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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
36,789Searchable applications
408Recorded as pending
80%Approval rate · 29,915 approved or refused records
5,938Refused applications

23,977 approved · 5,938 refused · 1,792 withdrawn.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 Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.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
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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/0973/23

    Single storey side extension to replace conservatory & new canopy roof to front

    2 Envilles Cottages, Wellington, Abbess Road, Little Laver, Ongar, CM5 0JH

    Received 28 Apr 2023
  2. Decision MadeEPF/0974/23

    Rear and side extension and roof conversion to bungalow, revised scheme with rear raised patio reduced in size and new front wall and gates (Revised scheme to refused application EPF/2704/22).

    44, Forest Drive, Theydon Bois, Epping, CM16 7EZ

    Received 28 Apr 2023
  3. Decision MadeEPF/0975/23

    Non material amendment to EPF/2892/22 (Amendment to previously approved log store to facilitate installation of photovoltaic panels)

    Brick Lock Cottage, Glen Faba Road, Roydon, Harlow, CM19 5EW

    Received 28 Apr 2023
  4. Decision MadeEPF/0976/23

    Ground floor rear extension to form kitchen and seating area, patio area at rear with steps to garden area.

    25 Sedley Rise, Loughton, IG10 1LS

    Received 28 Apr 2023
  5. Decision MadeEPF/0977/23

    Certificate of lawful development for a new dormer extension to the main rear roof slope.

    33, Hazelwood, Loughton, IG10 4ET

    Received 28 Apr 2023
  6. Decision MadeEPF/0978/23

    Retrospective Application for front dormer windows

    Brookend, Oak Hill Road, Stapleford Abbotts, Romford, RM4 1JJ

    Received 28 Apr 2023
  7. Decision MadeEPF/0979/23

    Demolition of existing detached dwelling house, and replacement with a two storey detached dwelling house with part basement and rooms in the roofspace. New landscape works to the front and rear. New railings and gate along the street frontage. Front and rear landscape works.

    16, Stanmore Way, Loughton, IG10 2SA

    Received 1 May 2023
  8. Decision MadeEPF/0980/23

    Change of use of land and retrospective siting of one lodge for short-term tourist accommodation

    Nether Hall, Church Road, Moreton, Ongar, CM5 0JA

    Received 1 May 2023
  9. Decision MadeEPF/0981/23

    Certificate of lawful development for a proposed rear dormer window.

    51, Tower Road, Epping, CM16 5EN

    Received 1 May 2023
  10. Decision MadeEPF/0982/23

    Certificate of lawful development for proposed extension to existing outbuilding.

    Clapgate Cottage, Silver Lane, Willingale, Ongar, CM5 0QR

    Received 1 May 2023
  11. Decision MadeEPF/0983/23

    Certificate of lawful development for proposed new window to replace garage door, alterations to existing window and door openings to rear and side elevations (ground floor)

    33, Hazelwood, Loughton, IG10 4ET

    Received 1 May 2023
  12. Decision MadeEPF/0984/23

    Proposed single storey rear extension and garage conversion.

    Whyteleafe, 2 Shooters Drive, Nazeing, Waltham Abbey, EN9 2QD

    Received 1 May 2023
  13. Decision MadeEPF/0985/23

    Certificate of lawful development for a proposed single storey side extension, hip to gable loft conversion with flat roofed dormer to rear.

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

    Received 1 May 2023
  14. Decision MadeEPF/0986/23

    Certificate of lawful development for a proposed rear dormer roof extension beyond existing roof slope.

    5, Field Close, Lambourne, Romford, RM4 1DL

    Received 1 May 2023
  15. Decision MadeEPF/0987/23

    Single storey rear extension, relocation of entrance from side elevation to the front elevation

    5, Field Close, Lambourne, Romford, RM4 1DL

    Received 1 May 2023
  16. Decision MadeEPF/0988/23

    Proposed side extension (resubmission of planning application EPF/1910/22)

    Barnfield, Epping Road, Roydon, Harlow, CM19 5DW

    Received 1 May 2023
  17. Decision MadeEPF/0989/23

    Removal of existing close boarded fence and replacement with 1m high ranch-style fencing affixed to 1.2m high posts with wire mesh behind,

    Marshalls Farm, Woodside, Thornwood, Epping, CM16 6LQ

    Received 1 May 2023
  18. Decision MadeEPF/0990/23

    Proposed loft conversion with front and rear dormer, floor plan redesign and all associated works at 59 Park View (Revised Scheme to EPF/1309/22).

    59, Park View, Chigwell, IG7 5EF

    Received 2 May 2023
  19. Decision MadeEPF/0991/23

    Single storey rear extension

    2, Kettlebury Way, Ongar, CM5 9EU

    Received 2 May 2023
  20. Decision MadeEPF/0992/23

    Demolition of existing garages and the addition of 2 new 1B2P bungalows, designed to achieve Passivhaus standards, with new 8 no. parking spaces, standalone bin stores to the front of the property and private cycle stores to rears of each house (Revised Scheme to EPF/2637/15).

    Garages at Pyrles Lane, Loughton, IG10 2NH

    Received 2 May 2023
  21. Decision MadeEPF/0993/23

    Application for approval of details reserved by condition 3 'External finishes', condition 4'Surface Water Disposal' and condition 6 'Hard and Soft Landscaping' on planning permission EPF/2926/20 (Demolition of existing and proposed replacement dwelling)

    Brockett Cottage, Pigstye Green Road, Willingale, Ongar, CM5 0QF

    Received 2 May 2023
  22. Decision MadeEPF/0994/23

    First floor extension to extend the existing flat roofed dormer to provide a first floor bathroom and ground floor alteration internal alterations and extension to existing outbuilding to create kitchen/living space with glazed roofed link to the house

    40, Berwick Lane, Stanford Rivers, Ongar, CM5 9PY

    Received 2 May 2023
  23. Decision MadeEPF/0995/23

    Grade II listed building application for first floor extension to extend the existing flat roofed dormer to provide a first floor bathroom and ground floor alteration internal alterations and extension to existing outbuilding to create kitchen / living space with glazed roofed link to the house

    40, Berwick Lane, Stanford Rivers, Ongar, CM5 9PY

    Received 2 May 2023
  24. Decision MadeEPF/0996/23

    Application for approval of details reserved by condition 3'Parking spaces/EVCP' , condition 5 'Foul Drainage', condition 7'Soft Landscaping', condition 10'Water Quality', condition 13'Surface Water Drainage', conditions 14 'Off site flooding' and conditions 15'Storage/disposal of surface water' on planning permission EPF/2412/20 (Erection of Glasshouses (3.29 Hectares), Alterations to the Vehicular Access, Provision of Site Access Road, Diversion of Public Footpath, Construction of Attenuation & Irrigation Lagoon, Construction of Insulated Hot Water Storage Tank & Associated Landscaping & Drainage Works)

    Land To The North Of Birchwood Ind Estate, Hoe Lane, Nazeing, Waltham Abbey, EN9 2RJ

    Received 2 May 2023

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