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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
36,106Searchable applications
399Recorded as pending
80%Approval rate · 29,350 approved or refused records
5,837Refused applications

23,513 approved · 5,837 refused · 1,743 withdrawn.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 Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.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/0702/23

    Proposed change of use from commercial to dental practice on the ground floor and office/storage use on first floor.

    Unit 2, Bansons Yard, High Street, Ongar, CM5 9AA

    Received 27 Mar 2023
  2. Decision MadeEPF/0703/23

    One and a half storey rear extension

    Oaks, Norwood End, Fyfield, Ongar, CM5 0RN

    Received 27 Mar 2023
  3. Decision MadeEPF/0705/23

    Application for approval of details reserved by condition 9 (ii) 'Site Development Scheme' on planning permission EPF/2790/20 allowed on appeal (The material change of use of land for the creation of nine gypsy/traveller pitches, comprising the siting for residential purposes of one mobile home, one touring caravan and the erection of one utility building per pitch) - Revised application to EPF/2038/22.

    Land to the North of Heathlands, Willingale Road, Norton Heath, Ongar, CM4 0LW

    Received 27 Mar 2023
  4. Decision MadeEPF/0706/23

    Proposed construction of three dormer roofs.

    11, Daleside Gardens, Chigwell, IG7 6PR

    Received 27 Mar 2023
  5. Decision MadeEPF/0707/23

    Part two storey, part single storey rear extension and internal alterations/demolition of existing garage. 100mm external insulation, existing windows and front door to be replaced (Revised scheme to EPF/2087/22).

    Sparlings, Epping Road, Nazeing, Waltham Abbey, EN9 2DH

    Received 27 Mar 2023
  6. Decision MadeEPF/0708/23

    Application for approval of details reserved by condition 3 'Foul and Surface Water', condition 5'Mitigation Measures' and condition 6 'Contamination' on planning permission EPF/1787/21 (Proposed alterations to existing buildings; provision of pool within courtyard; partial demolition of existing built form and in-line addition to enlarge existing ancillary residential annex; change of use of adjacent field to horse grazing)

    Bushes, Wind Hill, Magdalen Laver, Ongar, CM5 0DS

    Received 27 Mar 2023
  7. Decision MadeEPF/0709/23

    Two storey side extension and associated internal alterations.

    Hen House Barn, Wood Farm, Moreton Road, Ongar, CM5 0EY

    Received 27 Mar 2023
  8. Decision MadeEPF/0710/23

    TPO/EPF/21/08 (Ref: T50 & T41) T19: Oak – Reduce lateral branches on property side, as specified. T41: Oak – Crown reduce, as specified.

    57, Kings Wood Park, Epping, CM16 6FA

    Received 27 Mar 2023
  9. Decision MadeEPF/0711/23

    Single storey rear extension following demolition of existing conservatory

    14, Stradbroke Drive, Chigwell, IG7 5QX

    Received 28 Mar 2023
  10. Decision MadeEPF/0712/23

    Single storey side extension

    1, Audleigh Place, Chigwell, IG7 5QT

    Received 28 Mar 2023
  11. Decision MadeEPF/0713/23

    Retention and completion of partially built brick boundary walls and piers with the addition of pier caps, railings, infill fence panels and a pedestrian gate.

    21, Farm Way, Buckhurst Hill, IG9 5AH

    Received 28 Mar 2023
  12. Decision MadeEPF/0714/23

    TPO/EPF/01/81 (Ref: G3) T1: Oak - Crown lift to 6m above ground level, as specified. T2: Oak - Crown reduce on lawn side by up to 3m, as specified. T3: Holly - Reduce upper branches by up to 1.5m, as specified.

    Oak Lodge, Maltings Drive, Epping, CM16 6SH

    Received 28 Mar 2023
  13. Decision MadeEPF/0715/23

    TPO/EPF/44/91 T1, T2, & 4: Lime - Crown reduce and lift by up to 3m, as specified.

    Theydon Croft, Theydon Road, Theydon Bois, Epping, CM16 4EF

    Received 28 Mar 2023
  14. Decision MadeEPF/0716/23

    Erection of 2.4m security fencing

    Chigwell Traffic Base, M11, Chigwell, Epping Forest, Essex, England

    Received 28 Mar 2023
  15. Decision MadeEPF/0717/23

    Adding an enclosed Pergola onto Patio attached to the house

    31, Mount Pleasant Road, Chigwell, IG7 5EP

    Received 29 Mar 2023
  16. Decision MadeEPF/0718/23

    Demolition of conservatory and replacement with new dining area, internal reconfiguration, and enlargement of existing dormer window at first floor to provide additional windows.

    7, Heron Close, Buckhurst Hill, IG9 5TP

    Received 29 Mar 2023
  17. Decision MadeEPF/0719/23

    TPO/EPF/41/91 T23: Lime - Fell and replace, as specified.

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

    Received 27 Mar 2023
  18. Decision MadeEPF/0720/23

    Proposed single storey rear and front extension, two storey side extension and loft conversion with rear dormer.

    143, Princes Road, Buckhurst Hill, IG9 5DS

    Received 29 Mar 2023
  19. Decision MadeEPF/0721/23

    Certificate of Lawful Development for proposed single storey rear extension, loft conversion and front porch.

    4, The Windsors, Buckhurst Hill, IG9 6DJ

    Received 29 Mar 2023
  20. Decision MadeEPF/0722/23

    Application for approval of details reserved by condition 4 and 5 'Contamination and Remediation', condition 16 'Programme of Archaeological work' and conditions 17 'Screen Walls and Fences' on EPF/1531/19 (Erection of x 2 no. detached dwellings complete with access, parking, gardens and infrastructure)

    Land adjacent The Fox Inn PH, Harlow Road, Matching Tye, CM17 0QS

    Received 29 Mar 2023
  21. Under ConsultationEPF/0723/23

    Application for approval of details reserved by condition 7 'Verification Report' on planning application EPF/3004/17 (Replacement of an existing garage with a single storey dwelling with single car parking space)

    The Old Garage, Epping Road, Epping Upland, Epping, CM16 6PU

    Received 29 Mar 2023
  22. Decision MadeEPF/0724/23

    Re- design of the front garden

    5, Staples Road, Loughton, IG10 1HP

    Received 29 Mar 2023
  23. Decision MadeEPF/0725/23

    Proposed lawful Development Certificate submission for proposed new hard surface measuring 28sqm .

    Alderton County Junior And Infant School, Alderton Hall Lane, Loughton, IG10 3HE

    Received 29 Mar 2023
  24. Decision MadeEPF/0726/23

    Demolition of existing garages and the addition of two new build flats (2 storey); 2 1B2P, designed to achieve Passivhaus standards, with new 3 no. parking spaces, standalone bin stores to the front of the property and private standalone cycle stores in rear gardens for each unit.

    Garage site Burney Drive , Loughton, IG10 2DU

    Received 30 Mar 2023

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