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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
31,990Searchable applications
400Recorded as pending
80%Approval rate · 25,715 approved or refused records
5,219Refused applications

20,496 approved · 5,219 refused · 1,362 withdrawn.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 Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.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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More application records

  1. Decision MadeEPF/2383/22

    Application for Consent to Display an internally illuminated totem.

    113-127, Epping New Road, Buckhurst Hill, IG9 5TZ

    Received 14 Oct 2022
  2. Decision MadeEPF/2384/22

    ERECTION OF SINGLE STOREY REAR EXTENSION FOLLOWING THE DEMOLISH OF CONSERVATORY

    1, St Marys Way, Chigwell, IG7 5BX

    Received 14 Oct 2022
  3. Decision MadeEPF/2385/22

    Removal of existing timber decking to rear of property and installation of above ground timber swimming pool and new patio area

    The Forge, Wellington Hill, Loughton, IG10 4AH

    Received 17 Oct 2022
  4. Decision MadeEPF/2386/22

    Construction of double garage to front of the site and amended access and new gate.

    Marden Croft, Brentwood Road, Ongar, CM5 9DD

    Received 17 Oct 2022
  5. Decision MadeEPF/2387/22

    Proposed single storey side / rear extension to study and kitchen. Variation to Planning Approval EPF/0502/21. Variations include small increased width and depth to study extension. Increased width to kitchen extension. Change from flat rooflight to lantern rooflight.

    34, Tempest Mead, North Weald Bassett, Epping, CM16 6DY

    Received 17 Oct 2022
  6. Decision MadeEPF/2388/22

    1st floor extension to the front and side of the property to enlarge a bedroom and create and new En-suite and Snug

    5, Augustine Court, Waltham Abbey, EN9 1JJ

    Received 17 Oct 2022
  7. Decision MadeEPF/2389/22

    Proposed Garden Room

    Norton Fishery, Kingfisher Cottage, Epping Lane, Stapleford Tawney, Romford, RM4 1ST

    Received 17 Oct 2022
  8. Decision MadeEPF/2391/22

    Telecoms application for a proposed electronic communications base station mast and cabinets.

    Rear of the footpath adj. to Nazeing Road, Lower Nazeing EN9 2NL

    Received 17 Oct 2022
  9. Decision MadeEPF/2392/22

    Retrospective permission for Installation of a paved path for ease of use by disabled visitors with or without wheelchairs between existing car parking area and the camp buildings/ toilets. Full disabled access to the buildings and toilets built under previous permissions.

    East London Scout Council Fairmead Scout Campsite, Church Road, Loughton, IG10 4AJ

    Received 17 Oct 2022
  10. Decision MadeEPF/2393/22

    Application for a Lawful Development certificate for a proposed loft conversion.

    59, Felstead Road, Loughton, IG10 3BB

    Received 17 Oct 2022
  11. Decision MadeEPF/2394/22

    Application for Approval of Details reserved by condition 15 'Additional Drawings' on planning permission EPF/3043/20. (Proposed replacement of a single dwelling with a new building consisting of 2 commercial units & 7 fully accessible apartments. (Amended application EPF/2378/19).

    2, PRINCES ROAD, LONDON, IG9 5EG

    Received 17 Oct 2022
  12. Decision MadeEPF/2395/22

    Removal of existing porch and rear conservatory. Construction of new porch, a single storey front extension, and a part single storey - part two storey rear extension. Removal of tile hanging and rendering of first floor.

    Marden Croft, Brentwood Road, Ongar, CM5 9DD

    Received 17 Oct 2022
  13. Decision MadeEPF/2396/22

    Internal alterations to cart lodge, to include new windows and new first floor door to external staircase.

    Gardeners Barn, Fluxs Lane, Epping, CM16 7PF

    Received 17 Oct 2022
  14. Decision MadeEPF/2397/22

    Application for a Lawful Development certificate to confirm commencement of EPF/3252/18 in accordance with condition 1.

    Mulberry Cottage, Chelmsford Road, High Ongar, Ongar, CM5 9NL

    Received 17 Oct 2022
  15. Decision MadeEPF/2398/22

    Erection of new one bedroom, two person, two storey dwelling attached to the existing house.

    26, Ladyfields, Loughton, IG10 3RP

    Received 17 Oct 2022
  16. Decision MadeEPF/2399/22

    Conversion of garage into habitable room, front extensions and part first floor rear extension.

    1, Great Owl Road, Chigwell, IG7 6AL

    Received 18 Oct 2022
  17. Decision MadeEPF/2400/22

    Grade II listed building consent is sought for the proposed scheme of repair works: (i) replacement of a section of the sole plate under the porch, (ii) repair of the stud at first floor (iii) replacement of the first-floor window frame and repair of the metal casement (iv) replace sections of timber waterboarding (v) inspection of the porch rafters, replacement with new rafters where necessary and re-tilling using existing and reclaimed tiles (vi) reduction of ground level to prevent water ingress

    Lightfoots, Epping Road, Roydon, Harlow, CM19 5HU

    Received 18 Oct 2022
  18. Decision MadeEPF/2401/22

    Grade II listed building application for internal alterations to cart lodge, to include new windows and new first floor door to external staircase.

    Gardeners Barn, Fluxs Lane, Epping, CM16 7PF

    Received 17 Oct 2022
  19. Decision MadeEPF/2402/22

    Proposed extension to the rear of the property & loft space including rear dormer and x2 front pitched roof dormers

    16, The Four Acres, Sheering, Harlow, CM21 9LJ

    Received 18 Oct 2022
  20. Decision MadeEPF/2403/22

    Application to determine if Prior Approval is required for a Larger Home Extension measuring 8.00 metres, height to eaves of 3.00 metres & a maximum height of 3.55 metres.

    164, Forest Edge, Buckhurst Hill, IG9 5AE

    Received 18 Oct 2022
  21. Decision MadeEPF/2404/22

    TPO/EPF/54/08 (Ref: G1 & G2) T1 & T2: Oak (G2) - Crown reduce by up to 3m, as specified. T3: Hornbeam - Crown reduce by up to 3m, as specified. G1: 3 x Hornbeam (G1) - Crown reduce by up to 1.5m, as specified.

    4 Stradbroke Park, Tomswood Road, Chigwell, IG7 5QL

    Received 18 Oct 2022
  22. Decision MadeEPF/2405/22

    Application for a Lawful Development Certificate for a proposed rear facing dormer to facilitate loft conversion.

    49, Broomstick Hall Road, Waltham Abbey, EN9 1LN

    Received 18 Oct 2022
  23. Decision MadeEPF/2406/22

    Proposed pitched roof and porch.

    64, Lodge Park, Hoe Lane, Lambourne, Romford, RM4 1AU

    Received 18 Oct 2022
  24. Decision MadeEPF/2407/22

    Application for a Non Material amendment for EPF/0262/22 ((addition of a small Velux roof light). (Proposed single/double storey rear extension to the detached single dwellinghouse).

    34, Chapel Road, Epping, CM16 5DS

    Received 19 Oct 2022

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