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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
32,241Searchable applications
400Recorded as pending
80%Approval rate · 25,957 approved or refused records
5,258Refused applications

20,699 approved · 5,258 refused · 1,369 withdrawn.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 Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.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/2467/22

    Application for approval of details reserved by condition 4 'Surface Water Disposal' and condition 7 'External Materials' on EPF/1521/22 (Variation of condition 2 of planning permission (Relocation of existing public footpath and erection of two semi-detached houses ref: EPF/0601/18) to vary the approved plan numbers to change the external materials of construction; the design and location of the first floor windows in the rear elevations of the houses and first floor rear additions with gable roofs)

    32A, Downlands, Waltham Abbey, EN9 1UH

    Received 27 Oct 2022
  2. Decision MadeEPF/2468/22

    Demolition of existing bungalow and erection of a new pair of 3 bedroom semi-detached dwellings (Resubmission)

    Stoneshott, Sedge Green, Roydon, Harlow, CM19 5JR

    Received 27 Oct 2022
  3. Decision MadeEPF/2469/22

    Proposed ground floor wraparound, front porch, facade alterations, floor plan redesign and all associated works at 38 Woburn Avenue

    38, Woburn Avenue, Theydon Bois, Epping, CM16 7JS

    Received 27 Oct 2022
  4. Decision MadeEPF/2470/22

    Replacement of the existing side conservatory with a slightly larger, single-storey garden room and erection of a new two-storey side extension to accomodate a breakfast room and en suite bathroom

    Pakes Farm, Poplar Row, Theydon Bois, Epping, CM16 7NB

    Received 27 Oct 2022
  5. Decision MadeEPF/2471/22

    Grade II listed building application for replacement of the existing side conservatory with a slightly larger, single-storey garden room and erection of a new two-storey side extension to accomodate a breakfast room and en suite bathroom

    Pakes Farm, Poplar Row, Theydon Bois, Epping, CM16 7NB

    Received 27 Oct 2022
  6. Decision MadeEPF/2472/22

    Certificate of Lawful Development for loft conversion with rear dormer and front roof lights.

    43, Cloverly Road, Ongar, CM5 9BX

    Received 27 Oct 2022
  7. Decision MadeEPF/2473/22

    Single storey rear extension.

    43, Cloverly Road, Ongar, CM5 9BX

    Received 27 Oct 2022
  8. Decision MadeEPF/2474/22

    Rear single storey extension with monopitch roof and rooflights. First floor rear window changes to facilitate revised first floor layout (Revised application to EPF/2008/22)

    55, Higham View, North Weald Bassett, Epping, CM16 6DH

    Received 27 Oct 2022
  9. Decision MadeEPF/2475/22

    Demolition of existing Bungalow and the erection of 2No Detached Dwelling Houses

    40, Church Lane, Loughton, IG10 1PD

    Received 27 Oct 2022
  10. Decision MadeEPF/2476/22

    Proposed side, rear and front extensions; internal alterations; and outbuilding to rear.

    1, High Road, Buckhurst Hill, IG9 5HT

    Received 27 Oct 2022
  11. Decision MadeEPF/2477/22

    Prior approval for a 8m deep single storey rear extension.

    Willow Tree Lodge, Mill Lane, Waltham Abbey, E4 7RB

    Received 28 Oct 2022
  12. Decision MadeEPF/2478/22

    Application for Variation of Condition 2 of EPF/0840/18 (Proposed apartment block (seven flats)).

    1, Tomswood Road, Chigwell, IG7 5QP

    Received 28 Oct 2022
  13. Decision MadeEPF/2479/22

    Non Material amendment to EPF/3122/16 (Proposed two storey side and single storey rear extension to incorporate provision for wheelchair disabled facility)

    1 Lambourne Square Manor Road Lambourne Romford Essex RM4 1NJ

    Received 14 Oct 2022
  14. Decision MadeEPF/2480/22

    Erection of single storey rear extension, two storey side extension and loft conversion with rear dormer window

    112, Borders Lane, Loughton, IG10 3SB

    Received 28 Oct 2022
  15. Decision MadeEPF/2481/22

    Application for approval of details reserved by condition 6 'Contamination' on planning approval EPF/1305/21 (Demolition of existing dwelling and 2 outbuildings and construct replacement dwelling with basement and associated landscaping)

    Ringinglow, High Road, Epping, CM16 4DQ

    Received 28 Oct 2022
  16. Decision MadeEPF/2482/22

    Change of use of agricultural barn into stables and storage, menage and land used changed for horse keeping.

    Greensted Barn, Greensted Road, Ongar, CM5 9LE

    Received 28 Oct 2022
  17. Decision MadeEPF/2483/22

    Demolition of existing double garage and construction of one bedroom bungalow.

    Greenleys, 1 Highfield Place, Epping, CM16 4DB

    Received 28 Oct 2022
  18. Decision MadeEPF/2484/22

    WITHDRAWN - can be done under 5 day dead & dangerous notice

    61 Tomswood Road, Chigwell, IG7 5QR

    Received 28 Oct 2022
  19. Decision MadeEPF/2485/22

    Alterations and extensions to dwelling

    Thomasines, Epping Road, Roydon, Harlow, CM19 5DA

    Received 28 Oct 2022
  20. Decision MadeEPF/2486/22

    Single storey side and rear extension with roof lantern over living room and two small rooflights over utility room

    36, Rayfield, Epping, CM16 5AD

    Received 31 Oct 2022
  21. Decision MadeEPF/2487/22

    Proposed first floor extension above existing rear ground floor extension & loft conversion, including x2 no. roof light windows in existing front pitched roof.

    87 Grosvenor Drive, Loughton IG10 2LA

    Received 3 Nov 2022
  22. Decision MadeEPF/2488/22

    TPO/EPF/08/07 T1: Sycamore - Fell, as specified.

    1 Lower Bury Walk, Lower Bury Lane, Epping, CM16 5BE

    Received 31 Oct 2022
  23. Decision MadeEPF/2489/22

    TPO/EPF/40/88 (Ref: A1) T1: Sycamore - Crown reduce by 3m, as specified.

    8, Grange Court, Loughton, IG10 4QX

    Received 31 Oct 2022
  24. Decision MadeEPF/2490/22

    Proposed residential redevelopment consisting of the demolition of all existing buildings and hardstanding and the construction of 6 no. new dwellings and associated development.

    The Orchard, Fingrith Hall Lane, High Ongar, Ongar, CM4 0JP

    Received 31 Oct 2022

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