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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
35,129Searchable applications
399Recorded as pending
80%Approval rate · 28,481 approved or refused records
5,670Refused applications

22,811 approved · 5,670 refused · 1,653 withdrawn.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 Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.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 areas and Article 4 directions

Explore published planning boundaries and follow their source records for designation details. Coverage varies: an empty map does not mean there are no restrictions. Check the council’s current maps and documents before relying on a boundary.

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/0400/23

    Application for a Lawful Development Certificate for an use of dwelling in excess of 10 years without compliance with agricultural tie.

    Hamlet Lodge, Reeves Lane, Roydon, Harlow, CM19 5LE

    Received 23 Feb 2023
  2. Decision MadeEPF/0401/23

    Application for approval of details reserved by condition 10 'Flood Risk Assessment and Management and Maintenance Plan' on planning permission EPF/2502/22 (Application for Variation of Condition 2 for EPF/1376/19. (New build consisting of 2 luxury 4 bedroom homes approved Ref: EPF/1376/19) involving proposed basement accommodation)

    4A, Kendal Avenue, Epping, CM16 4PN

    Received 23 Feb 2023
  3. Decision MadeEPF/0402/23

    The purpose of this application is to convert the existing loft area into two bedrooms each with its own en-suite. An external air conditioning unit will be installed at ground floor level on the rear elevation.

    67, Baldwins Hill, Loughton, IG10 1SN

    Received 23 Feb 2023
  4. Decision MadeEPF/0403/23

    Conversion of detached double width garage into an ancillary Garden Room

    33, Valley Hill, Loughton, IG10 3AE

    Received 23 Feb 2023
  5. Decision MadeEPF/0404/23

    York Hill Conservation Area T1: Ash - Crown reduce height by up to 2.5m, reduce laterals by up to 1.5m to reshape. T2: Hazel - Crown and lateral reduce by up to 2m.

    73 York Hill, Loughton, IG10 1HZ

    Received 23 Feb 2023
  6. Decision MadeEPF/0405/23

    TPO/EPF/11/84 (Ref: A2) T1: Horse Chestnut - Reduce crown and lateral branches by up to 3.5m, as specified.

    Saint Marys Church, Coppice Row, Theydon Bois, Epping

    Received 23 Feb 2023
  7. Decision MadeEPF/0406/23

    Part single part double storey rear extension; garage conversion and rear patio

    61, Mount Pleasant Road, Chigwell, IG7 5EP

    Received 23 Feb 2023
  8. Decision MadeEPF/0407/23

    Alterations to Front Elevation (application in parallel with Advertising Consent)

    Green Dragon, 21 Market Square, Waltham Abbey, EN9 1DU

    Received 23 Feb 2023
  9. Decision MadeEPF/0408/23

    Grade II listed building application for new signage.

    Green Dragon, 21 Market Square, Waltham Abbey, EN9 1DU

    Received 23 Feb 2023
  10. Decision MadeEPF/0409/23

    Lower Sheering Conservation Area T1: Silver Birch - Fell and replace.

    Priors Court, Sheering Lower Road, Sheering, Harlow, CM21 9RB

    Received 24 Feb 2023
  11. Decision MadeEPF/0410/23

    Minor alterations and repairs to an existing stable block comprising new timber clad wall, timber frame windows, timber frame garage doors to form new games room, log store, work shop and covered garage for ancillary use.

    Netherhall Farm, Netherhall Road, Roydon, Harlow, CM19 5JP

    Received 24 Feb 2023
  12. Decision MadeEPF/0411/23

    Application for approval of details reserved by condition 6(b) 'Remediation' on planning permission EPF/1339/21 (Full planning application for a replacement detached dwelling)

    Taw Lodge, Epping Lane, Stapleford Tawney, Essex, RM4 1ST

    Received 24 Feb 2023
  13. Decision MadeEPF/0412/23

    Application for approval of details reserved by condition 6(b) 'Remediation' on planning permission EPF/0718/22 (Full planning application for a replacement detached dwelling)

    Taw Lodge, Epping Lane, Stapleford Tawney, Essex, RM4 1ST

    Received 24 Feb 2023
  14. Decision MadeEPF/0413/23

    Proposed two-storey side extension, single-storey front and rear infill extensions, proposed garage and internal alterations for additional kitchen, dining, living, bedroom, bathroom, study, office, gym and utility space.

    The Oaks, Oak Hill Road, Stapleford Abbotts, Romford, RM4 1JL

    Received 24 Feb 2023
  15. Decision MadeEPF/0415/23

    Installation of 12 no. conservation style roof lights and 2 no. flat roof lights.

    Essex House, 118 High Street, Ongar, CM5 9EB

    Received 24 Feb 2023
  16. Decision MadeEPF/0416/23

    Application for approval of details reserved by condition 10 'Hard and Soft Landscaping' and condition 17 'External lighting' on planning permission EPF/2579/19 (Erection of x6 no. new dwellings, parking and associated landscaping

    Spencers Farm, Oak Hill Road, Stapleford Abbotts, Romford, RM4 1JH

    Received 24 Feb 2023
  17. Decision MadeEPF/0417/23

    Erection of 2 storey 4 bedroom detached house with integal garage

    8, The Cobbins, Waltham Abbey, EN9 1LH

    Received 24 Feb 2023
  18. Decision MadeEPF/0418/23

    Garage conversion Internal alterations

    2, James Street, Epping, CM16 6RR

    Received 24 Feb 2023
  19. Decision MadeEPF/0420/23

    Demolition of existing buildings and construction of 2 detached dwellings including garages. *(The application is identical to that granted consent on 11.09.2020 under reference EPF/1381/20)*

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

    Received 24 Feb 2023
  20. Decision MadeEPF/0421/23

    Non material amendment to EPF/1087/21 (Demolition of existing and erection of new single dwelling house) to include 2 roof lights).

    16, Daleside Gardens, Chigwell, IG7 6PR

    Received 24 Feb 2023
  21. Decision MadeEPF/0422/23

    Storage container on Car Park field.

    Parish Church of St Mary and All Saints, Church Lane, Lambourne, Romford, RM4 1AH

    Received 24 Feb 2023
  22. Decision MadeEPF/0423/23

    Remove canopy roof over front door and construct new porch

    5 Abbotts Way, Oak Hill Road, Stapleford Abbotts, Romford, RM4 1JL

    Received 24 Feb 2023
  23. Decision MadeEPF/0424/23

    TPO/EPF/22/83 (Ref: T9) T1: Lime - Crown reduce to previous points, as specified. Selective reduction of limb touching phone line, as specified.

    34, Highland Road, Nazeing, Waltham Abbey, EN9 2PT

    Received 24 Feb 2023
  24. Decision MadeEPF/0425/23

    Erection of solar panels to rear slope of roof and out house.

    7 Griffins Wood Cottages, High Road, Epping, CM16 4DH

    Received 27 Feb 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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