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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
33,071Searchable applications
400Recorded as pending
80%Approval rate · 26,717 approved or refused records
5,387Refused applications

21,330 approved · 5,387 refused · 1,422 withdrawn.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 Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.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/2690/22

    Application for a Lawful Development certificate for a proposed single storey rear extension replacing conservatory.

    47, Fairfield Road, Epping, CM16 6ST

    Received 25 Nov 2022
  2. Decision MadeEPF/2691/22

    Ground floor & part first floor rear/side extensions.

    9 Clarks Cottages, Epping Road, Roydon, Harlow, CM19 5HP

    Received 25 Nov 2022
  3. Decision MadeEPF/2692/22

    Application for a Lawful Development certificate for a proposed change of use to a children's indoor playhouse.

    20, Sun Street, Waltham Abbey, EN9 1EE

    Received 28 Nov 2022
  4. Decision MadeEPF/2693/22

    Application for a Lawful Development certificate for a proposed hip to gable loft conversion to a semi-detached house with rear dormer & rooflights to the front roof slope.

    79A, Palmerston Road, Buckhurst Hill, IG9 5NS

    Received 28 Nov 2022
  5. Decision MadeEPF/2694/22

    Loft conversion with hip to gable roof and rear facing dormer

    16, Farm Way, Buckhurst Hill, IG9 5AH

    Received 28 Nov 2022
  6. Decision MadeEPF/2695/22

    TPO/EPF/36/98 T1-T5: Cypress - Reduce lateral stems by up to 2.5m, crown lift as specified. T5: Norway Maple- Reduce lateral stems by up to 2.5m, as specified. T6: Ash - Reduce lateral stems by up to 2.5m, crown lift to 6m, as specified.

    179, Lindsey Street, Epping, CM16 6RF

    Received 28 Nov 2022
  7. Decision MadeEPF/2697/22

    Application to determine if Prior Approval is required for a proposed agricultural steel portal frame building.

    Great Tawney Hall Farm, Tawney Lane, Stapleford Tawney, RM4 1TA

    Received 28 Nov 2022
  8. Decision MadeEPF/2698/22

    The proposal is to raise the height of the section of the boundary fence between Points A and B as labelled on the Site Plan, which spans approx. 76meters by a height of approx. 18" (or 460mm) from the existing 6ft6" height to a proposed height of 8ft. The purpose is for security reasons to protect against anti-social behaviour and to reduce exposure to the risks of theft and burglary. Timber style to match existing.

    39A, Shooters Drive, Nazeing, Waltham Abbey, EN9 2QA

    Received 28 Nov 2022
  9. Decision MadeEPF/2699/22

    Change of use of existing Granny Annex to separate residential dwelling. Separation of existing garage and conversion into a coach house to establish a self-contained pedestrian access to new dwelling via a graveled pathway.

    4, Ripley View, Loughton, IG10 2PB

    Received 28 Nov 2022
  10. Decision MadeEPF/2700/22

    Ground floor infill extension, changes to fenestration, first floor rear extension. Removal of conservatory on first floor and terrace.

    Beaufort House, Pudding Lane, Chigwell, IG7 6BY

    Received 28 Nov 2022
  11. Decision MadeEPF/2701/22

    Application for Approval of Details reserved by conditions 4"details of surface water disposal" & 9"Construction Method Statement" for EPF/2047/19. (Proposed two storey side and single storey rear extension, garage conversion, loft conversion including 2x rear dormers and external alterations to rear elevation.

    Lower Cottage, Daws Hill, Waltham Abbey, E4 7QU

    Received 28 Nov 2022
  12. Decision MadeEPF/2702/22

    A Hybrid planning application. Full planning application for a Flood Storage Area upstream of the M25 on land to the north of Shonks Mill Bridge, Shonks Mill Road, near Stapleford Tawney, Essex. It will provide protection for flood events up to the 1 in 200 year occurrence for properties downstream of the FSA, predominantly in the London Borough of Redbridge. Outline application for 2 replacement dwellings that need to be built to replace 2 that will be lost as part of the FSA.

    Land North of Shonks Mill Bridge, Shonks Mill Road, Stapleford Tawney

    Received 28 Nov 2022
  13. Decision MadeEPF/2703/22

    Conversion of stables to create one residential dwelling, including internal and external alterations, reconfiguration of adjoining garage building, new bin / cycle storage shed and associated works

    Land North of Elm Cottage, Epping Road, Epping Upland, CM16 6PH

    Received 28 Nov 2022
  14. Decision MadeEPF/2704/22

    Rear and side extension and roof conversion to bungalow, revised scheme..

    44, Forest Drive, Theydon Bois, Epping, CM16 7EZ

    Received 28 Nov 2022
  15. Decision MadeEPF/2705/22

    Erection of single-storey, oak-framed orangery to rear following removal of existing lead canopy.

    122, High Street, Roydon, Harlow, CM19 5EF

    Received 28 Nov 2022
  16. Decision MadeEPF/2706/22

    Application for Approval of Details reserved by condition 6"samples of types & colours of external finishes" 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 29 Nov 2022
  17. Decision MadeEPF/2707/22

    Listed Building application for a proposed erection of single-storey, oak-framed orangery to rear following removal of existing lead canopy.

    122, High Street, Roydon, Harlow, CM19 5EF

    Received 28 Nov 2022
  18. Decision MadeEPF/2708/22

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

    13, Roydon Close, Loughton, IG10 3DN

    Received 29 Nov 2022
  19. Decision MadeEPF/2709/22

    Application for a proposed change of hours from 6pm to 10pm.

    14, Forest Drive, Theydon Bois, Epping, CM16 7EY

    Received 29 Nov 2022
  20. Decision MadeEPF/2710/22

    Demolition of existing dwelling and construction of 8 new apartments (Revised Scheme to EPF/2761/21).

    404, Fencepiece Road, Chigwell, IG7 5DS

    Received 29 Nov 2022
  21. Decision MadeEPF/2711/22

    Application for Approval of Details reserved by condition 6"samples of types & colours of external finishes" 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 29 Nov 2022
  22. Decision MadeEPF/2712/22

    First floor rear extension. Front extension to create feature entrance. Change of windows.

    Auckingford Bridge Cottage, Epping Road, Bobbingworth, Ongar, CM5 0DD

    Received 29 Nov 2022
  23. Decision MadeEPF/2713/22

    Proposed new parking layout to provide two parking spaces for each flat with electric vehicle charging bollard points and two number visitor parking bays.

    Gainsborough House, Sheering Lower Road, Sheering, Harlow, CM21 9FL

    Received 29 Nov 2022
  24. Decision MadeEPF/2714/22

    Demolish existing bungalow and replace with a new dwelling.

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

    Received 29 Nov 2022

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