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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
40,060Searchable applications
403Recorded as pending
80%Approval rate · 32,887 approved or refused records
6,555Refused applications

26,332 approved · 6,555 refused · 2,051 withdrawn.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 Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.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/1896/23

    Rear single storey extension with flat roof and roof lantern. Materials and detailing to replicate the existing. The extension will extend 4m and will be 3.3m in overall height.

    Avalon, Epping Road, Roydon, Harlow, CM19 5HU

    Received 22 Aug 2023
  2. Decision MadeEPF/1897/23

    Application for approval of details reserved by condition 3 'Tree Protection Plan/Arboricultural Method Statement on planning permission EPF/1080/23 (Proposed replacement Starters Hut with necessary accessible restroom facilities and storage use)

    Stapleford Abbotts Golf Course, Tysea Hill, Stapleford Abbotts, Romford, RM4 1JU

    Received 22 Aug 2023
  3. Decision MadeEPF/1898/23

    Proposed single storey rear extension including single storey to side (revised application to EPF/0800/23)

    22 Coteford Close, Loughton, IG10 2NT

    Received 21 Aug 2023
  4. Decision MadeEPF/1899/23

    Epping Conservation Area G1: Mixed (incl Conifer & Yew) - Reduce lateral branches, on side elevation, to achieve a 2m clearance from building.

    1 Spriggs Court, Palmers Hill, Epping, CM16 6SD

    Received 22 Aug 2023
  5. Decision MadeEPF/1900/23

    Change of use from Parking Area to Retail Shop Use Class E

    10, Quaker Lane, Waltham Abbey, EN9 1FB

    Received 22 Aug 2023
  6. Decision MadeEPF/1901/23

    Demolition of existing conservatory and erection of single storey rear extension with vaulted roof

    20, Greenacres, Tatsfield Avenue, Nazeing, Waltham Abbey, EN9 2HH

    Received 22 Aug 2023
  7. Decision MadeEPF/1902/23

    Carport / canopy solar PV installation to cover existing car parking spaces.

    David Lloyd Club, Car Park, Roding Lane, Chigwell, IG9 6BJ

    Received 22 Aug 2023
  8. Decision MadeEPF/1903/23

    New roof with gable ends with ridge height at the original house ridge level. three roof Velux type windows inserted in pitched roof two facing front one facing rear garden Rear extension footprint and two storey side extension will remain as it was approved previously see decision ref:EPF/0427/23 dated:2 May 2023 now with introduction of new roofs. Renovation of existing fence and gate height max 2.0m along Whitehall Close.

    157, Lambourne Road, Chigwell, IG7 6EJ

    Received 22 Aug 2023
  9. Decision MadeEPF/1905/23

    Grade II listed building consent for retention of temporary pergola for outdoor seating and dining.

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

    Received 22 Aug 2023
  10. Decision MadeEPF/1906/23

    Grade II Listed building consent for retention of temporary barn style building for storage.

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

    Received 22 Aug 2023
  11. Decision MadeEPF/1907/23

    Duplicate TPO Application - see EPF/1887/23

    4 Theydon Place, Epping, CM16 4NH

    Received 22 Aug 2023
  12. Decision MadeEPF/1908/23

    Grade II listed building consent for retention of three lightweight, temporary, timber sheds and one temporary cold storage unit.

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

    Received 22 Aug 2023
  13. Decision MadeEPF/1909/23

    Abbess Roding Conservation Area T1: Field Maple (listed as Sycamore) - Fell.

    Badgers Brook, School Lane, Abbess Beauchamp And Berners Roding, Ongar, CM5 0NY

    Received 22 Aug 2023
  14. Decision MadeEPF/1910/23

    Nazeing & South Roydon Conservation Area T1: Ash - Fell.

    Perry Cottage, Back Lane, Nazeing, Waltham Abbey, EN9 2RS

    Received 22 Aug 2023
  15. Decision MadeEPF/1911/23

    Approval of reserved matters application for proposed replacement of existing units 2 and 3 approved under EPF/0125/23.

    Woodside Industrial Estate, Woodside, Thornwood, Epping, CM16 6LJ

    Received 23 Aug 2023
  16. Decision MadeEPF/1912/23

    Second Storey Side Extension

    52, Purlieu Way, Theydon Bois, Epping, CM16 7EH

    Received 23 Aug 2023
  17. Decision MadeEPF/1913/23

    Certificate of lawful development for proposed rear dormer in connection with existing loft conversion and single storey ground floor side extensions.

    77, The Drive, Loughton, IG10 1HL

    Received 23 Aug 2023
  18. Decision MadeEPF/1914/23

    TPO/EPF/02/00 T1: Cedar - Selective reduction of lower laterals by up to 2.5m, as specified. Shape to blend into crown, as specified.

    Amalfi, 19 Ardmore Lane, Buckhurst Hill, IG9 5RY

    Received 23 Aug 2023
  19. Decision MadeEPF/1915/23

    Erection of a Single Storey Rear Extension

    101, Bell Common, Epping, CM16 4DZ

    Received 23 Aug 2023
  20. Decision MadeEPF/1916/23

    Insertion of new first floor flank window.

    13, Bradley Road, Waltham Abbey, EN9 3YG

    Received 24 Aug 2023
  21. Decision MadeEPF/1917/23

    Certificate of lawful development for confirmation that the use falls within the same use class, office to provision of medical or health.

    116, High Street, Epping, CM16 4AF

    Received 24 Aug 2023
  22. Decision MadeEPF/1918/23

    Single storey front extension with bay window and provision of new pitched roof over original flat roof to front projection and the formation of entrance gable. Also twin single storey rear extensions for kitchen and sunroom, one under a pitched roof and one under a flat roof with glazed lantern.

    57, Baldwins Hill, Loughton, IG10 1SN

    Received 24 Aug 2023
  23. Decision MadeEPF/1919/23

    Proposed use of site as a natural burial ground with associated landscaping, access improvements and parking

    Land to the South of Chigwell Rise, IG7 6BN

    Received 24 Aug 2023
  24. Decision MadeEPF/1920/23

    Epping Conservation Area T1: Bay - Crown reduction of up to 2m. Crown thin by 20%. T2: Laurel - Crown reduction of up to 2m. Crown thin by 20%. T3: Hazel - Crown reduction of up to 2m. Crown thin by 20%.

    9A, Church Hill, Epping, CM16 4RA

    Received 24 Aug 2023

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