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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
33,272Searchable applications
400Recorded as pending
80%Approval rate · 26,901 approved or refused records
5,408Refused applications

21,493 approved · 5,408 refused · 1,433 withdrawn.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 Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.

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Council sources checked 14 Sept 2026

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  1. Decision MadeEPF/2740/22

    Rear Extension, Side Extension, Loft Conversion and Facade Alterations

    65, Alderton Hill, Loughton, IG10 3JD

    Received 1 Dec 2022
  2. Decision MadeEPF/2741/22

    Proposed single storey front extension to accommodate an annexe (demolish existing garage).

    21, Moreton Road, Ongar, CM5 0AP

    Received 1 Dec 2022
  3. Decision MadeEPF/2742/22

    Application for Approval of Details reserved by conditions 4"foul & surface water disposal" & 5"contamination" for EPF/0617/19. (Demolition of existing dwelling and outbuilding and erection of 2 detached dwellings (revised application to EPF/3382/18).

    Utopia, Pecks Hill, Nazeing, Waltham Abbey, EN9 2NX

    Received 1 Dec 2022
  4. Decision MadeEPF/2743/22

    Application for Approval of Details reserved by condition 3"samples of types & details of colours of all external finishes" for EPF/0183/20. (Grade II Listed Building application for proposed additions and alterations).

    The Cottage, Toot Hill Road, Stanford Rivers, Ongar, CM5 9LJ

    Received 1 Dec 2022
  5. Decision MadeEPF/2744/22

    Application for Approval of Details reserved by conditions 5"details of the treatment of all boundaries" & 6"full details of hard & soft landscape works" for EPF/0621/18. (Demolition of existing commercial buildings and erection of 4 dwellings).

    Tutein Farm, Grove Lane, Chigwell, IG7 6JQ

    Received 1 Dec 2022
  6. Decision MadeEPF/2745/22

    Application for Consent to Display a single sided, non-illuminated sign tray measuring 2000 x 1350 x 28mm deep.

    Woodland Grove Carehome, Rectory Lane, Loughton, IG10 3RU

    Received 2 Dec 2022
  7. Decision MadeEPF/2746/22

    Application for Approval of Details reserved by conditions 7"details & location of parking spaces" & 8"super fast broadband" for EPF/3119/21. (Proposed new infill detached 5 bedroom house with detached carport).

    Land at Steers Farm, School Road, Toot Hill, CM5 9SD

    Received 2 Dec 2022
  8. Decision MadeEPF/2747/22

    Ground floor porch extension to front elevation including change pitched roof to flat roof with parapet and brickwork to coursed render. Conversion of garage to Office and Utility room including, infill of existing garage door, change of pitched roof to flat roof with parapet and brickwork to coursed render. Projecting front hipped roof changed to gable roof. Removal of chimney. Replace existing splayed bay to ground floor rear elevation with square bay, alterations to fenestration and first floor rear extension to include new square bay and gable under crown roof. Replace clay plain roof tiles with Blue Black slate. Replacement windows throughout.

    32, Station Road, Epping, CM16 4HN

    Received 2 Dec 2022
  9. Decision MadeEPF/2748/22

    The works proposed development is a front entrance porch with pitched roof. Also, other cosmetic changes to improve the appearance of the property in the street scene include - 1. Plinth brickwork to base of elevation walls. 2. Vertical timber detailing to front gables. 3. Replacement windows with improved design and detailing.

    15, High Street, Epping, CM16 4AY

    Received 2 Dec 2022
  10. Decision MadeEPF/2749/22

    TPO/EPF/08/96 (Ref: T3) T1: Ash - Crown reduce by up to 3m, as specified.

    35A, Palmerston Road, Buckhurst Hill, IG9 5PA

    Received 2 Dec 2022
  11. Decision MadeEPF/2750/22

    Single storey rear extension off existing kitchen to provide a shower, utility and boot room. The extension will have a hipped pitched roof.

    119, Bell Common, Epping, CM16 4DZ

    Received 2 Dec 2022
  12. Decision MadeEPF/2751/22

    Change of use of existing detached outbuilding from office use to residential use to provide an annexe in connection to the existing adjacent house.

    Telfords, Pigstye Green Road, Willingale, Ongar, CM5 0QF

    Received 5 Dec 2022
  13. Decision MadeEPF/2752/22

    Conversion of the garage into an office.

    7, Bakery Close, Roydon, Harlow, CM19 5HD

    Received 5 Dec 2022
  14. Decision MadeEPF/2753/22

    Outdoor garden room

    41, Park View, Chigwell, IG7 5EF

    Received 5 Dec 2022
  15. Decision MadeEPF/2754/22

    Application for a Lawful Development certificate for a proposed construction of a rear outbuilding.

    4, Kendal Avenue, Epping, CM16 4PN

    Received 5 Dec 2022
  16. Decision MadeEPF/2756/22

    Construction of a two storey extension to the rear of the property. It is proposed that these works are to be undertaken in conjunction with the construction of a two storey extension to the rear of the adjoining property (201 Smarts Lane) which will be subject to a separate application.

    199, Smarts Lane, Loughton, IG10 4BW

    Received 5 Dec 2022
  17. Decision MadeEPF/2757/22

    Proposed 2 stories of office accommodation over existing retail - full width of number 7 Forest Road

    7A, Forest Road, Loughton, IG10 1DR

    Received 5 Dec 2022
  18. Decision MadeEPF/2758/22

    Construction of a two storey extension to the rear of the property. It is proposed that these works are to be undertaken in conjunction with the construction of a two storey extension to the rear of the adjoining property (199 Smarts Lane) which will be subject to a separate application.

    201, Smarts Lane, Loughton, IG10 4BW

    Received 5 Dec 2022
  19. Decision MadeEPF/2759/22

    Creation of a new left turn exit slip at the north of the car park at Highbridge Retail Park

    Highbridge Retail Park, Highbridge Street, Waltham Abbey, EN9 1BY

    Received 5 Dec 2022
  20. Decision MadeEPF/2760/22

    Application for a proposed demolition of the former Bollywood Dreams Indian Restaurant building and the erection of a new Starbucks drive-thru with a dedicated ultra rapid EV charging area.

    Land adjacent to Shell Garage, London Road, Harlow, CM17 9LH

    Received 5 Dec 2022
  21. Decision MadeEPF/2762/22

    Single storey rear extension.

    31, Sheering Lower Road, Sheering, Harlow, CM21 9LF

    Received 5 Dec 2022
  22. Decision MadeEPF/2763/22

    Grade II Listed Building application for proposed replacement windows.

    20, Lindsey Street, Epping, CM16 6RB

    Received 5 Dec 2022
  23. Decision MadeEPF/2764/22

    Extension and conversion of existing three bedroom dwelling into 2 semi detached 4 bedroom dwellings and erection of 1 x 4 bedroom detached dwelling Demolition of detached garage

    New Haven, Blackhorse Lane, North Weald Bassett, Epping, CM16 6EP

    Received 6 Dec 2022
  24. Decision MadeEPF/2765/22

    Application for Approval of Details reserved by condition 5 "Regulation 77 Habitats" for EPF/2274/21. (Proposal of new dwelling on detached blocks of flats).

    The Mead, River View, Nazeing New Road, Nazeing, Waltham Abbey, EN10 6GG

    Received 6 Dec 2022

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