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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
49,076Searchable applications
409Recorded as pending
80%Approval rate · 41,071 approved or refused records
8,393Refused applications

32,678 approved · 8,393 refused · 2,721 withdrawn. Received dates in our records: 2 Jul 1999 to 23 Oct 2026. Most recent record check: 27 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 Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.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/2248/24

    Application for Variation of condition 2 'Plan no's' on planning permission EPF/1233/24 (Erection of a single-storey rear extension to the existing dwellinghouse).

    1 Abbotts Way, Oak Hill Road, Stapleford Abbotts, Romford, RM4 1JL

    Received 7 Nov 2024
  2. Decision MadeEPF/2249/24

    Application for approval of details reserved by condition 3'Contamination', condition 4'External Finishes', condition 5 'Additional Drawings' and condition 8'Screen Walls and Fences' on planning permission EPF/0820/23 (Conversion and refurbishment of the existing barn to create a self-contained dwelling. Involving alterations to openings and fenestration with material change to elevations and the introduction of an integral garage).

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

    Received 7 Nov 2024
  3. Decision MadeEPF/2252/24

    Grade II listed building consent extension of patio and erection of a gazebo.

    Humphreys, Greenman Road, Magdalen Laver, Ongar, CM5 0ER

    Received 7 Nov 2024
  4. Decision MadeEPF/2254/24

    Application for approval of details reserved by condition 4 'Foul and Surface Water' on planning permission EPF/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 7 Nov 2024
  5. Decision MadeEPF/2253/24

    Application for approval of details reserved by conditions 3 and 10 'EVCP' on planning permission EPF/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 7 Nov 2024
  6. Decision MadeEPF/2255/24

    Application for approval of details reserved by condition 8 'Hard and Soft Landscaping' on planning permission EPF/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 7 Nov 2024
  7. Decision MadeEPF/2257/24

    Prior approval for a 5m deep single storey rear extension with eaves at 3.0m and max height at 3.3m.

    29, Monkswood Avenue, Waltham Abbey, EN9 1LA

    Received 7 Nov 2024
  8. Decision MadeEPF/2256/24

    Application for approval of details reserved by condition 12 'Levels' on planning permission EPF/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 7 Nov 2024
  9. Decision MadeEPF/2259/24

    TPO/EPF/09/12 (Ref: T5) T1: Oak - Crown reduce by up to 2.5m, as specified. Selective prune of split limb to growth point, as specified.

    24 Chigwell Grange, High Road, Chigwell, IG7 6BF

    Received 7 Nov 2024
  10. Decision MadeEPF/2258/24

    TPO/EPF/09/12 (Ref: T3) T1: Oak - Crown reduce height by up to 1m & lateral branches by up to 1.5m, as specified.

    12 Chigwell Grange, High Road, Chigwell, IG7 6BF

    Received 7 Nov 2024
  11. Decision MadeEPF/2260/24

    EIA Screening Opinion - Proposed solar farm, battery energy storage scheme (BESS) and associated development.

    Land to the east of Sewardstone Road and the south of Dowding Way.

    Received 7 Nov 2024
  12. Decision MadeEPF/2261/24

    Proposed dropped kerb, two storey garage with ancillary accommodation, additional car parking spaces and all associated works.

    Lower Cottage, Daws Hill, Waltham Abbey, E4 7QU

    Received 8 Nov 2024
  13. Decision MadeEPF/2262/24

    Front porch

    37, Lower Swaines, Epping, CM16 5ES

    Received 8 Nov 2024
  14. Decision MadeEPF/2263/24

    Certificate of lawful development for proposed outbuilding.

    2 Prospect Villas Norton Heath Road Old A414 High Ongar Ingatestone CM4 0LQ

    Received 8 Nov 2024
  15. Decision MadeEPF/2264/24

    Proposed single storey side extension. Existing rear extension roof to be replaced with a flat roof. Additional ground floor window.

    18, Church Road, Buckhurst Hill, IG9 5RU

    Received 8 Nov 2024
  16. Decision MadeEPF/2265/24

    Installation of front garden electronic metal boundary gates, with brick pillars to match existing, and a low brick wall along the boundary.

    23, Chester Road, Chigwell, IG7 6AH

    Received 8 Nov 2024
  17. Decision MadeEPF/2266/24

    Two storey side extension with corresponding hipped roof extension and single storey bayed extension to front.

    5, Coolgardie Avenue, Chigwell, IG7 5AU

    Received 8 Nov 2024
  18. Decision MadeEPF/2267/24

    Application for approval of details reserved by condition 3 'Secure by Design', condition 5 'Monitoring and Management of Ecological Assets', condition 6 Enhancement of Ecological Value' and condition 8 'Car Parking' on planning permission EPF/1498/23 (Development of a new section of the Lee Valley Pathway on land between Meadgate Rd and Dobbs Weir Rd).

    Between Meadgate Road and Dobbs Weir Road through parkland close to Nazeing Mead North Lagoon

    Received 8 Nov 2024
  19. Decision MadeEPF/2270/24

    Installation of solar panels onto roof of Toot Hill Village Hall.

    Toot Hill Village Hall, Toot Hill Road, Toot Hill, Toot Hill, CM5 9LR

    Received 11 Nov 2024
  20. Decision MadeEPF/2268/24

    Demolish Garage and construct double storey side extension.

    390, Fencepiece Road, Chigwell, IG7 5DY

    Received 11 Nov 2024
  21. Decision MadeEPF/2269/24

    Grade II listed building application for replacement windows.

    2, Queen Street, Fyfield, Ongar, CM5 0RY

    Received 11 Nov 2024
  22. Decision MadeEPF/2271/24

    Demolition of garage and store to rear. Double storey extension to rear, side extension to side, outhouse to rear and installation of drive to front.

    89, Broomstick Hall Road, Waltham Abbey, EN9 1LP

    Received 11 Nov 2024
  23. Decision MadeEPF/2272/24

    Extension of existing dropped kerb.

    Travel Cottage, 17, The Street, Sheering, Harlow, CM22 7LP

    Received 11 Nov 2024
  24. Decision MadeEPF/2273/24

    Single storey rear extension.

    5, Centre Avenue, Epping, CM16 4JU

    Received 11 Nov 2024

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