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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
41,620Searchable applications
406Recorded as pending
80%Approval rate · 34,299 approved or refused records
6,878Refused applications

27,421 approved · 6,878 refused · 2,217 withdrawn.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 Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.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/2320/23

    Application for approval of details reserved by Conditions 3 (Materials), 6 (Screen Walls/fences) and 10 (handling of existing fabric) on planning permission EPF/1738/23 (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 19 Oct 2023
  2. Decision MadeEPF/2321/23

    Application for approval of details reserved by condition 2 'Verification report Block B and Block C on EPF/2905/19 (The development proposed is the redevelopment of the site to provide 139 residential units in 3 buildings ranging from 3 to 5 storeys, car parking spaces, communal landscaped amenity areas, secure cycle parking and other associated development)

    Epping Forest College, Borders Lane, Loughton, IG10 3SA

    Received 19 Oct 2023
  3. Decision MadeEPF/2322/23

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

    37, Pecks Hill, Nazeing, Waltham Abbey, EN9 2NX

    Received 19 Oct 2023
  4. Decision MadeEPF/2323/23

    Single Storey side and rear extension.

    9, Moreton Road, Ongar, CM5 0AP

    Received 19 Oct 2023
  5. Decision MadeEPF/2324/23

    Certificate of Lawful Development for proposed loft conversion with gable and rear dormer.

    9, Moreton Road, Ongar, CM5 0AP

    Received 19 Oct 2023
  6. Decision MadeEPF/2325/23

    Single Storey Front Extension, Garage Conversion, Change of Roof Structure Over Existing Garage

    23, Higher Still, Church Lane, Loughton, IG10 1PD

    Received 19 Oct 2023
  7. Decision MadeEPF/2326/23

    TPO/EPF/40/02 T1: Unknown - Selective prune of branches up to 1m back from CCTV camera, as specified.

    735 Travelodge, Chigwell Road, Chigwell, IG8 8AS

    Received 19 Oct 2023
  8. Decision MadeEPF/2327/23

    Proposed part demolition of existing & erection of a new rear, front & roof extension, with internal remodelling & associated landscaping (Resubmission of previously approved scheme EPF/0934/20)

    14, Broadstrood, Loughton, IG10 2SB

    Received 19 Oct 2023
  9. Decision MadeEPF/2328/23

    Application for approval of details reserved by condition 4 'Materials', condition 8'Hard and Soft Landscaping' and condition 10 'Wheel Washing' on planning permission EPF/1798/18 (Proposed demolition of existing property and erection of a development comprising 1 x 1 bedroom flat and 3 x 2 bedroom flats)

    105, Manor Road, Chigwell, IG7 5PN

    Received 19 Oct 2023
  10. Decision MadeEPF/2329/23

    Loft Conversion with 2 rear catslide window dormers. Part First Floor rear extension.

    1 Rosemary Cottages, Epping Road, Nazeing, Waltham Abbey, EN9 2DL

    Received 19 Oct 2023
  11. Decision MadeEPF/2330/23

    Application for approval of details reserved by condition 3 'Soft Landscaping and Method Statement' on planning permission EPF/1416/23 (Erection of new metal palisade fence (h=1.9m) around agricultural land and alterations to site access including installation of 2No. new gates)

    Former MOD site Roding Lane, Chigwell

    Received 19 Oct 2023
  12. Decision MadeEPF/2331/23

    Front boundary wall of brick/railings and 2 sets of double gates

    4, Little Dragons, Loughton, IG10 4DG

    Received 19 Oct 2023
  13. Decision MadeEPF/2332/23

    Part One: Loft conversion incorporating dormer and rooflights on the front roof slope. Part Two: Demolition of existing conservatory Part Three: Erection of one storey rear extension (complies with PD rights)

    7, Willow Tree Close, Lambourne, Romford, RM4 1BL

    Received 19 Oct 2023
  14. Decision MadeEPF/2333/23

    Permission in Principle for between 7 and 9 dwellings (Use Class C3)

    Primley Lane, Sheering, Harlow

    Received 19 Oct 2023
  15. Decision MadeEPF/2334/23

    Application for approval of details reserved by condition 4'HRA Assessment' on planning permission EPF/2071/21 (Notification for Prior Approval for a proposed change of use of an Agricultural Building into flexible commercial Class (Use Class E).

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

    Received 20 Oct 2023
  16. Decision MadeEPF/2335/23

    Matching Green Conservation Area T1: Yew - Reduce overhanging branches by up to 1.5m. T2: Indian Bean - Crown reduce by up to 2m. T3: Cedar - Crown reduce height by up to 2m and spread by up to 3m.

    Edmund House, Little Laver Road, Little Laver, Harlow, CM17 0QB

    Received 20 Oct 2023
  17. Decision MadeEPF/2336/23

    Part ground, part first floor extensions to side and rear of existing dwelling (Revised application to EPF/0438/23)

    22 Oak Lodge Avenue, Chigwell, IG7 5HZ

    Received 20 Oct 2023
  18. Decision MadeEPF/2337/23

    TPO/EPF/01/20 T1: Oak - Crown reduce, as specified.

    24, Upshire Road, Waltham Abbey, Essex EN9 3NR

    Received 20 Oct 2023
  19. Decision MadeEPF/2338/23

    The creation of a new detached single family dwelling on the land currently occupied by the front garden of the existing house with the retention of the existing house.

    Newstead, 19 Coopersale Common, Coopersale, Epping, CM16 7QS

    Received 20 Oct 2023
  20. Decision MadeEPF/2339/23

    Erection of a detached oak framed three bay car port, plus relocation of an existing timber shed on site to block site of new Part Q development.

    Walnut Tree Barn, Carters Green, Matching, Harlow, CM17 0NX

    Received 20 Oct 2023
  21. Decision MadeEPF/2340/23

    Application for approval of details reserved by Condition 3 (Flood Risk Assessment), Condition 4 (Surface Water Disposal), and Condition 5 (EVCP) on planning permission 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 20 Oct 2023
  22. Decision MadeEPF/2341/23

    Grade II* Listed Building consent for restoration of loft room, gable end window and new staircase for access to loft room.

    Bushes, Wind Hill, Magdalen Laver, Ongar, CM5 0DS

    Received 20 Oct 2023
  23. Decision MadeEPF/2342/23

    Construction of ground and first floor rear extensions to both properties, installation of steel veranda to rear of no. 201. (Revised application to EPF/1514/23)

    199 and 201 Smarts Lane, Loughton, IG10 4BW

    Received 20 Oct 2023
  24. Decision MadeEPF/2343/23

    Royal Gunpowder Factory Conservation Area 74 Trees (or Groups) - Schedule of works as specified.

    Gunpowder Mill, The Water Tower Ground Floor, Powdermill Lane, Waltham Abbey, EN9 1BN

    Received 20 Oct 2023

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