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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
37,653Searchable applications
408Recorded as pending
80%Approval rate · 30,694 approved or refused records
6,071Refused applications

24,623 approved · 6,071 refused · 1,852 withdrawn.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 Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.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/1194/23

    Application for approval of details reserved by condition 5 (Surface Water Drainage), 6 (FRA), and 7 (Archaeology) for EPF/2577/20 (application for Variation of Condition 2 plan numbers of EPF/3027/19 - Agricultural produce warehouse building together with access, parking, landscaping and ancillary works & infrastructure).

    221, Arnolds Farm, Ongar Road, Lambourne, Romford, RM4 1RH

    Received 23 May 2023
  2. Decision MadeEPF/1195/23

    Proposed detached dwelling.

    Coppice Row Farm Coppice Row Theydon Bois CM16 7DS

    Received 23 May 2023
  3. Decision MadeEPF/1196/23

    TPO/EPF/09/11 T7: Oak - Crown reduce by up to 1m, as specified.

    18, Ely Place, Chigwell, IG8 8AG

    Received 23 May 2023
  4. Decision MadeEPF/1197/23

    Proposed replacement garage and front extension with additional first floor

    5, Kendal Avenue, Epping, CM16 4PN

    Received 24 May 2023
  5. Decision MadeEPF/1198/23

    Barn for storage of hay and farm equipment

    Church Farm, Back Lane, Nazeing, Waltham Abbey, EN9 2DD

    Received 24 May 2023
  6. Decision MadeEPF/1200/23

    Ground floor Rear extension

    94, Queens Road, Buckhurst Hill, IG9 5BS

    Received 24 May 2023
  7. Decision MadeEPF/1201/23

    Smooth white render to all elevations

    1, St Marys Way, Chigwell, IG7 5BX

    Received 24 May 2023
  8. Decision MadeEPF/1202/23

    Approval of Details Reserved by Conditions 3 `Type and colours of the external finishes' and 5 `Surface Water Disposal` and 9 `Hard and Soft Landscaping' and 10 `EVP' and 12 `Levels` and 13 `Broadband' of EPF/2740/19 (Proposed demolition of an existing two storey and single storey side extension, subdivision of site, erection of a new detached dwelling and provision of a part two storey / part single storey rear extension to the donor property with 2no vehicle crossovers for each).

    4, Hill Road, Theydon Bois, Epping, CM16 7LX

    Received 24 May 2023
  9. Decision MadeEPF/1203/23

    Retrospective planning application for the part re-levelling of the garden and installation of a retaining wall to enable the construction of an open air swimming pool. The proposed works are being undertaken to facilitate the pool confirmed as permitted development under ref: EPF/2580/21.

    10, Pump Hill, Loughton, IG10 1RU

    Received 24 May 2023
  10. Decision MadeEPF/1204/23

    Conversion of garage to habitable room, 2 storey side extensions with front gable roof, roof extensions involving front and rear dormer windows and side roof lights.

    3, Chigwell Rise, Chigwell, IG7 6AB

    Received 24 May 2023
  11. Decision MadeEPF/1205/23

    New dormer bungalow utilizing existing access

    Bramleys, Foster Street, Hastingwood, Harlow, CM17 9HS

    Received 24 May 2023
  12. Decision MadeEPF/1207/23

    Upshire Conservation Area T1 & T12: Irish Yew - Selective prune by up to 0.5m from gate. T19: Cherry Laurel - Selective prune of overhanging branches from adjacent property to give 1m clearance. T29: Common Yew & T39: Hawthorn - Fell. T33: Wild Cherry & T34: Common Yew - Cut back from toilet block to give 1-2 m clearance. T47: Hornbeam - Selective prune around arch to give 1m clearance. G12: Mixed - Cut back from lamp column to 1m clearance.

    St Thomas' Church, Horseshoe Hill, Waltham Abbey, EN9 3SS

    Received 24 May 2023
  13. Decision MadeEPF/1208/23

    Non material amendment to EPF/0242/22 (Single front & rear extension).

    Burrington, Middle Street, Nazeing, Waltham Abbey, EN9 2LB

    Received 24 May 2023
  14. Decision MadeEPF/1209/23

    Loft Extension

    21, Ely Place, Chigwell, IG8 8AG

    Received 24 May 2023
  15. Decision MadeEPF/1210/23

    Single and double storey rear extensions

    19, Fairfield Road, Epping, CM16 6SU

    Received 24 May 2023
  16. Decision MadeEPF/1211/23

    Single Storey rear extension infill, new front porch, new roof with rooms in the loft, and internal alterations.

    59, Weald Bridge Road, North Weald Bassett, Epping, CM16 6ES

    Received 24 May 2023
  17. Decision MadeEPF/1212/23

    Application for approval of details reserved by condition 6 'Traffic Management Plan' condition 8 'Surface Water Disposal' and condition 11 'Water monitoring scheme' on planning permission EPF/1004/20 (Re-routing of pipeline beneath the River Lea, the removal of the existing above ground pipebridge and associated works)

    Land off Fishers Green Lane Waltham Abbey EN9 2ED

    Received 24 May 2023
  18. Decision MadeEPF/1213/23

    Non material amendment to EPF/2540/20 (Rear, side and first floor, part ground and part first floor extensions and a loft conversion with a new roof raising the ridge by 300mm and decking area).

    15, Roebuck Lane, Buckhurst Hill, IG9 5QP

    Received 24 May 2023
  19. Decision MadeEPF/1214/23

    Certificate of Lawful Development for proposed single storey rear extension.

    10, The Cobbins, Waltham Abbey, EN9 1LH

    Received 24 May 2023
  20. Decision MadeEPF/1215/23

    Certificate of Lawful Development application for proposed loft dormer.

    51, St Marys Way, Chigwell, IG7 5BX

    Received 24 May 2023
  21. Decision MadeEPF/1216/23

    Retrospective application for an existing raised deck at the rear of the dwelling. The site levels necessitate a raised deck outside the rear living room doors. The deck has a winding stair flight to access the rear patio. The deck is 1090mm high measured from patio level. The balustrade is 1100mm to comply with building regulations. The balustrade material is glass and stainless steel.

    Hope House, 1A, Allnutts Road, Epping, CM16 7BD

    Received 24 May 2023
  22. Decision MadeEPF/1217/23

    Formation of new access with walls and gates. Closing existing access.

    Harley Cottage, 202, Nine Ashes Road, High Ongar, Ongar, CM4 0JY

    Received 24 May 2023
  23. Decision MadeEPF/1218/23

    Proposed rear extension, ground floor plan redesign and all associated works at 32 Bridge Hill, Epping, CM16 4ER

    32, Bridge Hill, Epping, CM16 4ER

    Received 25 May 2023
  24. Decision MadeEPF/1219/23

    Demolition of existing rear extension and erection of new single storey rear extension and conversion of garage to habitable space + alterations to fenestration

    Woodville, Sidney Road, Theydon Bois, Epping, CM16 7DT

    Received 25 May 2023

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