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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
36,664Searchable applications
410Recorded as pending
80%Approval rate · 29,805 approved or refused records
5,911Refused applications

23,894 approved · 5,911 refused · 1,783 withdrawn. Received dates in our records: 2 Jul 1999 to 20 Oct 2026. Most recent record check: 22 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 Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.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
Article 4 direction areasNo boundary records available in this collection

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  1. Decision MadeEPF/0923/23

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

    Midway, Epping Road, Epping Upland, Epping, CM16 6PR

    Received 24 Apr 2023
  2. Decision MadeEPF/0924/23

    Demolition of existing stables and hardstanding, construction of detached bungalow, alterations to vehicular access, provision of parking and landscaping.

    Rose Cottage, Epping Long Green, Epping Upland, Epping, CM16 6QN

    Received 24 Apr 2023
  3. Decision MadeEPF/0925/23

    Prior approval for a single storey rear conservatory, 5.00 metres deep, height to eaves 2.70 metres and maximum height 3.10metres.

    1 Dawes Bridge Cottages, Hobbs Cross Road, Theydon Garnon, Epping, CM16 7PA

    Received 24 Apr 2023
  4. Decision MadeEPF/0926/23

    Application for approval of details reserved by condition 5 'Remediation and Verification' on planning application EPF/1473/21 (Redevelopment of commercial site to provide 9no. dwellings with associated access, hardstanding, landscaping and parking)

    Woodside Farm, Stapleford Road, Stapleford Abbotts, Romford, RM4 1ER

    Received 24 Apr 2023
  5. Decision MadeEPF/0927/23

    Certificate of lawful development for proposed shepherd hut for ancillary accommodation.

    8 Puckridge Cottages, Vicarage Lane, Chigwell, IG7 6LU

    Received 24 Apr 2023
  6. Decision MadeEPF/0928/23

    Formation of 2 dormers as a minor detail to the front of the existing pitched roof to allow for access and natural light into the loft space.

    1, Campions, Loughton, IG10 2SG

    Received 24 Apr 2023
  7. Decision MadeEPF/0929/23

    Single storey rear extension to form conservatory.

    9, Lambourne Close, Chigwell, IG7 6EB

    Received 24 Apr 2023
  8. Decision MadeEPF/0930/23

    Application for approval of details reserved by condition 19 (Swept Path Analysis) (in respect of Block G Only) against approval EPF/0917/21 (Redevelopment of the former school buildings and depot. Demolition of five buildings and the retention of three locally listed buildings. Development to comprise erection of new apartment buildings and the conversion, extension and change of use of the existing locally listed Centrepoint building and Cookery School to provide a mix of residential units (Use Class C3) and ancillary communal amenity areas. Extension and refurbishment of two existing locally listed semi-detached caretaker cottages. Revised vehicular and pedestrian access from St Johns Road and new pedestrian access from High Street, all associated car and cycle parking, servicing, hard and soft landscaping and associated works)

    Former School, Centrepoint Building and Council Depot, Land at St John's Road, Epping, CM16 4BD

    Received 24 Apr 2023
  9. Decision MadeEPF/0931/23

    Prior approval for a 6 metre deep single storey rear conservatory extension, height to eaves 2.25 metres and maximum height 2.75 metres.

    16 Southern Drive, Loughton, IG10 3BU

    Received 24 Apr 2023
  10. Decision MadeEPF/0933/23

    New dwelling in place of the existing stable block (Revised application to EPF/2671/21)

    The Stables, Stapleford Road, Stapleford Abbots, Romford, RM14 1ER

    Received 25 Apr 2023
  11. Decision MadeEPF/0934/23

    Part single part double storey rear extension.

    2, Goldings Road, Loughton, IG10 2QN

    Received 25 Apr 2023
  12. Decision MadeEPF/0935/23

    Solar panel PV array

    Gilwell Park, Bury Road, Waltham Abbey, E4 7QW

    Received 25 Apr 2023
  13. Decision MadeEPF/0936/23

    Application for approval of details reserved by condition 4 'Surface Water Disposal' on planning permission EPF/0136/22 (Front, side and rear extensions. New roof over dwelling to create first floor within roof space)

    39A, Shooters Drive, Nazeing, Waltham Abbey, EN9 2QA

    Received 25 Apr 2023
  14. Decision MadeEPF/0937/23

    Demolition of existing dwelling and construction of replacement dwelling.

    88, Manor Road, Chigwell, IG7 5PQ

    Received 25 Apr 2023
  15. Decision MadeEPF/0938/23

    TPO/EPF/09/12 (Ref: T18) T37: Oak - Crown reduce height by up to 2.5m, as specified. Crown reduce lateral branches by up to 3.5m, as specified.

    Grange Farm, The Pavilion Sports Centre, High Road, Chigwell, IG7 6DP

    Received 25 Apr 2023
  16. Decision MadeEPF/0939/23

    Certificate of Lawful Development for ancillary outbuilding to be used as recreation room/gym, home office and workshop/garden store.

    Lisa House, Netherhall Road, Roydon, Harlow, CM19 5JP

    Received 25 Apr 2023
  17. Decision MadeEPF/0940/23

    Construction of stables and hay barn for personal use

    Redwoods, Little Laver Road, Little Laver, Harlow, CM17 0RH

    Received 26 Apr 2023
  18. Decision MadeEPF/0941/23

    Application for Lawful Development Certificate to establish use of land as part of residential curtilage (10 year rule)

    Greylands, The Street, Sheering, Harlow, CM22 7LY

    Received 26 Apr 2023
  19. Decision MadeEPF/0942/23

    Extension to existing dormer roof with accompanying canopy and PV's. Single storey extension to hold a plant room. Minor amendments to windows and Juliet balcony.

    37, Cedar Lodge, Berwick Lane, Stanford Rivers, Ongar, CM5 9PZ

    Received 26 Apr 2023
  20. Decision MadeEPF/0943/23

    Prior approval for a 6 metre deep single story rear extension, removal of existing rear / side utility room. Single storey rear extension adjoining an existing single storey rear extension. The combined extensions will extend 6m from the original rear elevation.The width of the rear extension will be no wider than the width of the original dwelling. The extension height measured from the natural ground level will be no higher than 3m. The proposed roof lantern will be no nearer than 2m from the property boundary and will not exceed 4m in height measured from the natural ground level. Materials used in the construction will match the existing.

    39, Woodland Way, Theydon Bois, Epping, CM16 7DY

    Received 26 Apr 2023
  21. Decision MadeEPF/0944/23

    Application for approval of details reserved by condition 3'External Materials' on planning permission EPF/0151/23 (1. Infill existing open floor void within kitchen to facilitate new room at first floor for study. Existing tall front elevation window modified by removing glazed upper section and replace with two small windows to match existing at eaves level on this elevation. 2. Creation of new utility room as part of the new kitchen arrangement.)

    Orchard Barn, Stanford Rivers Hall School Road, Stanford Rivers, Ongar, CM5 9QS

    Received 26 Apr 2023
  22. Decision MadeEPF/0945/23

    - Demolish small side porch and replace with one of similar scale - Raise front gable - Internal works - Replacement of all windows, block up one on ground floor, make 2 smaller - Loft conversion - 2 rear and 2 front dormers - Alter appearance of brick plinth - Timber cladding to front gable - Roof tiles to be replaced with slate - Render exterior walls

    The Nook, Norwood End, Fyfield, Ongar, CM5 0RW

    Received 26 Apr 2023
  23. Decision MadeEPF/0946/23

    Two Storey Side extension, Two Storey Rear extension and Roof Alterations

    10, Chester Road, Chigwell, IG7 6AJ

    Received 26 Apr 2023
  24. Decision MadeEPF/0947/23

    Change of use from Public House (Pub with food) (Use Class - Sui Generis) to a flexible planning use comprising a Public House (Pub with food) (Use Class - Sui Generis) and a Restaurant (Food with alcohol) (Use Class E)

    227, High Road, Loughton, IG10 1BB

    Received 26 Apr 2023

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These figures describe applications collected by PlanningTrack for Epping Forest District Council, across all dates currently available. They are a partial dataset, rather than an authority-wide performance measure. The date range does not establish continuous historical coverage.

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