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22,948 approved · 5,701 refused · 1,667 withdrawn.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 Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.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

Conservation areas and Article 4 directions

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Conservation areas25 mapped area records
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  1. Decision MadeEPF/0478/23

    Roydon Conservation Area T1: Lawson's Cypress - Fell. T3: Eucalyptus - Fell.

    Meadow View, High Street, Roydon, Harlow, CM19 5EA

    Received 3 Mar 2023
  2. Decision MadeEPF/0479/23

    Loft conversion comprising replacement roof at a steeper pitch, rear facing dormer and front facing roof windows

    61, Baldwins Hill, Loughton, IG10 1SN

    Received 3 Mar 2023
  3. Decision MadeEPF/0480/23

    Non material amendment on EPF/2635/19 (Proposed single storey rear extension, front porch and raised patio at the rear)

    7, Birch Close, Buckhurst Hill, IG9 6HR

    Received 3 Mar 2023
  4. Decision MadeEPF/0481/23

    Extension to an outbuilding used as a home office: rear dormer opposite an existing one (Revised scheme to EPF/1627/22).

    Grove House, 64 Ongar Road, Lambourne, Romford RM4 1UJ

    Received 3 Mar 2023
  5. Decision MadeEPF/0482/23

    Retrospective planning application for black metal frame with grey panel gates and brick walls.

    Norton Field Farm, Norton Lane, High Ongar, Ongar, CM4 0LN

    Received 3 Mar 2023
  6. Decision MadeEPF/0483/23

    Bell Common Conservation Area TG1 & TG2: Mixed - Fell.

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

    Received 3 Mar 2023
  7. Decision MadeEPF/0484/23

    Certificate of lawful development for existing use of Site for the storage of commercial equipment and materials (Class B8).

    Land adj. The Orchard, Fingrith Hall Lane, High Ongar, Ongar, Ingatestone, CM4 0JP

    Received 3 Mar 2023
  8. Decision MadeEPF/0485/23

    Application for approval of details reserved by condition 3 'levels', condition 4' materials', condition 6' Plot 6 and 16 side elevations', condition 8' boundary treatment' and condition 29(Part a) 'Electric Vehicle Charging' on planning permission EPF/0919/21 (‘The redevelopment of the existing office building and car park. Demolition of the existing office building and alterations to connection to existing Listed Civic Centre. Development to comprise new apartment buildings and houses to provide a mix of residential units (Use Class C3), revised vehicular and pedestrian access from High Street, all associated car and cycle parking, servicing, hard and soft landscaping and associated works)

    323 Civic Offices, Epping Forest District Council, High Street, Epping, CM16 4BZ

    Received 3 Mar 2023
  9. Decision MadeEPF/0486/23

    Application for approval of details reserved by condition 3 'Materials' on planning permission EPF/1042/21/LB ((Grade II Listed building consent for the redevelopment of the existing office building and car park. Demolition of the existing office building and alterations to connection to existing Listed Civic Centre. Development to comprise new apartment buildings and houses to provide a mix of residential units (Use Class C3), revised vehicular and pedestrian access from High Street, all associated car and cycle parking, servicing, hard and soft landscaping and associated works)

    323 Civic Offices, Epping Forest District Council, High Street, Epping, CM16 4BZ

    Received 3 Mar 2023
  10. Decision MadeEPF/0487/23

    Prior approval for a 6m deep single storey extension to the rear of the property, height to eaves 2.56 m and maximum height 4m.

    Ark Royal, Carters Green, Matching, Harlow, CM17 0NX

    Received 3 Mar 2023
  11. Decision MadeEPF/0488/23

    Prior approval for demolition of existing single storey rear extension and constructing a new 8.0m deep single storey rear extension, height to eaves 2.8m and maximum height 3.8m.

    Oscoda, 31 Broadstrood, Loughton, IG10 2SB

    Received 3 Mar 2023
  12. Decision MadeEPF/0489/23

    Certification of lawful development for a proposed ancillary garden room to be used as a gym.

    1, St James Avenue, Ongar, CM5 9EL

    Received 6 Mar 2023
  13. Decision MadeEPF/0490/23

    The end of terraced house double storey side extension

    25, Ladyfields, Loughton, IG10 3RR

    Received 6 Mar 2023
  14. Decision MadeEPF/0491/23

    Enlarge dormers to rear roof slope, remove existing garage doors and replace with single door and window internal modifications

    West View Cottage, 36 Long Street, Waltham Abbey, EN9 3TQ

    Received 6 Mar 2023
  15. Decision MadeEPF/0492/23

    TPO/EPF/16/82 T1: Holly - Crown reduce height by up to 1m, as specified. T2: Holly - Crown reduce height by up to 2m, as specified.

    Flat 1, 13 Station Road, Epping, CM16 4HG

    Received 6 Mar 2023
  16. Decision MadeEPF/0493/23

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

    56, St Johns Road, Epping, CM16 5DP

    Received 6 Mar 2023
  17. Decision MadeEPF/0494/23

    Proposed two storey rear extension and Cellar conversion

    56, St Johns Road, Epping, CM16 5DP

    Received 6 Mar 2023
  18. Decision MadeEPF/0495/23

    A First floor side extension with a 1m step in from the boundary line and 0.5m step back from the existing facade. This will be above the existing ground floor side extension. Small ground floor front extension to the property with internal alterations. External alterations to elevations. Construction of a dropped kerb.

    67, Coronation Hill, Epping, CM16 5DT

    Received 6 Mar 2023
  19. Decision MadeEPF/0496/23

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

    24, Marjorams Avenue, Loughton, IG10 1PU

    Received 6 Mar 2023
  20. Decision MadeEPF/0497/23

    Rear single storey extension with flat roof and roof lantern projecting 4m from the rear of the original dwelling. Infill one window opening to side elevation facing side access. Form small window opening with obscure glazing in side elevation facing driveway to facilitate a new WC under stairs.

    12, Dukes Close, North Weald Bassett, Epping, CM16 6DA

    Received 6 Mar 2023
  21. Decision MadeEPF/0498/23

    Partial demolition of existing dwelling. Alterations and extensions to form three storey dwelling.

    14, Stanmore Way, Loughton, IG10 2SA

    Received 6 Mar 2023
  22. Decision MadeEPF/0499/23

    Variation to condition 5'Access to flat roof' on planning approval EPF/0160/22 (Two storey side, part two storey rear and part single storey rear extension. Single storey front extension. Raising of the roof, installation of front, rear and side dormers Construction of vehicular entrance gates and railings)

    33, Forest Lane, Chigwell, IG7 5AF

    Received 6 Mar 2023
  23. Decision MadeEPF/0500/23

    Certificate of lawful development for proposed single storey side extensions and outbuildings.

    Ark Royal, Carters Green, Matching, Harlow, CM17 0NX

    Received 6 Mar 2023
  24. Decision MadeEPF/0501/23

    "Single storey rear extension incorporating 2 no. roof lights".

    6, Whitehall Close, Nazeing, Waltham Abbey, EN9 2PY

    Received 6 Mar 2023

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