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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
39,721Searchable applications
413Recorded as pending
80%Approval rate · 32,567 approved or refused records
6,461Refused applications

26,106 approved · 6,461 refused · 2,025 withdrawn.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 Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.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/1742/23

    Grade II listed building application for extensions & alterations to existing dwellinghouse and demolition of existing stable block with replacement outbuilding (Revised scheme to EPF/1477/22 & EPF/0225/23).

    Patashalls, Coach House, Pudding Lane, Chigwell, IG7 6BY

    Received 1 Aug 2023
  2. Decision MadeEPF/1743/23

    Construction of an acoustic structure to mitigate current noise levels being emitted from the existing Epping Booster Pump Station.

    Epping Pumping Station, Galleyhill Road, Waltham Abbey, EN9 2AJ

    Received 1 Aug 2023
  3. Decision MadeEPF/1744/23

    Demolition of existing lean-to structures ans erection of 4No. 3 Bed dwellings with associated parking and access.

    196, Crooked Mile, Waltham Abbey, EN9 2ES

    Received 1 Aug 2023
  4. Decision MadeEPF/1745/23

    Application for approval of details reserved by condition 7 'Construction Method Statement' on planning permission EPF/2408/21 (Demolition of existing buildings and erection 10 residential dwellings (Use Class C3) with associated refuse storage, car and cycle parking, landscaping and associated infrastructure)

    73, Lindsey Street, Epping, CM16 6RD

    Received 1 Aug 2023
  5. Decision MadeEPF/1746/23

    Application for approval details reserved by condition 3 'Materials' on planning permission EPF/0231/23 (Demolish the existing house and replace with a new 6 bedroom detached house with outbuilding to the rear, landscaping terrace with infinity pool to the rear and front landscaping for in/out drive (using existing crossovers)

    Twoony Mead, Nursery Road, Loughton, IG10 4EF

    Received 1 Aug 2023
  6. Decision MadeEPF/1747/23

    Garden Annexe

    Pakes Farm, Poplar Row, Theydon Bois, Epping, CM16 7NB

    Received 1 Aug 2023
  7. Decision MadeEPF/1748/23

    Approval of details reserved by condition 5 `EVCP' of EPF/2105/20 (Erection of a two storey detached dwelling to the side of the existing property with one off-street parking space. Formation of a new off-street parking space at the existing house).

    33, Chapel Road, Epping, CM16 5DS

    Received 1 Aug 2023
  8. Decision MadeEPF/1749/23

    Removal of agricultural occupancy condition (2) on EPF/0691/83.

    Thistle Dew, Hoe Lane, Nazeing, Waltham Abbey, EN9 2RN

    Received 1 Aug 2023
  9. Decision MadeEPF/1751/23

    Upshire Conservation Area Group of mixed species: Fell.

    Copthall Green House, Copthall Green, Waltham Abbey, EN9 3SZ

    Received 1 Aug 2023
  10. Decision MadeEPF/1752/23

    Certificate of lawful development for retention of annex to main house.

    Fieldings, Brentwood Road, Ongar, CM5 9DD

    Received 1 Aug 2023
  11. Decision MadeEPF/1753/23

    Retrospective application for the raising of the pitch of the roof to accommodate first floor living accommodation.

    1a Game Farm Cottage, Old House Lane, Roydon, Harlow, CM19 5DN

    Received 1 Aug 2023
  12. Decision MadeEPF/1754/23

    Removal of existing green houses and storage buildings and construction of two detached dwellings with associated car ports and garden areas. Resubmission of withdrawn application: EPF/0192/22

    Howards Nursery, Epping Road, Nazeing, Waltham Abbey, EN9 2DH

    Received 2 Aug 2023
  13. Decision MadeEPF/1755/23

    T1 - OAK - Crown reduce by 1-1.5m approximately to previous reduction points. - Excessive shading

    250, High Road, North Weald Bassett, Epping, CM16 6EF

    Received 2 Aug 2023
  14. Decision MadeEPF/1756/23

    Proposed two-storey rear, first floor rear extension, erection of bay windows to frontage and internal alterations for additional kitchen, dining, living, office, bedroom, bathroom and storage space

    Meadow View, Abbess Road, Abbess Beauchamp And Berners Roding, Ongar, CM5 0JJ

    Received 2 Aug 2023
  15. Decision MadeEPF/1757/23

    Demolition of existing building and erection of new private residential house

    Corner Garth, Nursery Road, Loughton, IG10 4EF

    Received 2 Aug 2023
  16. Decision MadeEPF/1758/23

    Change of Use from D1 School Use to C3 Residential use erection of 2 x 3 bedroom, 5 person semi-detached 2 storey dwellings

    Leverton County Gm Junior And Infant School, Honey Lane, Waltham Abbey, EN9 3BE

    Received 2 Aug 2023
  17. Decision MadeEPF/1759/23

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

    51, Fairfield Road, Epping, CM16 6ST

    Received 2 Aug 2023
  18. Decision MadeEPF/1760/23

    Advert consent for exterior window graphics and internal back wall.

    323, Civic Offices, Condor Building, High Street, Epping, CM16 4BZ

    Received 2 Aug 2023
  19. Decision MadeEPF/1761/23

    Certificate of lawful development for external wall cladding.

    7,9,11, and 16 Norton Mandeville, Norton Lane, High Ongar, Ongar, CM4 0LN and 4 Dunmow Road, Abbess Beauchamp And Berners Roding Ongar CM5 0PF

    Received 2 Aug 2023
  20. Decision MadeEPF/1762/23

    Construction of single storey rear and side extension.

    24, Wroths Path, Loughton, IG10 1SH

    Received 2 Aug 2023
  21. Decision MadeEPF/1763/23

    Certificate of Lawful Development for proposed removal of single storey extension and erection of two storey extension.

    103 and 105, Church Hill, Loughton, IG10 1QR

    Received 3 Aug 2023
  22. Decision MadeEPF/1764/23

    Application for approval of detail reserved by condition 6 'Scheme to enhance Ecological Value' 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 3 Aug 2023
  23. Decision MadeEPF/1765/23

    Application for approval of detail reserved by condition 3'Additional drawings' and condition 4 'Sample area of pointing' on planning permission EPF/1122/23 (1. Replacement pointing in lime mortar materials on front ground and first floor aspect of house to improve airflow and breathability of brickwork. Sample area of 600mm by 600 mm has been completed and requires visit by Listed Buildings Officer to confirm their approval of the lime mortar mix. 2.Additional drawings of replacement casement window and first floor top sash window by Ventrolla, listed building joiners to be approved in writing by the Listed Buildings Officer)

    New Barns Farm, Roding Lane, Chigwell, IG7 6BJ

    Received 3 Aug 2023
  24. Decision MadeEPF/1766/23

    Prior approval for 8m deep single storey extension, height to eaves 2.86m and maximum height 2.86.

    40, Bower Hill, Epping, CM16 7AL

    Received 3 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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