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27,303 approved · 6,842 refused · 2,198 withdrawn.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 Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.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

Conservation areas and Article 4 directions

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Conservation areas25 mapped area records
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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.

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  1. Decision MadeEPF/2296/23

    Proposed loft conversion with pitch roof rear and side dormer.

    9, Dacre Gardens, Chigwell, IG7 5HH

    Received 16 Oct 2023
  2. Decision MadeEPF/2297/23

    TPO/EPF/12/91 T37: Sycamore - Reduce to previous points, as specified. T38: Nootka Cypress - Fell, and replace, as specified.

    Flat 17, Greenhill, Buckhurst Hill, IG9 5SH

    Received 16 Oct 2023
  3. Decision MadeEPF/2298/23

    Create a feature entrance porch along the existing building line & alter the front & rear window fenestration and detailing; Demolish a rear dormer; Extend the Ground & First Floor to create a principle bedroom suite that focuses its outlook down the length of the garden; General alterations to the rear window layout; Alter the roofline of the existing single-storey element.

    91, Manor Road, Chigwell, IG7 5PN

    Received 16 Oct 2023
  4. Decision MadeEPF/2299/23

    Removal of existing rear garage / outbuilding. Proposed two storey side and two storey rear extension with part single storey side and part single storey rear extension. The single storey rear extension is on the boundary with 3 Dukes Close. A roof lantern is proposed on the flat roof of the rear single storey extension.

    4, Dukes Close, North Weald Bassett, Epping, CM16 6DA

    Received 16 Oct 2023
  5. Decision MadeEPF/2300/23

    T1: Conifer - Reduce height as specified

    Badgers Brook, School Lane, Abbess Beauchamp And Berners Roding, Ongar, CM5 0NY

    Received 17 Oct 2023
  6. Decision MadeEPF/2301/23

    Two Storey Side extension Single Storey Rear Extension

    12, Heath Drive, Theydon Bois, Epping, CM16 7HL

    Received 17 Oct 2023
  7. Decision MadeEPF/2302/23

    (Single storey outbuilding for use as a shed for the dwellinghouse

    2, Turners Court, Lambourne, Romford, RM4 1UQ

    Received 17 Oct 2023
  8. Decision MadeEPF/2303/23

    Proposed rear/side lightwell extension and single storey rear extension.

    128, Queens Road, Buckhurst Hill, IG9 5BJ

    Received 17 Oct 2023
  9. Decision MadeEPF/2304/23

    Certificate of lawful development for proposed rear dormer to existing loft.

    128, Queens Road, Buckhurst Hill, IG9 5BJ

    Received 17 Oct 2023
  10. Decision MadeEPF/2305/23

    Certificate of lawful development for a proposed garden room.

    128, Queens Road, Buckhurst Hill, IG9 5BJ

    Received 17 Oct 2023
  11. Decision MadeEPF/2306/23

    Certificate of lawful development for the proposed extension of existing cellar to increase roof height.

    128, Queens Road, Buckhurst Hill, IG9 5BJ

    Received 17 Oct 2023
  12. Decision MadeEPF/2307/23

    Part approval of Details Reserved by Condition 27 `Verification Report Phase A' for Phase A of EPF/ (Variation to condition planning permission EPF/2925/20 (Full application for the redevelopment of existing surface level car park comprising the demolition of public toilets and the construction of a multi-deck car park, cinema (sui generis), commercial floor space (mixed Class E), replacement public toilets and cycle store, all associated plant, together with new vehicular and pedestrian access, all hard and soft landscaping, and associated works).to amend condition 2 (to include interim Phase drawings), and condition 26 (EV Charging Points)).

    Cottis Lane Car Park, Cottis Lane, Epping, CM16 5LL

    Received 17 Oct 2023
  13. Decision MadeEPF/2308/23

    Outbuilding

    Fyrns, Tysea Hill, Stapleford Abbotts, Romford, RM4 1JR

    Received 17 Oct 2023
  14. Decision MadeEPF/2309/23

    Certificate of lawful development for a proposed rear dormer in connection with a loft conversion.

    11, Ely Place, Chigwell, IG8 8AG

    Received 17 Oct 2023
  15. Decision MadeEPF/2310/23

    A new replacement outbuilding of similar size and in a similar location to the existing outbuilding

    26, Piercing Hill, Theydon Bois, Epping, CM16 7JW

    Received 18 Oct 2023
  16. Decision MadeEPF/2311/23

    Conversion of existing garage into habitable living space.

    20, The Gables, Ongar, CM5 0GA

    Received 18 Oct 2023
  17. Decision MadeEPF/2312/23

    Proposed amendment to planning application Ref: EPF/0383/23 (Part Single, Part Two Storey front and Rear Extension, Roof extension, front and rear dormer windows and front roof lights to provide Habitable accommodation).

    81, Tycehurst Hill, Loughton, IG10 1BZ

    Received 18 Oct 2023
  18. Decision MadeEPF/2313/23

    Proposed part single part double storey rear and side extensions and a front porch extension along with associated internal alterations.

    33, Millwell Crescent, Chigwell, IG7 5HX

    Received 18 Oct 2023
  19. Decision MadeEPF/2314/23

    Convert existing garage and add new garage to front of property, combined with single storey rear extension to enlarge kitchen.

    3, The Cobbins, Waltham Abbey, EN9 1LH

    Received 18 Oct 2023
  20. Decision MadeEPF/2315/23

    Approval of Details Reserved by Conditions 3 (external materials), 6 (screen walls and fences) and 8 (handling of existing fabric) on listed building consent EPF/1742/23 (Grade II listed building application for extensions & alterations to existing dwellinghouse and demolition of existing stable block with replacement outbuilding (Revised scheme to EPF/1477/22 & EPF/0225/23)).

    Patashalls, Coach House, Pudding Lane, Chigwell, IG7 6BY

    Received 18 Oct 2023
  21. Decision MadeEPF/2316/23

    Ground floor side and rear extension, rooms in the roof space and rear multi pitch roof dormer. Dormer to the front and sky light. Sky lights to the roof of the rear dormer.

    12, Bracken Drive, Chigwell, IG7 5RF

    Received 18 Oct 2023
  22. Decision MadeEPF/2317/23

    Proposed ground floor rear extension, first floor side extension, internal alterations and all associated works.

    49, Loughton Way, Buckhurst Hill, IG9 6AS

    Received 18 Oct 2023
  23. Decision MadeEPF/2318/23

    Replacement and relocation of porch and replacement of rear extension.

    West Lodge, Coppice Row, Theydon Bois, Epping, CM16 7DR

    Received 18 Oct 2023
  24. Decision MadeEPF/2319/23

    Erection of single storey rear/infill extension to the upper ground floor

    2, Russell Road, Buckhurst Hill, IG9 5QJ

    Received 19 Oct 2023

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