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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
40,304Searchable applications
403Recorded as pending
80%Approval rate · 33,141 approved or refused records
6,611Refused applications

26,530 approved · 6,611 refused · 2,067 withdrawn.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 Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.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

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.

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  1. Decision MadeEPF/1996/23

    Two storey front and rear extensions with part single storey rear extension, conversion of side internal access alley to increase internal floor space. New roof with roof lights.

    78, Hainault Road, Chigwell, IG7 5DH

    Received 5 Sept 2023
  2. Decision MadeEPF/1997/23

    Non material amendment to EPF/2006/22 (Replacement dwelling and garaging within existing garden curtilage - minor house redesign and repositioning within curtilage following previously consented scheme (Ref: PL/EPF/1693/21) - raise ridge height by 0.64m and increase basement volume by 251m3.

    Hobbs View, Moreton Road, Ongar, CM5 0LX

    Received 5 Sept 2023
  3. Decision MadeEPF/1998/23

    Certificate of lawful development for existing use of building known as security hut as separate dwelling.

    Albany Stud Farm, Epping New Road, Buckhurst Hill, IG9 5UA

    Received 5 Sept 2023
  4. Decision MadeEPF/1999/23

    Nazeing & South Roydon Conservation Area TG1: Mixed - Fell.

    1 Broadley Terrace, Common Road, Waltham Abbey, EN9 2DQ

    Received 5 Sept 2023
  5. Decision MadeEPF/2000/23

    Certificate of lawful development for existing single storey extension.

    130, Church Hill, Loughton, IG10 1LH

    Received 5 Sept 2023
  6. Decision MadeEPF/2002/23

    Subdivision of the existing residential site, with the construction of an L-shaped bungalow on the eastern portion of the site, continuing the established architecture of the street scene.

    202, Forest Edge, Buckhurst Hill, IG9 5AF

    Received 6 Sept 2023
  7. Decision MadeEPF/2003/23

    Installation of lighting to Tennis Court No1.

    18 The Avenue Lawn Tennis Club, The Avenue, Loughton, IG10 4PT

    Received 6 Sept 2023
  8. Decision MadeEPF/2004/23

    Approval of Details Reserved by condition 5 `SuDS' of 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 6 Sept 2023
  9. Decision MadeEPF/2005/23

    Application for approval of details reserved by condition 12 'Boundary Treatments', on planning permission EPF/1869/21 (Residential Development of 28 dwellings with associated vehicular access point off Roundhills, car parking, open space, landscaping and associated infrastructure)

    Waltham Abbey Swimming Pool, Roundhills, Waltham Abbey, EN9 1UP

    Received 6 Sept 2023
  10. Decision MadeEPF/2006/23

    Renovation and extension of existing property single storey extension to rear two storey side extension.

    1 Theydon Hall Cottages, Abridge Road, Theydon Bois, Epping, CM16 7NP

    Received 6 Sept 2023
  11. Decision MadeEPF/2007/23

    Prior approval for a proposed 6m deep single storey rear extension with 3m height of eaves and 3m total height of Extension.

    10 Marconi Bungalows, High Road, North Weald Bassett, Epping, CM16 6EQ

    Received 7 Sept 2023
  12. Decision MadeEPF/2008/23

    Certificate for lawful development for a proposed rear dormer, front rooflights, flat roof skylight and Juliet balconies in connection with a loft conversion.

    10 Marconi Bungalows, High Road, North Weald Bassett, Epping, CM16 6EQ

    Received 7 Sept 2023
  13. Decision MadeEPF/2009/23

    Loft conversion with hip to gable roof, front and rear dormers and rooflights

    34, The Crescent, Loughton, IG10 4PY

    Received 7 Sept 2023
  14. Decision MadeEPF/2010/23

    Variation to condition 2 (Plan Numbers) on EPF/1798/18 (Proposed demolition of existing property and erection of a development comprising 1 x 1 bedroom flat and 3 x 2 bedroom flats)

    105 Manor Road, Chigwell, IG7 5PN

    Received 7 Sept 2023
  15. Decision MadeEPF/2011/23

    Roof remodelling to provide a loft conversion incorporating an increase of the existing ridge level, front and rear feature glazed elements and front porch.

    33, Blackacre Road, Theydon Bois, Epping, CM16 7LT

    Received 7 Sept 2023
  16. Decision MadeEPF/2012/23

    Application for approval of details reserved by condition 3'Cross sections & elevations showing site levels', condition 4 'Hard & Soft Landscaping', condition 5 'Details of parking', condition 9 'Surface Water Disposal', condition 10 'Water Efficiency Calculations' and condition 12 'Ecological Enhancement Statement' on planning permission EPF/2602/18 (Proposed new two-storey end of terrace dwelling)

    17, North End, Buckhurst Hill, IG9 5RA

    Received 7 Sept 2023
  17. Decision MadeEPF/2013/23

    Certificate of lawful development for a single storey side extension.

    3 Chambers Manor Cottages, Epping Road, Epping Upland, Epping, CM16 6PJ

    Received 7 Sept 2023
  18. Decision MadeEPF/2014/23

    Double garage with pitched roof in front garden

    11, Wellfields, Loughton, IG10 1PB

    Received 7 Sept 2023
  19. Decision MadeEPF/2015/23

    Application for approval of details reserved by condition 14'Highways works', condition 16 'Delivery and Service Plan (phase 1)' , condition 22 'Drainage Maintenance (phase 1)', condition 26 'EVCP' and condition 28 'Car Park Management Plan' on planning permission EPF/0540/23 (Variation to condition planning permission EPF/2925/20 (Full application for the redevelopment of existing surface level car park comprising the demolition of public toilets and the construction of a multi-deck car park, cinema (sui generis), commercial floor space (mixed Class E), replacement public toilets and cycle store, all associated plant, together with new vehicular and pedestrian access, all hard and soft landscaping, and associated works).to amend condition 2 (to include interim Phase drawings), and condition 26 (EV Charging Points)

    Cottis Lane Car Park, Cottis Lane, Epping, CM16 5LL

    Received 8 Sept 2023
  20. Decision MadeEPF/2016/23

    Certificate of lawful development for existing use for Stables/Horse keeping/Equestrian land.

    The Hawthorns, Land Adjacent To Toot Hill Road, Ongar, CM5 9QP

    Received 8 Sept 2023
  21. Decision MadeEPF/2017/23

    Prior approval for a 6m deep single storey extension part flat roof part pitched roof maximum 3m high to eaves and maximum overall height 3m.

    71, Gladstone Road, Buckhurst Hill, IG9 5SW

    Received 8 Sept 2023
  22. Decision MadeEPF/2018/23

    TPO/CHI/02/68 (Ref: A1) T1: Monterey Pine – Selective prune of laterals against property by up to 2m, as specified.

    3, Woodbury Hill, Loughton, IG10 1JB

    Received 8 Sept 2023
  23. Decision MadeEPF/2019/23

    Certificate of lawful development for a proposed single storey side extension.

    40, Northdene, Chigwell, IG7 5JT

    Received 11 Sept 2023
  24. Decision MadeEPF/2020/23

    Change of use to provide car parking and amenity spaces.

    Grainstore adj. to Hoggs Farm, Carters Green, Matching, Harlow, CM17 0NX

    Received 11 Sept 2023

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