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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25,087 approved · 6,181 refused · 1,903 withdrawn.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 Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.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/1342/23

    Two-storey rear extension.

    13, Park Avenue, Hastingwood, Harlow, CM17 9NL

    Received 13 Jun 2023
  2. Decision MadeEPF/1343/23

    Certificate of Lawful development - the proposed outbuilding will be ancillary to the host property (Revised scheme to EPF/0018/23).

    Derwen, Vicarage Lane, Chigwell, IG7 6LS

    Received 13 Jun 2023
  3. Decision MadeEPF/1344/23

    Certificate of lawful development for a proposed rear dormer with solar panels in connection with a loft conversion.

    32, Willingale Road, Loughton, IG10 2DB

    Received 13 Jun 2023
  4. Decision MadeEPF/1345/23

    New crown roof development, double and single front, rear and side extensions, new front and rear dormers, new front bay and changes to the fenestration on every elevation. Trees and shrubs removal. The following elements are proposed: 1. Roof extension including crown roof 2. Two storey front gables 3. Two storey rear 4. Single storey rear 5. Two rear dormers 6. One front dormer.

    7, Luctons Avenue, Buckhurst Hill, IG9 5SG

    Received 13 Jun 2023
  5. Decision MadeEPF/1347/23

    Modified and extended porch and single storey side extension

    32, Willingale Road, Loughton, IG10 2DB

    Received 13 Jun 2023
  6. Decision MadeEPF/1348/23

    TPO/EPF/01/19 T1: Oak - Crown thin by up to 60%, as specified.

    Alista, Toot Hill Road, Ongar, CM5 9QP

    Received 13 Jun 2023
  7. Decision MadeEPF/1349/23

    Approval of already constructed ancillary building

    4, Claverhambury Road, Waltham Abbey, EN9 2BL

    Received 13 Jun 2023
  8. Decision MadeEPF/1350/23

    Erection of a detached, 2 storey 1 bedroom house

    27A, Honey Lane, Waltham Abbey, EN9 3AS

    Received 13 Jun 2023
  9. Decision MadeEPF/1351/23

    Change of use of first floor from D1 cookery school to C3 residential flat and creation of two additional floors and a block of two flats to the rear with associated works.

    251A, High Road, Loughton, IG10 1AD

    Received 13 Jun 2023
  10. Decision MadeEPF/1353/23

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

    13, Park Avenue, Hastingwood, Harlow, CM17 9NL

    Received 14 Jun 2023
  11. Decision MadeEPF/1354/23

    Application for approval of details reserved by condition 4 'Tree Protection and Arb Method Statement' on EPF/2327/22 (Demolition of existing residential house and existing kennels. Erection of new four bedroom house and associated landscaping works)

    Tinoth Lodge, Manor Road, Lambourne, Romford, RM4 1NA

    Received 14 Jun 2023
  12. Decision MadeEPF/1355/23

    (RUR.T4) - Retrospective consent for a residential plot with single storey outbuildings.

    Valley View, Curtis Mill Lane, Stapleford Abbotts, Romford, RM4 1HS

    Received 14 Jun 2023
  13. Decision MadeEPF/1356/23

    Application for approval of details reserved by condition 22 'Car Parking' on planning permission EPF/3043/20 (Proposed replacement of a single dwelling with a new building consisting of 2 commercial units and 7 fully accessible apartments. (amended application to EPF/2378/19)

    2, Princes Road, Buckhurst Hill, IG9 5EG

    Received 14 Jun 2023
  14. Decision MadeEPF/1357/23

    Prior approval for a 4.5m single storey rear extension, height to eaves 3.2m and maximum height 3.4m.

    3, Rosebank, Waltham Abbey, EN9 3DE

    Received 14 Jun 2023
  15. Decision MadeEPF/1358/23

    The installation of an automated teller machine and associated signage (retrospectively)

    183, Manor Road, Chigwell, IG7 5QB

    Received 14 Jun 2023
  16. Decision MadeEPF/1359/23

    Retention of ATM Signage

    183, Manor Road, Chigwell, IG7 5QB

    Received 14 Jun 2023
  17. Decision MadeEPF/1360/23

    Resubmission of EPF/0426/22 (Single storey rear extension and internal alterations) with changes to fenestration and relocation of water pump

    33, Church Hill, Epping, CM16 4RA

    Received 15 Jun 2023
  18. Decision MadeEPF/1361/23

    Planning application for alterations to existing roof to have loft conversion with dormer and rooflight windows.

    3, Woolhampton Way, Chigwell, IG7 4QE

    Received 15 Jun 2023
  19. Decision MadeEPF/1362/23

    Replacement of outdoor cricket nets

    Buckhurst Hill Cricket And Lacrosse Club, Roding Lane, Buckhurst Hill, IG9 6BJ

    Received 15 Jun 2023
  20. Decision MadeEPF/1364/23

    Proposed improvements and extensions

    Corner Garth, Nursery Road, Loughton, IG10 4EF

    Received 15 Jun 2023
  21. Decision MadeEPF/1365/23

    Erection of rear and side extension plus rear dormer roof extension to existing dwellinghouse, including demolition of existing extension.

    11A, Loughton Way, Buckhurst Hill, IG9 6AE

    Received 15 Jun 2023
  22. Decision MadeEPF/1366/23

    Application for approval of details reserved by condition 4 'Super Fast Broadband' on planning permission EPF/3109/21 (Change of use from Class E space to form 2 flats)

    Foxes Parade, Trinity House, Sewardstone Road, Waltham Abbey, EN9 1PH

    Received 15 Jun 2023
  23. Decision MadeEPF/1367/23

    Loft conversion with rear dormer extension.

    15, Leaden Close, Loughton, IG10 3FF

    Received 15 Jun 2023
  24. Decision MadeEPF/1368/23

    Application for approval of details reserved by condition 5 'Hard and Soft Landscaping' on planning permission EPF/0652/23 (Single and 2 storey front and rear extensions, accommodation in the loft involving front roof lights. New gates and rails to the front driveway)

    14, Fairlight, Lee Grove, Chigwell, IG7 6AF

    Received 16 Jun 2023

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