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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
41,446Searchable applications
407Recorded as pending
80%Approval rate · 34,145 approved or refused records
6,842Refused applications

27,303 approved · 6,842 refused · 2,198 withdrawn.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 Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.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

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/2272/23

    York Hill Conservation Area T1: Eucalyptus - Crown reduce by up to 2.5m.

    Woodberrie Knoll, Woodbury Hill, Loughton, IG10 1JB

    Received 12 Oct 2023
  2. Decision MadeEPF/2273/23

    York Hill Conservation Area T1: Oak - Fell.

    Woodbury House, Woodbury Hill, Loughton, IG10 1JB

    Received 11 Oct 2023
  3. Decision MadeEPF/2274/23

    TPO/EPF/13/06 T1: Willow - Reduce, as specified.

    Five Farthings, Nazeing Road, Waltham Abbey, EN9 2HU

    Received 12 Oct 2023
  4. Decision MadeEPF/2275/23

    Certificate of lawful development for a proposed outbuilding to be used for additional residential ancillary to main dwelling.

    1, Great Owl Road, Chigwell, IG7 6AL

    Received 13 Oct 2023
  5. Decision MadeEPF/2276/23

    Prior notification application for the construction of a single storey rear extension. The proposed extension will extend beyond the rear wall by 4.4m, the maximum height of the proposed extension from the natural ground level is 2.7m and the height at eaves level of the proposed extension measured from the natural ground level is 2.7m. (Revised application)

    66, Grange Crescent, Chigwell, IG7 5JF

    Received 13 Oct 2023
  6. Decision MadeEPF/2277/23

    The conversion of two adjoining barns on the agricultural holding of Hoggs Farm into five residential units. The site is surrounded by agricultural land with a handful of residential dwellings to the south and west, with the nearest (Hoggs Farm Farmhouse) being some 70m away.

    Hoggs Farm, Carters Green, Matching, Harlow, CM17 0NX

    Received 13 Oct 2023
  7. Decision MadeEPF/2278/23

    New 3-hole practice course (par 3), New chipping green (circa 60 yards), Enhanced driving range facilities, incorporating undercover tee bays, New Practice Centre building, providing indoor putting green, seating areas and golf buggy store, Existing outdoor putting green to be retained.

    Abridge Golf And Country Club, Epping Lane, Theydon Mount, Epping, RM4 1ST

    Received 13 Oct 2023
  8. Decision MadeEPF/2279/23

    The installation of a new sharable 25m lattice mast which is collocated with an existing compound approximately 50m to the north of the site. The development will include a base station, 2.4m high palisade fencing, 1no. headframe, 6no. cabinets, 2no. dishes, 6no. antennas, and ancillary development thereto. This is required to facilitate enhanced network coverage for the Mobile Network Operators. This multiuser structure with secure compound and upgraded power supply will enable a consolidation of equipment and in time lead to the removal of unused infrastructure from the wider site and cell area.

    Southend Farm, Southend Lane, Waltham Abbey, EN9 3SE

    Received 13 Oct 2023
  9. Decision MadeEPF/2280/23

    Proposed conversion of an existing maisonette at into No2 self-contained studio apartments.

    157A, Manor Road, Chigwell, IG7 5QA

    Received 13 Oct 2023
  10. Decision MadeEPF/2281/23

    Prior approval for a 4.00m deep single storey extension, height to eaves 3.00m and maximum height of 3.24m.

    31 Buxton Road, Theydon Bois, Epping, CM16 7HD

    Received 13 Oct 2023
  11. Decision MadeEPF/2282/23

    Existing roof altered to provide additional floor space, demolition of side extension, new extension to rear. Internal alterations. Existing garage to become habitable room.

    79, Coppice Row, Theydon Bois, CM16 7DL

    Received 13 Oct 2023
  12. Decision MadeEPF/2283/23

    Application for approval of details reserved by condition 17 'Boundary Changes' on planning permission EPF/2895/21(Proposed erection of 2 new detached dwellings)

    Hoppit, The Street, Sheering, Harlow, Bishops Stortford, CM22 7LR

    Received 16 Oct 2023
  13. Decision MadeEPF/2284/23

    Certificate of lawful development for a proposed hip to gable roof extension, front roof lights and rear dormer in connection with a loft conversion.

    18, Hillyfields, Loughton, IG10 2JS

    Received 16 Oct 2023
  14. Decision MadeEPF/2285/23

    Retrospective application for insertion of gable end window on east elevation

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

    Received 16 Oct 2023
  15. Decision MadeEPF/2286/23

    -Retrospective application for the insertion of two rooflights on the southern elevation. -Proposed application of an external door on the west elevation of the single storey barn -Remedial work to infill existing opening on east elevation of single storey barn

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

    Received 16 Oct 2023
  16. Decision MadeEPF/2287/23

    Part single storey rear extension

    Blue Cedars, 17 Broadstrood, Loughton, IG10 2SB

    Received 16 Oct 2023
  17. Decision MadeEPF/2288/23

    Renewal of permission for 2 livery yard mobile homes for 2 year temporary siting at Elms Farm (Revised scheme to EPF/3022/20).

    Elms Farm, Equine Livery Yard, Waples Mill Road, Abbess Beauchamp And Berners Roding, Ongar, CM5 0TE

    Received 16 Oct 2023
  18. Decision MadeEPF/2289/23

    Grade II listed building consent for removal of plastic rainwater goods (gutters and downpipes) and reinstatement of suitable metal guttering and downpipes.

    Little Forge, Dunmow Road, Fyfield, Ongar, CM5 0NN

    Received 16 Oct 2023
  19. Decision MadeEPF/2290/23

    Grade II listed building application for retrospective application for insertion of gable end window on east elevation

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

    Received 16 Oct 2023
  20. Decision MadeEPF/2291/23

    Grade II listed building application for -Retrospective application for the insertion of two rooflights on the southern elevation. -Proposed application of an external door on the west elevation of the single storey barn -Remedial work to infill existing opening on east elevation of single storey barn

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

    Received 16 Oct 2023
  21. Decision MadeEPF/2292/23

    Application for approval of details reserved by condition 15 'Surface Water Drainage Strategy' on planning permission EPF/1597/21 (Redevelopment of commercial site to provide 9no. dwellings with associated access, hardstanding, landscaping and parking)

    Paslow Common Farm, Nine Ashes Road, High Ongar, Ongar, Ingatestone, CM4 0JY

    Received 16 Oct 2023
  22. Decision MadeEPF/2293/23

    Certificate of lawful development for the siting of a caravan for ancillary use, within a defined planning unit, does not amount to a material change of use of land and thus no development as defined by S55(1) of the 1990 Act will take place.

    16, The Cobbins, Waltham Abbey, EN9 1LH

    Received 16 Oct 2023
  23. Decision MadeEPF/2294/23

    Waltham Abbey Conservation Area T1: Cherry - Crown reduce by up to 1m. T2: Cherry - Fell.

    3, South Place, Waltham Abbey, EN9 1EP

    Received 16 Oct 2023
  24. Decision MadeEPF/2295/23

    The demolition of the existing dwelling and the erection of a block of seven flats and the conversion of the existing outbuilding to a bungalow, together with parking and landscaping.

    8, The Bungalow, Townmead Road, Waltham Abbey, EN9 1RP

    Received 16 Oct 2023

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