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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
38,927Searchable applications
417Recorded as pending
80%Approval rate · 31,838 approved or refused records
6,287Refused applications

25,551 approved · 6,287 refused · 1,948 withdrawn.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 Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.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
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Conservation areas and Article 4 directions

Explore published planning boundaries and follow their source records for designation details. Coverage varies: an empty map does not mean there are no restrictions. Check the council’s current maps and documents before relying on a boundary.

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/1470/23

    Grade II listed building application for 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
  2. Decision MadeEPF/1471/23

    Certificate of lawful development for proposed extension to existing outbuilding.

    Clapgate Cottage, Silver Lane, Willingale, Ongar, CM5 0QR

    Received 29 Jun 2023
  3. Decision MadeEPF/1473/23

    Proposed Two Storey Side extension, part two / part single storey rear extension, loft conversion.

    45, Tower Road, Epping, CM16 5EN

    Received 29 Jun 2023
  4. Decision MadeEPF/1472/23

    TPO/CHI/02/70/A1 T1: Poplar - Reduce lateral branches, on one overhanging branch @ 5m, by up to 2m as specified.

    6, Brooklyn Avenue, Loughton, IG10 1BL

    Received 29 Jun 2023
  5. Decision MadeEPF/1474/23

    Demolish uninhabitable annex/garage, single storey side and rear extension with new roof/loft structure

    1, Dene Road, Buckhurst Hill, IG9 6BP

    Received 29 Jun 2023
  6. Decision MadeEPF/1475/23

    Proposed telecommunications installation: Proposed 15.0m Phase 8 Monopole and associated ancillary works.

    Chigwell Lane , Loughton , Epping Forest , IG10 3TP

    Received 29 Jun 2023
  7. Decision MadeEPF/1476/23

    Application for approval of details reserved by condition 3'External Finishes', condition 4 'Additional Drawings', condition 8 'Archaeological Investigation', condition 12 'Building Regulations upgrading' and condition 16' Tree Protection and Arboricultural Method Statement' on planning permission EPF/1446/22 (Demolition of 21st century single storey extension to the rear and one and a half storey rear projection. Erection of a part one and a half storey extension and single storey extension to the rear. Creation of a part basement under the footprint of the building. Part re-configuration of the ground floor, first floor and second floor)

    Little Gregories, Little Gregories Lane, Theydon Bois, Epping, CM16 7JP

    Received 29 Jun 2023
  8. Decision MadeEPF/1477/23

    Proposed addition of a new pitched roof and gable with a rear facing dormer window, replacing an existing side flat roof. Space created to be used as a small study.

    12, Tycehurst Hill, Loughton, IG10 1BU

    Received 29 Jun 2023
  9. Decision MadeEPF/1478/23

    Demolition of all existing structures and redevelopment with 1 x 3 bedroom single storey dwelling (Plot A) and 1 x 4 bedroom single storey dwelling (Plot B) together with landscaping, a drainage strategy and arrangements for access and parking; resubmission of EPF/2100/22 with additional supporting evidence

    Camps Farm, Hoe Lane, Nazeing, Waltham Abbey, EN9 2RG

    Received 30 Jun 2023
  10. Decision MadeEPF/1479/23

    Hardstanding with ACO Drain and drop kerb

    13, Denny Avenue, Waltham Abbey, EN9 1NS

    Received 30 Jun 2023
  11. Decision MadeEPF/1480/23

    The development of 23 dwellings including upgraded access from Fyfield Road, associated parking, landscaping, drainage, infrastructure, new car park provision for Ongar War Memorial Medical Centre and associated development (ONG.R3 - Allocated Site In Ongar)

    Land at Fyfield Road, Ongar, CM5 0AY

    Received 30 Jun 2023
  12. Decision MadeEPF/1481/23

    Certificate of lawful development for a proposed single storey outbuilding would be incidental to the enjoyment of the dwelling house as Class E of the Permitted Development Order 2015.

    4, Claverhambury Road, Waltham Abbey, EN9 2BL

    Received 30 Jun 2023
  13. Decision MadeEPF/1482/23

    TPO/EPF/40/02/A1 T1: Sycamore - Crown reduce to previous points, as specified.

    735, Chigwell Road, Chigwell, IG8 8AS

    Received 30 Jun 2023
  14. Decision MadeEPF/1483/23

    TPO/EPF/116/10 T3: Sycamore - Crown lift by up to 1.5m, as specified.

    2A Pick Hill, Waltham Abbey, EN9 3LT

    Received 29 Jun 2023
  15. Decision MadeEPF/1484/23

    Two storey front extension, two storey rear extension, first floor front extension and build a new roof over the property, and garage conversion. Resubmission of refused application: EPF/0192/23

    11, Parkland Close, Chigwell, IG7 6LL

    Received 3 Jul 2023
  16. Decision MadeEPF/1485/23

    Proposed construction of a hip-to-gable roof and rear dormer, proposed Garage conversion and internal associated works.

    15, Scotland Road, Buckhurst Hill, IG9 5NP

    Received 3 Jul 2023
  17. Decision MadeEPF/1486/23

    Demolition of Existing Garage, Proposed Ground Floor Rear/Side Extension.

    11A, Institute Road, Coopersale, Epping, CM16 7QY

    Received 3 Jul 2023
  18. Decision MadeEPF/1487/23

    Certificate of Lawful Development for replacement roof and chimney removal.

    42, Stewards Green Road, Epping, CM16 7DA

    Received 3 Jul 2023
  19. Decision MadeEPF/1488/23

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

    15, Southern Drive, Loughton, IG10 3BU

    Received 3 Jul 2023
  20. Decision MadeEPF/1489/23

    Proposed Carport

    Field End, Oak Hill Road, Stapleford Abbotts, Romford, RM4 1EH

    Received 3 Jul 2023
  21. Decision MadeEPF/1490/23

    Change of use from agricultural building to light industrial, use class B2/B8

    Hunters Hall Farm, Chambers Manor Farm Lane, Epping Upland, Epping, CM16 6PL

    Received 3 Jul 2023
  22. Decision MadeEPF/1491/23

    Erection of first floor side extension, single storey rear extension and loft conversion with rear dormer including three roof lights at front roof.

    1, Rookwood Gardens, Loughton, IG10 2DQ

    Received 3 Jul 2023
  23. Decision MadeEPF/1492/23

    Installation of PV solar panels on ground mounted frames

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

    Received 3 Jul 2023
  24. Decision MadeEPF/1493/23

    Front extension above shops and rear extension and side extensions with new roof, together with partial change of use from commercial to residential to create 7 flats, 4 x 1 bedroom, 3 x 2 bedroom, with associated bicycle store and refuse facilities and landscaping.

    149-151a, Queens Road, Buckhurst Hill, IG9 5AZ

    Received 3 Jul 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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