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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
32,060Searchable applications
400Recorded as pending
80%Approval rate · 25,782 approved or refused records
5,231Refused applications

20,551 approved · 5,231 refused · 1,365 withdrawn.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 Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.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/2408/22

    Change of use of open pasture land (Agricultural) to a secure dog walking field (Sui Generis) with associated access, fencing and parking area

    Land at Church Lane, Sheering

    Received 19 Oct 2022
  2. Decision MadeEPF/2417/22

    Construction of new dwelling with associated car parking

    67, Palmers Grove, Nazeing, Waltham Abbey, EN9 2QE

    Received 20 Oct 2022
  3. Decision MadeEPF/2419/22

    Confirmation of conditions on EPF/0604/19 (Proposed change of use of existing stable block to separate 2 bed dwelling)

    Bluebell Lodge Threshers Bush Hobbs Cross Road Matching Essex CM17 0NP

    Received 20 Oct 2022
  4. Decision MadeEPF/2420/22

    Hip to gable loft conversion

    17, Halfhides, Waltham Abbey, EN9 1LE

    Received 20 Oct 2022
  5. Decision MadeEPF/2421/22

    TPO/EPF/30/89 (Ref: T28) T1: Birch - Fell and replace, as specified.

    9, Roding Gardens, Loughton, IG10 3NH

    Received 20 Oct 2022
  6. Decision MadeEPF/2422/22

    Demolition of existing buildings and construction of a 3-storey building consisting of 6 x Class C3 residential units and associated ancillary / landscaped amenity spaces

    86, Westbury Lane, Buckhurst Hill, IG9 5PW

    Received 20 Oct 2022
  7. Decision MadeEPF/2423/22

    Extension and loft conversion to existing outbuilding.

    Rosedene, Oak Hill Road, Stapleford Abbotts, Romford, RM4 1JJ

    Received 20 Oct 2022
  8. Decision MadeEPF/2424/22

    Single storey side extension including garage alterations

    4, The Granary, Roydon, Harlow, CM19 5EL

    Received 20 Oct 2022
  9. Decision MadeEPF/2425/22

    Application for a Lawful Development certificate for a proposed 2 storey rear extension (3metres from the existing wall) & a dormer to create improved habitable rooms in the loft space.

    53, Algers Road, Loughton, IG10 4NF

    Received 20 Oct 2022
  10. Decision MadeEPF/2426/22

    Two and one storey side and rear extensions to house.- Revised application - October 2022

    14, Morgan Crescent, Theydon Bois, Epping, CM16 7DX

    Received 20 Oct 2022
  11. Decision MadeEPF/2427/22

    Application to determine if Prior Approval is required for a Larger Home Extension measuring 6.00 metres, height to eaves of 3.00 metres & a maximum height of 3.00 metres.

    53, Algers Road, Loughton, IG10 4NF

    Received 21 Oct 2022
  12. Decision MadeEPF/2428/22

    Application for Approval of Details reserved by condition 10b "detailed land remediation scheme" for EPF/1658/18. (Proposed redevelopment and demolition to provide 2 x 4 bed houses and garaging).

    The Haven, Stapleford Road, Stapleford Abbotts, Romford, RM4 1EJ

    Received 21 Oct 2022
  13. Decision MadeEPF/2429/22

    Application for a Lawful Development certificate for a proposed rear extension.

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

    Received 21 Oct 2022
  14. Decision MadeEPF/2430/22

    Conversion of the existing garage into habitable room, First-floor side extension and double storey rear extension with a new roof.

    31, Millwell Crescent, Chigwell, IG7 5HX

    Received 21 Oct 2022
  15. Decision MadeEPF/2431/22

    York Hill Conservation Area T1: Conifer - Fell. T2: Horse Chestnut - Fell. T2A: Prunus - Fell. T3, T4 & T5: Holly & Laurel shrubs - Fell.

    10, Pump Hill, Loughton, IG10 1RU

    Received 21 Oct 2022
  16. Decision MadeEPF/2432/22

    TPO/EPF/13/91 (Ref: T2) T1: Cedar - Fell & replace, as specified.

    148, Princes Road, Buckhurst Hill, IG9 5DW

    Received 21 Oct 2022
  17. Decision MadeEPF/2433/22

    Application for a Non Material amendment for - alterations to approved elevations & internal alterations to plots 4 & 5) on EPF/2092/18 - Demolition of existing building and replacement with seven houses.

    Taylor Piggerie, Lippitts Hill, Loughton, IG10 4AL

    Received 21 Oct 2022
  18. Decision MadeEPF/2434/22

    Change of use to mixed-use comprising Class E and Residential, internal and external alterations including replacement and refurbishment work, ancillary storage, parking and landscaping.

    36, Highbridge Street , Waltham Abbey , EN9 1BT

    Received 21 Oct 2022
  19. Decision MadeEPF/2435/22

    Application for a Lawful Development certificate for a proposed dormer loft conversion, rooflights to the front & to the existing 1st floor rear extension.

    30, Sheering Mill Lane, Sheering, Harlow, CM21 9LP

    Received 21 Oct 2022
  20. Decision MadeEPF/2436/22

    Demolition of existing detached dwelling with garage, and erection of new detached two storey four/ five bedroom dwelling with garage.

    35, Hainault Road, Chigwell, IG7 5DQ

    Received 21 Oct 2022
  21. Decision MadeEPF/2437/22

    Application for a Lawful Development certificate for a proposed 6 metres ground floor, single storey rear extension.

    33, Oak Lodge Avenue, Chigwell, IG7 5JA

    Received 21 Oct 2022
  22. Decision MadeEPF/2438/22

    Grade II listed building application for change of use to mixed-use comprising Class E and Residential, internal and external alterations including replacement and refurbishment work, ancillary storage, parking and landscaping.

    36, Highbridge Street , Waltham Abbey , EN9 1BT

    Received 21 Oct 2022
  23. Decision MadeEPF/2439/22

    Demolition of existing garage, proposed ground floor side extension.

    11A, Institute Road, Coopersale, Epping, CM16 7QY

    Received 21 Oct 2022
  24. Decision MadeEPF/2440/22

    Part single part double storey rear extension

    2, Goldings Road, Loughton, IG10 2QN

    Received 24 Oct 2022

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