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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
36,021Searchable applications
399Recorded as pending
80%Approval rate · 29,273 approved or refused records
5,826Refused applications

23,447 approved · 5,826 refused · 1,735 withdrawn.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 Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.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/0675/23

    Store fit out and new external fascia and temporary graphic vinyls on store front during works

    297, High Road, Loughton, IG10 1AH

    Received 24 Mar 2023
  2. Decision MadeEPF/0676/23

    Change of use and conversion of existing two storey furniture store into one self contained dwelling.

    Outbuilding to the rear of Lathams Home 64-66, High Street, Epping, CM16 4AE

    Received 24 Mar 2023
  3. Decision MadeEPF/0677/23

    Replacement of existing dwelling with a house that will appear as two storey in scale, with a second floor of accommodation within the roof, plus a basement to provide a 6 bedroom house (Revised scheme to EPF/2122/22).

    47, Hainault Road, Chigwell, IG7 5DQ

    Received 24 Mar 2023
  4. Decision MadeEPF/0678/23

    Change of use from Agricultural Land to Equestrian Manège, Stables and Paddock, Construction of Manège and Construction of Stables - (Revised scheme to approved application EPF/1338/22 - relocation of manège).

    Four Elms, Mutton Row, Stanford Rivers, Ongar, CM5 9QQ

    Received 24 Mar 2023
  5. Decision MadeEPF/0679/23

    New external fascia and temporary graphic vinyls on store front during works

    297, High Road, Loughton, IG10 1AH

    Received 24 Mar 2023
  6. Decision MadeEPF/0680/23

    Demolition of existing petrol station and construction of replacement petrol station with a new shop with associated bin store, underground tanks and canopy. Retention of existing EV charging points.

    Bassett Filling Station, 215 High Road, North Weald Bassett, Epping, CM16 6ED

    Received 24 Mar 2023
  7. Decision MadeEPF/0681/23

    To erect a polytunnel PVC small aircraft Hangar on a concrete base - Plot 5

    North Weald Airfield, Hangar 9, Merlin Way, North Weald Bassett, Epping, CM16 6HR

    Received 24 Mar 2023
  8. Decision MadeEPF/0682/23

    Retention of Installed AC Units (4No. in total)

    17 Tomswood Road, Chigwell, IG7 5QP

    Received 24 Mar 2023
  9. Decision MadeEPF/0684/23

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

    10, Princes Road, Buckhurst Hill, IG9 5EG

    Received 27 Mar 2023
  10. Decision MadeEPF/0685/23

    The proposal is for a balcony of 6m x 3m within the existing garden area for the use of the first-floor residents.

    Ashbrook Court Care Home, Sewardstone Road, Waltham Abbey, E4 7RG

    Received 27 Mar 2023
  11. Decision MadeEPF/0686/23

    Proposed side and rear extension with loft room following the demolition of the existing later single storey side/rear extension with loft area.

    Nether Street Farmhouse, Dunmow Road, Abbess Beauchamp And Berners Roding, Ongar, CM5 0JT

    Received 27 Mar 2023
  12. Decision MadeEPF/0687/23

    Matching Green Conservation Area T1: Horse Chestnut - Fell. T2: Lime - Crown reduce to previous pollard points.

    Little Willows, High Laver Road, Matching, Harlow, CM17 0PU

    Received 27 Mar 2023
  13. Decision MadeEPF/0688/23

    New Entrance porch formed of Oak Frame and Brick Plinth

    Broad Eaves, Epping Road, Roydon, Harlow, CM19 5HU

    Received 27 Mar 2023
  14. Decision MadeEPF/0689/23

    Prior approval for a 4.9 metre deep single storey extension from the existing external wall measuring under 4 metres in height, eaves height 2.50.

    10, Princes Road, Buckhurst Hill, IG9 5EG

    Received 27 Mar 2023
  15. Decision MadeEPF/0690/23

    Grade II listed building application for a proposed side and rear extension with loft room following the demolition of the existing later single storey side/rear extension with loft area.

    Nether Street Farmhouse, Dunmow Road, Abbess Beauchamp And Berners Roding, Ongar, CM5 0JT

    Received 27 Mar 2023
  16. Decision MadeEPF/0692/23

    TPO/EPF/21/08 (Ref: T13 & T42) T8: Beech & T36: Oak – Fell and replace, as specified.

    57, Kings Wood Park, Epping, CM16 6FA

    Received 27 Mar 2023
  17. Decision MadeEPF/0693/23

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

    45, River Way, Loughton, IG10 3LJ

    Received 27 Mar 2023
  18. Decision MadeEPF/0694/23

    Application for approval of details reserved by condition 2 'Appearance of gates' on planning permission EPF/0337/22 allowed on appeal Erection of gates, piers and walls to front boundary)

    The Briars, Old House Lane, Roydon, Harlow, CM19 5DN

    Received 27 Mar 2023
  19. Decision MadeEPF/0695/23

    Single storey ground floor front and rear extension. two storey side and part first floor rear extension

    35, Barfields, Loughton, IG10 3JH

    Received 27 Mar 2023
  20. Decision MadeEPF/0697/23

    Alterations and extensions to existing detached house including loft conversion, altered fenestration, basement extension with raised balcony over, extension and alteration to the existing utility area and gym to make a new double garage with store under and new detached annexe building on ground and basement levels.

    Consort House, 49 Forest View Road, Loughton, IG10 4DY

    Received 27 Mar 2023
  21. Decision MadeEPF/0698/23

    Removal of garage. Altered fenestrations and porch to front elevation. New roof and raised ridge. Ground, first and roof level rear extensions.

    7, Ardmore Lane, Buckhurst Hill, IG9 5RY

    Received 27 Mar 2023
  22. Decision MadeEPF/0699/23

    Proposed improvements and extensions

    Corner Garth, Nursery Road, Loughton, IG10 4EF

    Received 27 Mar 2023
  23. Decision MadeEPF/0700/23

    TPO/EPF/41/91 G1: Ash x 13, Oak x 2 - Crown lift to 5.2m from ground, as specified. T1-T3 & T30: Horse Chestnut - Crown lift to 5.2m from ground, as specified. T4-T14, T29 & T31: Lime - Crown lift to 5.2m from ground, as specified.

    Toby Carvery, High Road, Buckhurst Hill, IG9 5HT

    Received 27 Mar 2023
  24. Decision MadeEPF/0701/23

    Proposed demolition of the single storey attached side garage/utility and erection of a new single storey side extension, two storey rear extension, removal of the existing pitched roof and erection of a second floor level providing a new crown roof, new front entrance canopy along with new windows/doors to the front and flank wall elevations.

    Daneway, Farm End, Waltham Abbey, E4 7QS

    Received 27 Mar 2023

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