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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
39,939Searchable applications
403Recorded as pending
80%Approval rate · 32,774 approved or refused records
6,522Refused applications

26,252 approved · 6,522 refused · 2,040 withdrawn.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 Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.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/1817/23

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

    84, Old Nazeing Road, Nazeing, Waltham Abbey, EN10 6RL

    Received 11 Aug 2023
  2. Decision MadeEPF/1818/23

    Two storey rear extension.

    38, Centre Avenue, Epping, CM16 4JX

    Received 11 Aug 2023
  3. Decision MadeEPF/1819/23

    Application for approval of details reserved by condition 4 'Tree Protection Plan, Arboricultural Method Statement' on planning permission EPF/1161/23 (Erection of two storey side extension)

    Willow House, The Street, Sheering, Harlow, Bishops Stortford, CM22 7LR

    Received 11 Aug 2023
  4. Decision MadeEPF/1820/23

    Variation of condition 2 'plan nos' on planning permission EPF/0907/23 - in relation to House Type 2 rear elevation fenestration (Construction of 2 No. dwellings, alongside associated development)

    Former Ambulance Station, The Plain, Epping, CM16 6TL

    Received 11 Aug 2023
  5. Decision MadeEPF/1821/23

    Single storey side extension.

    1A, Princes Way, Buckhurst Hill, IG9 5DU

    Received 11 Aug 2023
  6. Decision MadeEPF/1822/23

    Certificate of lawful development for proposed loft/ roof extensions to existing roofs and 4 m single storey ground floor rear extension to detached chalet bungalow.

    10, Firs Drive, Loughton, IG10 2SL

    Received 11 Aug 2023
  7. Decision MadeEPF/1823/23

    Application for approval of details reserved by condition 3 'External Finishes' on planning permission EPF/1052/17 (Demolition of existing industrial and storage workshops and equestrian buildings and replacement with three residential units plus annex and outbuilding together with reconfiguring of access road and landscaping)

    Tilegate Farm, Tilegate Road, Magdalen Laver, Ongar, CM5 0EA

    Received 11 Aug 2023
  8. Decision MadeEPF/1824/23

    Grade II listed building application for retrospective advertisement consent for two signs to front elevation.

    9, Theydon Oak, Coopersale Street, Epping, CM16 7QJ

    Received 11 Aug 2023
  9. Decision MadeEPF/1825/23

    Retrospective advertisement consent for two signs to front elevation.

    9, Theydon Oak, Coopersale Street, Epping, CM16 7QJ

    Received 11 Aug 2023
  10. Decision MadeEPF/1826/23

    Retention of temporary pergola for outdoor seating and dining.

    9, Theydon Oak, Coopersale Street, Epping, CM16 7QJ

    Received 11 Aug 2023
  11. Decision MadeEPF/1827/23

    Retention of temporary barn style building for storage.

    9, Theydon Oak, Coopersale Street, Epping, CM16 7QJ

    Received 11 Aug 2023
  12. Decision MadeEPF/1828/23

    Three lightweight, temporary, timber sheds and one temporary cold storage unit.

    9, Theydon Oak, Coopersale Street, Epping, CM16 7QJ

    Received 11 Aug 2023
  13. Decision MadeEPF/1829/23

    Application for approval of details reserved by condition 7 'Construction Method Statement' on planning permission EPF/0332/22 (Outline Application for proposed demolition of existing buildings followed by comprehensive development of up to 62 new homes (inclusive of 40% onsite affordable housing), landscaping, community orchard, new access, parking and circa 1.9 ha of public open space)

    Rosario, High Road, Thornwood, Epping, CM16 6LU

    Received 11 Aug 2023
  14. Decision MadeEPF/1830/23

    Application for approval of details reserved by condition 10 'Surface Water Disposal' on planning permission EPF/0332/22 (Outline Application for proposed demolition of existing buildings followed by comprehensive development of up to 62 new homes (inclusive of 40% onsite affordable housing), landscaping, community orchard, new access, parking and circa 1.9 ha of public open space)

    Rosario, High Road, Thornwood, Epping, CM16 6LU

    Received 11 Aug 2023
  15. Decision MadeEPF/1832/23

    Application for approval of details reserved by condition 8 'Contaminated Risk Assessment' on planning application EPF/0332/22 (Outline Application for proposed demolition of existing buildings followed by comprehensive development of up to 62 new homes (inclusive of 40% onsite affordable housing), landscaping, community orchard, new access, parking and circa 1.9 ha of public open space)

    Rosario, High Road, Thornwood, Epping, CM16 6LU

    Received 11 Aug 2023
  16. Decision MadeEPF/1833/23

    Application for approval of details reserved by condition 9 'Tree Protection/Arboricultural Method Statement' on planning permission EPF/0332/22 (Outline Application for proposed demolition of existing buildings followed by comprehensive development of up to 62 new homes (inclusive of 40% onsite affordable housing), landscaping, community orchard, new access, parking and circa 1.9 ha of public open space)

    Rosario, High Road, Thornwood, Epping, CM16 6LU

    Received 11 Aug 2023
  17. Decision MadeEPF/1834/23

    Variation of condition 2 'Approved plans' and Condition 4 'Obscure Glazing' on planning permission EPF/2671/19 (Demolition of stables and hardstanding, excavation over site to reduce levels and removal of all from site. Provision of access road and turning head. Erection of three detached dwellings and garages including ancillary works and landscaping)

    23, Ivy Chimneys, Epping, CM16 4EL

    Received 11 Aug 2023
  18. Decision MadeEPF/1836/23

    Single storey side and rear extension, loft conversion with raised ridge and proposed driveway for EV charging

    36, Spring Cottage, Lindsey Street, Epping, CM16 6RE

    Received 14 Aug 2023
  19. Decision MadeEPF/1837/23

    Proposed first floor side extension.

    36, Mill Lane, High Ongar, Ongar, CM5 9RN

    Received 14 Aug 2023
  20. Decision MadeEPF/1838/23

    Single storey rear extension and loft conversion with rear dormer and front roof lights.

    13, Hemnall Street, Epping, CM16 4LS

    Received 14 Aug 2023
  21. Decision MadeEPF/1839/23

    Non material amendment to EPF/1244/22 (Proposed double side extension and front extension and rear dormers)

    2 Waters Farm Cottages, Ongar Road, Stapleford Abbotts, Romford, RM4 1RD

    Received 14 Aug 2023
  22. Decision MadeEPF/1840/23

    Application for approval of details reserved by condition 18 (Boundary Treatments) on EPF/0332/22 (Outline Application for proposed demolition of existing buildings followed by comprehensive development of up to 62 new homes (inclusive of 40% onsite affordable housing), landscaping, community orchard, new access, parking and circa 1.9 ha of public open space)

    Rosario, High Road, Thornwood, Epping, CM16 6LU

    Received 14 Aug 2023
  23. Decision MadeEPF/1841/23

    Certificate of Lawful Development for existing use of property known as The Annexe as a separate dwelling.

    Larkhill, Abridge Road, Theydon Bois, Epping, CM16 7NN

    Received 14 Aug 2023
  24. Decision MadeEPF/1842/23

    Prior approval for a proposed 6m deep single storey rear extension, height to eaves 3.55 and maximum height of 3.55.

    18, Park Hill, Loughton, IG10 4ES

    Received 14 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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