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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
32,680Searchable applications
400Recorded as pending
80%Approval rate · 26,361 approved or refused records
5,334Refused applications

21,027 approved · 5,334 refused · 1,394 withdrawn.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 Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.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/2591/22

    Application for a Lawful Development certificate for existing use of a dwelling built four years ago.

    213, Brendene, Lambourne Road, Chigwell, IG7 6JP

    Received 14 Nov 2022
  2. Decision MadeEPF/2592/22

    Application to determine if Prior Approval is required for a Larger Home Extension measuring

    110, Buckhurst Way, Buckhurst Hill, IG9 6HP

    Received 15 Nov 2022
  3. Decision MadeEPF/2593/22

    Application for a Lawful Development certificate for a proposed loft conversion with a rear facing dormer & a front roof window.

    15, Mowbrey Gardens, Loughton, IG10 2EU

    Received 15 Nov 2022
  4. Decision MadeEPF/2594/22

    Application for a Non Material amendment (window replacement on the front elevation) for EPF/0511/22 (EPF/1857/22). (Proposal seeks to create a new roof with a loft conversion consisting of 3 no. small rear dormers, 3 no. front dormers and one no. side dormer with 2 no. Flush roof vision panels, 5 no. Casement Windows and 1 no. set of French Doors. And to replace the existing fenestrations and modify the main entrance to the property on the front elevation.)

    44, Spring Meadow, Castle Street, Ongar, CM5 9JS

    Received 15 Nov 2022
  5. Decision MadeEPF/2595/22

    Application for a Lawful Development (existing) certificate for for rear dormer window & rear single storey extension.

    46, Highland Road, Nazeing, Waltham Abbey, EN9 2PU

    Received 15 Nov 2022
  6. Decision MadeEPF/2596/22

    Proposed double storey side extension

    3 Envilles Cottages, Abbess Road, Little Laver, Ongar, CM5 0JH

    Received 15 Nov 2022
  7. Decision MadeEPF/2597/22

    Application for a Certificate of Lawfulness of Proposed Works to a Listed Building to professionally clean & carry out repairs to the damaged areas of stonework, infilling eroded areas to the Sheering War Memorial.

    Sheering War Memorial, The Street, Sheering CM22 7LX

    Received 15 Nov 2022
  8. Decision MadeEPF/2598/22

    Replacement Building to Provide Garage, Annexe and Link Element to Main Building

    Little Brays, 214 Nine Ashes Road, High Ongar, Ongar, CM4 0JY

    Received 15 Nov 2022
  9. Decision MadeEPF/2599/22

    Single storey rear extension

    2B, North Street, Nazeing, Waltham Abbey, EN9 2NL

    Received 15 Nov 2022
  10. Decision MadeEPF/2600/22

    Application for a Lawful Development certificate for a proposed side extension to both sides.

    Croxton, Weald Bridge Road, North Weald Bassett, Epping, CM16 6AU

    Received 15 Nov 2022
  11. Decision MadeEPF/2601/22

    Outline application for the redevelopment of the site to provide up to 52 later living apartments (Extra Care Housing) incorporating a convenience shop and café (use class E); 13 retirement cottages (Extra Care Housing); 10 self build & custom build houses; 4 affordable houses, open space, bowling green, children's play area and improved local bus service; all matters reserved except access.

    Land to the South & East of the former Chimes Garden Centre, Nazeing, Waltham Abbey, EN10 6RJ

    Received 15 Nov 2022
  12. Decision MadeEPF/2602/22

    Outline application for the redevelopment of the site to provide up to 52 later living apartments (Extra Care Housing) incorporating a convenience shop and café (use class E); 13 retirement cottages (Extra Care Housing); 10 self build & custom build houses; 4 affordable homes (use class C3) at 70% of Open Market Value, open space, bowling green, children's play area and improved local bus service; all matters reserved except access. *This application differs from EPF/2601/22, in that 4 affordable homes are proposed @ 70% of open market value*

    Land to the South & East of the former Chimes Garden Centre, Nazeing, Waltham Abbey, EN10 6RJ

    Received 15 Nov 2022
  13. Decision MadeEPF/2603/22

    Proposed demolition of the existing gates and erection of new gates and boundary wall.

    Netherhall Farm, Netherhall Road, Roydon, Harlow, CM19 5JP

    Received 15 Nov 2022
  14. Decision MadeEPF/2604/22

    Application for a Lawful Development certificate for a proposed outbuilding for use as a double garage.

    Croxton, Weald Bridge Road, North Weald Bassett, Epping, CM16 6AU

    Received 15 Nov 2022
  15. Decision MadeEPF/2605/22

    Application for a Lawful Development certificate for a proposed loft conversion with a gable end & dormers.

    Croxton, Weald Bridge Road, North Weald Bassett, Epping, CM16 6AU

    Received 15 Nov 2022
  16. Decision MadeEPF/2606/22

    Ground floor and first floor rear extension.

    36A, Farm Hill Road, Waltham Abbey, EN9 1NJ

    Received 15 Nov 2022
  17. Decision MadeEPF/2607/22

    Application for Approval of Details reserved by conditions 8"super fast broadband", 9"details of surface water disposal", 11a"contamination" & 11b"remediation scheme" for EPF/0826/22. (Demolition of existing pre-fab house and replacement of a new dwelling house).

    71, Deepdene Road, Loughton, IG10 3PH

    Received 15 Nov 2022
  18. Decision MadeEPF/2608/22

    Application for a Lawful Development certificate for a proposed outbuilding located in the rear garden.

    Derwen, Vicarage Lane, Chigwell, IG7 6LS

    Received 16 Nov 2022
  19. Decision MadeEPF/2609/22

    Erection of Galvanized Steel Shed to Rear Amenity Area

    Kelvedon House, Loughton Way, Buckhurst Hill, IG9 6AJ

    Received 16 Nov 2022
  20. Decision MadeEPF/2610/22

    Single storey extension to rear and side with the addition of a front pitched roof canopy.

    75, Cripsey Avenue, Ongar, CM5 0AU

    Received 16 Nov 2022
  21. Decision MadeEPF/2611/22

    Erection of Galvanized Metal Shed to Rear Amenity Area.

    Davis Court, 35 Burton Road, Loughton, IG10 3FR

    Received 16 Nov 2022
  22. Decision MadeEPF/2612/22

    Erection of Galvanized Metal Shed to Amenity Area to Rear of Churchill Court

    37, Churchill Court, Burton Road, Loughton, IG10 3FR

    Received 16 Nov 2022
  23. Decision MadeEPF/2613/22

    Part retrospective application for post-planning amendments together with proposed alterations.

    72, Roebuck Lane, Buckhurst Hill, IG9 5QX

    Received 16 Nov 2022
  24. Decision MadeEPF/2614/22

    Proposed dropped curb outside property to the drive.

    15 Wheelers Green, Middle Street, Nazeing, Waltham Abbey, EN9 2LF

    Received 16 Nov 2022

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