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Epping Forest planning applications

PlanningTrack collects planning applications and decisions from the public planning register of Epping Forest District Council. Also known as EFDC.Search an address, application reference or proposal. Official Epping Forest website

Collected application statistics

Collected records · All available dates
36,337Searchable applications
412Recorded as pending
80%Approval rate · 29,538 approved or refused records
5,862Refused applications

23,676 approved · 5,862 refused · 1,759 withdrawn. Received dates in our records: 2 Jul 1999 to 20 Oct 2026. Most recent record check: 22 Oct 2026. Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.

Local planning information

Council sources checked 14 Sept 2026
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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/0825/23

    Application for approval of details reserved by condition 3'Arboricultural Method Statement and Tree Protection Plan' on planning permission EPF/1381/20 (Relocation of approved dwellings (EPF/0684/18 and EPF/2591/18) to more cohesive locations within the site)

    Willow Park Farm, Millers Lane, Chigwell, IG7 6DG

    Received 11 Apr 2023
  2. Decision MadeEPF/0826/23

    Application for approval of details reserved by condition 3 'Details of the method of construction and strengthening of the foundations ' on EPF/2287/20 (Grade II listed building application to rebuild damaged section of garden wall)

    Cedar Park, High Road, Chigwell, IG7 5AL

    Received 11 Apr 2023
  3. Decision MadeEPF/0827/23

    New shopfronts to both units with internal see-through shutters.

    8 - 10, Highbridge Street,, Waltham Abbey, EN9 1DG

    Received 11 Apr 2023
  4. Decision MadeEPF/0828/23

    Two storey side extension to existing house, infill rear extension with terrace over, internal changes and changes to the existing elevations.

    Wintry Mead, Fernhall Lane, Waltham Abbey, EN9 3TL

    Received 11 Apr 2023
  5. Decision MadeEPF/0829/23

    Demolition of the existing commercial building and construction of a new building to provide five commercial units (including workshop, showroom and office space), together with parking and landscaping

    10, Rectory Lane, Loughton, IG10 2RL

    Received 11 Apr 2023
  6. Decision MadeEPF/0830/23

    Certificate of Lawful development for existing use of the first floor of a warehouse as a single unit of residential accommodation know as Flat A the Green Barn.

    Blunts Farm, Coopersale Lane, Theydon Bois, Epping, CM16 7NT

    Received 11 Apr 2023
  7. Decision MadeEPF/0831/23

    Certificate of lawful development for existing use of the first floor of a warehouse building as a single unit of residential accommodation known as Flat B, The Green Barn.

    Blunts Farm, Coopersale Lane, Theydon Bois, Epping, CM16 7NT

    Received 11 Apr 2023
  8. Decision MadeEPF/0832/23

    Grade II listed building consent for brushed stainless steel letter to display "Regus" below the "Epping Forest District Council" signage and brush stainless steel sign wall mounted on the original building adjacent to the bridge entrance to the car park.

    323 Civic Offices, Epping Forest District Council, High Street, Epping, CM16 4BZ

    Received 11 Apr 2023
  9. Decision MadeEPF/0833/23

    Prior approval for the Enlargement of the dwelling house by construction of an additional storey.

    51 Princesfield Road, Waltham Abbey, EN9 3PJ

    Received 11 Apr 2023
  10. Decision MadeEPF/0834/23

    Application for approval of details reserved by conditions 4 `Verification Report' of EPF/1741/19 (Demolition of barn and erection of two detached houses (Revised application to EPF/2248/17) - Resubmission following appeal decision on EPF/1406/18.

    1 Mount End, Mount End Road, Theydon Mount, Epping, CM16 7PS

    Received 11 Apr 2023
  11. Decision MadeEPF/0835/23

    Application for approval of details reserved by condition 7,8,9 on planning permission EPF/1490/22 (installation of Playground Climbing Structures; Mini Golf Area and Erection of Fencing to form a Lemur Enclosure)

    Lea Valley Animal Adventure Park, Stubbins Hall Lane, Waltham Abbey

    Received 11 Apr 2023
  12. Decision MadeEPF/0836/23

    Two storey rear extension and dormer window. Alter front dormer window, add gable end roof over garage.

    8 Firs Drive, Loughton, IG10 2SL

    Received 12 Apr 2023
  13. Decision MadeEPF/0837/23

    Erection of single storey rear extension to dwellinghouse.

    34, Deer Park Way, Waltham Abbey, EN9 3YL

    Received 12 Apr 2023
  14. Decision MadeEPF/0838/23

    Ground and first floor rear extensions along with front porch.

    Augusta Cottages, 184 Hoe Lane, Lambourne, Romford, RM4 1NL

    Received 12 Apr 2023
  15. Decision MadeEPF/0839/23

    Proposed new attached outbuilding with storage and utility at ground floor and a home office within the loft, following the demolition of the existing flat roofed garage/store.

    22, Piercing Hill, Theydon Bois, Epping, CM16 7JW

    Received 12 Apr 2023
  16. Decision MadeEPF/0841/23

    Roydon Conservation Area T1: Cedar - Fell and replace.

    Meadow View, High Street, Roydon, Harlow, CM19 5EA

    Received 12 Apr 2023
  17. Decision MadeEPF/0842/23

    Advertisement consent for brushed stainless steel letter to display "Regus" below the "Epping Forest District Council" signage and brush stainless steel sign wall mounted on the original building adjacent to the bridge entrance to the car park.

    323 Civic Offices, Epping Forest District Council, High Street, Epping, CM16 4BZ

    Received 12 Apr 2023
  18. Decision MadeEPF/0843/23

    Extension to the side and rear of the property at the basement, ground, and first floor, continuing the existing language of the dwellinghouse.

    8, Trevelyan Gardens, Goldings Hill, Loughton, Essex, IG10 2FB

    Received 12 Apr 2023
  19. Decision MadeEPF/0844/23

    Prior approval for a single storey rear extension 3.5m deep, height to eaves 2.65m and maximum height 3.82m (existing conservatory demolished).

    32, Landview Gardens, Ongar, CM5 9EQ

    Received 12 Apr 2023
  20. Decision MadeEPF/0845/23

    Certificate of lawful development for proposed loft conversion, with hip to gable and rear dormer.

    9, Moreton Road, Ongar, CM5 0AP

    Received 13 Apr 2023
  21. Decision MadeEPF/0846/23

    Single Storey side and rear extensions, gable roof and 2 x front dormers

    9, Moreton Road, Ongar, CM5 0AP

    Received 13 Apr 2023
  22. Decision MadeEPF/0847/23

    Proposed single storey side extension, new porch and front extension, hip to gable end extension, rear dormer and roof lights to front, 1st floor rear extension.

    111, Honey Lane, Waltham Abbey, EN9 3AU

    Received 13 Apr 2023
  23. Decision MadeEPF/0850/23

    Demolition and re build of front porch and re-modelling of front garden landscape

    72, Queens Road, Loughton, IG10 1RS

    Received 13 Apr 2023
  24. Decision MadeEPF/0848/23

    Part single and part 2 storey side extension, part 1st floor rear extension and alterations to existing ground floor rear extension.

    75, Smarts Lane, Loughton, IG10 4BU

    Received 13 Apr 2023

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These figures describe applications collected by PlanningTrack for Epping Forest District Council, across all dates currently available. They are a partial dataset, rather than an authority-wide performance measure. The date range does not establish continuous historical coverage.

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