & erection of a loft/roof extension, single storey rear extension & rear outbuilding.

    15, Highland Avenue, Loughton, IG10 3AJ

    Received 23 Dec 2022
  9. Decision MadeEPF/2926/22

    Erection of a new ground floor garage to detached house.

    Crabtree Hill, Birds Cottage, Manor Road, Lambourne, Romford, RM4 1ND

    Received 26 Dec 2022
  10. Decision MadeEPF/2927/22

    Application for consent to display a replacement front facing fascia sign (aluminium sign box with internally push through Perspex letters).

    54, Station Way, Buckhurst Hill, IG9 6LL

    Received 26 Dec 2022
  11. Decision MadeEPF/2928/22

    Rear first floor extension, demolition of existing rear conservatory and erection of a new single storey rear extension with rooflight, change of roof from pitched to crown, replacement of all windows and new front porch with gable detail.

    18, Kenilworth Gardens, Loughton, IG10 3AG

    Received 26 Dec 2022
  12. Decision MadeEPF/2929/22

    Sub-division of site and demolition of the existing garage, erection of an end-of-terraced 2-storey dwelling house involving refuse and recycling space.

    105, Upshire Road, Waltham Abbey, EN9 3PB

    Received 26 Dec 2022
  13. Decision MadeEPF/2930/22

    Application for Approval of Details reserved by conditions 4"details of surface water disposal", 5"contamination" & 9"Tree Protection Pan & Arboricultural Method Statement" for EPF/2408/20. (Construction of a two storey three bedroom house attached to the existing dwelling.)

    8, Kimpton Close, Ongar, CM5 0BQ

    Received 26 Dec 2022
  14. Decision MadeEPF/2931/22

    Proposed remodelling of an existing loft conversion incorporating a hip to gable and rear dormer.

    9, Farm Way, Buckhurst Hill, IG9 5AH

    Received 26 Dec 2022
  15. Decision MadeEPF/2932/22

    Proposed single storey back extension, minor internal modifications & a new window (at ground level) on East elevation.

    40, Chigwell Rise, Chigwell, IG7 6AG

    Received 26 Dec 2022
  16. Decision MadeEPF/2933/22

    Conversion of garage into living accommodation, Ground & first floor front, rear & side extensions, loft conversion with a rear dormer & front porch extension.

    35, Lower Park Road, Loughton, IG10 4NB

    Received 26 Dec 2022
  17. Decision MadeEPF/2934/22

    Demolition of Existing house

    32, Alderton Hill, Loughton, IG10 3JB

    Received 27 Dec 2022
  18. Decision MadeEPF/2935/22

    Proposed double storey side and rear extension.

    53, Bowes Drive, Ongar, CM5 9AX

    Received 28 Dec 2022
  19. Decision MadeEPF/2936/22

    Application for Approval of Details reserved by conditions 3"details of surface water disposal", 4"types & colours of external finishes" & 5"full details of hard & soft landscape works" for EPF/1631/22. (Proposed redevelopment of the existing detached single storey bungalow family house into a two storey detached single dwelling house).

    San Segal, Farm End, Waltham Abbey, E4 7QS

    Received 28 Dec 2022
  20. Decision MadeEPF/2938/22

    Prior Approval - change of use of agricultural building to three C3 dwelling houses.

    Pickerells, Dunmow Road, Fyfield, Ongar, CM5 0NP

    Received 28 Dec 2022
  21. Decision MadeEPF/2939/22

    Application to determine if Prior Approval is required for a Larger Home Extension measuring 6.0 metres, height to eaves of 3.0 metres and a maximum height of 3.15 metres.

    254, Chester Road, Loughton, IG10 2LR

    Received 30 Dec 2022
  22. Decision MadeEPF/2940/22

    Proposed part single storey and part first floor rear extension

    16, Dickens Rise, Chigwell, IG7 6PA

    Received 30 Dec 2022
  23. Decision MadeEPF/0001/23

    Application for Approval of Details reserved by condition 4"details of surface water disposal" for EPF/2037/22. (Installation of 136 sq.m of porous hardstanding to the front of the school).

    Stapleford Abbotts County Primary School, Stapleford Road, Stapleford Abbotts, Romford, RM4 1EJ

    Received 2 Jan 2023
  24. Decision MadeEPF/0002/23

    Retrospective installation of air condition units to side elevations of dwelling house.

    37, Chester Road, Chigwell, IG7 6AH

    Received 2 Jan 2023

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