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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
39,823Searchable applications
408Recorded as pending
80%Approval rate · 32,660 approved or refused records
6,490Refused applications

26,170 approved · 6,490 refused · 2,034 withdrawn.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 Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.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/1792/23

    Demolition of existing conservatory and outbuilding with erection of single storey rear and side extension.

    2 Vale Cottages, High Ongar Road, Ongar, CM5 9LZ

    Received 7 Aug 2023
  2. Decision MadeEPF/1793/23

    TPO/EPF/46/01 T1: Ash - Crown reduce by up to 3m, as specified. Selective reduction of lower limbs, as specified.

    25, Upland Road, Epping Upland, Epping, CM16 6NJ

    Received 7 Aug 2023
  3. Decision MadeEPF/1794/23

    Grade II listed building consent for 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 7 Aug 2023
  4. Decision MadeEPF/1795/23

    Change of use to garden land

    The Drive, Stapleford Road, Stapleford Abbotts, Romford, RM4 1EJ

    Received 7 Aug 2023
  5. Decision MadeEPF/1796/23

    Certificate of lawful development for a proposed single storey building and fencing.

    White Bridge County Primary School, Greensted Road, Loughton, IG10 3DR

    Received 7 Aug 2023
  6. Decision MadeEPF/1797/23

    York Hill Conservation Area T1 Ash - Crown reduce to previous pruning points.

    Coach House, 25 Woodbury Hill, Loughton, IG10 1JF

    Received 8 Aug 2023
  7. Decision MadeEPF/1798/23

    Small extension on the side of existing house

    7, Beaconfield Avenue, Epping, CM16 5AU

    Received 8 Aug 2023
  8. Decision MadeEPF/1799/23

    Application for approval of details reserved by condition 3 'Additional Drawings' and Condition 4 'External finishes' on planning permission EPF/0425/23 (Erection of solar panels to rear slope of roof and out house)

    7 Griffins Wood Cottages, High Road, Epping, CM16 4DH

    Received 8 Aug 2023
  9. Decision MadeEPF/1800/23

    Application for approval of details reserved by condition 25 'Restoration of free standing pole sign of former Public House' on planning consent EPF/2706/17 (Partial demolition of the former Royal Oak Public House and change of use to provide 4 flats, demolition of 171 Smarts Lane and redevelopment for 6 dwellings, and associated parking and landscaping (10 dwellings in total).

    Royal Oak House, Forest Road, Loughton, IG10 1EG

    Received 8 Aug 2023
  10. Decision MadeEPF/1801/23

    Revision of previously approved proposals see Planning applications ref.; EPF/0245/23 and EPF/0427/23 as follow Extension of doubled pitched roof above whole house Proposed under P.D. rules fullwidth dormer rear dormer extended above the two story side extension by 1200mm Three small dormers inserted in the pitched roof facing front Balcony to replace pitched roof above single storey front extension and porch Single and double balcony doors to replace existing windows to provide access to the new balcony at front elevation Front existing windows replaced by new one with new divisions

    157, Lambourne Road, Chigwell, IG7 6EJ

    Received 8 Aug 2023
  11. Decision MadeEPF/1802/23

    Certificate of lawful development for the proposed enlargement of the existing roof dormers located on the side and rear elevations.

    Willow Trees, New Way Lane, Matching, Harlow, CM17 0NT

    Received 8 Aug 2023
  12. Decision MadeEPF/1804/23

    Proposed new dwelling with highway access

    1, Rainbow Road, Matching Tye, Harlow, CM17 0QP

    Received 9 Aug 2023
  13. Decision MadeEPF/1805/23

    Erection of 3 Bedroom Eco Kit House - ( PROPERTY MODEL IS REYMERSHOLM ORIGINALLY PRODUCED BY GOTENEHUS OF SWEDEN) Solar panels to roof Addition of 2 x parking bays. Electric EV Charging point Cycle Storage to garden Recycled timber deck to garden

    Eco House , Brookfield Farm , London , E4 7RJ

    Received 9 Aug 2023
  14. Decision MadeEPF/1806/23

    Application for approval of details reserved by condition 6 'Contamination' on planning approval EPF/2587/22 (Erection of 10 Warehouse Units for B1 and B8 use (revised application EPF/1334/22)

    Sedge Gate Nursery, Sedge Green, Nazeing, Waltham Abbey, EN9 2PA

    Received 9 Aug 2023
  15. Decision MadeEPF/1807/23

    Application for approval of details reserved by condition 4 'Verification report' and condition 8 'Litter Strategy' on planning approval EPF/1601/22 (Installation of Greggs pod type building within curtilage of existing service station)

    Thornwood Common Service Station, High Road, Thornwood Common, Epping, CM16 6LX

    Received 9 Aug 2023
  16. Decision MadeEPF/1808/23

    Single storey front extension.

    101 Thornhill, North Weald Bassett, Epping, CM16 6DP

    Received 9 Aug 2023
  17. Decision MadeEPF/1809/23

    Application for approval of details reserved by condition 11 'The development shall not be begun until the developer has received written notification of the approval of the Local Planning Authority under Regulation 77 of the Conservation of Habitats and Species Regulations 2017 (as amended)' on planning permission EPF/0478/22 (Extension of existing residential block to increase the number of units from 6 to 8, by means of construction of a fourth floor to provide the additional flats)

    Kings Court, Kings Avenue, Buckhurst Hill, IG9 5LU

    Received 9 Aug 2023
  18. Decision MadeEPF/1810/23

    Replacement agricultural grain and straw storage buildings (2 buildings).

    Land east of Chevers Hall Chelmsford Road CM5 9NU

    Received 9 Aug 2023
  19. Decision MadeEPF/1811/23

    Retrospective consent for 4 no linked air conditioning units to the side of the house

    21, Wellfields, Loughton, IG10 1PB

    Received 9 Aug 2023
  20. Decision MadeEPF/1812/23

    Application for approval of details reserved by condition 3'Hard/Soft Landscaping', condition 4 'EVCP', condition 5'Tree Protection', condition 6'Drainage', condition 7'Ecological Value Scheme', condition 8'Water Efficiency', condition 9'Superfast Broadband' and condition 10'Obscure Glass Flank Elevation' on planning permission EPF/2622/22 (Proposed single infill detached dwelling)

    Tower 65m From 3 Kensington Park, Oak Hill Road 37m From Kensington Park, Nupers Lane, Stapleford Abbotts, Romford, RM4 1AF

    Received 10 Aug 2023
  21. Decision MadeEPF/1813/23

    Certificate of lawful development for a proposed single storey rear extension (3m), hip to gable loft conversion with rear dormer window, Juliet balcony and rooflights on the front.

    11, Cascade Road, Buckhurst Hill, IG9 6DX

    Received 10 Aug 2023
  22. Decision MadeEPF/1814/23

    Certificate of Lawfulness for occupation of the dwelling known as Forest View, in breach of Condition 2 (Agricultural Workers Condition) of EPF/1434/96.

    Wintry Wood Smallholding, Forest View, Thornwood Road, Epping, CM16 6SY

    Received 10 Aug 2023
  23. Decision MadeEPF/1815/23

    Loft conversion with rear dormer and five roof lights to existing front roof slope, first floor side extension and alterations to existing single storey rear extension.

    25, Lower Park Road, Loughton, IG10 4NB

    Received 10 Aug 2023
  24. Decision MadeEPF/1816/23

    Removal of existing side access door, enlargement and conversion of existing garage into living accommodation

    9, Alderton Rise, Loughton, IG10 3HL

    Received 10 Aug 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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