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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
38,750Searchable applications
415Recorded as pending
80%Approval rate · 31,680 approved or refused records
6,260Refused applications

25,420 approved · 6,260 refused · 1,932 withdrawn.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 Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.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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  1. Decision MadeEPF/1418/23

    Non material amendment to EPF/0837/19 (Proposed front, side and rear extensions with the addition of a roof)

    9, The Beacons, Loughton, IG10 2SQ

    Received 22 Jun 2023
  2. Decision MadeEPF/1420/23

    1. Removal of existing single storey rear and side extension and car port. Addressing the reasons application EPF/0591/23 was refused. This re-submission design is changed as follows - 2. Proposed two storey side extension and single storey rear extension. The single storey rear extension is smaller in plan size than the extensions which currently exist. On the boundary with No2, the extension extends no greater than the existing. On the boundary with No 6 the extension extends significantly less into the garden than the existing and is less wide. 3. No industrial materials are proposed. Facing materials are brickwork with feature corner brickwork detailing and render. 4. The size and design of rear extension glazing is reduced and the appearance is more domestic. Sunlight reflection is non material. 5. The roof form over the two storey side extension is reduced in scale and is less urban with a double hipped roof design. 6. The side extension is in common with a plethora of similar size extension which exist through Theydon Bois and the near locality.

    4, Baldocks Road, Theydon Bois, Epping, CM16 7EB

    Received 22 Jun 2023
  3. Decision MadeEPF/1421/23

    York Hill Conservation Area T1: Cedar - Crown reduce height and spread by up to 2.5m.

    Woodpeckers, 37 Woodbury Hill, Loughton, IG10 1JF

    Received 21 Jun 2023
  4. Decision MadeEPF/1422/23

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

    19 Hornbeam Close, Theydon Bois, Epping, CM16 7JT

    Received 22 Jun 2023
  5. Decision MadeEPF/1423/23

    Certificate of lawful development for proposed porch.

    67, Baldwins Hill, Loughton, IG10 1SN

    Received 22 Jun 2023
  6. Decision MadeEPF/1424/23

    Removal and replacement of existing 1.7m high metal gates with traditional timber and new brick support piers. Erection of new boundary wall up to 1.0m high

    Netherhall Farm, Netherhall Road, Roydon, Harlow, CM19 5JP

    Received 22 Jun 2023
  7. Decision MadeEPF/1425/23

    Proposed shopfront and Kitchen Extraction & Ventilation System.

    Metro Superstore Ltd, 785 Chigwell Road, Chigwell, IG8 8AU

    Received 22 Jun 2023
  8. Decision MadeEPF/1426/23

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

    9, The Johns, Ongar, CM5 9BD

    Received 22 Jun 2023
  9. Decision MadeEPF/1427/23

    3m rear extension and replacement roof on existing extension.

    9, The Johns, Ongar, CM5 9BD

    Received 22 Jun 2023
  10. Decision MadeEPF/1428/23

    Application for approval of details reserved by condition 4'Hard and Soft Landscaping', condition 5'Surface Water Disposal', condition 11'External materials', condition 13 'Screen Wall and Fences' and condition 14 'Hard and Soft Landscaping' on planning permission EPF/2605/17 (Conversion and extension of a courtyard of barns into 2 dwellings. Re-submission of withdrawn application: EPF/1763/17)

    Olives Farm (Plot 2), Murthering Lane, Essex, , Stepleford Abbotts,, RM4 1JT

    Received 23 Jun 2023
  11. Decision MadeEPF/1429/23

    Replacement dwelling.

    47, Hillcrest Road, Loughton, IG10 4QH

    Received 23 Jun 2023
  12. Decision MadeEPF/1430/23

    Grade II* listed building application for the removal and replacement of existing 1.7m high metal gates with traditional timber and new brick support piers. Erection of new boundary wall up to 1.0m high

    Netherhall Farm, Netherhall Road, Roydon, Harlow, CM19 5JP

    Received 22 Jun 2023
  13. Decision MadeEPF/1431/23

    Proposed Installation of External Fire Escape Stair Proposed Installation of Internal Secondary Glazing to all Windows and Doors Proposed Installation of Mechanical Supply and Extract Air including Air Conditioning

    103, York Hill, Loughton, IG10 1RX

    Received 23 Jun 2023
  14. Decision MadeEPF/1432/23

    Grade II listed building consent for - Proposed Installation of External Fire Escape Stair Proposed Installation of Internal Secondary Glazing to all Windows and Doors Proposed Installation of Mechanical Supply and Extract Air including Air Conditioning

    103, York Hill, Loughton, IG10 1RX

    Received 23 Jun 2023
  15. Decision MadeEPF/1434/23

    Demolition of existing stables, menage, round pen and field shelters and consolidation of surrounding areas to create one new residential dwelling with prescribed domestic curtilage.

    Oak Lodge Stud, Mill Lane, Stanford Rivers, Ongar, CM5 9SF

    Received 23 Jun 2023
  16. Decision MadeEPF/1435/23

    Outline application for the Construction of Two Ancillary Horticultural Buildings with some matters reserved (Appearance & Landscaping)

    Lakeview Nursery, Dobbs Weir Road, Roydon, Harlow, CM19 5JX

    Received 23 Jun 2023
  17. Decision MadeEPF/1436/23

    Removal of garage. Altered fenestrations and porch to front elevation. New roof and raised ridge. Ground, first and roof level rear extensions.

    7, Ardmore Lane, Buckhurst Hill, IG9 5RY

    Received 23 Jun 2023
  18. Decision MadeEPF/1437/23

    Change of use of part of the nursery site (Use Class Sui Generis) to a site for storage and distribution (Use Class B8) comprising 14 units including the partial demolition of the glasshouses

    Presdale Farm Nurseries, Hoe Lane, Nazeing, Waltham Abbey, EN9 2RJ

    Received 23 Jun 2023
  19. Decision MadeEPF/1438/23

    Single storey side extension

    4, The Granary, Roydon, Harlow, CM19 5EL

    Received 23 Jun 2023
  20. Decision MadeEPF/1439/23

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

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

    Received 26 Jun 2023
  21. Decision MadeEPF/1440/23

    First floor side extension, demolition of existing single storey element with existing conservatory and construction of part single par double storey rear extension with relocation of existing side entrance door.

    48, Valley Hill, Loughton, IG10 3AL

    Received 26 Jun 2023
  22. Decision MadeEPF/1441/23

    Porch to front elevation, single storey extension to side and rear.

    7, Appleton Road, Loughton, IG10 2HH

    Received 26 Jun 2023
  23. Decision MadeEPF/1442/23

    Ground floor part infill of existing unused undercroft area to a form boiler room and bicycle store

    12, Tycehurst Hill, Loughton, IG10 1BU

    Received 26 Jun 2023
  24. Decision MadeEPF/1443/23

    Proposed single storey ground floor rear extension.

    Wychwood, Epping Road, Roydon, Harlow, CM19 5DW

    Received 26 Jun 2023

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