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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
31,898Searchable applications
400Recorded as pending
80%Approval rate · 25,629 approved or refused records
5,208Refused applications

20,421 approved · 5,208 refused · 1,357 withdrawn.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 Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.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/2357/22

    Application for Approval of Details reserved by Condition 4 'External Materials'; Condition12 'EVCP'; and Condition 15 'High Speed Broadband' pursuant to planning permission EPF/2579/19. (Erection of x6 no. new dwellings, parking and associated landscaping).

    Spencers Farm, Oak Hill Road, Stapleford Abbotts, Romford, RM4 1JH

    Received 12 Oct 2022
  2. Decision MadeEPF/2358/22

    Application for Approval of Details reserved by condition 3 'Levels' for EPF/2579/19. (Erection of x6 no. new dwellings, parking and associated landscaping).

    Spencers Farm, Oak Hill Road, Stapleford Abbotts, Romford, RM4 1JH

    Received 12 Oct 2022
  3. Decision MadeEPF/2359/22

    Proposed new ground floor single storey extension to rear of house.

    31, Forest Lane, Chigwell, IG7 5AF

    Received 12 Oct 2022
  4. Decision MadeEPF/2360/22

    Application for Approval of Details reserved by condition 3 'Hard and Soft Landscaping' for EPF/2918/21. (Extension to existing bungalow.

    52A, The Plain, Epping, CM16 6TL

    Received 12 Oct 2022
  5. Decision MadeEPF/2361/22

    CC/EPF/0096/22 - Replacement of existing windows and doors

    Chipping Ongar Library, High Street, Ongar, CM5 9AB

    Received 12 Oct 2022
  6. Decision MadeEPF/2362/22

    CC/EPF/08/17 Non-material amendment to the alignment of the noise barriers/fencing adjacent to Chippingfield allotments, at the pedestrian interchange between Gilden Way and Sheering Road and on the return at the end of Sheering Road, as previously approved as part of application ref: CC/EPF/08/17 (Junction 7a M11). Together with additional works to trees and new landscape bunding at Campions roundabout

    New Junction 7A, Gilden Way and Sheering Road public highways and land between Sheering Road and M11 Motorway

    Received 11 Oct 2022
  7. Decision MadeEPF/2363/22

    Conversion of garage to habitable room with bay window

    44, Oak Lodge Avenue, Chigwell, IG7 5HZ

    Received 12 Oct 2022
  8. Decision MadeEPF/2364/22

    Application for Grade II Listed Building for proposed cleaning & removal of black exterior barn paint on historic exterior beams.

    Black Hall, Bridge Road, Moreton, Ongar, CM5 0LJ

    Received 12 Oct 2022
  9. Decision MadeEPF/2365/22

    First floor rear extension

    68, Princes Road, Buckhurst Hill, IG9 5DZ

    Received 12 Oct 2022
  10. Decision MadeEPF/2366/22

    - Demolish conservatory and part of existing rear garage. - Single-storey side & rear extension. - replace all windows.

    6, Harriescourt, Waltham Abbey, EN9 3NS

    Received 12 Oct 2022
  11. Decision MadeEPF/2367/22

    Prior Notification application for a proposed installation of 500kWp of Solar panels, located on existing roofs at the site.

    Rolls Farm Barns, Hastingwood Road, Magdalen Laver, Ongar, CM5 0EN

    Received 12 Oct 2022
  12. Decision MadeEPF/2368/22

    Change of Use from Redundant Nursery Land to Residential Garden Land

    The Briars, Old House Lane, Roydon, Harlow, CM19 5DN

    Received 12 Oct 2022
  13. Decision MadeEPF/2370/22

    Proposed two storey rear extension.

    9, Bracken Drive, Chigwell, IG7 5RG

    Received 13 Oct 2022
  14. Decision MadeEPF/2372/22

    Application for Variation of Conditions 2 & 11 for EPF/1656/20. (Reserved matters application to EPF/0181/18 for removal of outbuildings and existing dwelling. Erection of three detached dwellings. Formation of new highway access and ancillary works).

    Maltings Farm, Maltings Hill, Moreton, Ongar, CM5 0JY

    Received 13 Oct 2022
  15. Decision MadeEPF/2373/22

    Proposed first floor rear extension. Proposed extension of roof to front elevation and porch roof. All external walls to be rendered.

    49, Beamish Close, North Weald Bassett, Epping, CM16 6JW

    Received 13 Oct 2022
  16. Decision MadeEPF/2374/22

    Ground floor rear extension, loft conversion with rear dormer and 2 roof lights. Alterations to existing roof on rear single storey element.

    21, Lindsey Street, Epping, CM16 6RB

    Received 13 Oct 2022
  17. Decision MadeEPF/2375/22

    In order to install Lossnay ventilation units into two areas of the printing works, we have to undertake the following:- • Removal of glazing in 4 No. existing windows on the front elevation and replace with an air distribution louvre. • Removal of glazing in 1 No. existing windows (top and bottom panes) on the side elevation rear facing window and replace with an air distribution louvre.

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

    Received 13 Oct 2022
  18. Decision MadeEPF/2376/22

    Application for Approval of Details reserved by condition 8 'Tree Bat Survey' on EPF/2932/20. (Application for Variation of Condition 2 `Plan numbers' of EPF/3500/17 allowed on appeal (Demolition of existing industrial buildings, vacant stabling & 5 bedroom residential apartment and construction of x18 no. semi-detached family houses and x18 no. 'affordable houses' with associated off-street parking, private gardens & landscaping).

    Stoneshot Farm, Hoe Lane, Nazeing, Waltham Abbey, EN9 2RN

    Received 13 Oct 2022
  19. Decision MadeEPF/2377/22

    Application for a Lawful Development certificate for a proposed demolition of an existing outbuilding & erection of a new outbuilding to the rear.

    17, Bracken Drive, Chigwell, IG7 5RG

    Received 13 Oct 2022
  20. Decision MadeEPF/2378/22

    Application for Approval of Details reserved by condition 3 'Superfast Broadband' for EPF/3053/21. (Demolition of existing dwelling and outbuildings (not including existing garage) and proposed replacement dwelling).

    Springfield Cottage, Hamlet Hill, Roydon, Harlow, CM19 5LD

    Received 13 Oct 2022
  21. Decision MadeEPF/2379/22

    Application for Approval of Details reserved by condition 3 'External finishes' and condition 4 'Surface Water Disposal' on planning permission EPF/1201/22. (Proposed replacement of existing single storey modular building with a new two storey, four classroom block).

    Roding Valley High School, Alderton Hill, Loughton, IG10 3JA

    Received 14 Oct 2022
  22. Decision MadeEPF/2380/22

    Proposed double storey extension and part single storey and part double storey rear extension

    2, Murtwell Drive, Chigwell, IG7 5ED

    Received 14 Oct 2022
  23. Decision MadeEPF/2381/22

    Application to determine if Prior Approval is required for a Larger Home Extension measuring 5.00 metres, height to eaves of 2.20 metres & a maximum height of 3.20 metres.

    154, Princes Road, Buckhurst Hill, IG9 5DJ

    Received 14 Oct 2022
  24. Decision MadeEPF/2382/22

    Application for Variation of Condition 2 'Plan numbers' for EPF/1885/20 (replacement dwelling) - removal of basements and minor alterations to internal layout and fenestration at first floor

    98, Manor Road, Chigwell, IG7 5PQ

    Received 14 Oct 2022

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