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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
39,534Searchable applications
413Recorded as pending
80%Approval rate · 32,395 approved or refused records
6,417Refused applications

25,978 approved · 6,417 refused · 2,011 withdrawn. Received dates in our records: 2 Jul 1999 to 22 Oct 2026. Most recent record check: 23 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 Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.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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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/1670/23

    Application for approval of details reserved by conditions 7 (External lighting) and condition 9 (Hard and Soft Landscaping) (for Interim Phase 1 only ), on planning permission EPF/0540/23 (Variation to condition planning permission EPF/2925/20 (Full application for the redevelopment of existing surface level car park comprising the demolition of public toilets and the construction of a multi-deck car park, cinema (sui generis), commercial floor space (mixed Class E), replacement public toilets and cycle store, all associated plant, together with new vehicular and pedestrian access, all hard and soft landscaping, and associated works) to amend condition 2 (to include interim Phase drawings), and condition 26 (EV Charging Points).

    Cottis Lane Car Park, Cottis Lane, Epping, CM16 5LL

    Received 21 Jul 2023
  2. Decision MadeEPF/1671/23

    Proposed ground floor rear extension, first floor side extension, internal alterations and all associated works at 49 Loughton Way, Buckhurst Hill, IG9 6AS

    49, Loughton Way, Buckhurst Hill, IG9 6AS

    Received 21 Jul 2023
  3. Decision MadeEPF/1672/23

    Proposed single storey 3m front extension and 3m rear

    37, Abbotts Drive, Waltham Abbey, EN9 3HH

    Received 21 Jul 2023
  4. Decision MadeEPF/1673/23

    Single storey extension to The Lodge to provide reception and exhibition facilities. Internal reconfiguration of The Lodge to provide associated sanitary and office facilities.

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

    Received 21 Jul 2023
  5. Decision MadeEPF/1674/23

    TPO/EPF/03/23 T1: Cherry - Selective reduction, as specified. T2: Scots Pine - Selective reduction, as specified.

    10 The Cobbins, Waltham Abbey, EN9 1LH

    Received 24 Jul 2023
  6. Decision MadeEPF/1675/23

    Existing roof altered to provide additional floor space, demolition of side extension, new extension to rear. Internal alterations. Existing garage to become habitable room.

    79, Coppice Row, Theydon Bois, CM16 7DL

    Received 24 Jul 2023
  7. Decision MadeEPF/1676/23

    Prior approval for the construction of a 6m deep single storey rear extension, height to eaves 2.90m and maximum height 3.16m.

    137, Trotwood, Chigwell, IG7 5JW

    Received 24 Jul 2023
  8. Decision MadeEPF/1677/23

    Removal of existing rear conservatory, conversion of existing garage into habitable space. single and two storey side/rear extensions.

    Kendal Lodge, Kendal Avenue, Epping, CM16 4PL

    Received 24 Jul 2023
  9. Decision MadeEPF/1678/23

    Garage conversion with part ground floor front extension.

    16, Tudor Way, Waltham Abbey, EN9 1PX

    Received 24 Jul 2023
  10. Decision MadeEPF/1679/23

    Agricultural Steel Portal frame barn

    Clarks Farm, Mutton Row, Stanford Rivers, Ongar, CM5 9QH

    Received 24 Jul 2023
  11. Decision MadeEPF/1680/23

    Prior approval for the enlargement to the dwelling by addition of one room on existing lower level garage.

    12 Ravensmere, Epping, CM16 4PS

    Received 24 Jul 2023
  12. Decision MadeEPF/1681/23

    Certificate of lawful development for existing Class E Use in respect of a Graphic Design, Sculpture and Modelmakers Workshop.

    Downswood, Matching Road, Matching, Harlow, CM22 7AS

    Received 24 Jul 2023
  13. Decision MadeEPF/1682/23

    The erection of two quality steel portal frame agricultural barns on an established agricultural unit.

    Mount Farm, Galloway Farms, Tawney Common, Theydon Mount, Epping, CM16 7PX

    Received 24 Jul 2023
  14. Decision MadeEPF/1683/23

    Erection of new fishery building

    Norton Fishery, Epping Lane, Stapleford Tawney, Romford, RM4 1ST

    Received 24 Jul 2023
  15. Decision MadeEPF/1684/23

    Certificate of Lawful Development for proposed loft conversion with rear dormer and front roof lights.

    5, Lower Swaines, Epping, CM16 5ER

    Received 24 Jul 2023
  16. Decision MadeEPF/1685/23

    Erect demountable buildings for provision of classrooms/support area

    Davenant Foundation School, Chester Road, Loughton, IG10 2LD

    Received 24 Jul 2023
  17. Decision MadeEPF/1686/23

    Demolish the existing perimeter wall and construct a new taller / more Visible wall with wrought iron railings, new paving around the Monument and up lighting.

    Sheering War Memorial, The Street, Sheering, CM22 7LT

    Received 24 Jul 2023
  18. Decision MadeEPF/1687/23

    Grade II listed building application to demolish the existing perimeter wall and construct a new taller / more Visible wall with wrought iron railings, new paving around the Monument and up lighting.

    Sheering War Memorial, The Street, Sheering, CM22 7LT

    Received 24 Jul 2023
  19. Decision MadeEPF/1688/23

    Removal of existing shopfront and replace with new timber shopfront.

    196-198, High Street, Epping, CM16 4AQ

    Received 24 Jul 2023
  20. Decision MadeEPF/1689/23

    Advertisement consent for internally illuminated halo effect fascia signage and timber projecting signage.

    196-198, High Street, Epping, CM16 4AQ

    Received 24 Jul 2023
  21. Decision MadeEPF/1690/23

    External alterations of the building including amendments to the fenestration and introduction of a central lightwell.

    112-120 Connaught House, High Road, Loughton, IG10 4HJ

    Received 25 Jul 2023
  22. Decision MadeEPF/1691/23

    Removal of existing side garage. Excavation of frontage with new retaining walls to facilitate two car parking spaces off road. Proposed first floor side extension over existing ground floor side extension. Proposed single storey side extension. Replacement of flat roof on single storey rear extension with pitched roof.

    37, Rectory Lane, Loughton, IG10 1NZ

    Received 25 Jul 2023
  23. Decision MadeEPF/1692/23

    Certificate of lawful development for proposed side and rear extensions.

    51, Algers Road, Loughton, IG10 4NF

    Received 25 Jul 2023
  24. Decision MadeEPF/1693/23

    Demolition of existing extensions and erection of single storey rear extension

    48, Hainault Road, Chigwell, IG7 6QX

    Received 25 Jul 2023

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