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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
36,457Searchable applications
411Recorded as pending
80%Approval rate · 29,653 approved or refused records
5,885Refused applications

23,768 approved · 5,885 refused · 1,766 withdrawn.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 Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.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/0849/23

    TPO/EPF/10/81 T1: Oak - Crown reduce by up to 2m, as specified.

    246a, High Road, North Weald Bassett, Epping, CM16 6EF

    Received 13 Apr 2023
  2. Decision MadeEPF/0851/23

    Certificate of lawful development for a proposed loft conversion with side dormer and single storey ground floor side extension.

    75, Smarts Lane, Loughton, IG10 4BU

    Received 13 Apr 2023
  3. Decision MadeEPF/0852/23

    Application for approval of details reserved by condition 9 'Tree Protection plan' on planning permission EPF/1326/19 (3 x 2 bedroom bungalows)

    Leverton County Gm Junior And Infant School, Honey Lane, Waltham Abbey, EN9 3BE

    Received 13 Apr 2023
  4. Decision MadeEPF/0853/23

    Application for approval of details reserved by condition 7 'levels' condition 8 'Surface Water', condition 11 'Tree Protection', condition 12'Flood Risk', condition 13 ' Contamination', condition 21' Basement Impact Assessment' and condition 22' Superfast Broadband' on planning permission EPF/2267/19 (Proposed new house with basement adjacent no.41 and new crossover)

    41, Manor Road, Chigwell, IG7 5PL

    Received 14 Apr 2023
  5. Decision MadeEPF/0854/23

    Change of use from C3 - Residential to E (e) - Dental practice

    210, Queens Road, Buckhurst Hill, IG9 5AX

    Received 14 Apr 2023
  6. Decision MadeEPF/0855/23

    Annexe in rear garden.

    8 Middle Street, Nazeing, Waltham Abbey, EN9 2LD

    Received 13 Apr 2023
  7. Decision MadeEPF/0856/23

    Non material amendment to EPF/1606/22 (Proposed part single storey/part two storey side extension to existing dwelling).

    7, Nafferton Rise, Loughton, IG10 1UB

    Received 14 Apr 2023
  8. Decision MadeEPF/0857/23

    Application for approval of details reserved by condition 16 'Programme of Archaeological Assessment' on planning permission EPF/2329/22 (Demolition of two cottages, construction of two replacement dwellings)

    Howard Cottages, Church Lane, Matching Tye, Harlow, CM17 0QX

    Received 14 Apr 2023
  9. Decision MadeEPF/0858/23

    Removal of part catslide roof and part flat roof at rear and erection of first floor rear extension.

    41 The Lindens, Loughton, IG10 3HS

    Received 12 Apr 2023
  10. Decision MadeEPF/0859/23

    Demolition of existing dwelling and outbuilding. Construction of a new detached dwelling.

    Meadow View, Downhall Road, Matching Green, Harlow, CM17 0RD

    Received 14 Apr 2023
  11. Decision MadeEPF/0865/23

    Certificate of lawful development for a proposed Hip to Gable Loft Conversion with Rear Dormer (Less than 50 Cubic Meters).

    7, Hillcrest Way, Epping, CM16 7AR

    Received 17 Apr 2023
  12. Decision MadeEPF/0860/23

    Certificate of lawful development for existing use of property known as the annexe has been created and lived in as stand alone dwelling in excess of the 4 year ruling without having been enforced upon, the property is created ,functions and operates as dwelling of substance and quality providing bedrooms, kitchen and living spaces building control approved creation.

    Larkhill, Abridge Road, Theydon Bois, Epping, CM16 7NN

    Received 17 Apr 2023
  13. Decision MadeEPF/0861/23

    Prior approval for a 4 metre deep single storey rear extension, height to eaves 2.6 metres and maximum height 3 metres.

    3, Wedgewood Close, Epping, CM16 4QD

    Received 17 Apr 2023
  14. Decision MadeEPF/0862/23

    Retrospective Application for a Paddel Court in the Garden. With new proposed hedges and trees for screening.

    28, Wayletts, London Road, Stanford Rivers, Ongar, CM5 9QD

    Received 17 Apr 2023
  15. Decision MadeEPF/0863/23

    Single storey front facing side extension, and modifications to front door, steps and porch roof.

    42, Lechmere Avenue, Chigwell, IG7 5ET

    Received 17 Apr 2023
  16. Decision MadeEPF/0864/23

    Single storey front porch and utility extension.

    72, Ardmore Lane, Buckhurst Hill, IG9 5SA

    Received 17 Apr 2023
  17. Decision MadeEPF/0866/23

    Garage conversion and upwards extension. Double storey plus loft side extension. Rear single storey extension. Rear lightwell, providing access to the basement. Demolition of chimney.

    1, Hartland Road, Epping, CM16 4PH

    Received 17 Apr 2023
  18. Decision MadeEPF/0867/23

    Removal of existing porch and rear conservatory. Construction of new porch, a single storey front extension, and a part single storey - part two storey rear extension. Removal of tile hanging and rendering of first floor. Construction of a single storey garage to the side of the property. Alterations to approved scheme: EPF/2395/22.

    Marden Croft, Brentwood Road, Ongar, CM5 9DD

    Received 17 Apr 2023
  19. Decision MadeEPF/0868/23

    Prior approval for a 4 metre deep single storey rear extension, height to eaves 2.6 metres and maximum height of 3 metres.

    4, Wedgewood Close, Epping, CM16 4QD

    Received 17 Apr 2023
  20. Decision MadeEPF/0869/23

    TPO/CHI/02/70 (Ref: A1) T1: Ash - Crown reduce, as specified.

    8, Brooklyn Avenue, Loughton, IG10 1BL

    Received 17 Apr 2023
  21. Decision MadeEPF/0870/23

    Application for approval of details reserved by condition 10 'Tree Protection Plan & Arboricultural Method Statement on EPF/0928/19 (Demolition of 2 barns to create x 6 no. new dwellings)

    Canes Farm, Canes Lane, Hastingwood, Harlow, CM17 9LD

    Received 17 Apr 2023
  22. Decision MadeEPF/0871/23

    Proposed first floor to form chalet bungalow with roof re-pitched and proposed dormer windows.

    57, North Street, Nazeing, Waltham Abbey, EN9 2NH

    Received 17 Apr 2023
  23. Decision MadeEPF/0872/23

    Waltham Abbey Conservation Area T1: Sycamore - Reduce overhanging lateral branches to boundary line, up to 3m.

    23, Plantaganet Place, Waltham Abbey, EN9 1BF

    Received 17 Apr 2023
  24. Decision MadeEPF/0873/23

    Relocation of existing vehicular access and erection of new 1.9m high fence & gate

    Land adjacent to Adams View, Sedge Green, Roydon, Harlow, CM19

    Received 17 Apr 2023

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