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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
34,158Searchable applications
403Recorded as pending
80%Approval rate · 27,690 approved or refused records
5,528Refused applications

22,162 approved · 5,528 refused · 1,505 withdrawn. Received dates in our records: 2 Jul 1999 to 19 Oct 2026. Most recent record check: 21 Oct 2026. Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.

Local planning information

Council sources checked 14 Sept 2026
Planning information Planning and buildingLocal plan Planning and buildingPre-application advice Planning and buildingArticle 4 directions Planning and building

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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Data downloaded 14 Sept 2026. Display boundaries are simplified and indicative. Map record counts are not a complete count of designations or directions.

Sources: Planning Data conservation areas and Article 4 direction areas. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

More application records

  1. Decision MadeEPF/0078/23

    Application for Approval of Details reserved by condition 6"assessment of risks posed by any contamination EPF/0249/21. (Resubmission of Planning Consent EPF/2030/17 for 4no semi-detached houses).

    Garden Centre, Crown Hill, Waltham Abbey, EN9 3TF

    Received 16 Jan 2023
  2. Decision MadeEPF/0079/23

    Rear First Floor Extension, consisting of two additional bedrooms

    3, Chigwell Rise, Chigwell, IG7 6AB

    Received 16 Jan 2023
  3. Decision MadeEPF/0080/23

    Royal Gunpowder Mills Factory Conservation Area 15 x Trees - Schedule of works, as specified.

    Waltham Abbey Royal Gunpowder Mill Museum, Beaulieu Drive, Waltham Abbey, EN9 1JY

    Received 16 Jan 2023
  4. Decision MadeEPF/0083/23

    Proposed single storey conservatory and the construction of 6 dormers to the roof

    Daffodils Barn, Tysea Hill, Stapleford Abbotts, Romford, RM4 1JU

    Received 16 Jan 2023
  5. Decision MadeEPF/0081/23

    Retrospective planning permission for single storey brick outbuilding in front garden

    5, Augustine Court, Waltham Abbey, EN9 1JJ

    Received 16 Jan 2023
  6. Decision MadeEPF/0082/23

    Proposed ground floor rear extension, floor plan redesign and all associated works at 5 Grosvenor Path, IG10 2LF

    5, Grosvenor Path, Loughton, IG10 2LF

    Received 16 Jan 2023
  7. Decision MadeEPF/0084/23

    TPO/EPF/26/91 (Ref: G4) T2 & T3: Scots Pine x 2 - Selective pruning of lateral branches by up to 2m and remove dead wood, as specified.

    Swaines House, Lower Bury Lane, Epping, CM16 5HA

    Received 13 Jan 2023
  8. Decision MadeEPF/0085/23

    Retention of AC Units and Heat Recovery System

    1, Grange Crescent, Chigwell, IG7 5JB

    Received 16 Jan 2023
  9. Decision MadeEPF/0086/23

    Alterations to existing roof to accommodate habitable accommodation. Erection of new dormer style roof gables, insertion of new rooflights.

    River Mill House, Sheering Mill Lane, Sheering, Harlow, CM21 9LR

    Received 16 Jan 2023
  10. Decision MadeEPF/0087/23

    Retention of the Loft Conversion Rear Box Dormer **THIS APPLICATION IS ONLY FOR THE REAR BOX DORMER - BALCONY (exc AC Units) AND OTHER CHANGES WAS ALLOWED ON APPEAL UNDER EPF/2954/21**

    1, Grange Crescent, Chigwell, IG7 5JB

    Received 16 Jan 2023
  11. Decision MadeEPF/0088/23

    Certificate of Lawful development for works to a Listed Building comprising proposed Ventilation Capping of Existing Chimney Flues

    Torrells Hall, Shellow Road, Willingale, Ongar, CM5 0SP

    Received 16 Jan 2023
  12. Decision MadeEPF/0089/23

    Proposed use of an existing domestic swimming pool building for mixed domestic use / commercial swimming lessons purposes

    Park Cottage, Back Lane, Nazeing, Waltham Abbey, EN9 2RT

    Received 16 Jan 2023
  13. Decision MadeEPF/0090/23

    Application for a Lawful Development certificate for existing use of a single storey rear outbuilding.

    19, Great Owl Road, Chigwell, IG7 6AL

    Received 16 Jan 2023
  14. Decision MadeEPF/0091/23

    Copped Hall Conservation Area T083S: 1 x Poplar, T083T: 1 x Oak, T083P: 1 x Ash, G083Y: 3 x Holly, 1 x Hawthorn and T083R: 1 x Ash - Fell. T083V: 1 x Ash - Crown reduce by 20%, over property.

    Raveners Farm, Copthall Green, Waltham Abbey, EN9 3SZ

    Received 11 Jan 2023
  15. Decision MadeEPF/0093/23

    Retrospective single storey annexe in rear garden.

    45, Upland Road, Epping Upland, Epping, CM16 6NJ

    Received 17 Jan 2023
  16. Decision MadeEPF/0094/23

    The demolition of existing conservatory, garage and garden store. The erection of a single storey rear extension and open porch

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

    Received 17 Jan 2023
  17. Decision MadeEPF/0095/23

    Application for Approval of Details reserved by condition 4"details of proposed new windows, doors, rooflights, eaves, verges, fascias, cills" for EPF/0768/22. (Listed building consent for change of use of stable block to office space (use class E). External and internal refurbishment works to bring the building back into viable use).

    Hunters Hall Farm, Chambers Manor Farm Lane, Epping Upland, Epping, CM16 6PL

    Received 13 Jan 2023
  18. Decision MadeEPF/0096/23

    TPO/EPF/01/92 (Ref:G1) T1 & T2: Poplar - Pollard to reduce scaffolds and laterals by 30%, as specified.

    Torrells Chase, Shellow Road, Willingale, Ongar, CM5 0SP

    Received 16 Jan 2023
  19. Decision MadeEPF/0097/23

    Application to determine if Prior Approval is required for enlargement to dwellinghouses by construction of additional storeys.

    The Gables, Sawbridgeworth Road, Sheering, Harlow, CM22 7DR

    Received 16 Jan 2023
  20. Decision MadeEPF/0098/23

    Non-Material Amendment for additional window - EPF/0753/22 (Proposed single storey rear/side extension with raised rear patio).

    39, Algers Road, Loughton, IG10 4NG

    Received 17 Jan 2023
  21. Decision MadeEPF/0099/23

    Proposed 1m high rear decking with glazed safety rails

    20, Dukes Avenue, Theydon Bois, Epping, CM16 7HE

    Received 17 Jan 2023
  22. Decision MadeEPF/0100/23

    Two storey rear extension

    1, Tower Road, Epping, CM16 5EL

    Received 17 Jan 2023
  23. Decision MadeEPF/0101/23

    Application for a Lawful Development certificate for existing use of garden (changed from agricultural use to residential garden use).

    Brambles, Epping Road, Nazeing, Waltham Abbey, EN9 2DH

    Received 18 Jan 2023
  24. Decision MadeEPF/0103/23

    Application for Approval of Details reserved by conditions 6"flood risk" & 7"details of foul & surface water disposal" for EPF/3339/18. (Permanent building containing accommodation for nursery workers (x10 1-bed units).

    Low Hill Nursery, Sedge Green, Nazeing, Waltham Abbey, CM19 5JS

    Received 18 Jan 2023

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