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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
35,315Searchable applications
399Recorded as pending
80%Approval rate · 28,649 approved or refused records
5,701Refused applications

22,948 approved · 5,701 refused · 1,667 withdrawn.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 Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.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

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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.

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/0453/23

    Application for approval of details reserved by condition 3'Additional Drawings' and condition 4'External Materials' on planning permission EPF/2909/22 (Installation of solar panels to roof of existing dwelling)

    48, Baldwins Hill, Loughton, IG10 1SF

    Received 1 Mar 2023
  2. Decision MadeEPF/0454/23

    Application for approval of details reserved by condition 3 'Contaminated Land', condition 4'Foul Water', condition 5'External Finishes', condition 6 'Superfast Broadband' and condition 10 ' Regulation 77 'Conservation of Habitats and Species Regulations' on planning permission EPF/0132/22 (Prior approval for change of use of Agricultural building to C3 residential)

    Norton Fishery, Epping Lane, Stapleford Tawney, Romford, RM4 1ST

    Received 1 Mar 2023
  3. Decision MadeEPF/0455/23

    Certificate of lawful development for a proposed rear dormer window, front roof windows and extended soil and vent pipes in connection with a loft conversion.

    24, Wheelers, Epping, CM16 5AL

    Received 1 Mar 2023
  4. Decision MadeEPF/0456/23

    TPO/EPF/12/12 T12: Ash - Crown reduce by up to 6m, as specified. T27: Ash - Crown reduce by up to 6m, as specified.

    High View, Horseshoe Hill, Waltham Abbey, EN9 3ST

    Received 1 Mar 2023
  5. Decision MadeEPF/0457/23

    Erection of an oak framed double garage on a site that was previously occupied by a stable block. The site is at the end of the existing garden.

    Old Stables, Pipers Farm, Lippitts Hill, Loughton, IG10 4AL

    Received 1 Mar 2023
  6. Decision MadeEPF/0458/23

    Proposed telecommunications installation: Proposed 15.0m Phase 8 Monopole C/W wrapround Cabinet at base and associated ancillary works.

    Church Hill SWs , Church Hill , Loughton , IG10 1LJ

    Received 1 Mar 2023
  7. Decision MadeEPF/0459/23

    Application for variation to condition2 'Plan no's' on planning approval EPF/0810/19 (Demolition of conservatory and garage/stable, creation of garden room and extension to form new annexe for ancillary use)

    Five Acre Lodge, Hoe Lane, Nazeing, Waltham Abbey, EN9 2RW

    Received 1 Mar 2023
  8. Decision MadeEPF/0460/23

    Application for approval of details reserved by condition 4 'Tree/Shrub replacement', condition 5'Tree Protection Plan' and condition 6'Foundation Details', on planning permission EPF/1123/22 (Proposed single storey front extension)

    Stepping Stones, Kendal Avenue, Epping, CM16 4PW

    Received 2 Mar 2023
  9. Decision MadeEPF/0461/23

    Demolition of existing garage and construction of new single storey attached garage

    Greengates, Drapers Corner, Ongar, CM5 9LS

    Received 2 Mar 2023
  10. Decision MadeEPF/0462/23

    Agricultural Steel framed barn

    The Sanctuary Farm (Land Adjacent to The Cottage) Long Street, Waltham Abbey, EN9 3TQ

    Received 2 Mar 2023
  11. Decision MadeEPF/0463/23

    Certificate of lawful development for a proposed ground floor extension with a depth of 3 metres.

    30, Doubleday Road, Loughton, IG10 2AU

    Received 2 Mar 2023
  12. Decision MadeEPF/0464/23

    Proposed ground floor rear extension, loft main dormer, floor plan redesign and all associated works

    Badgers, Wellington Hill, Loughton, IG10 4AH

    Received 2 Mar 2023
  13. Decision MadeEPF/0465/23

    Certificate of lawful development for a proposed outbuilding.

    Whiteswood Cottage, Back Lane, Nazeing, Waltham Abbey, EN9 2RS

    Received 2 Mar 2023
  14. Decision MadeEPF/0466/23

    Bell Common Conservation Area T1: Cherry - Fell. T2: Conifer - Fell.

    43, Bell Common, Epping, CM16 4DY

    Received 2 Mar 2023
  15. Decision MadeEPF/0467/23

    Certificate of lawful development for proposed replacing dilapidated render finish with silicate mineral finish lime render, improving the breathability of the building

    Bakers Cottage Fluxs Lane Epping CM16 7PE

    Received 2 Mar 2023
  16. Decision MadeEPF/0468/23

    Demolition of the rear/side Conservatory and construction of a new Ground floor rear and side extension and a First-floor side extension.

    Whiteswood Cottage, Back Lane, Nazeing, Waltham Abbey, EN9 2RS

    Received 2 Mar 2023
  17. Decision MadeEPF/0469/23

    Application for approval of details reserved by condition 4 'Conservatory removal' on planning permission EPF/1169/22 (A proposed 2 x storey rear extension; a garage extension as well as the removal of an existing pool house and removal of an existing conservatory) structure - (Revised application to EPF/2737/21)

    Thrift House, Gravel Lane, Chigwell, IG7 6DQ

    Received 2 Mar 2023
  18. Decision MadeEPF/0470/23

    Application for approval of details reserved by condition 2 'Foul and Surface Water' and Condition 8 'Contaminated Land' on planning permission EPF/1522/22 (Construction of a replacement dwelling alongside associated development)

    Emmanuel House, 184A Hoe Lane, Lambourne, Romford, RM4 1NL

    Received 2 Mar 2023
  19. Decision MadeEPF/0471/23

    Construction of new dwelling with detached car port.

    Land adjacent to Millside, Toot Hill Road, Toot Hill, CM5 9LJ

    Received 2 Mar 2023
  20. Decision MadeEPF/0472/23

    Erection of single first storey side and rear extension, and alteration to ground floor to accommodate external side access to rear.

    50, Orchard Drive, Theydon Bois, Epping, CM16 7DJ

    Received 2 Mar 2023
  21. Decision MadeEPF/0473/23

    Prior approval for a 6m deep single storey flat roof rear extension, height to eaves 2.80m and maximum height 3m.

    Glenview, 56 London Road, Lambourne, Romford, RM4 1UX

    Received 2 Mar 2023
  22. Decision MadeEPF/0474/23

    Part two storey and part single storey rear extension. Double storey side extension. Conversion of loft. Internal changes (Revised scheme to EPF/0819/22).

    58, Forest Drive, Theydon Bois, Epping, CM16 7EZ

    Received 2 Mar 2023
  23. Decision MadeEPF/0475/23

    Loft conversion with internal alterations.

    Littlebourne, 2 Crooked Way, Nazeing, Waltham Abbey, EN9 2LE

    Received 2 Mar 2023
  24. Decision MadeEPF/0477/23

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

    77, Princes Road, Buckhurst Hill, IG9 5DZ

    Received 3 Mar 2023

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