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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
38,108Searchable applications
408Recorded as pending
80%Approval rate · 31,099 approved or refused records
6,149Refused applications

24,950 approved · 6,149 refused · 1,892 withdrawn.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 Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.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/1292/23

    Addition of two storey rear extension in line with neighbours properties

    22, Green Walk, Ongar, CM5 9HR

    Received 6 Jun 2023
  2. Decision MadeEPF/1293/23

    Proposed replacement of existing dwelling with a new family dwelling

    13, Stanmore Way, Loughton, IG10 2SA

    Received 6 Jun 2023
  3. Decision MadeEPF/1294/23

    Permission in Principle for one detached 4 bed house with 2 storey's and undercroft; and parking for 2 cars and 2(min) cycles with shared access to Rolyn Lodge.

    Roylin Lodge, Sedge Green, Nazeing, Waltham Abbey, EN9 2PA

    Received 5 Jun 2023
  4. Decision MadeEPF/1296/23

    Application for approval of details reserved by Materials condition 3 on EPF/2810/22 (First floor side extension involving hip to gable, Existing roof extended over to form open porch - internal and external alterations)

    Croft Cottage, Tylers Road, Roydon, Harlow, CM19 5LJ

    Received 6 Jun 2023
  5. Decision MadeEPF/1297/23

    Certificate of lawful development for a proposed rear dormer window and front roof lights in connection with a loft conversion.

    20, The Windsors, Buckhurst Hill, IG9 6DJ

    Received 6 Jun 2023
  6. Decision MadeEPF/1298/23

    The Conversion of a commercial property into self-contained residential units (3 x flats) whilst maintaining the existing ground floor commercial unit, incorporating a two storey rear extension and second floor rear projection, a mansard roof extension with front and rear windows.

    11, Queens Road, Buckhurst Hill, IG9 5BZ

    Received 6 Jun 2023
  7. Decision MadeEPF/1299/23

    Application for approval of details reserved by condition 1'Contamination', condition 2 'Remediation' and condition 3 'Contamination not previously identified' on planning permission EPF/0528/19 (Application for Prior Approval for a proposed conversion of existing offices to provide x 7no. apartments)

    5, Church Street, Waltham Abbey, EN9 1DX

    Received 6 Jun 2023
  8. Decision MadeEPF/1300/23

    Erection of Ground Floor Rear Extension to square off the footprint of the property, Part Double Storey Rear Extension

    22, Westbury Lane, Buckhurst Hill, IG9 5PL

    Received 6 Jun 2023
  9. Decision MadeEPF/1301/23

    TPO/EPF/28/08 (Ref: T28) T1: Cypress - Fell and replace, as specified.

    14 Theydon Place, Epping, CM16 4NH

    Received 6 Jun 2023
  10. Decision MadeEPF/1302/23

    Prior approval for a flat roof, single storey extension to a semi detached dwelling 5.70metre deep (total), height to eaves 2.85 and maximum height of 2.85 metres.

    1 Bridge Cottages, Matching Road, Matching, Harlow, CM22 7AS

    Received 7 Jun 2023
  11. Decision MadeEPF/1303/23

    Proposed glazed side extension with monopitch tiled roof. The side extension will be constructed off an existing raised concrete slab and foundations. No ground excavation is proposed.

    22, Kendal Avenue, Epping, CM16 4PW

    Received 7 Jun 2023
  12. Decision MadeEPF/1304/23

    Prior approval for conversion of Agricultural Barn to a single dwelling house.

    Brook Cottage, Mutton Row, Stanford Rivers, Ongar, CM5 9QQ

    Received 7 Jun 2023
  13. Decision MadeEPF/1305/23

    Certificate of lawful development for a proposed single storey side extension to create a garage.

    Homelea, High Road, Epping, CM16 6LZ

    Received 7 Jun 2023
  14. Decision MadeEPF/1306/23

    Double storey side extension and single storey rear extension

    32, Halfhides, Waltham Abbey, EN9 1LE

    Received 7 Jun 2023
  15. Decision MadeEPF/1307/23

    Application for approval of details reserved by condition 3(a) 'Contamination' condition 4 'Tree Protection, Arb Method Statement', condition 5 'Additional Drawings-windows, doors,, roof' condition 6 'Additional drawings - Boundary treatment', condition 7 'Thermal Insulation', condition 9 'External pipes, grills, flue etc', condition 11 'EVCP', condition 12 'Superfast Broadband', condition 13 'Hard Landscaping', condition 14 'External finishes', and condition 23 'Meter boxes, vent pipes, flues, ducts or grills' on planning permission EPF/2538/20 (Proposed demolition of outbuildings; conversion of existing barns and new build development to provide three new dwellings (including an annexe for house 3), associated gardens & infrastructure)

    Searles Hall Farm, Mount Road, Theydon Garnon, Epping, CM16 7PH

    Received 7 Jun 2023
  16. Decision MadeEPF/1308/23

    Single storey side and rear extension.

    36, Chequers Road, Loughton, IG10 3PX

    Received 7 Jun 2023
  17. Decision MadeEPF/1309/23

    Application for approval of details reserved by condition 3 'Additional Drawings-windows, doors,, roof' condition 4 'Additional drawings - Boundary treatment', condition 5 'Thermal Insulation', condition 6 'Schedule of repairs', condition 7 'External pipes, grills, flue etc', condition 8 'External finishes', condition 11'Fabric of Building' and condition 13 'Meter boxes, vent pipes, flues, ducts or grills' on planning permission EPF/2545/20 (Listed building application for proposed demolition of outbuildings; conversion of existing barns and new build development to provide three new dwellings (including an annexe for house 3), associated gardens & infrastructure)

    Searles Hall Farm, Mount Road, Theydon Garnon, Epping, CM16 7PH

    Received 7 Jun 2023
  18. Decision MadeEPF/1310/23

    New roof with one hip one gable end and new dormer with two Juliette balconies, with ridge height at the original house ridge level. New roof two small dormers facing front and four roof Velux type windows inserted in hip end by Whitehall Close Road one facing front ,two facing side White Close and one facing rear garden Rear extension footprint and two storey side extension will remain as it was approved previously see decision ref:EPF/0427/23 dated:2 May 2023 now with introduction of new roofs. Renovation of existing fence and gate height max 2.0m along Whitehall Close.

    157, Lambourne Road, Chigwell, IG7 6EJ

    Received 7 Jun 2023
  19. Decision MadeEPF/1311/23

    Proposed hip to gable loft conversion with additional rear and front dormers

    31, Bassett Gardens, North Weald Bassett, Epping, CM16 6DB

    Received 7 Jun 2023
  20. Decision MadeEPF/1312/23

    Erection of 4 bedroom dwelling and detached garage.

    Little Marles Farm, Upland Road, Epping Upland, Epping, CM16 6PE

    Received 7 Jun 2023
  21. Decision MadeEPF/1313/23

    Certificate of lawful development for proposed swimming pool outbuilding with gable roof.

    Stanlea, 170 Nine Ashes Road, High Ongar, Ongar, CM4 0JY

    Received 7 Jun 2023
  22. Decision MadeEPF/1314/23

    Removal of existing PVCu Conservatory. Proposed single storey rear extension with flat roof with part pitched roof with lower eaves on west facing flank elevation.

    44, Ivy Chimneys, Epping, CM16 4EP

    Received 8 Jun 2023
  23. Decision MadeEPF/1315/23

    Certificate of lawful development for a proposed garden room (revised application)

    Dodds Farm, Norton Lane, High Ongar, Ongar, CM4 0LN

    Received 8 Jun 2023
  24. Decision MadeEPF/1316/23

    Proposing a two storey side extension and two storey front extension.

    33, Fontayne Avenue, Chigwell, IG7 5HD

    Received 8 Jun 2023

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These figures describe applications collected by PlanningTrack for Epping Forest District Council, across all dates currently available. They are a partial dataset, rather than an authority-wide performance measure. The date range does not establish continuous historical coverage.

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