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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25,420 approved · 6,260 refused · 1,932 withdrawn.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 Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.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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Data downloaded 14 Sept 2026. Display boundaries are simplified and indicative. Map record counts are not a complete count of designations or directions.

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  1. Decision MadeEPF/1444/23

    TPO/EPF/13/11 (Ref: T14-T19) T1-T5: 5 x Cherry - Crown lift to 3 metres above ground level, as specified. T8: 1 x Catalpa - Crown reduce and crown lift, as specified, to clear lamp column.

    St Margarets Hospital, The Plain, Epping, CM16 6TN

    Received 26 Jun 2023
  2. Decision MadeEPF/1445/23

    Single Storey Rear extension and loft conversion

    6, Honey Lane, Waltham Abbey, EN9 3AN

    Received 26 Jun 2023
  3. Decision MadeEPF/1446/23

    TPO/EPF/41/10 T50: Lime - Fell and replace, as specified.

    1 Thrifts Hall Farm Mews, The Coach House, Abridge Road, Theydon Bois, Epping, CM16 7NL

    Received 26 Jun 2023
  4. Decision MadeEPF/1447/23

    Construction of new dwelling with parking and garden area. New vehicular entrance from main road.

    214, Upshire Road, Waltham Abbey, EN9 3PX

    Received 26 Jun 2023
  5. Decision MadeEPF/1448/23

    Proposed extension of an existing detached dwelling to provide a pair of semi-detached dwellings incorporating a previously approved 2 storey side extension (EPF/0302/23).

    110, Luxborough Lane, Chigwell, IG7 5AA

    Received 26 Jun 2023
  6. Decision MadeEPF/1449/23

    New detached dwelling including alterations to the existing dwelling with the removal of a side extension, detached garage and two outbuildings.

    110, Luxborough Lane, Chigwell, IG7 5AA

    Received 26 Jun 2023
  7. Decision MadeEPF/1450/23

    The proposal involves a 2 storey side extension, 2 storey rear extension and part conversion of existing building to accommodate 1 commercial unit (Use Class E) and 8 flats, demolition of existing rear structure and erection of new 2 storey apartment block to the rear of the site to accommodate 4 flats), resulting in 12 flats in total. Pruning of Myrobalan Plum tree to reduce crown located to the east of the site. Associated landscaping, car parking and cycle parking (Revised scheme to EPF/1985/22 Dismissed on Appeal).

    Police Station, 35 Sun Street, Waltham Abbey, EN9 1EL

    Received 26 Jun 2023
  8. Decision MadeEPF/1452/23

    Demolition of existing 2.7m x 5.1m single storey rear extension, and Prior approval to build of new single storey rear extension 4m x 6m. New extension brick work will match the existing brick work of the property and will measure 3 metres in height (measured externally from the natural ground level). 3 metre extension will have parapet wall (measure 3.2m in total with parapet wall added), felt roof with a roof light in the centre and bifold doors leading out the back of the extension in to the rear garden.

    14, Churchill Close, Ongar, CM5 9BH

    Received 26 Jun 2023
  9. Decision MadeEPF/1453/23

    Single storey rear and side extension to the ground floor and internal refurbishment ground and first floor.

    38, Alfred Road, Buckhurst Hill, IG9 6DP

    Received 26 Jun 2023
  10. Decision MadeEPF/1454/23

    Two storey side and rear extension to form annexe and loft conversion

    41, Wellfields, Loughton, IG10 1PA

    Received 27 Jun 2023
  11. Decision MadeEPF/1455/23

    Nazeing & South Roydon Conservation Area T1: Ash - Crown reduce by up to 30%.

    Shadwalkers, Middle Street, Nazeing, Waltham Abbey, EN9 2LH

    Received 27 Jun 2023
  12. Decision MadeEPF/1456/23

    Non-Material amendment to EPF/1327/22 (Loft conversion with a dormer on the rear and 3no. roof lights to the front elevation).

    6, Willow Tree Close, Lambourne, Romford, RM4 1BL

    Received 27 Jun 2023
  13. Decision MadeEPF/1457/23

    Conversion of existing garage. Replacement of garage door with new window. Replacement of existing rear door with new window

    9, Station Bridge Mews, Bobbingworth, Ongar, CM5 9FN

    Received 27 Jun 2023
  14. Decision MadeEPF/1458/23

    Demolition of an existing detached dwelling and the construction of a new apartment block providing 5no. apartments, including associated amenity, parking, landscaping and other associated works (Revised scheme to EPF/2454/22).

    128, Manor Road, Chigwell, IG7 5PR

    Received 27 Jun 2023
  15. Decision MadeEPF/1459/23

    Proposed loft conversion involving a rear dormer and front rooflights to provide habitable space, replacement of existing single storey conservatory with brick built rear extension, removal of existing garage to form patio area and rear outbuilding for home office

    Ardele, 34 London Road, Lambourne, Romford, RM4 1UX

    Received 27 Jun 2023
  16. Decision MadeEPF/1460/23

    Grade II listed building consent for internal alterations to improve the layout of the existing dwelling

    Great Colemans, Romford Road, Stanford Rivers, Ongar, CM5 9PD

    Received 27 Jun 2023
  17. Decision MadeEPF/1461/23

    Ground floor extension to accommodate additional living space

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

    Received 28 Jun 2023
  18. Decision MadeEPF/1462/23

    Application for approval of detail reserved by condition 3 'External Finishes', condition 4 'Surface Water Disposal', condition 5 'Contamination' and condition 6 'Reg 77 Conservation of Habitats and Species Regs 2017 on planning permission EPF/1131/22 (Prior Approval - Change of use from agricultural buildings to dwellinghouses)

    Robins Wood (Three Acre Farm), Birds Green, Willingale, Ongar, CM5 0PR

    Received 28 Jun 2023
  19. Decision MadeEPF/1463/23

    Non material amendment to EPF/0263/23 (Removal of existing outbuilding whilst retaining the separating wall with the neighbouring property. 4m single storey rear extension with part first floor rear extension over projecting 3m from rear of house. Pitched roof over ground floor extension and new first floor extension) for amendment to pitched roof material over the ground floor rear extension from tiles to glazing.

    3, The Chase, Chigwell, IG7 5EY

    Received 28 Jun 2023
  20. Decision MadeEPF/1464/23

    Retention of Estate Agency on ground floor as existing and part change of use of basement to online pharmacy with separate side entrance.

    38, Church Hill, Loughton, IG10 1LA

    Received 28 Jun 2023
  21. Decision MadeEPF/1465/23

    Application for approval of details reserved by condition 2 'EVCP' on EPF/2653/20 (Retention of a separate dwelling created from previously built two storey side extension)

    19 Coopers Close, Chigwell, IG7 6EX

    Received 28 Jun 2023
  22. Decision MadeEPF/1466/23

    Subdivision of Dorwin House site. Conversion of existing ancillary accommodation into separate dwellinghouse.

    Dorwin House, Harlow Road, High Laver, Ongar, CM5 0DR

    Received 28 Jun 2023
  23. Decision MadeEPF/1467/23

    Alterations and conversions of outbuilding to the south of Clarks Farmhouse to be used as an annexe.

    Clarks Farm, Mutton Row, Stanford Rivers, Ongar, CM5 9QH

    Received 29 Jun 2023
  24. Decision MadeEPF/1469/23

    Nazeing & South Roydon Conservation Area T13: Ash - Crown reduce by up to 2.5m. T54 & T56: Elm - Fell. T16: Hawthorn - Reduce southern stem by up to 2m. T18 & T27: Cypress - Fell.

    All Saints Church, Betts Lane, Nazeing, Waltham Abbey, EN9 2DB

    Received 29 Jun 2023

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