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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
39,246Searchable applications
413Recorded as pending
80%Approval rate · 32,124 approved or refused records
6,347Refused applications

25,777 approved · 6,347 refused · 1,990 withdrawn.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 Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.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/1596/23

    Prior approval for a part 6m single storey rear extension, height to eaves 2.80 and maximum height 3.20 metres.

    34, Oak Lodge Avenue, Chigwell, IG7 5HZ

    Received 12 Jul 2023
  2. Decision MadeEPF/1597/23

    Two hip to gable conversion complete with clipped hip to top junction. Rear catslide dormer to facilitate new first floor bedrooms and associated bathroom / en-suite.

    10, Vicarage Lane, North Weald Bassett, Epping, CM16 6ET

    Received 12 Jul 2023
  3. Decision MadeEPF/1598/23

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

    34, Oak Lodge Avenue, Chigwell, IG7 5HZ

    Received 13 Jul 2023
  4. Decision MadeEPF/1599/23

    Ground floor side extension, garage conversion to habitable area including alterations to window and door openings. Replacement dual pitched roof over garage.

    Robin Cottage, Greensted Road, Ongar, CM5 9LB

    Received 13 Jul 2023
  5. Decision MadeEPF/1600/23

    Outbuilding

    4, Park View, Chigwell, IG7 5DF

    Received 13 Jul 2023
  6. Decision MadeEPF/1601/23

    Demolish existing side extension and construct new side extension and front porch.

    5, Foxley Close, Loughton, IG10 2HU

    Received 13 Jul 2023
  7. Decision MadeEPF/1602/23

    Application for approval of details reserved by condition 3 'External Surfaces' on planning permission EPF/0396/21 (Erection of a ground floor, single storey rear extension & a side canopy)

    5, Trevelyan Gardens, Loughton, IG10 2FB

    Received 13 Jul 2023
  8. Decision MadeEPF/1603/23

    Application for approval of details reserved by condition 3'Materials', condition 4'Water Efficiency', condition 5 'Tree Protection', condition 8'Broadband', condition 9'EVCP' and condition 10 'Travel Pack' on planning permission EPF/1504/20 allowed on appeal (Change of use from A1/A3 to (C3) residential comprising 3 x 2-bed & 1 x 1-bed units)

    Revival Court, Half Moon Lane, Epping, CM16 4AH

    Received 13 Jul 2023
  9. Decision MadeEPF/1604/23

    Installing extraction unit as shown on the plans inside the premises with rear flue to be installed at the rear in order to use of the premises as permitted use of Class E(b) Sale of food and drink for consumption (mostly) on the premises.

    163, The Broadway, High Street, Ongar, CM5 9JD

    Received 13 Jul 2023
  10. Decision MadeEPF/1605/23

    York Hill Conservation Area T1: Beech - Crown reduce height by 4m and spread by 2.5m.

    1, Wallers Hoppet, Loughton, IG10 1SP

    Received 11 Jul 2023
  11. Decision MadeEPF/1606/23

    Alteration and Extension to existing dwelling to create a pair of semi-detached dwellings.

    2, Crossing Road, Epping, CM16 7BG

    Received 14 Jul 2023
  12. Decision MadeEPF/1607/23

    Erection of Garden Building

    Currance Lodge, Upland Road, Epping Upland, Epping, CM16 6NN

    Received 14 Jul 2023
  13. Decision MadeEPF/1608/23

    Grade II listed building consent for replacement of existing modern wooden double-glazed windows, and single glazed doors, with new double-glazed windows and doors (where specified).

    Currance Lodge, Upland Road, Epping Upland, Epping, CM16 6NN

    Received 6 Jul 2023
  14. Decision MadeEPF/1609/23

    Application for approval of details reserved by condition 3'External finishes' and condition 4 'Photovoltaic Specification' on planning approval EPF/2892/22 (Amendment to previously approved log store to facilitate installation of photovoltaic panels)

    Brick Lock Cottage, Glen Faba Road, Roydon, Harlow, CM19 5EW

    Received 14 Jul 2023
  15. Decision MadeEPF/1610/23

    Application for approval of details reserved by condition 11 'Hard and Soft Landscaping‘ and condition 36 'Cycle and refuse storage' on planning permission EPF/0919/21 (The redevelopment of the existing office building and car park. Demolition of the existing office building and alterations to connection to existing Listed Civic Centre. Development to comprise new apartment buildings and houses to provide a mix of residential units (Use Class C3), revised vehicular and pedestrian access from High Street, all associated car and cycle parking, servicing, hard and soft landscaping and associated works)

    323 Civic Offices, Epping Forest District Council, High Street, Epping, CM16 4BZ

    Received 14 Jul 2023
  16. Decision MadeEPF/1612/23

    new garden room to gain extra space

    Mon Repos, Chelmsford Road, High Ongar, Ongar, CM4 0LP

    Received 17 Jul 2023
  17. Decision MadeEPF/1613/23

    Single storey side extension.

    44, Lodge Lane, Waltham Abbey, EN9 3AD

    Received 17 Jul 2023
  18. Decision MadeEPF/1614/23

    Application for approval of details reserved by condition 8 'Construction Management Plan' on planning permission EPF/1471/19 (Residential development x 10 no. apartments with assoc. parking and external amenity space. (Revised application to EPF/0610/18)

    113, Church Hill, Loughton, IG10 1QR

    Received 17 Jul 2023
  19. Decision MadeEPF/1615/23

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

    11, Mowbrey Gardens, Loughton, IG10 2EU

    Received 17 Jul 2023
  20. Decision MadeEPF/1616/23

    Grade II listed building application for proposed temporary works with the aim of stabilising the barn’s oak frame and provide weather protection.

    Days Farm, Lippitts Hill, Loughton, IG10 4AL

    Received 17 Jul 2023
  21. Decision MadeEPF/1617/23

    Certificate of lawful development for a proposed hip to gable roof extension and rear dormer in connection with a loft conversion.

    6, Devon Close, Buckhurst Hill, IG9 5LF

    Received 17 Jul 2023
  22. Decision MadeEPF/1618/23

    Change of Use from offices to residential. The proposal seeks extend and alter the existing building to provide a 3 bed house and 2 flats.

    The Ongar Surgery, High Street, Ongar, CM5 9AA

    Received 17 Jul 2023
  23. Decision MadeEPF/1619/23

    Construction of first floor rear extension

    75, Hemnall Street, Epping, CM16 4ND

    Received 17 Jul 2023
  24. Decision MadeEPF/1620/23

    Application for approval of details reserved by condition 3 'Additional Details' on EPF/2584/22 (Listed Building application for proposed conversion of existing landing space on first floor to provide extra bedroom requiring installation of a roof window to SE elevation, and installation of two plasterboard partition walls to create a room and corridor)

    50 Hainault Road, Chigwell, IG7 6QX

    Received 17 Jul 2023

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