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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
41,252Searchable applications
407Recorded as pending
80%Approval rate · 33,977 approved or refused records
6,804Refused applications

27,173 approved · 6,804 refused · 2,173 withdrawn. Received dates in our records: 2 Jul 1999 to 23 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 Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.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

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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/2220/23

    Proposed works to include construction of two and a half storey side extension into the garden and a single storey rear extension. A loft conversion will include a dormer to the rear of the property.

    73, Theydon Park Road, Theydon Bois, Epping, CM16 7LR

    Received 6 Oct 2023
  2. Decision MadeEPF/2221/23

    Erection of a hay storage building.

    Hastingwood House, Hastingwood Road, Hastingwood, Harlow, CM17 9JX

    Received 6 Oct 2023
  3. Decision MadeEPF/2222/23

    Proposed addition of a new pitched roof and gable with a rear facing dormer window, replacing the existing side flat roof. Space created to be used as a small study (Resubmission of EPF/1477/23).

    12, Tycehurst Hill, Loughton, IG10 1BU

    Received 6 Oct 2023
  4. Decision MadeEPF/2223/23

    Removal of condition 11 on planning approval EPF/0915/23 (The erection of a barn and the formation of an access road in connection with the use of the site as a Christmas Tree plantation)

    Land North of Portulaca, Sewardstone Road, Waltham Abbey, EN9 3QF

    Received 6 Oct 2023
  5. Decision MadeEPF/2224/23

    Variation to condition 5 and condition 7 on planning approval EPF/2132/19 (New detached single family dwelling to replace existing bungalow)

    78, Bracken Drive, Chigwell, IG7 5RD

    Received 6 Oct 2023
  6. Decision MadeEPF/2225/23

    Replacement of existing lodge with detached chalet style dwelling. Conversion and linking of two domestic barn buildings to create a single storey bungalow.

    Woodcote, Manor Road, Loughton, IG10 4RP

    Received 6 Oct 2023
  7. Decision MadeEPF/2226/23

    Dropped kerb.

    38A, Palmerston Road, Buckhurst Hill, IG9 5LW

    Received 6 Oct 2023
  8. Decision MadeEPF/2227/23

    Construction of an electric sliding metal bar gate to the front of the property.

    22, Barnaby Way, Chigwell, IG7 6NZ

    Received 6 Oct 2023
  9. Decision MadeEPF/2228/23

    Grade I Listed building consent for external repairs, new roof lights to match existing, improved accessibility, fit out of existing lean-to buildings, installation of new rainwater drainage and new foul water connection.

    Building L157, Royal Gunpowder Mills, Beaulieu Drive, Essex, EN9 1JY

    Received 6 Oct 2023
  10. Decision MadeEPF/2229/23

    Demolition of existing garage. Part one and part two storey side and two storey rear extension and new roof.

    65, Tycehurst Hill, Loughton, IG10 1BZ

    Received 6 Oct 2023
  11. Decision MadeEPF/2230/23

    Royal Gunpowder Mills Factory Conservation Area T1: Sycamore - Reduce to 1.5m. T2: Maple - Crown reduce by up to 8m.

    Waltham Abbey Royal Gunpowder Mill Museum, Beaulieu Drive, Waltham Abbey, EN9 1JY

    Received 9 Oct 2023
  12. Decision MadeEPF/2231/23

    Removal of condition 5 `southern flank windows' on planning permission EPF/1145/15 (Demolition of existing dwelling, construction of replacement dwelling and new car bays and stables. Removal of failed septic tank and replacement with new package treatment plant with raised drainage field. Removal of old hardstandings and access roads, replacement with soft landscaping)

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

    Received 9 Oct 2023
  13. Decision MadeEPF/2233/23

    Demolition of existing outbuilding and erection of single storey rear and side extension

    44, Hatfields, Loughton, IG10 1TJ

    Received 9 Oct 2023
  14. Decision MadeEPF/2234/23

    Staples Road Conservation Area T1: Damson - Fell.

    31, Staples Road, Loughton, IG10 1HR

    Received 9 Oct 2023
  15. Decision MadeEPF/2235/23

    Proposed barn

    Land to South of Bournebridge Lane, Stappleford Abbotts, Romford, RM4 1LU

    Received 9 Oct 2023
  16. Decision MadeEPF/2236/23

    Application for approval of details reserved by condition 4 'Tree Protection/Arboricultural Method Statement' on planning permission EPF/0457/23 (Erection of an Oak Framed double garage on a site that was previously occupied by a stable block. The site is at the end for the existing garden)

    Pipers Farm, Old Stables, Lippitts Hill, Loughton, IG10 4AL

    Received 9 Oct 2023
  17. Decision MadeEPF/2237/23

    Prior approval for the addition of one room on existing lower level garage. Front window facing the street will only be moved forward and will remain in the same position to existing front facing window. No side facing windows are proposed.

    12 Ravensmere, Epping, CM16 4PS

    Received 9 Oct 2023
  18. Decision MadeEPF/2238/23

    Remove existing conservatory and erect a single storey rear extension.

    Melden, 65 London Road, Lambourne, Romford, RM4 1XH

    Received 9 Oct 2023
  19. Decision MadeEPF/2241/23

    First floor rear extension with hip to gable conversion to provide 2 new bedrooms, side extension to en-suite dormer, insertion of new bathroom window and enlargement of existing front bedroom window.

    Elm Lodge, Wellington Hill, Loughton, IG10 4AG

    Received 9 Oct 2023
  20. Decision MadeEPF/2242/23

    TPO/EPF/27/82 (Ref: T30 & T31) T3 & T4: Oak - Crown reduce to previous points, as specified.

    70, Oak Lodge Avenue, Chigwell, IG7 5HZ

    Received 10 Oct 2023
  21. Decision MadeEPF/2243/23

    Proposed erection of a single-storey summerhouse outbuilding for purposes incidental to the enjoyment of the dwellinghouse

    6, Woodlands Grove, Stapleford Road, Stapleford Abbotts, RM4 1FB

    Received 10 Oct 2023
  22. Decision MadeEPF/2244/23

    Construction of swimming pool, provision of new hard standing and erection of retaining wall.

    Beechwood, Theydon Road, Epping, CM16 4EE

    Received 10 Oct 2023
  23. Decision MadeEPF/2245/23

    Application for approval of details reserved by condition 3 'Details of Fixtures' on planning permission EPF/0832/23 (Grade II listed building consent for brushed stainless steel letter to display "Regus" below the "Epping Forest District Council" signage and brush stainless steel sign wall mounted on the original building adjacent to the bridge entrance to the car park)

    323 Civic Offices, Epping Forest District Council, High Street, Epping, CM16 4BZ

    Received 10 Oct 2023
  24. Decision MadeEPF/2246/23

    Proposed vehicle crossovers to serve 39 and 39a Dukes Avenue

    39 and 39a Dukes Avenue, Theydon Bois, Epping, CM16 7HG

    Received 10 Oct 2023

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