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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32,678 approved · 8,393 refused · 2,721 withdrawn.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 Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.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

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/2274/24

    Two storey front extension and part single storey, part two storey rear extension.

    Ferrers, Rats Lane, Loughton, IG10 4AQ

    Received 11 Nov 2024
  2. Decision MadeEPF/2277/24

    Erection of part single storey, part two storey rear extension, single storey front extension, infill of car port area and formation of crown roof to existing first floor side extension.

    7, Forest View Road, Loughton, IG10 4DX

    Received 11 Nov 2024
  3. Decision MadeEPF/2276/24

    Erection of Steel Portal frame barn to accommodate Golf Course Maintenance equipment and consumables.

    Hobbs Cross Golf Centre, Hobbs Cross Road, Theydon Garnon, Epping, CM16 7NQ

    Received 11 Nov 2024
  4. Decision MadeEPF/2278/24

    Front Boundary Walls and Gates

    Twoony Mead, Nursery Road, Loughton, IG10 4EF

    Received 11 Nov 2024
  5. Decision MadeEPF/2284/24

    Application for approval of details reserved by condition 12 'Landscape Management Plan' and condition 13' Landscape Maintenance ' on planning permission EPF/0524/20 (Construction of 20 no. new dwellings with associated infrastructure, parking, public open space & landscaping).

    High House Farm, Stapleford Road, Stapleford Abbotts, Romford, RM4 1EJ

    Received 11 Nov 2024
  6. Decision MadeEPF/2279/24

    Demolition of an existing bungalow and ancillary accommodation and erection of 1 no. four-bedroom bungalow configured over two floors with associated parking, amenity spaces, refuse and cycle store.

    Auchinleck, Theydon Park Road, Theydon Bois, Epping, CM16 7LS

    Received 11 Nov 2024
  7. Decision MadeEPF/2281/24

    Application for approval of details reserved by condition 10 'Hard and Soft Landscaping' on planning permission EPF/0734/24 (Proposed extensions & alterations to existing dwelling house. Similar schemes previously approved schemes under planning reference EPF/2574/21 & EPF/0708/22. This revised scheme looks to retain existing structural elements (where possible) and extend upon them rather than a complete re-build. Furthermore this revised scheme removes the basement element).

    50, Forest Lane, Chigwell, IG7 5AE

    Received 11 Nov 2024
  8. Decision MadeEPF/2280/24

    Proposed erection of 2 no. 4-bedroom houses. Demolition of existing house.

    59, Lechmere Avenue, Chigwell, IG7 5HA

    Received 11 Nov 2024
  9. Decision MadeEPF/2282/24

    Proposed front and rear extension and first floor.

    69, Weald Bridge Road, North Weald Bassett, Epping, CM16 6ES

    Received 11 Nov 2024
  10. Decision MadeEPF/2285/24

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

    50, Hycliffe Gardens, Chigwell, IG7 5HJ

    Received 11 Nov 2024
  11. Decision MadeEPF/2286/24

    TPO/EPF/09/08 (Ref: A6) T15: Oak - Crown lift by up to 4.4m from ground, as specified. T24: Oak - Pollard, as specified.

    Land adjacent to Borders Crescent, Borders Lane, Loughton IG10 3SE - The Campus Development

    Received 12 Nov 2024
  12. Decision MadeEPF/2287/24

    First floor extension to provide 1 no. one bed flat.

    Benjamin Cottage, 17 Sewardstone Road, Waltham Abbey, EN9 1PQ

    Received 12 Nov 2024
  13. Decision MadeEPF/2288/24

    Single Storey Rear Extension

    3 Prospect Cottages, Copthall Green, Waltham Abbey, EN9 3TD

    Received 12 Nov 2024
  14. Decision MadeEPF/2289/24

    TPO/EPF/18/88 (Ref: W1) T1: Ash - Crown reduce by up to 2m, as specified.

    21, Retreat Way, Chigwell, IG7 6EL

    Received 12 Nov 2024
  15. Decision MadeEPF/2290/24

    Non-Material Amendment to EPF/1680/21 (Application for amendment to EPF/0459/15 to raise front gable and ridge of new roof) - Change in External Finishes to Rear Elevation.

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

    Received 12 Nov 2024
  16. Decision MadeEPF/2291/24

    Above ground plunge pool with plant room and air source heat pump (ASHP).

    Partridge House, Harlow Road, High Laver, Ongar, CM5 0DL

    Received 12 Nov 2024
  17. Decision MadeEPF/2292/24

    Demolition of existing garage and construction of a new two storey building, with a bedroom and ensuite above a garage for ancillary use.

    28, Tempest Mead, North Weald Bassett, Epping, CM16 6DY

    Received 12 Nov 2024
  18. Decision MadeEPF/2295/24

    Self build five bedroom chalet bungalow and garage.

    Land adj. to Chippendale Cottages, Woodside, Thornwood, Epping, CM16 6LQ

    Received 12 Nov 2024
  19. Decision MadeEPF/2293/24

    Non Material Amendment to EPF/1681/19 (Construction of new Chigwell Primary Academy school, followed by demolition of existing buildings and creation of new playing field and playground, together with residential development comprising 59 number dwellings, together with car parking, garden spaces, vehicular access from High Road (A113), external landscaping and associated development). - Change to Condition 4 (Bats).

    Chigwell Primary Academy, High Road, Chigwell, IG7 6DW

    Received 12 Nov 2024
  20. Decision MadeEPF/2294/24

    Erection of two proposed dwellings.

    Land And Garages On The North Side Of, Avondale Close, Loughton, IG10 3DH

    Received 12 Nov 2024
  21. Decision MadeEPF/2296/24

    Proposed single storey rear extension.

    6, Valley Drive, Stapleford Abbotts, RM4 1EJ

    Received 13 Nov 2024
  22. Decision MadeEPF/2297/24

    Non-Material Amendment to EPF/1700/24 Alternative location of the installation of ASHP.

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

    Received 13 Nov 2024
  23. Decision MadeEPF/2298/24

    Single storey rear extension

    7, Valley Drive, Stapleford Abbotts, RM4 1EJ

    Received 13 Nov 2024
  24. Decision MadeEPF/2301/24

    Certificate of Lawful Development for proposed single storey rear extension and loft conversion with rear dormer and front roof lights.

    13, Oxleys Road, Waltham Abbey, EN9 3PL

    Received 14 Nov 2024

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