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22,549 approved · 5,616 refused · 1,625 withdrawn.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 Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.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

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Conservation areas25 mapped area records
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  1. Decision MadeEPF/0327/23

    Demolition of the existing single storey side extension and erection of a new single storey rear and side wrap around extension, including the replacement of all existing windows.

    40, Ibbetson Path, Loughton, IG10 2AS

    Received 14 Feb 2023
  2. Decision MadeEPF/0328/23

    Variation of condition 2 on planning permission EPF/0161/21 (Demolition of existing structures. Alterations to existing vehicular access. Retention of existing dwelling. Construction of one detached four bedroom house and provision of associated parking and landscaping)

    Cedar Lodge, Mott Street, Waltham Abbey, E4 7RW

    Received 14 Feb 2023
  3. Decision MadeEPF/0329/23

    Application for approval of details reserved by condition 3 'Surface Water Drainage', condition 5 'Materials' and condition 6 'Hard and Soft Landscaping on EPF/ 1152/22 (Construction of new chalet style dwelling)

    Hideaway House Market Place Abridge RM4 1AU

    Received 14 Feb 2023
  4. Decision MadeEPF/0330/23

    Demolish rear conservatory and single storey side extension. Rebuild side extension two storey set back 500mm from front with a lower roof than main house. Demolish porch and rebuild. New front dormer over existing cat slide roof.

    266, Ashlands, Nine Ashes Road, High Ongar, Ongar, CM4 0JZ

    Received 14 Feb 2023
  5. Decision MadeEPF/0331/23

    First floor rear extension. (Revised application)

    33, Charles Street, Epping, CM16 7AU

    Received 14 Feb 2023
  6. Decision MadeEPF/0332/23

    Proposed external glazing alterations and internal alterations to the existing annex and proposed erection of a pool house and gym space.

    Glovers Farm House, Glovers Lane, Hastingwood, Harlow, CM17 9LA

    Received 14 Feb 2023
  7. Decision MadeEPF/0333/23

    Application for approval of details reserved by condition 14 'Verification' on planning approval EPF/3073/21(Application for Variation of Condition 2 for EPF/1009/19. (Demolition of a dwelling and buildings and development of x 9 no. detached houses))

    Woodlands Farm, Stapleford Road, Stapleford Abbotts, Romford, RM4 1EJ

    Received 14 Feb 2023
  8. Decision MadeEPF/0334/23

    Non material amendment to EPF/2243/22 (Demolition of existing garage and construction of a ground floor front, side and rear extension. Also, amendments to the external materials)

    7, Boxted Close, Buckhurst Hill, IG9 6BX

    Received 14 Feb 2023
  9. Decision MadeEPF/0335/23

    Application for approval of details reserved by condition 3'External Finishes' and Condition 4 'Brickwork sample' on planning approval EPF/0910/18 (Grade II listed building application for demolition and rebuilding of an existing 1950’s side garage, demolition of existing single storey additions and erection of a new replacement single storey rear extension, minor changes to the rear ground floor of the original no. 4, and the remodelling of the rear ground floor fenestration of the original no. 6.)

    4-6, Theydon Park Road, Theydon Bois, Epping, CM16 7LW

    Received 14 Feb 2023
  10. Decision MadeEPF/0336/23

    Erection of a two-storey side extension, 1st floor front extensions and 1st floor rear extension.

    13, Mott Street, Waltham Abbey, IG10 4AP

    Received 14 Feb 2023
  11. Decision MadeEPF/0337/23

    Temporary Change of Use until 30 June 2024 or such earlier date as is notified in writing to the Council by the Applicant from hotel use (Class C1) to use as a hostel for asylum seekers (Sui Generis)

    The Bell Hotel, High Road, Epping, CM16 4DG

    Received 14 Feb 2023
  12. Decision MadeEPF/0338/23

    Part single storey rear extension

    10, Meadow Way, Chigwell, IG7 6LP

    Received 14 Feb 2023
  13. Decision MadeEPF/0339/23

    Prior approval for proposed development which will involve the extension of the existing residential block to increase the number of units from 12 to 16. The proposal seeks the construction of a 4th floor to provide the additional flats.

    Block 2 Kings Court, Kings Avenue, Buckhurst Hill, IG9 5LU

    Received 14 Feb 2023
  14. Decision MadeEPF/0340/23

    Resubmission of Planning Application EPF/1898/22 with inclusion of front dormer window.

    Thamesis, Blythe Road, Roydon, Harlow, EN11 0BB

    Received 15 Feb 2023
  15. Decision MadeEPF/0341/23

    Add first floor including over part main garage, resulting roof space utilised as further domestic accommodation, replacement windows/doors including front bay square off single storey rear extension (Revised application to EPF/1132/22)

    49 Alderton Hill, Loughton, IG10 3JD

    Received 15 Feb 2023
  16. Decision MadeEPF/0342/23

    Retrospective application for ground floor rear extension and all associated works

    1-3, Coopersale Common, Essex, Epping, CM16 7QS

    Received 15 Feb 2023
  17. Decision MadeEPF/0343/23

    Non material amendment to approved EPF/2606/22 for the addition of 2 side windows at first floor level, repositioning of 1 side approved window at first floor level and blocking 1 side window at first floor level.

    36A, Farm Hill Road, Waltham Abbey, EN9 1NJ

    Received 15 Feb 2023
  18. Decision MadeEPF/0344/23

    Extensions to house-part ground floor/first floor side extensions

    Magnolia Cottage, Mott Street, Waltham Abbey, E4 7RW

    Received 15 Feb 2023
  19. Decision MadeEPF/0345/23

    Certificate of lawful development for existing use - To certify that the site operates lawfully by deliveries of material to and from the site taking place between 6am-6pm on Monday’s to Saturday’s.

    Meadgate Works, Meadgate Road, Nazeing, Waltham Abbey, EN9 2PD

    Received 15 Feb 2023
  20. Decision MadeEPF/0346/23

    Installation of 2 x new strap sign to existing post mounted entrance sign, removal of existing Corex sign from entrance sign and reposition to exterior wall.

    Toby Carvery, High Road, Buckhurst Hill, IG9 5HT

    Received 15 Feb 2023
  21. Decision MadeEPF/0347/23

    New rear loft dormer and single storey side extension

    33, Lyndhurst Rise, Chigwell, IG7 5BB

    Received 15 Feb 2023
  22. Decision MadeEPF/0348/23

    Variation of condition 2 'Plan no's' on planning approval EPF/0377/19 (Conversion of former boiler house building into one residential dwelling, with ground floor and roof extensions. (Revised application to EPF/2516/17)

    Warlies Gardens, Horseshoe Hill, Waltham Abbey, EN9 3SL

    Received 16 Feb 2023
  23. Decision MadeEPF/0349/23

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

    2, Kettlebury Way, Ongar, CM5 9EU

    Received 16 Feb 2023
  24. Decision MadeEPF/0350/23

    Certificate of Lawful development for proposed works to Listed Building comprising replacement of existing 42 inch TV monitors with 85 inch and with minor changes to existing wire-ways, replacement bracket, TV to be mounted onto Gallery Balcony Wall.

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

    Received 16 Feb 2023

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