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23,768 approved · 5,885 refused · 1,766 withdrawn.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 Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.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

Conservation areas and Article 4 directions

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Conservation areas25 mapped area records
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  1. Decision MadeEPF/0874/23

    Installation of solar panels on east and south facing roof slopes

    Weston House, Station Road, Sheering, Harlow, CM21 9FP

    Received 17 Apr 2023
  2. Decision MadeEPF/0875/23

    Construction of an L-shaped bungalow on the remaining part site of the original Burleigh House, in Ivy Chimneys, Epping. The proposed bungalow is sited on previously developed land and in a location that has already been granted planning permission for a new building (Revised scheme to EPF/1977/22).

    Land adjacent to Ivy Chimneys, Ivy Chimneys Road, Epping, CM16 4DU

    Received 17 Apr 2023
  3. Decision MadeEPF/0876/23

    Application for approval of details reserved by condition 6 'Foundation Details' on EPF/1123/22 (Proposed single storey front extension)

    Stepping Stones, Kendal Avenue, Epping, CM16 4PW

    Received 18 Apr 2023
  4. Decision MadeEPF/0877/23

    New Dwelling House with Solar Panels, Cycle Storage, Bin Storage etc.

    20, Pinnacles, Waltham Abbey, EN9 1TG

    Received 18 Apr 2023
  5. Decision MadeEPF/0878/23

    Single storey extension at the rear and the formation of additional driveway space at the front including hard surface and new retaining wall.

    30, Theydon Park Road, Theydon Bois, Epping, CM16 7LP

    Received 18 Apr 2023
  6. Decision MadeEPF/0879/23

    Subdivision of the existing residential site, with the construction of an L-shaped bungalow on the eastern portion of the site.

    202, Forest Edge, Buckhurst Hill, IG9 5AF

    Received 18 Apr 2023
  7. Decision MadeEPF/0880/23

    Rear single storey extension with flat roof window. Doors to rear elevation. The flank elevation facing 61 Woburn Avenue has an eaves height of 2.1m measured from the ground so as to lessen any impact on the neighbouring property. The roof to this elevation is pitched to further lessen any impact.

    59, Woburn Avenue, Theydon Bois, Epping, CM16 7JR

    Received 18 Apr 2023
  8. Decision MadeEPF/0881/23

    Convert garage into ancillary granny annexe. Part Single part two storey rear extension.

    15, Emberson Way, North Weald Bassett, Epping, CM16 6DL

    Received 18 Apr 2023
  9. Decision MadeEPF/0882/23

    Demolition of existing dwelling and erection of two pairs of semi detached four bedroom dwellings

    Latchetts, Hoe Lane, Nazeing, Waltham Abbey, EN9 2RB

    Received 18 Apr 2023
  10. Decision MadeEPF/0883/23

    Application for approval of details reserved by condition 5'Contamination' on EPF/1381/20 (Reloation of approved dwellings (EPF/0684/18 & EPF/2591/18) to more cohesive locations within the site)

    Willow Park Farm, Millers Lane, Chigwell, IG7 6DG

    Received 18 Apr 2023
  11. Decision MadeEPF/0884/23

    Application for approval of details reserved by condition 3'External finishes', condition 4'Sample Brickwork', condition 5'Additonal Drawings' and condition 6 'Rainwater Goods' on planning permission EPF/0910/18 (Grade II listed building application for demolition and rebuilding of an existing 1950s side garage, demolition of existing single storey additions and erection of a new replacement single storey rear extension, minor changes to the rear ground floor of the original No4 and the remodelling of the rear ground floor fenestration of the original No6)

    4-6, Theydon Park Road, Theydon Bois, Epping, CM16 7LW

    Received 18 Apr 2023
  12. Decision MadeEPF/0885/23

    Application for approval of details reserved by condition 3'External finishes', condition 7'Boundary Treatments', condition 11'Hard and Soft Landscaping', condition 12'Contamination', condition 13 'Surface Water' and condition 15 'Super fast Broadband' on planning permission EPF/1760/21 (Proposed additional dwelling)

    1, King George Road, Waltham Abbey, EN9 1HG

    Received 18 Apr 2023
  13. Decision MadeEPF/0886/23

    Proposed two-storey extension to existing Acquired Brain Injury Unit to provide 10 additional bed spaces with ancillary provisions including reconfiguration of the car parking and landscaping.

    1 Sewardstone Close, Sewardstone Road, Waltham Abbey, E4 7RG

    Received 18 Apr 2023
  14. Decision MadeEPF/0887/23

    Non Material amendment to EPF/1169/18 (Demolition of existing buildings and construction of 3 new detached dwellings with associated works)

    Pipers Farm, Lippitts Hill, Loughton, IG10 4AL

    Received 18 Apr 2023
  15. Decision MadeEPF/0888/23

    Variation to condition 2 'Plan numbers' on planning approval EPF/3254/21(The erection of two new detached dwellings (Revised scheme to EPF/1049/21)

    Black Swan Ph, Common Road, Waltham Abbey, EN9 2DF

    Received 19 Apr 2023
  16. Decision MadeEPF/0889/23

    Certificate of lawful development for proposed installation of additional audio speakers in the Council Debating Chamber.

    Civic Offices, 323 High Street, Epping, CM16 4BZ

    Received 17 Apr 2023
  17. Decision MadeEPF/0890/23

    Certificate of lawfulness for proposed works to a listed building - repair work around jetty and above tie beam. Reface tie beam, repair/replace studs, repair bracing, replace jetty beam. All new timbers members will be in fully seasoned Oak from the Estate.

    Parsonage House, Willingale Road, Fyfield, Ongar, CM5 0SD

    Received 18 Apr 2023
  18. Decision MadeEPF/0891/23

    Prior approval for a 5.50m deep single storey rear extension, height to eaves 3.20m and maximum height of 3.65m

    44, River Way, Loughton, IG10 3LH

    Received 19 Apr 2023
  19. Decision MadeEPF/0892/23

    Small rear extension, new windows, flat roof repair and solar panel installation

    Elms Farm Cottage, Matching Green, Matching, Harlow, CM17 0PZ

    Received 19 Apr 2023
  20. Decision MadeEPF/0893/23

    Western elevation changes - removal of 4no. existing timber external doors and a steel panel with glazed section - replaced with 4no. new aluminium frames glazing and new aluminium external double leaf door module with vision panels.

    Debden Security Printing Ltd, Langston Road, Loughton, IG10 3PB

    Received 19 Apr 2023
  21. Decision MadeEPF/0894/23

    Alterations to the front-facing facade of the property, including the removal of the existing chimney stack, removal of the front protruding single-storey outrigger, repairs to the main roof, new altered window and entrance door openings with dormer windows, new entrance porch, and new stone detailing and painted render to the facade. - Alterations to the rear-facing facade of the property, with new patio glazed doors to the rear garden. - Slight raising of the existing single-storey side extension by approximately 300mm. - New replacement roof-light to the existing ground floor single-storey side extension. - Internal modifications

    61 Traps Hill, Loughton, IG10 1TD

    Received 19 Apr 2023
  22. Decision MadeEPF/0895/23

    Replacement dwelling house

    Oakbrook, Pudding Lane, Chigwell, IG7 6BY

    Received 19 Apr 2023
  23. Decision MadeEPF/0896/23

    Proposed construction of a detached garage for three cars and storage space above

    2 Forest House Fields, Vicarage Lane, Chigwell, IG7 6NA

    Received 20 Apr 2023
  24. Decision MadeEPF/0897/23

    First Floor Side Extension with Balcony

    Honeysuckle House, Back Lane, Nazeing, Waltham Abbey, EN9 2RS

    Received 20 Apr 2023

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