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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
48,956Searchable applications
409Recorded as pending
80%Approval rate · 40,950 approved or refused records
8,359Refused applications

32,591 approved · 8,359 refused · 2,718 withdrawn.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 Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.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/2223/24

    TPO/EPF/14/98 (Ref: T3) T003: Ash - Fell and replace, as specified.

    The Oaks, Epping Road, Roydon, Harlow, CM19 5HT

    Received 4 Nov 2024
  2. Decision MadeEPF/2224/24

    Proposed conversion of existing maisonette flat into No 2 Self contained studio apartments.

    159A, Manor Road, Chigwell, IG7 5QA

    Received 4 Nov 2024
  3. Decision MadeEPF/2225/24

    Erection of a part single, part first floor rear extension, and a single storey side extension

    38, Millwell Crescent, Chigwell, IG7 5HY

    Received 5 Nov 2024
  4. Decision MadeEPF/2226/24

    Erection of a side dormer and alterations to existing side dormers

    Hadwen, Oak Hill Road, Stapleford Abbotts, Romford, RM4 1EH

    Received 5 Nov 2024
  5. Decision MadeEPF/2227/24

    TPO/EPF/13/96 (Ref: T1, T2, T4 & A1) TG1: Mixed - Crown lift by up to 2.4m above ground level over footpath and 5m above ground level over the road, as specified.

    High Road, Chigwell IG7 - Between the junction of Vicarage Lane & Mandir Lane

    Received 5 Nov 2024
  6. Decision MadeEPF/2228/24

    Certificate of lawful development for a proposed conversion of garage to a games room.

    18A, Sylvan Way, Chigwell, IG7 4QB

    Received 5 Nov 2024
  7. Decision MadeEPF/2229/24

    Single ground floor front and rear extension including front porch and rear roof extension with front and rear dormer windows Velux window to the sides.

    80, Bracken Drive, Chigwell, IG7 5RD

    Received 5 Nov 2024
  8. Decision MadeEPF/2230/24

    Demolition of two storey garage building.

    Lower Lodge Cottage, Long Street, Waltham Abbey, EN9 3TH

    Received 4 Nov 2024
  9. Decision MadeEPF/2232/24

    Certificate of lawful development for a proposed single storey rear extension.

    13, High Street, Epping, CM16 4AY

    Received 5 Nov 2024
  10. Decision MadeEPF/2231/24

    Proposed extensions to front and rear, loft conversion and internal alterations

    26, Lynceley Grange, Epping, CM16 6RA

    Received 5 Nov 2024
  11. Decision MadeEPF/2235/24

    Proposed porch.

    35, Broadstrood, Loughton, IG10 2SB

    Received 5 Nov 2024
  12. Decision MadeEPF/2236/24

    Proposed single storey side extension, and part single storey and part double storey rear extension.

    44, Englands Lane, Loughton, IG10 2QQ

    Received 5 Nov 2024
  13. Decision MadeEPF/2237/24

    Certificate of Lawful Development for proposed shed.

    2 Creeds Farm Yard, Bury Lane, Epping, CM16 5HE

    Received 6 Nov 2024
  14. Decision MadeEPF/2238/24

    Double storey rear extension and internal alterations

    26, Coolgardie Avenue, Chigwell, IG7 5AY

    Received 6 Nov 2024
  15. Decision MadeEPF/2239/24

    Proposed side / rear extension in lieu of existing garage / workshop.

    Brambles Tye, Vicarage Lane, North Weald Bassett, Epping, CM16 6ET

    Received 6 Nov 2024
  16. Decision MadeEPF/2240/24

    Certificate of Lawful Development for proposed single storey ancillary outbuilding and swimming pool alongside.

    Little Marles Farm, Upland Road, Epping Upland, Epping, CM16 6PE

    Received 6 Nov 2024
  17. Decision MadeEPF/2242/24

    Proposed loft conversion including raising of ridge with front and rear dormers and Juliet balcony.

    46, Upper Park, Loughton, IG10 4EQ

    Received 6 Nov 2024
  18. Decision MadeEPF/2241/24

    Double storey side extension.

    13, Whitehall Close, Chigwell, IG7 6EQ

    Received 6 Nov 2024
  19. Decision MadeEPF/2243/24

    Variation or removal of conditions 2,3,5,6,7,8,9 and 10 on planning permission EPF/2044/23 (Retrospective - (NAZ.E1) - Use of employment land as a construction contractors compound with associated storage and car parking. There is also an ancillary small office and welfare facility. Temporary double and single stacked containers and store racking are located around the perimeter of the compound and are covered by a temporary sheet roofing structure to protect stored goods, plant and machinery from inclement weather (Revised application to EPF/2591/20).

    The Old Waterworks, Green Lane, Nazeing, Waltham Abbey, EN10 6RS

    Received 6 Nov 2024
  20. Decision MadeEPF/2245/24

    TPO/EPF/01/23 T10: Chestnut, - Crown lift, as specified. T16: Oak & T38: Oak - Selective prune away from building to give clearance, as specified. T24 & T25: Malus - Crown reduce, as specified. T26: Ash - Reduce laterals by up to 2m to balance canopy. T27: Cherry - Crown lift to 3m above ground level, as specified. T33 & T34: Alder - Crown reduce laterals by 2m, as specified. T46: Maple - Selective crown lift away from road by up to 6m, as specified. T47: Lime - lateral crown reduce by up to 2m, as specified. T48: Cherry - Crown reduce, as specified.

    Theydon Bower, Bower Hill, Epping, CM16 7AB

    Received 7 Nov 2024
  21. Decision MadeEPF/2247/24

    Proposed front and side extensions to include loft conversion and internal reconfiguration.

    21, Tomswood Road, Chigwell, IG7 5QP

    Received 7 Nov 2024
  22. Decision MadeEPF/2246/24

    Application for approval of details reserved by condition 8 (Electric Vehicle Charging Points), condition 9 (Landscaping), condition 10 (External Material) and condition 11 (Biodiversity Enhancement Scheme) on planning permission EPF/0035/24 (Redevelopment of the site to provide a new self-storage facility (Use Class B8), new light Industrial workspace / incubator units (Use Class E(g)(iii)) and a new hotel (Use Class C1) with associated car and cycle parking, landscaping and other works ancillary to the development.

    1, Langston Road, Loughton, IG10 3SD

    Received 7 Nov 2024
  23. Decision MadeEPF/2250/24

    Application for approval of details reserved by condition 6 'Verification' on planning permission EPF/0983/20 (Demolish all existing units on site and redevelop with four new commercial warehouse units A/ B/ C/ D).

    Units 10, 10a, 50, 51, 52 & 60, Cartersfield Road, Waltham Abbey, EN9 1JD

    Received 7 Nov 2024
  24. Decision MadeEPF/2251/24

    Application for approval of details reserved by condition 3'External Finishes', condition 4 'Additional Drawings' and condition 7'Screen Walls and Fences' on planning permission EPF/0822/23 (Grade II listed building application for the 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

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