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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
40,900Searchable applications
403Recorded as pending
80%Approval rate · 33,671 approved or refused records
6,741Refused applications

26,930 approved · 6,741 refused · 2,137 withdrawn.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 Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.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/2122/23

    Application for approval of details reserved by condition 12 'Biodiversity Enhancement Strategy' on planning permission EPF/332/22 (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 22 Sept 2023
  2. Decision MadeEPF/2123/23

    Application for approval of details reserved by condition 8 (b) 'Contamination' 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 22 Sept 2023
  3. Decision MadeEPF/2124/23

    Application for approval of details reserved by condition 3 'External Finishes' on planning permission EPF/2059/19 (Application for Grade II Listed Building consent for proposed extension to the existing building with a new basement, entrance lobby and mid-storey extensions to the South and North elevations, together with a new separate pool house)

    North Wilmore Barn, Workers Road, High Laver, Ongar, CM5 0DZ

    Received 22 Sept 2023
  4. Decision MadeEPF/2125/23

    Application for approval of details reserved by condition 4 'Additional Drawings' on planning permission EPF/2059/19 (Application for Grade II Listed Building consent for proposed extension to the existing building with a new basement, entrance lobby and mid-storey extensions to the South and North elevations, together with a new separate pool house)

    North Wilmore Barn, Workers Road, High Laver, Ongar, CM5 0DZ

    Received 22 Sept 2023
  5. Decision MadeEPF/2126/23

    Single storey ground floor side and rear extension

    4A, The Croft, Loughton, IG10 2PP

    Received 22 Sept 2023
  6. Decision MadeEPF/2127/23

    Change of use of land from orchard to tree surgery/forestry yard, together with new vehicle access and siting of two shipping containers for site office/storage use

    Esham, Paynes Lane, Nazeing, Waltham Abbey, EN9 2EU

    Received 22 Sept 2023
  7. Decision MadeEPF/2128/23

    Single storey ground floor part side and front extension including conversion garage into a habitable room with installation of new bay window and separate front porch.

    10, Coolgardie Avenue, Chigwell, IG7 5AY

    Received 22 Sept 2023
  8. Decision MadeEPF/2129/23

    Bell Common Conservation Area T1: Lime - Re-pollard to previous points.

    33 Bell Common, Epping, CM16 4DY

    Received 20 Sept 2023
  9. Decision MadeEPF/2130/23

    Certificate of Lawful Development for proposed loft conversion with rear dormer and front roof lights.

    Magnolia Cottage, Mott Street, Waltham Abbey, E4 7RW

    Received 25 Sept 2023
  10. Decision MadeEPF/2131/23

    External and internal refurbishment works to the Grade II listed Farmhouse

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

    Received 25 Sept 2023
  11. Decision MadeEPF/2132/23

    Material start to EPF/1381/20 Relocation of approved dwellings (EPF/0684/18 & EPF/2591/18) to more cohesive locations within the site.

    Willow Park Farm, Millers Lane, Chigwell, IG7 6DG

    Received 25 Sept 2023
  12. Decision MadeEPF/2134/23

    Certificate of Lawful Development for proposed two storey rear extension.

    12, Alderton Way, Loughton, IG10 3EQ

    Received 25 Sept 2023
  13. Decision MadeEPF/2135/23

    Front and rear extensions + Loft conversion

    66, Alderton Hill, Loughton, IG10 3JB

    Received 25 Sept 2023
  14. Decision MadeEPF/2136/23

    Proposed rear extension for additional kitchen, dining and living space.

    4 The Heights, Bumbles Green Lane, Nazeing, Waltham Abbey, EN9 2SG

    Received 25 Sept 2023
  15. Decision MadeEPF/2137/23

    Erection of new single storey commercial / retail unit

    Land to Rear of 54 Sun Street Waltham Abbey Essex EN9 1EJ

    Received 25 Sept 2023
  16. Decision MadeEPF/2138/23

    Advertisement consent for - 1 No. sign box and fascia to forecourt shop building 1 No. sign box and fascia to Greggs building 2 No. signs on posts to roadside boundary Additional and amended facility sign panels to existing gantry sign.

    Applegreen Epping Service Station, High Road, Thornwood, Epping, CM16 6LX

    Received 25 Sept 2023
  17. Decision MadeEPF/2139/23

    The demolition of existing single storey rear and side extensions, replace with single storey side and rear and double storey rear extensions.

    53, Algers Road, Loughton, IG10 4NF

    Received 25 Sept 2023
  18. Decision MadeEPF/2140/23

    Grade II listed building application for external and internal refurbishment works to the Grade II listed Farmhouse

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

    Received 25 Sept 2023
  19. Decision MadeEPF/2141/23

    Approval of Details Reserved by Condition 6 `Contamination' of 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 25 Sept 2023
  20. Decision MadeEPF/2142/23

    Single and Two Storey Side Extension

    55, Mason Way, Waltham Abbey, EN9 3EU

    Received 25 Sept 2023
  21. Decision MadeEPF/2143/23

    Bell Common Conservation Area T1: Willow - Re-pollard to previous points. T2: Magnolia - Crown reduce height by 50%, selective prune back from neighbouring building and shape. T3: Laurel - Light crown reduction to shape.

    Winchelsea House, High Road, Epping, CM16 4DD

    Received 26 Sept 2023
  22. Decision MadeEPF/2144/23

    TPO/EPF/16/87 (Ref: A1) T1: Oak – Crown lift to 4m from ground level, as specified.. Crown reduce by up to 1.5m, as specified.

    4, Nafferton Rise, Loughton, IG10 1UB

    Received 26 Sept 2023
  23. Decision MadeEPF/2145/23

    Prior approval for a 6m deep single storey rear extension, height to eaves 2,9m and maximum height 2.9m.

    97, Oakwood Hill, Loughton, IG10 3ER

    Received 26 Sept 2023
  24. Decision MadeEPF/2146/23

    Single storey rear extension and part double storey rear extension.

    97, Oakwood Hill, Loughton, IG10 3ER

    Received 26 Sept 2023

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