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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
40,693Searchable applications
403Recorded as pending
80%Approval rate · 33,485 approved or refused records
6,697Refused applications

26,788 approved · 6,697 refused · 2,116 withdrawn.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 Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.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
Planning information Planning and buildingLocal plan Planning and buildingPre-application advice Planning and buildingArticle 4 directions Planning and building

Conservation areas and Article 4 directions

Explore published planning boundaries and follow their source records for designation details. Coverage varies: an empty map does not mean there are no restrictions. Check the council’s current maps and documents before relying on a boundary.

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/2073/23

    Two storey front extension and single storey front extensions at ground and first floor levels.

    22, Springfield Close, Ongar, CM5 0BB

    Received 18 Sept 2023
  2. Decision MadeEPF/2074/23

    Proposed 1st floor rear extension. New window and door openings to side and rear elevation. Internal layout alterations.

    11 Paslow Hall Cottages, King Street, High Ongar, Ongar, CM5 9NP

    Received 18 Sept 2023
  3. Decision MadeEPF/2076/23

    Proposed inclusion of approved single storey rear larger homes extension , two storey side extension and part single storey extension, with loft conversion , including front and rear dormers and the raising of the height of the ridge.

    39, Old Nazeing Road, Nazeing, Waltham Abbey, EN10 6RU

    Received 18 Sept 2023
  4. Decision MadeEPF/2077/23

    Retrospective application for the retention of five electrical cabinets

    Hunters Hall Farm, Chambers Manor Farm Lane, Epping Upland, Epping, CM16 6PL

    Received 18 Sept 2023
  5. Decision MadeEPF/2078/23

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

    12, Grovewood Place, Chigwell, IG8 8PX

    Received 18 Sept 2023
  6. Decision MadeEPF/2079/23

    Certificate of lawful development for proposed 6m deep conservatory, installation of three rooflights in front roof slope and construction of two dormers in rear roof slope.

    Daffodils Barn, Tysea Hill, Stapleford Abbotts, Romford, RM4 1JU

    Received 18 Sept 2023
  7. Decision MadeEPF/2080/23

    Application for approval of details reserved by condition 3 'Programme of archaeological trail trenching and excavation' on planning permission EPF/0635/20 (Demolition of all buildings & erection of one single storey house, parking and provision of garden space)

    Former MOD Site, Roding lane, Chigwell

    Received 18 Sept 2023
  8. Decision MadeEPF/2081/23

    Grade II listed building consent for retrospective application for the retention of five electrical cabinets

    Hunters Hall Farm, Chambers Manor Farm Lane, Epping Upland, Epping, CM16 6PL

    Received 18 Sept 2023
  9. Decision MadeEPF/2082/23

    Waltham Abbey Conservation Area Seasonal tree works programme - as specified.

    Abbey Gardens, Crooked Mile, Waltham Abbey

    Received 18 Sept 2023
  10. Decision MadeEPF/2083/23

    Single storey rear extension & removal of original (converted) garage

    42, Lechmere Avenue, Chigwell, IG7 5ET

    Received 18 Sept 2023
  11. Decision MadeEPF/2084/23

    The proposal is for a single storey rear extension to the existing garage, a single storey rear/side wraparound extension, alterations to garage roof and front garage door with brick infill/replacement door, and rear external timber decking (Revised scheme to EPF/0620/23).

    51, Algers Road, Loughton, IG10 4NF

    Received 18 Sept 2023
  12. Decision MadeEPF/2085/23

    Application for approval of details reserved by condition 3 'Material' 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 18 Sept 2023
  13. Decision MadeEPF/2086/23

    Construction of a single storey rear extension. Construction of an additional storey. Conversion of existing dwelling house into 1 x 2-bedroom 3-person flat and 1 x 1-bedroom 2-person flat.

    1, The Cedars, Buckhurst Hill, IG9 5TS

    Received 18 Sept 2023
  14. Decision MadeEPF/2087/23

    Proposed rear extension 'L' shape used as a living space to the main dwelling, and the building next to it used as utility with a bathroom .

    Longcroft, Bassetts Lane, Willingale, Ongar, CM5 0QJ

    Received 18 Sept 2023
  15. Decision MadeEPF/2088/23

    New first floor extension and roof, internal reconfiguration and changes to the external elevations.

    13, Ravensmere, Epping, CM16 4PS

    Received 18 Sept 2023
  16. Decision MadeEPF/2089/23

    Proposed amendments to rear patio

    23, Millwell Crescent, Chigwell, IG7 5HX

    Received 18 Sept 2023
  17. Decision MadeEPF/2090/23

    Certificate of lawful development for a proposed stable block.

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

    Received 19 Sept 2023
  18. Decision MadeEPF/2091/23

    Proposed two storey front and rear extensions and garage conversion.

    6, The Drive, Buckhurst Hill, IG9 5RB

    Received 19 Sept 2023
  19. Decision MadeEPF/2092/23

    Demolition of the existing dwelling house and erection of a two storey detached building with lower ground level parking to provide 5 x self-contained flats (Revised Scheme to EPF/0574/22)

    104, Manor Road, Chigwell, IG7 5PQ

    Received 19 Sept 2023
  20. Decision MadeEPF/2093/23

    Prior approval for a single storey rear extension 4.30m deep x 3.00m high (2.80m high to eaves) (Revised application)

    45, Audley Gardens, Loughton, IG10 2EN

    Received 20 Sept 2023
  21. Decision MadeEPF/2094/23

    Non Material Amendment to EPF/1071/18 (New dwelling house and garage) with addition of 4 dormer windows inc loft conversion.

    Stretton, Ongar Road, Fyfield, Ongar, CM5 0RD

    Received 20 Sept 2023
  22. Decision MadeEPF/2095/23

    Matching Green Conservation Area T1: Eucalyptus - Selective reduction of lowest limb by up to 4m. T2: Oak - Crown reduce lateral branches to clear building by 2m. T3: Eucalyptus - Fell, and replace. G1: Birch x 8 - Fell, and replace. G2: Laurel - Crown reduce height by up to 3m.

    Martinsfield, Matching Green, Matching, Harlow, CM17 0PS

    Received 20 Sept 2023
  23. Decision MadeEPF/2096/23

    Retrospective Grade II listed building consent for replacement window.

    Hill Cottage, Harlow Road, Roydon, Harlow, CM19 5HH

    Received 20 Sept 2023
  24. Decision MadeEPF/2097/23

    Garage conversion

    9, Kilnfield, Ongar, CM5 9TL

    Received 20 Sept 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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