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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
49,295Searchable applications
409Recorded as pending
80%Approval rate · 41,294 approved or refused records
8,438Refused applications

32,856 approved · 8,438 refused · 2,728 withdrawn.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 Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.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/2354/24

    Demolish existing conservatory & build new single storey side extension.

    2, George Avey Croft, North Weald Bassett, Epping, CM16 6JB

    Received 21 Nov 2024
  2. Decision MadeEPF/2355/24

    2 storey rear and single storey side and front extension and loft extension with new end gable.

    32, Sedley Rise, Loughton, IG10 1LT

    Received 22 Nov 2024
  3. Decision MadeEPF/2356/24

    Certificate of lawful development for a proposed 3 metre single storey rear extension.

    152, River Way, Loughton, IG10 3LL

    Received 22 Nov 2024
  4. Decision MadeEPF/2357/24

    Application for approval of details reserved by condition 7 (Boundary Treatments), condition 10 (Landscaping) and condition 15 (Vehicle Turning Area) on planning permission EPF/0917/21 (Redevelopment of the former school buildings and depot. Demolition of five buildings and the retention of three locally listed buildings. Development to comprise erection of new apartment buildings and the conversion, extension and change of use of the existing locally listed Centrepoint building and Cookery School to provide a mix of residential units (Use Class C3) and ancillary communal amenity areas. Extension and refurbishment of two existing locally listed semi-detached caretaker cottages. Revised vehicular and pedestrian access from St Johns Road and new pedestrian access from High Street, all associated car and cycle parking, servicing, hard and soft landscaping and associated works).

    Former School, Centrepoint Building and Council Depot, Land at St John's Road, Epping, CM16 4BD

    Received 22 Nov 2024
  5. Decision MadeEPF/2359/24

    Non Material Amendment to EPF/3364/17 (allowed on appeal) (Demolition of existing dwelling, erection of replacement dwelling and front boundary fence. Erection of detached garage and relocate vehicular access point).

    Granville, 119 Theydon Park Road, Theydon Bois, Epping, CM16 7LS

    Received 22 Nov 2024
  6. Decision MadeEPF/2360/24

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

    6, Alderwood Drive, Lambourne, Romford, RM4 1DP

    Received 22 Nov 2024
  7. Decision MadeEPF/2362/24

    Application for approval of details reserved by condition 3 'Surface Water Disposal', condition 4 'Tree Protection /Arboricultural Method Statement', condition 5 'External Finishes', condition 6 'Levels', condition 7 'EVCP', condition 8'Cycle Parking' and condition 11'Water Efficiency' on planning permission EPF/1573/22 (Sub-division of the plot and erection of a new dwelling together with parking and landscaping).

    52, Hansells Mead, Roydon, Harlow, CM19 5HZ

    Received 22 Nov 2024
  8. Decision MadeEPF/2363/24

    Proposed Ground Floor Roof Additions at Front and Rear, Conversion of Garage to Habitable Room and Fenestration Alternations.

    115, Woodland Way, Ongar, CM5 9ET

    Received 22 Nov 2024
  9. Decision MadeEPF/2365/24

    Demolition of the existing conservatory and infill and erection of a single storey rear extension.

    11, Millfield, High Ongar, Ongar, CM5 9RJ

    Received 22 Nov 2024
  10. Decision MadeEPF/2364/24

    Redevelopment of existing garden to provide 2 no. additional dwellings.

    52, Traps Hill, Loughton, IG10 1TD

    Received 22 Nov 2024
  11. Decision MadeEPF/2366/24

    Replacement timber entrance gates.

    The Maltings, Matching Green, Matching, Harlow, CM17 0QE

    Received 22 Nov 2024
  12. Decision MadeEPF/2368/24

    Proposed single storey rear extension.

    100, Queens Road, Buckhurst Hill, IG9 5BS

    Received 25 Nov 2024
  13. Decision MadeEPF/2369/24

    Certificate of lawful development for a proposed loft conversion with rear dormer.

    55, Lower Queens Road, Buckhurst Hill, IG9 6DN

    Received 25 Nov 2024
  14. Decision MadeEPF/2370/24

    Erection of single storey rear extension 6.0m deep and Loft conversion into habitable space incorporating Rear Dormer and Side hip to gable wall extension with front slope Velux lights.

    57, Oak Lodge Avenue, Chigwell, IG7 5JA

    Received 25 Nov 2024
  15. Decision MadeEPF/2371/24

    Extension of existing outbuilding for incidental use

    57, Oak Lodge Avenue, Chigwell, IG7 5JA

    Received 25 Nov 2024
  16. Decision MadeEPF/2372/24

    Demolition of existing porch, and construction of single storey cloakroom extension.

    6, Lower Swaines, Epping, CM16 5ER

    Received 25 Nov 2024
  17. Decision MadeEPF/2373/24

    Non Material Amendment to EPF/0894/23 - Alterations to the front-facing facade of the property, including the removal of the existing chimney stack, removal of the front protruding single-storey outrigger, repairs to the main roof, new altered window and entrance door openings with dormer windows, new entrance porch, and new stone detailing and painted render to the facade. - Alterations to the rear-facing facade of the property, with new patio glazed doors to the rear garden. - Slight raising of the existing single-storey side extension by approximately 300mm. - New replacement roof-light to the existing ground floor single-storey side extension. - Internal modifications

    61, Traps Hill, Loughton, IG10 1TD

    Received 25 Nov 2024
  18. Decision MadeEPF/2375/24

    Demolition of existing dwelling and construction of a replacement dwelling.

    82, Anton House, Hoe Lane, Lambourne, Romford, RM4 1AU

    Received 25 Nov 2024
  19. Decision MadeEPF/2378/24

    To install a 1.6m high vehicle gate.

    Surrywood, 12 London Road, Stanford Rivers, Ongar, CM5 9PH

    Received 25 Nov 2024
  20. Decision MadeEPF/2376/24

    Formation of replacement dwelling on site of former Bell Cottage.

    Bell Cottage, High Road, Epping, CM16 4DQ

    Received 25 Nov 2024
  21. Decision MadeEPF/2377/24

    To erect a new carport on the adjacent land of 12 London Road.

    Surrywood, 12 London Road, Stanford Rivers, Ongar, CM5 9PH

    Received 25 Nov 2024
  22. Decision MadeEPF/2379/24

    Single storey first floor side extension, front porch, wall and metal grid for boundary treatment and addition of electric gate. ** REVISED DESCRIPTION AND PLANS **

    1, Gravel Close, Chigwell, IG7 6BZ

    Received 26 Nov 2024
  23. Decision MadeEPF/2380/24

    First floor side and rear extension above existing ground floor, with infill ground floor extension at rear corner, plus hip to gable roof extension.

    10, Purlieu Way, Theydon Bois, Epping, CM16 7ED

    Received 26 Nov 2024
  24. Decision MadeEPF/2381/24

    Application for approval of details reserved by condition 13' Biodiversity Enhancement' on planning permission 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 26 Nov 2024

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