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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
36,580Searchable applications
410Recorded as pending
80%Approval rate · 29,732 approved or refused records
5,889Refused applications

23,843 approved · 5,889 refused · 1,772 withdrawn.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 Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.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/0898/23

    New 3-bedroom private detached cottage with basement

    69, Hemnall Street, Epping, CM16 4LZ

    Received 20 Apr 2023
  2. Decision MadeEPF/0899/23

    Replacement side extension

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

    Received 20 Apr 2023
  3. Decision MadeEPF/0900/23

    Single storey side and rear extension (Revised scheme to EPF/1325/22).

    773, Chigwell Road, Chigwell, IG8 8AU

    Received 20 Apr 2023
  4. Decision MadeEPF/0901/23

    Application for approval of details reserved by condition 3'External Finishes', condition 4 'Hard Landscaping' and condition 13'Levels' on planning permission EPF/1597/21 (Redevelopment of commercial site to provide 9no. dwellings with associated access, hardstanding, landscaping and parking)

    Paslow Common Farm, Nine Ashes Road, Blackmore High, CM4 0JY

    Received 20 Apr 2023
  5. Decision MadeEPF/0902/23

    External changes to the building.

    The Mead, River View, Nazeing New Road, Nazeing, Waltham Abbey, EN10 6GG

    Received 20 Apr 2023
  6. Decision MadeEPF/0903/23

    Demolition of an existing bungalow and ancillary accommodation and erection of 1 no. four-bedroom bungalow configured over two floors with associated parking, amenity spaces, refuse and cycle store.

    Auchinleck, Theydon Park Road, Theydon Bois, Epping, CM16 7LS

    Received 17 Apr 2023
  7. Decision MadeEPF/0904/23

    Demolition of existing lean-to and proposed single storey rear extension.

    13, Goldings Road, Loughton, IG10 2QR

    Received 20 Apr 2023
  8. Decision MadeEPF/0905/23

    Rear conservatory.

    The Old Barn, Theydon Hall Farm, Abridge Road, Theydon Bois, Epping, CM16 7NR

    Received 20 Apr 2023
  9. Decision MadeEPF/0906/23

    Application for approval of details reserved by condition 3 'Noise Assessment' on EPF/0126/23 (Installation of a Air Source Heat Pump)

    Millbrook, Cobbinsend Road, Waltham Abbey, EN9 2AA

    Received 20 Apr 2023
  10. Decision MadeEPF/0907/23

    Application to vary condition 2 'Plan no's on EPF/1408/22 (Construction of 2 No. dwellings, alongside associated development)

    Former Ambulance Station, The Plain, Epping, CM16 6TL

    Received 20 Apr 2023
  11. Decision MadeEPF/0908/23

    Change of use from Sui Generis Use Class drinking establishment to Sui Generis Use Class banqueting/function hall.

    Town Mead Sports And Social Club, Brooker Road, Waltham Abbey, EN9 1JH

    Received 20 Apr 2023
  12. Decision MadeEPF/0909/23

    Prior approval for enlargement of dwelling by construction of additional storey, roof level raised by 2.4m with additional windows on the 1st floor front and rear

    RAINBIRDS, Nupers Lane, Stapleford Abbotts, Romford, RM4 1JR

    Received 20 Apr 2023
  13. Decision MadeEPF/0910/23

    Prior approval for Change of use commercial/business/service to dwellinghouses

    St Leonards Farm, St Leonards Road, Nazeing, Waltham Abbey, EN9 2HG

    Received 20 Apr 2023
  14. Decision MadeEPF/0911/23

    Grade II listed building application for removal of the existing wall between the existing bar and lobby

    177, The Kings Inn, High Street, Ongar, CM5 9JG

    Received 21 Apr 2023
  15. Decision MadeEPF/0912/23

    Demolition of the existing single storey side extension and erection of a new single storey rear and side wrap around extension, including the replacement of all existing windows.

    40, Ibbetson Path, Loughton, IG10 2AS

    Received 21 Apr 2023
  16. Decision MadeEPF/0913/23

    Two storey side extension, two storey rear extension following demolition of side garage at 33 Oak Lodge Avenue. First floor infill extension at 35 Oak Lodge Avenue.

    33 and 35 Oak Lodge Avenue, Chigwell, IG7 5JA

    Received 21 Apr 2023
  17. Decision MadeEPF/0914/23

    Prior approval for a 6 metre deep single storey rear extension, height to eaves 2.90 metres and maximum height of 3.05 metres.

    1, Coteford Close, Loughton, IG10 2NT

    Received 21 Apr 2023
  18. Decision MadeEPF/0915/23

    The erection of a barn and the formation of an access road in connection with the use of the site as a Christmas Tree plantation

    Land North of Portulaca, Sewardstone Road, Waltham Abbey, EN9 3QF

    Received 21 Apr 2023
  19. Decision MadeEPF/0916/23

    Two storey rear extension. Formation of a new rear terrace and associated balustrade and steps at ground floor level providing access to the garden level. Erection of a two storey front extension plus associated fenestration changes.

    Strathallan, 20 Clays Lane, Loughton, IG10 2RZ

    Received 21 Apr 2023
  20. Decision MadeEPF/0917/23

    Construction of 3 agricultural building.

    Land north of Greensted Road, Greensted, Ongar, CM5 9LD

    Received 21 Apr 2023
  21. Decision MadeEPF/0919/23

    Proposed Solar Array

    Chevers Hall, Chelmsford Road, High Ongar, Ongar, CM5 9NU

    Received 24 Apr 2023
  22. Decision MadeEPF/0920/23

    Certificate of lawful development for a proposed single storey rear extension.

    4, Prescott Green, Loughton, IG10 2AQ

    Received 24 Apr 2023
  23. Decision MadeEPF/0921/23

    Listed building application for proposed Solar Array

    Chevers Hall, Chelmsford Road, High Ongar, Ongar, CM5 9NU

    Received 24 Apr 2023
  24. Decision MadeEPF/0922/23

    Application for approval of details reserved by condition 9 'Landscaping' and condition 10' Hard and Soft Landscaping' on planning permission EPF/1061/19 (Demolition of Existing Building and Construction of 2 x 2 Bedroom, 2 x 3 Bedroom and 1 x 4 Bedroom dwellings with associated amenity space, parking and landscaping. (Amended application to EPF/3187/18)).

    Manor Farm, Mott Street, Waltham Abbey, IG10 4AP

    Received 24 Apr 2023

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