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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
39,114Searchable applications
414Recorded as pending
80%Approval rate · 31,995 approved or refused records
6,314Refused applications

25,681 approved · 6,314 refused · 1,977 withdrawn.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 Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.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

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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/1543/23

    Certificate of lawful development for proposed single storey extension, subject to prior approval under EPF/1544/23

    Lochalsh, Hamlet Hill, Roydon, Harlow, CM19 5JU

    Received 7 Jul 2023
  2. Decision MadeEPF/1544/23

    Prior approval for a 8m deep rear extension to detached dwelling house, single storey with roof lights and folding doors, height to eaves 2.40 metres and maximum overall height 2.4 metres.

    Lochalsh, Hamlet Hill, Roydon, Harlow, CM19 5JU

    Received 7 Jul 2023
  3. Decision MadeEPF/1545/23

    Prior approval for a 4 metre deep single rear extension, flat roof with lantern, height to eaves 3 metres and maximum height 3 metres.

    63, Greensted Road, Loughton, IG10 3DJ

    Received 7 Jul 2023
  4. Decision MadeEPF/1546/23

    Retrospective application for amendments to application ref: EPF/3122/16 involving re-design of the two storey side/rear extension roof form from pitched to flat.

    1 Lambourne Square, Manor Road, Lambourne, Romford, RM4 1NJ

    Received 7 Jul 2023
  5. Decision MadeEPF/1547/23

    Proposed Extension

    69, Church Hill, Loughton, IG10 1QP

    Received 7 Jul 2023
  6. Decision MadeEPF/1548/23

    Single rear extension to replace conservatory

    23, Pick Hill, Waltham Abbey, EN9 3LB

    Received 7 Jul 2023
  7. Decision MadeEPF/1549/23

    Application for approval of details reserved by condition 2 'Scheme of Tree and Shrub planting' on planning permission EPF/0482/23 (Retrospective planning application for black metal frame with grey panel gates and brick walls)

    Norton Field Farm, Norton Lane, High Ongar, Ongar, CM4 0LN

    Received 7 Jul 2023
  8. Decision MadeEPF/1550/23

    Certificate of lawful development for existing use as Banqueting/ Function Hall (Sui Generis)

    Town Mead Sports And Social Club, Brooker Road, Waltham Abbey, EN9 1JH

    Received 7 Jul 2023
  9. Decision MadeEPF/1551/23

    Certificate of lawful development for a proposed single storey side extensions and 3m two storey rear extension.

    Firs House, Moreton Road, Bobbingworth, Ongar, CM5 0LU

    Received 7 Jul 2023
  10. Decision MadeEPF/1552/23

    This application relates to a previous application ref number EPF/1873/22 approved on the 15th December 2022. The approved scheme has been amended and been reduced the size by removing the lower ground floor. The upper ground floor remains as approved The application is therefore for an amendment to the current planning permission. *** AMENDED PLAN - Side screen panels have been added to the proposed ground floor rear terrace ***

    7A, Piercing Hill, Theydon Bois, Epping, CM16 7JN

    Received 7 Jul 2023
  11. Decision MadeEPF/1553/23

    Convert garage to living accommodation.

    Holly House, Little Laver Road, Little Laver, Harlow, CM17 0QB

    Received 10 Jul 2023
  12. Decision MadeEPF/1554/23

    Application for approval of details reserved by condition 3'External finishes', condition 4'Additional Drawings', condition 6 'Sample Plinth', (conditions 5,7, and 8 'Noted' ) on planning permission EPF/0690/23 (Grade ll Listed building application for a proposed side and rear extension with loft room following the demolition of the existing later single storey side/rear extension with loft area).

    Nether Street Farmhouse, Dunmow Road, Abbess Beauchamp And Berners Roding, Ongar, CM5 0JT

    Received 10 Jul 2023
  13. Decision MadeEPF/1555/23

    Erection of new 3 bedroom dwelling with associated private garden, car parking and landscaping

    24, Millfield, High Ongar, Ongar, CM5 9RJ

    Received 10 Jul 2023
  14. Decision MadeEPF/1556/23

    New Rear Dormer to Loft, with reduced size Dormer to First Floor Roof.

    2, Brickfield Road, Coopersale, Epping, CM16 7QX

    Received 10 Jul 2023
  15. Decision MadeEPF/1557/23

    Non material amendment to planning permission EPF/1263/22 (First floor floor rear extension) changes from brick to rendered finish on rear facing wall and removal on chimney.

    3, Oakleigh Rise, Epping, CM16 7BL

    Received 10 Jul 2023
  16. Decision MadeEPF/1559/23

    Application for approval of details reserved by condition 3'Ecological work programme', condition 4 'External materials', condition 6 'Surface Water Disposal', condition 7 'Water Efficiency', condition 9'Hard and Soft Landscaping', condition 12 'Levels' and condition 13 'Super Fast Broadband' on planning permission EPF/0861/21 (Demolition of existing dwelling and replacement with new building consisting of six Flats)

    76, Algers Road, Loughton, IG10 4NF

    Received 10 Jul 2023
  17. Decision MadeEPF/1560/23

    Demolition of redundant greenhouse structures and associated buildings and erection of 9 new dwellings.

    Larksmead Nursery, St Leonards Road, Nazeing, Waltham Abbey, EN9 2HQ

    Received 10 Jul 2023
  18. Decision MadeEPF/1561/23

    Details of the layout, appearance of the building(s), and the landscaping of the site (Outline application for the demolition of existing buildings and redevelopment of site to provide 3 new dwellings)

    Monkhams Cottage, Claverhambury Road, Waltham Abbey, EN9 2AU

    Received 10 Jul 2023
  19. Decision MadeEPF/1562/23

    Application for approval of details reserved by condition 4'Levels', condition 5 'Contamination', condition 7 'Surface and Foul water', condition 10 `Wheel Washing', condition 12 'Parking spaces/EVCP', condition 17 'Hard and Soft Landscaping', condition 18 'Tree Protection' and condition 19 'Ecology Survey' on planning permission EPF/2058/18 (Outline application for the demolition of existing buildings and redevelopment of site to provide 3 new dwellings)

    Monkhams Cottage, Claverhambury Road, Waltham Abbey, EN9 2AU

    Received 10 Jul 2023
  20. Decision MadeEPF/1563/23

    Prior approval for the rebuilt infill extension with a depth of 3.2m and a maximum height of 3.2m and eaves height 2.4m.

    61, Brunel Road, Chigwell, IG8 8BE

    Received 10 Jul 2023
  21. Decision MadeEPF/1568/23

    Prior approval for a 4.36 metre deep single storey rear extension, height to eaves 3.00 metres and maximum height 3.00 metres.

    35, Howard Close, Waltham Abbey, EN9 1XA

    Received 10 Jul 2023
  22. Decision MadeEPF/1569/23

    Installation of 15m telecommunications pole, antennas, ground based apparatus and ancillary development

    Highways Land, Jct of Moreton Road and Fyfield Road, Chipping Ongar, CM5 0AL

    Received 11 Jul 2023
  23. Decision MadeEPF/1570/23

    Application for approval of details reserved by condition 3 'EVCP' on planning permission EPF/0341/20 (Proposed x2 no. bedroom new build bungalow with a covered cycle store under a canopy along the side of the property. Proposed off street parking for x2 no. cars with a bin storage area to the front)

    121, Honey Lane, Waltham Abbey, EN9 3AX

    Received 11 Jul 2023
  24. Decision MadeEPF/1571/23

    Prior approval for a proposed 8.0 metre deep single storey rear extension, height to eaves 2.6m and maximum height 2.89m.

    39, Old Nazeing Road, Nazeing, Waltham Abbey, EN10 6RU

    Received 11 Jul 2023

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