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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 dates49,176Searchable applications
409Recorded as pending
80%Approval rate · 41,173 approved or refused records
8,412Refused applications
32,761 approved · 8,412 refused · 2,723 withdrawn.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 Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.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 2026Planning information Planning and buildingLocal plan Planning and buildingPre-application advice Planning and buildingArticle 4 directions Planning and building
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.
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More application records
- Decision MadeEPF/2326/24
Prior approval for the Conversion of existing office into 5No. 1 Bed 2 Person Flats.
Unit 37A, Hillgrove Business Park, Nazeing Road, Waltham Abbey, EN9 2HB
Received 18 Nov 2024 - Decision MadeEPF/2328/24
Change of use of former packing shed to car sales.
Land adj. Chaulkfield Nursery Sedge Green Road Nazeing EN9 5JS
Received 18 Nov 2024 - Decision MadeEPF/2327/24
Certificate of Lawful Development for existing use - seeking confirmation that enforcement of non-compliance with pre commencement landscaping conditions 5 and 7 of EPF/2132/19 is now time immune.
78, Bracken Drive, Chigwell, IG7 5RD
Received 18 Nov 2024 - Decision MadeEPF/2330/24
Demolition, conversion and extension of existing buildings into a single residential (Class C3) self build dwellinghouse with new ancillary outbuildings comprising new garage and gym, with associated access, gardens, parking, landscaping and infrastructure.
Sparks Farm, Nine Ashes Road, Nine Ashes , CM4 0JZ
Received 18 Nov 2024 - Decision MadeEPF/2332/24
Construction of a new dwelling house with vehicular access.
Lavender Cottage, 3C Cripsey Avenue, Ongar, CM5 0AT
Received 19 Nov 2024 - Decision MadeEPF/2335/24
TPO/EPF/08/90 (Ref: W1) T1 & T5: 2 x Oak - Selective prune away from building by up to 2m, as specified. T2 & T4: 2 x Willow - Selective prune away from building by up to 2m, as specified. T3, T6, T10: 3 x Ash - Selective prune away from building by up to 2m, as specified. T7: Acer - Selective prune away from building by up to 2m, as specified. T8 & T9: 2 x Hornbeam- Selective prune away from building by up to 2m, as specified.
Eppingdene House, Ivy Chimneys, Epping, CM16 4EL
Received 19 Nov 2024 - Decision MadeEPF/2333/24
Demolition of existing single storey side extension and erection of new single storey side extension including associated alterations, including widening of existing vehicle crossover.
8, Brookside, Waltham Abbey, EN9 3JR
Received 19 Nov 2024 - Decision MadeEPF/2334/24
Certificate of lawful development for a proposed change of use C3(a) to C3(b).
211, Fencepiece Road, Chigwell, IG7 5EB
Received 19 Nov 2024 - Decision MadeEPF/2336/24
TPO/EPF/20/82 (Ref: T12) T1: Horse Chestnut - Crown reduce to previous points, as specified.
98 Queens Road, Buckhurst Hill, IG9 5BS
Received 15 Nov 2024 - Decision MadeEPF/2337/24
Proposal of a two-storey side extension to provide 1 x Bedroom and 1 x Office space.
111, Crooked Mile, Waltham Abbey, EN9 1QU
Received 19 Nov 2024 - Decision MadeEPF/2339/24
Certificate of lawful development for a proposed rear dormer window in connection with a loft conversion.
4 Fyfield Grange, Magdalen Cottage, Willingale Road, Fyfield, Ongar, CM5 0FE
Received 19 Nov 2024 - Decision MadeEPF/2338/24
Grade II Listed building application for proposed fence to match existing gate.
New Oak Lodge, England's Lane, Loughton , IG10 2NZ
Received 19 Nov 2024 - Decision MadeEPF/2340/24
Approval of Details Reserved by condition 11 Details of parking spaces and EVP Points of EPF/0016/19 (Proposed development of x 23 no. new homes with associated parking facilities, cycle stores and rubbish disposal).
Gypsy Mead Works, Ongar Road, Fyfield, Ongar, CM5 0RB
Received 20 Nov 2024 - Decision MadeEPF/2341/24
Matching Conservation Area T1: Cherry - Fell and replace, with an Amelanchier (2m in height at time planting).
1 Shetlocks Cottages, Church Lane, Matching Tye, Harlow, CM17 0QR
Received 20 Nov 2024 - Decision MadeEPF/2342/24
Construction of new Outbuilding for gym, office and storage to replace outbuilding at rear of garden.
High Trees, Avenue Road, Roydon, Harlow, EN11 0BA
Received 20 Nov 2024 - Decision MadeEPF/2344/24
Proposed outbuilding annexe for ancillary use.
12, The Meadway, Loughton, IG10 3AN
Received 21 Nov 2024 - Decision MadeEPF/2345/24
Application for approval of details reserved by condition 3 (Contamination), condition 4 (Surface Water Disposal) and condition 5 (EVCP) on planning permission EPF/1636/19 (Proposed erection of a 2 no. bedroom dwelling).
Land adjacent 8, Cascade Road, Buckhurst Hill, IG9 6DX
Received 21 Nov 2024 - Decision MadeEPF/2346/24
The construction of a part single, part two storey rear extension, a two storey extension on one side, plus a single storey extension to the other side, along with a new front bay window and entrance porch, plus a new roof with accommodation within, with associated dormer and Velux windows, as well as new windows and doors all round, following the demolition of the existing extensions and garage building.
11, Bury Road, Epping, CM16 5ET
Received 21 Nov 2024 - Decision MadeEPF/2347/24
Variation of condition 2 'Plan no' on planning permission EPF/0521/20 (Proposed construction of a new attached dwelling with associated parking).
63, Cloverly Road, Ongar, CM5 9BX
Received 21 Nov 2024 - Decision MadeEPF/2348/24
York Hill Conservation Area T1: 6 x Leyland cypress - Fell.
1, Wallers Hoppet, Loughton, IG10 1SP
Received 21 Nov 2024 - Decision MadeEPF/2351/24
Retrospective Change of Use of Redundant Agricultural Buildings to Commercial Use Class B8.
East End Farm, Harlow Road, Roydon, Harlow, CM19 5HE
Received 21 Nov 2024 - Decision MadeEPF/2352/24
Proposed single storey rear extension.
10, Field Close, Lambourne, Romford, RM4 1DL
Received 21 Nov 2024 - Decision MadeEPF/2350/24
Full Planning Application for the demolition of all buildings, replacement of car body repair yard, scrap yard, car dealership, haulage company, electrical repair company and 1no. dwelling and the erection of 10no. dwellings
The Roses, Epping Road, Roydon, Harlow, CM19 5DD
Received 21 Nov 2024 - Decision MadeEPF/2353/24
Certificate of lawful development for a proposed outbuilding.
22, Crossfields, Loughton, IG10 3PY
Received 21 Nov 2024
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What these statistics cover
These figures describe applications collected by PlanningTrack for Epping Forest District Council, across all dates currently available. They are a partial dataset, rather than an authority-wide performance measure. The date range does not establish continuous historical coverage.
The approval percentage is approved records divided by approved plus refused records. Pending, withdrawn and unknown outcomes are excluded. No percentage is shown until there is an approved or refused record.
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