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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
34,947Searchable applications
399Recorded as pending
80%Approval rate · 28,321 approved or refused records
5,641Refused applications

22,680 approved · 5,641 refused · 1,640 withdrawn.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 Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.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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  1. Decision MadeEPF/0351/23

    Demolition of existing dwelling and replacement with four residential units

    1, The Drummonds, Epping, CM16 4PJ

    Received 16 Feb 2023
  2. Decision MadeEPF/0352/23

    Proposed 2no. two-storey side extensions, two-storey rear, and first floor rear extension and internal alterations for additional kitchen, dining, living, office, bedroom, bathroom and storage space. Works to include additional outbuildings to facilitate an additional pool and garage area.

    Meadow View, Abbess Road, Abbess Beauchamp And Berners Roding, Ongar, CM5 0JJ

    Received 16 Feb 2023
  3. Decision MadeEPF/0353/23

    Retention of glazed doors fitted to front balcony area in difference to window as shown on approved application ref: EPF/1761/20

    26, Grange Crescent, Chigwell, IG7 5JB

    Received 16 Feb 2023
  4. Decision MadeEPF/0354/23

    Garden building and garden storage and removal of existing shed.

    Murrells Farm, The Stables, 22 London Road, Stanford Rivers, Ongar, CM5 9QE

    Received 16 Feb 2023
  5. Decision MadeEPF/0355/23

    Side and Rear extension

    52, Purlieu Way, Theydon Bois, Epping, CM16 7EH

    Received 17 Feb 2023
  6. Decision MadeEPF/0357/23

    TPO/EPF/10/74/A1 T1: Poplar - Fell and replace, as specified.

    53 Manor Road, Chigwell, IG7 5PL

    Received 16 Feb 2023
  7. Decision MadeEPF/0358/23

    TPO/EPF/10/74/A1 T3: Oak - Crown reduce height by up to 1m and laterals by up to 2m, as specified. T4: Oak - Crown reduce height and laterals by up to 2m, as specified.

    57 Manor Road, Chigwell, IG7 5PH

    Received 16 Feb 2023
  8. Decision MadeEPF/0359/23

    Certificate of lawful development for existing use as summarised the existing use and building work - • Works commenced on the construction of the outbuilding in February 2006; • The outbuilding is ancillary to the main dwelling; • The annexe was initially occupied by the Applicants mother and father-in-law; • The annexe is now use as additional accommodation for family and friends; • The annexe does not benefit from its own access and uses the same access as the host dwelling off Stanmore Way.

    34, Stanmore Way, Loughton, IG10 2SA

    Received 17 Feb 2023
  9. Decision MadeEPF/0360/23

    TPO/EPF/26/15 T2: Oak - Crown reduce lower to mid crown, as specified. Crown thin upper third by 15%, as specified.

    4, Grosvenor Close, Loughton, IG10 2JY

    Received 17 Feb 2023
  10. Decision MadeEPF/0361/23

    Proposed two storey side extension with loft conversion and rear extension.

    9, Southernhay, Loughton, IG10 4EN

    Received 17 Feb 2023
  11. Decision MadeEPF/0362/23

    External changes to the existing units.

    St Leonards Farm, St Leonards Road, Nazeing, Waltham Abbey, EN9 2HG

    Received 17 Feb 2023
  12. Decision MadeEPF/0363/23

    Application for approval of details reserved by condition 7 'Level' on planning permission EPF/0524/20 (Construction of x20 no. new dwellings with associated infrastructure, parking, public open space & landscaping)

    High House Farm, Stapleford Road, Stapleford Abbotts, Romford, RM4 1EJ

    Received 17 Feb 2023
  13. Decision MadeEPF/0364/23

    Prior approval for a 4.50 metre deep single storey rear extension, height to eaves 3.00 metres and maximum height of 3.15 metres.

    7, Devon Close, Buckhurst Hill, IG9 5LF

    Received 17 Feb 2023
  14. Decision MadeEPF/0365/23

    Proposed Side Extension.

    119, Grosvenor Drive, Loughton, IG10 2LB

    Received 17 Feb 2023
  15. Decision MadeEPF/0366/23

    Application for approval of details reserved by condition 5 'Contamination risks' on planning approval EPF/2056/21 (Application to determine if Prior Approval is required for a proposed Change of Use from offices (Class B1(a)) to dwellinghouses (Class C3)

    Falconry Court, Bakers Lane, Epping, CM16 5DQ

    Received 17 Feb 2023
  16. Decision MadeEPF/0367/23

    Prior approved for a 6 metres deep single storey rear extension, maximum height 4 metres and eaves height 4 metres.

    4A, Westbury Lane, Buckhurst Hill, IG9 5PL

    Received 20 Feb 2023
  17. Decision MadeEPF/0368/23

    Certificate of lawful development for proposed installation of 20x30m lunge pen in front of paddocks under existing permission EPF/0818/09 for 20x40m arena in front paddock opposite stable yard.

    Elms Farm, Equine Livery Yard, Waples Mill Road, Abbess Beauchamp And Berners Roding, Ongar, CM5 0TE

    Received 20 Feb 2023
  18. Decision MadeEPF/0369/23

    Non material amendment to EPF/0371/22 (Single storey side extension and new 2 bay garage with first floor office space) to replace triangular window with casement windows.

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

    Received 20 Feb 2023
  19. Decision MadeEPF/0370/23

    Front porch replacement with additional storey front and rear and internal re-modelling works

    50 Sunnymede, Chigwell, IG7 6ES

    Received 20 Feb 2023
  20. Decision MadeEPF/0371/23

    EIA Scoping Report

    Latton Priory, South of Harlow

    Received 20 Feb 2023
  21. Decision MadeEPF/0372/23

    Application for approval of details reserved by condition 3 'Hard and Soft Landscaping', condition 4 'Tree Protection, Arboricultural Method Statement' on planning permission EPF/1718/22 (Proposed poolroom in rear garden to existing house)

    5, Tomswood Road, Chigwell, IG7 5QP

    Received 20 Feb 2023
  22. Decision MadeEPF/0373/23

    EIA Screening Opinion Nazeing Glass Works, 1 Nazeing New Road

    Nazeing Glassworks, Riverside Road, Nazeing, Waltham Abbey, EN10 6SY

    Received 20 Feb 2023
  23. Decision MadeEPF/0374/23

    Erection of ancillary outbuilding

    Stonehall House, Tilegate Road, Magdalen Laver, Ongar, CM5 0EG

    Received 20 Feb 2023
  24. Decision MadeEPF/0375/23

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

    6, Tudor Close, Chigwell, IG7 5BG

    Received 20 Feb 2023

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