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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
41,089Searchable applications
403Recorded as pending
80%Approval rate · 33,841 approved or refused records
6,775Refused applications

27,066 approved · 6,775 refused · 2,154 withdrawn. Received dates in our records: 2 Jul 1999 to 22 Oct 2026. Most recent record check: 24 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 Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.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

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/2195/23

    Proposed two storey side extension, loft conversion, window replacement and ground floor front extension.

    9, Crossing Road, Epping, CM16 7BQ

    Received 3 Oct 2023
  2. Decision MadeEPF/2196/23

    Application for approval of details reserved by condition 3'Additional drawing of windows' on planning permission EPF/0565/23 (Grade II listed building application for replacement Crittal windows with double glazed powder coating aluminium replicating existing)

    1 Petcheys Cottages, Bottle Road, High Laver, Ongar, CM5 0JQ

    Received 28 Sept 2023
  3. Decision MadeEPF/2197/23

    Single storey rear extension

    25, North Street, Nazeing, Waltham Abbey, EN9 2NH

    Received 4 Oct 2023
  4. Decision MadeEPF/2198/23

    Retrospective application for replacement of kitchen extract ductwork (Revised application to EPF/1234/22)

    153, Manor Road, Chigwell, IG7 5QA

    Received 4 Oct 2023
  5. Decision MadeEPF/2199/23

    Approval of Details Reserved by Conditions 8 Levels, 13 Boundary Treatments and 18 Cycle Parking of EPF/0379/20 - (Redevelopment of the site to provide 285 residential dwellings (Use Class C3) in a series of blocks ranging from 2 to 5 storeys in height, a new Wellness Centre (Use Class D1), creation of a new public park, car parking, communal landscaped amenity areas, secure cycle parking and other associated development).

    Former Playing Fields, Epping Forest College, Borders Lane, Loughton, IG10 3SA

    Received 4 Oct 2023
  6. Decision MadeEPF/2200/23

    Single Storey Rear Extension, Loft Conversion, Change of side roof profile from Hip to Hip Gable.

    15, North Street, Nazeing, Waltham Abbey, EN9 2NH

    Received 4 Oct 2023
  7. Decision MadeEPF/2201/23

    Certificate of Lawful Development for proposed loft conversion with side and rear dormers.

    21, Luctons Avenue, Buckhurst Hill, IG9 5SG

    Received 4 Oct 2023
  8. Decision MadeEPF/2202/23

    Single storey rear extension and raised rear patio.

    185, Princes Road, Buckhurst Hill, IG9 5DJ

    Received 4 Oct 2023
  9. Decision MadeEPF/2203/23

    New detached Bungalow dwelling

    Land at 1 and 3, Barncroft Road, Loughton, IG10 3EY

    Received 4 Oct 2023
  10. Decision MadeEPF/2204/23

    Construction of a temporary fish breeding facility and temporary rural worker’s dwelling

    Fieldview, Blackmore Road , Blackmore, Ingatestone , CM4 0JU

    Received 4 Oct 2023
  11. Decision MadeEPF/2205/23

    Approval of Details Reserved by Condition 26 Details of external lighting of 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 4 Oct 2023
  12. Decision MadeEPF/2206/23

    Certificate of Lawful Development for proposed construction of hip-to-gable roof and loft conversion.

    10, Princes Road, Buckhurst Hill, IG9 5EG

    Received 4 Oct 2023
  13. Decision MadeEPF/2207/23

    Certificate of Lawful Development for proposed outbuilding.

    25, North Street, Nazeing, Waltham Abbey, EN9 2NH

    Received 4 Oct 2023
  14. Decision MadeEPF/2208/23

    Material amendment to EPF/1085/22 (Proposed extensions) involving an increase in the depth of the single storey side extension by 0.4m and an increase in the depth of the 2- storey rear extension from 3m to 3.4m.

    Long Meadow, Low Hill Road, Roydon, Harlow, CM19 5JN

    Received 4 Oct 2023
  15. Decision MadeEPF/2209/23

    Application for approval of details reserved by condition 3 'Noise Protection' on planning permission EPF/1284/22 (Change of use from Class E space to form 10 flats)

    Trinity House, Foxes Parade, Sewardstone Road, Waltham Abbey, EN9 1PH

    Received 5 Oct 2023
  16. Decision MadeEPF/2210/23

    Front and rear single storey extensions, first floor and roof extension over part of bungalow plan including ground floor extension under in south east corner.

    72, The Crescent, Loughton, IG10 4PU

    Received 5 Oct 2023
  17. Decision MadeEPF/2211/23

    Nazeing & South Roydon Conservation Area T1-3: Poplar - Fell

    Land at Epping Road, adjacent to Langland Place, Roydon, Harlow, CM19 5DW

    Received 5 Oct 2023
  18. Decision MadeEPF/2212/23

    TPO/EPF/08/04 (Ref: T1) T1: Ash - Selective prune of low limb back from boundary, as specified.

    1 Kings Terrace, Fyfield Road, Ongar, CM5 0AB

    Received 5 Oct 2023
  19. Decision MadeEPF/2213/23

    Prior approval for change of use from Class E business use to 6no. dwellings Class C3.

    Essex House, 118 High Street, Ongar, CM5 9EB

    Received 4 Oct 2023
  20. Decision MadeEPF/2214/23

    Erection of two detached dwellinghouses to Plots 3 and 4 in place of two detached dwellinghouses approved under EPF/1713/16 and EPF/2934/21 respectively.

    Fairmead Plots 3 & 4, Church Road, Loughton, IG10 4AJ

    Received 5 Oct 2023
  21. Decision MadeEPF/2215/23

    TPO/EPF/07/14 T1-6: Lime - Re-pollard to previous points, as specified.

    117, High Road, Loughton, IG10 4JA

    Received 5 Oct 2023
  22. Decision MadeEPF/2216/23

    Front drive hardstanding and vehicle crossover for disabled use.

    67 Moreton Road, Ongar, CM5 0AR

    Received 5 Oct 2023
  23. Decision MadeEPF/2217/23

    Proposed double garage

    Sparlings, Epping Road, Nazeing, Waltham Abbey, EN9 2DH

    Received 5 Oct 2023
  24. Decision MadeEPF/2218/23

    Loft conversion facilitated by raising the ridge by 0.35m, rear dormer and 3 no. rooflights on the front elevation.

    40, Ely Place, Chigwell, IG8 8AG

    Received 5 Oct 2023

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