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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
38,291Searchable applications
408Recorded as pending
80%Approval rate · 31,268 approved or refused records
6,181Refused applications

25,087 approved · 6,181 refused · 1,903 withdrawn.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 Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.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/1317/23

    Erection of garden office

    6, Tewkesbury Close, Loughton, IG10 3NT

    Received 8 Jun 2023
  2. Decision MadeEPF/1318/23

    Application for approval of partial discharge of condition 5 of EPF/0524/20 (Construction of x20 no. new dwellings with associated infrastructure, parking, public open space & landscaping)

    High House Farm, Stapleford Road, Stapleford Abbotts, Romford, RM4 1EJ

    Received 8 Jun 2023
  3. Decision MadeEPF/1319/23

    Proposed Loft Conversion including raising of ridge and installation of 7 pitched roofed dormer windows and 3 roof lights following approved application (Ref: EPF/2163/17)

    King George House, 3 Wing Close Epping Road, North Weald Bassett, Epping, CM16 6DX

    Received 8 Jun 2023
  4. Decision MadeEPF/1320/23

    TPO/EPF/08/22 T20: Pine - Selective pruning of laterals by up to 1m, as specified.

    Flat 12, Forest Heights, Epping New Road, Buckhurst Hill, IG9 5TE

    Received 8 Jun 2023
  5. Decision MadeEPF/1321/23

    Application for approval of details reserved by condition 11 'Contamination Risks' on planning consent EPF/0826/22 (Demolition of existing pre-fab house and replacement of a new dwelling house)

    71, Deepdene Road, Loughton, IG10 3PH

    Received 8 Jun 2023
  6. Decision MadeEPF/1322/23

    Grade II listed building application for alterations to ground floor of existing house and incorporation of a ground floor passageway under first floor accommodation to make a larger kitchen / living space with alterations to internal walls and fenestration.

    Chequers, Epping Road, Epping Upland, Epping, CM16 6PH

    Received 8 Jun 2023
  7. Decision MadeEPF/1323/23

    Land South of Vicarage Lane, North Weald Bassett: EIA scoping consultation report

    Land to the south , Vicarage Lane, North Weald Bassett, Epping

    Received 8 Jun 2023
  8. Decision MadeEPF/1324/23

    Outbuilding to replace existing

    Criscia, Mount Road, Epping, CM16 7PQ

    Received 9 Jun 2023
  9. Decision MadeEPF/1325/23

    Proposed two bedroom chalet style bungalow after demolition of the existing garage.

    67, Palmers Grove, Nazeing, Waltham Abbey, EN9 2QE

    Received 9 Jun 2023
  10. Decision MadeEPF/1326/23

    Change of Use of Ground Floor Retail Unit (A1) to 1 x 1 bed flat

    Units 8 & 9 , Arlingham Mews, Sun Street, Waltham Abbey, EN9 1ED

    Received 9 Jun 2023
  11. Decision MadeEPF/1327/23

    Erection of a part single and part two storey side and rear extensions, increase in ridge height with dormers to front and rear elevations, construction of basement, alterations to fenestration and construction of new wall with railings to front.

    11, New Forest Lane, Chigwell, IG7 5QN

    Received 9 Jun 2023
  12. Decision MadeEPF/1328/23

    Retention of the 2m high galvanised steel fencing along Sewardstone Road. Along with replacement planting of hedgerow along the fence in accordance with the hedgerow planting schedule.

    Normandy Nursery, Avey Lane, Waltham Abbey, EN9 3QH

    Received 9 Jun 2023
  13. Decision MadeEPF/1329/23

    Certificate of Lawful Development for a proposed Air Source Heat Pump to my home and this project complies with all the limits and conditions listed on the Planning Portal.

    42, Stewards Green Road, Epping, CM16 7DA

    Received 9 Jun 2023
  14. Decision MadeEPF/1330/23

    Erection of a stable building and the change of use of the land for the keeping of horses.

    White House, Epping Road, Roydon, Harlow, CM19 5DD

    Received 9 Jun 2023
  15. Decision MadeEPF/1331/23

    Application for approval of details reserved by condition 3 'External Finishes' on planning permission EPF/2561/22 (Removal of existing single storey rear kitchen. Proposed single storey rear extension with lead pitched roof with heritage rooflights)

    Leaders, Parkers Farm Lane, Abbess Beauchamp And Berners Roding, Ongar, CM5 0JJ

    Received 9 Jun 2023
  16. Decision MadeEPF/1332/23

    Application for approval of details reserved by condition 3 'Materials' & 4 'Additional Drawings' on planning permission EPF/2562/22 (Listed building application for removal of existing single storey rear kitchen. Proposed single storey rear extension with lead pitched roof with heritage rooflights. A further single storey rear extension in location of existing kitchen with hipped roof with handmade clay tile roof covering)

    Leaders, Parkers Farm Lane, Abbess Beauchamp And Berners Roding, Ongar, CM5 0JJ

    Received 9 Jun 2023
  17. Decision MadeEPF/1333/23

    Proposed construction of two side dormer roofs.

    11, Daleside Gardens, Chigwell, IG7 6PR

    Received 12 Jun 2023
  18. Decision MadeEPF/1334/23

    Certificate of lawful development for a proposed infill side extension and loft conversion.

    60, Eastbrook Road, Waltham Abbey, EN9 3AL

    Received 12 Jun 2023
  19. Decision MadeEPF/1335/23

    Wrap round single storey extension all materials to match existing roof. Flat roof colour to match abutting existing slate roof grey.

    60, Eastbrook Road, Waltham Abbey, EN9 3AL

    Received 12 Jun 2023
  20. Decision MadeEPF/1336/23

    Material amendment on EPF/1169/18 to add orangery and utility room to Plot 2. (Demolition of existing buildings and construction of 3 new detached dwellings with associated works)

    Pipers Farm, Lippitts Hill, Loughton, IG10 4AL

    Received 12 Jun 2023
  21. Decision MadeEPF/1337/23

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

    60, Southern Drive, Loughton, IG10 3BX

    Received 12 Jun 2023
  22. Decision MadeEPF/1338/23

    Dormer Loft Conversion

    1 Rosina Court, Hatfield Heath Road, Sheering, Harlow, CM21 9LD

    Received 12 Jun 2023
  23. Decision MadeEPF/1339/23

    Application for approval of details reserved by condition 3 'External Finishes', condition 4 'Additional drawings', condition 5 'Installation of new/relocated services' and condition 6 'Upgrading to meet Building Regs' on planning permission EPF/0426/22 (Single storey rear extension and internal alterations)

    33, Church Hill, Epping, CM16 4RA

    Received 13 Jun 2023
  24. Decision MadeEPF/1341/23

    Waltham Abbey Conservation Area T1: Sycamore - Fell.

    2 Cornmill Mews, Highbridge Street, Waltham Abbey, EN9 1DY

    Received 13 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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