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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
34,764Searchable applications
399Recorded as pending
80%Approval rate · 28,165 approved or refused records
5,616Refused applications

22,549 approved · 5,616 refused · 1,625 withdrawn.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 Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.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
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  1. Decision MadeEPF/0303/23

    Certificate of lawful development for proposed loft conversion with hip to gable extension, rear dormer with Juliet balcony and two skylights in front roof slope and single storey rear extension (3m).

    10, Cascade Road, Buckhurst Hill, IG9 6DX

    Received 10 Feb 2023
  2. Decision MadeEPF/0304/23

    Single storey outbuilding

    Ohana House, Sawbridgeworth Road, Sheering, Harlow, CM22 7DR

    Received 10 Feb 2023
  3. Decision MadeEPF/0305/23

    Prior approval for a 6.00 metre deep single storey rear extension, height to eaves 2.90 metres and maximum height 4.00 metres.

    25, Habgood Road, Loughton, IG10 1HF

    Received 13 Feb 2023
  4. Decision MadeEPF/0306/23

    Retrospective application for existing front pitched roof

    114, Roundhills, Waltham Abbey, EN9 1UP

    Received 13 Feb 2023
  5. Decision MadeEPF/0307/23

    Prior approval for a 5.06 metre deep single storey rear extension, height to eaves 3.00 metres and maximum height 3.95 metres.

    14, Blackhorse Lane, North Weald Bassett, Epping, CM16 6EP

    Received 13 Feb 2023
  6. Decision MadeEPF/0308/23

    Demolition of existing front porch and re-building of a longer porch with a pitched tiled roof including over the existing garage and a small obscure glazed window to the First Floor Front elevation.

    14, Blackhorse Lane, North Weald Bassett, Epping, CM16 6EP

    Received 13 Feb 2023
  7. Decision MadeEPF/0309/23

    Side and rear extensions and internal alterations, and new front boundary fence

    Langold, 146, High Road, Chigwell, IG7 5BQ

    Received 13 Feb 2023
  8. Decision MadeEPF/0310/23

    TPO/EPF/05/20 T1: Oak - Crown thin by up to 25%, as specified. Reduce selected branches, on western side of the crown, by up to 1.5m as specified.

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

    Received 13 Feb 2023
  9. Decision MadeEPF/0311/23

    Conversion of former commercial buildings to three dwellings. Demolition of identified remaining buildings and erection of four dwellings. Associated hard and soft landscaping.

    The Pillars, Tysea Hill, Stapleford Abbotts, Romford, RM4 1JU

    Received 13 Feb 2023
  10. Decision MadeEPF/0312/23

    Single Storey Rear Extension

    14, Victoria Road, Buckhurst Hill, IG9 5ES

    Received 13 Feb 2023
  11. Decision MadeEPF/0313/23

    Application for approval of details reserved by conditions 7 'Boundary Treatment', 10 'Hard and Soft Landscaping', 24 'Ecology', 27 'Air Quality', 29' Land Contamination' and 30 'Archaeological Investigation' pursuant to Phase 1 (Block G) of planning permission EPF/0917/21.

    Former School, Centrepoint Building and Council Depot, Land at St John's Road, Epping, CM16 4BD

    Received 13 Feb 2023
  12. Decision MadeEPF/0314/23

    Certificate of lawful development for a proposed single storey rear extension.

    14, Victoria Road, Buckhurst Hill, IG9 5ES

    Received 13 Feb 2023
  13. Decision MadeEPF/0315/23

    Two storey pitched roof front extension, replace conservatory roof with flat roof, add first floor pitched roof extension over existing ground floor to rear and side/rear single storey flat roof extension at back of garage.

    5, Highview Close, Loughton, IG10 4EG

    Received 13 Feb 2023
  14. Decision MadeEPF/0316/23

    Front Dormer

    16, New Forest Lane, Chigwell, IG7 5QN

    Received 13 Feb 2023
  15. Decision MadeEPF/0317/23

    Non Material Amendment to EPF/0917/21 - Design Changes (Redevelopment of the former school buildings and depot. Demolition of five buildings and the retention of three locally listed buildings. Development to comprise erection of new apartment buildings and the conversion, extension and change of use of the existing locally listed Centrepoint building and Cookery School to provide a mix of residential units (Use Class C3) and ancillary communal amenity areas. Extension and refurbishment of two existing locally listed semi-detached caretaker cottages. Revised vehicular and pedestrian access from St Johns Road and new pedestrian access from High Street, all associated car and cycle parking, servicing, hard and soft landscaping and associated works)

    Former School, Centrepoint Building and Council Depot, Land at St John's Road, Epping, CM16 4BD

    Received 13 Feb 2023
  16. Decision MadeEPF/0318/23

    Application for approval of details reserved by condition 3'Contamination', condition 4 'Surface Water Disposal', condition 5 'Tree Protection Plan', condition 6 'Superfast Broadband', condition 7 'External Finishes', condition 8 'Hard and Soft Landscaping' and condition 9 'Ecological Enhancement' on planning permission EPF/0540/22 (Proposed demolition of a silo, concrete hardstandings & existing fence. Erection of a detached two storey, x3 no. bedroom dormer cottage for occupation of site manager.Erection of replacement fencing, provision of parking spaces & driveway (Ref: EPF/2414/20).

    Grange Farm Centre, High Road, Chigwell, IG7 6DP

    Received 13 Feb 2023
  17. Decision MadeEPF/0319/23

    Proposed First Floor front and side extension over existing garage , single storey rear extension and loft conversion involving front and rear dormer windows, other minor alterations

    3B Thornwood Road Epping CM16 6SX

    Received 13 Feb 2023
  18. Decision MadeEPF/0320/23

    Retention of 1st floor windows to front elevation as built (Amendment to permission for extensions and alterations to convert one dwelling to two dwellings under EPF/1864/19).

    89, Forest Road, Loughton, IG10 1EF

    Received 13 Feb 2023
  19. Decision MadeEPF/0321/23

    Retrospective consent for removal of existing sheds and installation of a garden summer house.

    18, Chapel Road, Epping, CM16 5DS

    Received 13 Feb 2023
  20. Decision MadeEPF/0322/23

    The removal of existing rear extension and loggia, with new rear extension using same footprint (Renewal of EPF/0673/19).

    25, Bracken Drive, Chigwell, IG7 5RG

    Received 13 Feb 2023
  21. Decision MadeEPF/0323/23

    Application for approval of details reserved by condition 6 'External Finishes' on planning permission 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 13 Feb 2023
  22. Decision MadeEPF/0324/23

    Certificate of Lawful development for proposed works to Listed Building comprising replacement of existing lighting in phases with low voltage LED lighting within Council Chamber.

    Civic Offices, 323 High Street, Epping, CM16 4BZ

    Received 13 Feb 2023
  23. Under ConsultationEPF/0325/23

    Redevelopment of the site for the erection of 1x dwelling

    Paradise Farm, Hamlet Hill, Roydon, Harlow, CM19 5JZ

    Received 14 Feb 2023
  24. Decision MadeEPF/0326/23

    Erection of a two-storey side extension, 1st floor front extension, 1st floor rear extension, 2 no roof lights to front elevation and a single storey rear extension.

    13, Mott Street, Waltham Abbey, IG10 4AP

    Received 14 Feb 2023

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