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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
34,606Searchable applications
399Recorded as pending
80%Approval rate · 28,035 approved or refused records
5,585Refused applications

22,450 approved · 5,585 refused · 1,605 withdrawn.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 Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.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

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.

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More application records

  1. Decision MadeEPF/0252/23

    Single Storey Side Extension x 2(no.) - Single Storey Front Extension - New Roof with Rear Dormer & Two Small Front Dormers

    139, High Road, North Weald Bassett, Epping, CM16 6EA

    Received 6 Feb 2023
  2. Decision MadeEPF/0254/23

    Single storey rear extension. Double storey side extension and part first floor rear extension

    72, Chestnut Avenue, Buckhurst Hill, IG9 6EP

    Received 6 Feb 2023
  3. Decision MadeEPF/0255/23

    Grade II listed building application for rear extension to existing dwellinghouse at ground and first floor with a renovation of existing openings. Reconstruction of the existing roof. Overall renovation of the existing structure to bring it in line with modern requirements.

    Patashalls, Coach House, Pudding Lane, Chigwell, IG7 6BY

    Received 6 Feb 2023
  4. Decision MadeEPF/0256/23

    Construction of Warehouse on land with existing lawful permitted B1 and B8 use

    Providence Nursery, Avey Lane, Waltham Abbey, EN9 3QH

    Received 6 Feb 2023
  5. Decision MadeEPF/0257/23

    Non Material Amendment to EPF/1966/22 to change first floor flat roof front extension above entrance hall to pitch roof with full height glazing.

    13, Mott Street, Waltham Abbey, IG10 4AP

    Received 6 Feb 2023
  6. Decision MadeEPF/0259/23

    TPO/EPF/10/76 (Ref: T1) T1: Oak - Reduce to previous pruning points, as specified.

    Coniston Court, Bower Hill, Epping, CM16 7BH

    Received 6 Feb 2023
  7. Decision MadeEPF/0258/23

    Certificate of lawful development for a proposed rear dormer window in connection with a loft conversion.

    158, Borders Lane, Loughton, IG10 3SB

    Received 6 Feb 2023
  8. Decision MadeEPF/0260/23

    Certificate of lawful development for use of existing building for independent residential purposes.

    Nags Stable, London Road, Stapleford Tawney, RM4 1SP

    Received 6 Feb 2023
  9. Decision MadeEPF/0261/23

    Certificate of lawful development for a proposed use as retail (Use Class E)

    12, Hillhouse, Waltham Abbey, EN9 3EL

    Received 7 Feb 2023
  10. Decision MadeEPF/0262/23

    Demolish existing conservatory formation of rear extension.

    34, Springfield Close, Ongar, CM5 0BB

    Received 7 Feb 2023
  11. Decision MadeEPF/0263/23

    Removal of existing outbuilding whilst retaining the separating wall with the neighbouring property. 4m single storey rear extension with part first floor rear extension over projecting 3m from rear of house. Pitched roof over ground floor extension and new first floor extension.

    3, The Chase, Chigwell, IG7 5EY

    Received 7 Feb 2023
  12. Decision MadeEPF/0264/23

    TPO/EPF/38/02 (T6, T7, T9) T1: London Plane - Reduce to previous points, as specified. T2: London Plane - Reduce to previous points, as specified. T3: London Plane - Reduce to previous points, as specified.

    Blenheim Square, Epping, CM16 6FP

    Received 7 Feb 2023
  13. Decision MadeEPF/0265/23

    Single storey front extension to hall and study. Window change to landing window on front elevation. Canopy feature to front. Lower ground floor extension to existing at rear with extended terrace over. Window changes to rear. Privacy screen to side of terrace facing No 51 Theydon Park Road. Side door off lower ground floor room facing No 51 Theydon Park Road.

    51A, Blenheim House, Theydon Park Road, Theydon Bois, Epping, CM16 7LR

    Received 7 Feb 2023
  14. Decision MadeEPF/0266/23

    Proposed outbuilding

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

    Received 7 Feb 2023
  15. Decision MadeEPF/0267/23

    Small Rear single storey extension with terrace over.

    Berry Farm, 181 Nine Ashes Road, High Ongar, Ongar, CM4 0JY

    Received 7 Feb 2023
  16. Decision MadeEPF/0268/23

    Proposed single storey rear extension.

    Pendennis, The Green, Theydon Bois, Epping, CM16 7JH

    Received 7 Feb 2023
  17. Decision MadeEPF/0269/23

    Conversion of the annex into a separate dwelling to match the existing original dwelling at no.128 both in terms of visual external appearance and internal configuration to form 2 dwellings including: • Two storey in-fill extension • Single storey first floor infill extension (to replace balcony area) • Change of use of the two integral garages into habitable spaces • Loft conversions, including raising ridge height of existing building,, with box-dormer assemblies to the rear pitch of no.128 • Re-instating the stock brickwork finish to the front elevation.

    128, Princes Road, Buckhurst Hill, IG9 5DS

    Received 7 Feb 2023
  18. Recommendation MadeEPF/0270/23

    Removal of condition 6 'Personal Occupancy' on planning approval EPF/2693/20 (Change of use of land to use as a caravan site to provide 3 no. additional gypsy/traveller pitches (5 no. in total), including the laying of hardstanding and erection of 3 no. amenity buildings)

    Little Meadows Weald Hall Lane North Weald Bassett Epping CM16 6ND

    Received 7 Feb 2023
  19. Decision MadeEPF/0271/23

    Single storey rear extension, loft conversion with dormer windows to front and rear, extend garage, porch and room to front.

    93 Spring Grove, Loughton, IG10 4QG

    Received 8 Feb 2023
  20. Decision MadeEPF/0272/23

    Application for approval of details reserved by condition 3 'Contaminated Land', condition 5 'External materials', condition 6 'Additional drawings' and condition 7 'Sample brick Panel' on planning consent EPF/2349/22 (Two and a half storey rear addition to form three flats and new rear shop unit facing Darby Drive)

    24 Sun Street, Waltham Abbey, Essex, EN9 1EE

    Received 8 Feb 2023
  21. Decision MadeEPF/0273/23

    Application for approval of details reserved by condition 4 'Surface Water Disposal' on planning consent EPF/0371/22 (Single storey side extension and new 2 bay garage with first floor office space)

    66, Old Nazeing Road, Nazeing, Waltham Abbey, EN10 6RL

    Received 8 Feb 2023
  22. Decision MadeEPF/0275/23

    Single storey front extension in line with bay window and garage change of use to habitable space

    30, Chestnut Avenue, Buckhurst Hill, IG9 6EW

    Received 8 Feb 2023
  23. Decision MadeEPF/0276/23

    Certificate of lawful development for a proposed hip to gable roof extension, rear dormer and front rooflights in connection with a loft conversion.

    30, Chestnut Avenue, Buckhurst Hill, IG9 6EW

    Received 8 Feb 2023
  24. Decision MadeEPF/0277/23

    Proposed 3m rear extension with internal alteration with new fenestration and skylight to extension flat roof. (extension depth to match 44 Western Road)

    46, Western Road, Nazeing, Waltham Abbey, EN9 2QJ

    Received 8 Feb 2023

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