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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
35,711Searchable applications
399Recorded as pending
80%Approval rate · 28,996 approved or refused records
5,773Refused applications

23,223 approved · 5,773 refused · 1,705 withdrawn.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 Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.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/0551/23

    The works include the full replacement of windows to the flats and flat entrance doors. The existing windows are double glazed uPVC framed casement windows, these are to be replaced with Rehau double glazed uPVC casements matching the configuration of the existing windows. The flat entrance doors are to be replaced with FD30s supplied from Grady Joinery.

    405 -419 Copperfield, Chigwell, IG7 5NR

    Received 10 Mar 2023
  2. Decision MadeEPF/0552/23

    The works include the full replacement of windows to the flats and flat entrance doors. The existing windows are double glazed uPVC framed casement windows, these are to be replaced with Rehau double glazed uPVC casements matching the configuration of the existing windows. The flat entrance doors are to be replaced with FD30s supplied from Grady Joinery.

    216-230 Limes Avenue, Chigwell, IG7 5LZ

    Received 10 Mar 2023
  3. Decision MadeEPF/0553/23

    The works include the full replacement of windows to the flats and flat entrance doors. The existing windows are double glazed uPVC framed casement windows, these are to be replaced with Rehau double glazed uPVC casements matching the configuration of the existing windows. The flat entrance doors are to be replaced with FD30s supplied from Grady Joinery.

    306 -320, Limes Avenue, Chigwell, IG7 5NA

    Received 10 Mar 2023
  4. Decision MadeEPF/0554/23

    Proposed Additions to Existing Base Station installation at Rooftop at Epping Tower.

    Rooftop at Epping Tower , 33 High Street , Epping , CM16 4LY

    Received 10 Mar 2023
  5. Decision MadeEPF/0555/23

    The construction of a first floor extension over existing ground floor rear and side elevation (west). The construction of a first floor extension over existing ground floor (east) The demolition/removal of existing pitched roofs and dormer windows. The construction of a new pitched roof to the extended and existing dwelling. The construction of a single storey porch to the rear elevation.

    Willow Trees, New Way Lane, Matching, Harlow, CM17 0NT

    Received 10 Mar 2023
  6. Decision MadeEPF/0556/23

    Retrospective consent for boundary wall.

    27, Blackacre Road, Theydon Bois, Epping, CM16 7LT

    Received 10 Mar 2023
  7. Decision MadeEPF/0557/23

    Erection of two detached dwellings

    Land Adjacent to Esperanza Nursery , Stapleford Road , Stapleford Abbotts

    Received 10 Mar 2023
  8. Decision MadeEPF/0558/23

    Grade II listed building consent for proposed Additions to Existing Base Station installation at Rooftop at Epping Tower.

    Rooftop at Epping Tower , 33 High Street , Epping , CM16 4LY

    Received 10 Mar 2023
  9. Decision MadeEPF/0559/23

    Proposed first floor extension, proposed rear roof extension with proposed dormer window. Roof to existing side extension increased so that rear eaves match the height of the adjoining property. 2No conservation rooflights to the front of the existing roof line.

    1 Broughs Cottages, Epping Road, Roydon, Harlow, CM19 5HS

    Received 13 Mar 2023
  10. Decision MadeEPF/0560/23

    single storey side and rear extension to replace porch and existing extension

    81, Parkfields, Roydon, Harlow, CM19 5JA

    Received 13 Mar 2023
  11. Decision MadeEPF/0561/23

    Single storey rear extension, side extension at first floor with pitched roof over and ground floor side infill extension of existing undercroft area.

    12, Tycehurst Hill, Loughton, IG10 1BU

    Received 13 Mar 2023
  12. Decision MadeEPF/0562/23

    Extension to existing Garden Room to be used for storage of canoes/boats and associated items.

    5, Augustine Court, Waltham Abbey, EN9 1JJ

    Received 13 Mar 2023
  13. Decision MadeEPF/0563/23

    Certificate of lawful development for proposed single storey side extension and garage conversion into a habitable room.

    75, High Beech Road, Loughton, IG10 4BN

    Received 13 Mar 2023
  14. Decision MadeEPF/0564/23

    TPO/EPF/45/91 (Ref: T11) T1: Cypress - Fell and replace, as specified.

    18 Kendal Avenue, Epping, CM16 4PW

    Received 13 Mar 2023
  15. Decision MadeEPF/0565/23

    Grade II listed building application for replacement Crittal windows with double glazed powder coating aluminium replicating existing.

    1 Petcheys Cottages, Bottle Road, High Laver, Ongar, CM5 0JQ

    Received 13 Mar 2023
  16. Decision MadeEPF/0566/23

    Application for approval of details reserved by condition 4 'Surface Water Drainage', condition 7 'Retained Landscaping', condition 8 'Hard and Soft Landscaping', condition 9 and 13 'Tree Protection Plan', condition 15 'Levels', condition 16 'Construction Management Plan', and condition 21 EV Charging Points on planning permission EPF/1986/19 (Erection of 2 no. detached dwellings with rooms in the roof and associated garaging on the site of an unused existing tennis court and green area (revised scheme pursuant to EPF/1062/18).

    Land Adjacent to No 24, Vicarage Road, Coopersale, Epping, CM16 7RB

    Received 13 Mar 2023
  17. Decision MadeEPF/0567/23

    Certificate of lawful development for a proposed outbuilding.

    Willow Trees, New Way Lane, Matching, Harlow, CM17 0NT

    Received 13 Mar 2023
  18. Decision MadeEPF/0568/23

    Non Material amendment to EPF/0621/18 (Demolition of existing commercial buildings and erection of 4 dwellings)

    Warehouse at Tutein Farm, Grove Lane, Chigwell, IG7 6JQ

    Received 13 Mar 2023
  19. Decision MadeEPF/0569/23

    Front elevation infill, ridge height increase & a dormer added.

    109, North Street, Nazeing, Waltham Abbey, EN9 2NJ

    Received 14 Mar 2023
  20. Decision MadeEPF/0570/23

    Construction of a new ground floor rear extension, this has been previously approved EPF/1401/18 on the 20th July 2018

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

    Received 14 Mar 2023
  21. Decision MadeEPF/0571/23

    Approval of Details Reserved by Conditions 4 Surface water drainage, 10 Flood risk assessment and 11 Contamination risk of EPF/1603/20 (Demolition of existing stables, ménage, round pen and field shelters and consolidation of surrounding areas to create one new residential dwelling with prescribed domestic curtilage).

    Oak Lodge Stud, Mill Lane, Stanford Rivers, Ongar, CM5 9SF

    Received 14 Mar 2023
  22. Decision MadeEPF/0572/23

    Two storey side extension and raised boundary wall.

    42, Longfields, Ongar, CM5 9BZ

    Received 14 Mar 2023
  23. Decision MadeEPF/0573/23

    Demolition of existing house and construction of new detached dwelling.

    43, Alderton Hill, Loughton, IG10 3JD

    Received 14 Mar 2023
  24. Decision MadeEPF/0574/23

    Certificate of lawful development for a proposed replacement garden room.

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

    Received 14 Mar 2023

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