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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

42,234Searchable applications

406Recorded as pending

80%Approval rate · 34,848 approved or refused records

7,012Refused applications

27,836 approved · 7,012 refused · 2,277 withdrawn. Received dates in our records: 2 Jul 1999 to 23 Oct 2026. Most recent record check: 24 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 Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.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.

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Decision MadeEPF/2496/23
Extension to existing rear patio/terrace area
14, Stradbroke Drive, Chigwell, IG7 5QX
Received 13 Nov 2023
Decision MadeEPF/2497/23
Prior approval for a 6.35m deep single storey rear extension, height to eaves 3.00m and maximum height of 4.00m.
29, Church Hill, Loughton, IG10 1QP
Received 13 Nov 2023
Decision MadeEPF/2498/23
TPO/EPF/16/97 (Ref: T26 & T28) T1: Oak - Crown reduce by up to 1.5m, as specified. T2: Oak - Crown reduce by up to 2m, as specified.
7, Forest Lane, Chigwell, IG7 5AF
Received 13 Nov 2023
Decision MadeEPF/2499/23
Certificate of lawful development for a proposed change of use of an Agricultural outbuilding from Class B to Class C3 ( 1 bed 1 person Unit)
Tawney Hatch, Tawney Common, Theydon Mount, Epping, CM16 7PX
Received 13 Nov 2023
Decision MadeEPF/2500/23
Single storey side extension to semi detached house.
25, Duck Lane, Thornwood, Epping, CM16 6NF
Received 13 Nov 2023
Decision MadeEPF/2501/23
Demolish of the cock and magpie public house
Cock And Magpie Public House, Epping Road, Epping Upland, Epping, CM16 6PU
Received 13 Nov 2023
Decision MadeEPF/2502/23
The retention of a new bin store which has been approved, following inspection by EFDC’s Area Waste Manager. It provides additional waste storage capacity and will help in the separating the bin storage requirements of existing residents and the residents going into the new development (EPF/2021/20).
Garage Block west of 23, Pentlow Way, Buckhurst Hill
Received 13 Nov 2023
Decision MadeEPF/2503/23
Infill rear extension to form conservatory at ground floor, conversion of garage to habitable space, creation of loft living space above garage within existing roof, internal changes and changes to the existing elevations.
Wintry Mead, Fernhall Lane, Waltham Abbey, EN9 3TL
Received 13 Nov 2023
Decision MadeEPF/2504/23
Retrospective consent for improvement of front wall in sync with local area.
Willow Tree Lodge, Mill Lane, Waltham Abbey, E4 7RB
Received 14 Nov 2023
Decision MadeEPF/2505/23
Amended Application for Replacement Dwelling, Incorporating Basement Rooms and Raised Roof Height.
Hobbs View, Moreton Road, Ongar, CM5 0LX
Received 14 Nov 2023
Decision MadeEPF/2506/23
Application for approval of details reserved by condition 2 'Surface Water Disposal', condition 3'Habitats and Species Regulations 2017' and condition 4 'Contamination' on planning permission EPF/3039/20 (Application to determine if Prior Approval is required for a proposed change of use of agricultural buildings to flexible use)
Picks Farm, Sewardstone Road, Waltham Abbey, E4 7RA
Received 14 Nov 2023
Under ConsultationEPF/2507/23
Outline planning application (all matters reserved except for means of access to, but not within, the site) for proposed mixed use development comprising residential development (81no. units) with community use (Class E[f], F1/F2), open space and play area together with relocation of existing riding school (Revised scheme to EPF/2594/21).
Barnfield Riding Stables, Sewardstone Road, Waltham Abbey, E4 7RH
Received 14 Nov 2023
Decision MadeEPF/2508/23
Replacement and new signage.
106-108, High Road, Loughton, IG10 4HL
Received 14 Nov 2023
Decision MadeEPF/2509/23
Conversion of detached existing barn garage to home office / workshop
10, Coopersale Street, Epping, CM16 7QJ
Received 14 Nov 2023
Decision MadeEPF/2510/23
Proposed alterations to the existing vehicle canopy to create garage.
17, Leaden Close, Loughton, IG10 3FF
Received 15 Nov 2023
Decision MadeEPF/2511/23
Non material amendment to EPF/1118/08 (Conversion and extension to existing building and new build block to rear of site to provide a total of 10 flats. (Revised application)
20, Sun Street, Waltham Abbey, EN9 1EE
Received 15 Nov 2023
Decision MadeEPF/2512/23
Part single, part double storey rear extension, roof replacement to crown roof with rear dormer and side roof windows, along with alterations to fenestrations
19, Bury Road, Epping, CM16 5ET
Received 15 Nov 2023
Decision MadeEPF/2513/23
Proposed two storey side and rear extension
2, Stable Close, Stapleford Abbotts, Romford, RM4 1DW
Received 15 Nov 2023
Decision MadeEPF/2514/23
Application for approval of details reserved by condition 5 'Water Efficiency', condition 6'EVCP' and condition 7'Access, parking and turning areas' on planning permission EPF/0269/23 (Conversion of the annex into a separate dwelling to match the existing original dwelling at no.128 both in terms of visual external appearance and internal configuration to form 2 dwellings including: Two storey in-fill extension • Single storey first floor infill extension (to replace balcony area) • Change of use of the two integral garages into habitable spaces • Loft conversions, including raising ridge height of existing building, with box-dormer assemblies to the rear pitch of no.128 • Re-instating the stock brickwork finish to the front elevation).
128, Princes Road, Buckhurst Hill, IG9 5DS
Received 15 Nov 2023
Decision MadeEPF/2515/23
Conversion of internal garage to create new habitable room. New window to replace garage door to front elevation, and alterations to existing window and door openings to rear and side elevations (ground floor), to existing end-of-terrace dwelling house.
33, Hazelwood, Loughton, IG10 4ET
Received 15 Nov 2023
Decision MadeEPF/2516/23
Conversion of internal garage to create new habitable room. New window to replace garage door to front elevation to existing end-of-terrace dwelling house.
33, Hazelwood, Loughton, IG10 4ET
Received 15 Nov 2023
Decision MadeEPF/2517/23
Proposed New Front Garden Railings (Re-submission to EPF/0179/23 dismissed on appeal).
26, Grange Crescent, Chigwell, IG7 5JB
Received 15 Nov 2023
Decision MadeEPF/2518/23
Installation of Private Padel Court and Enclosure.
Magnolia House, Abridge Road, Theydon Bois, Epping, CM16 7NR
Received 15 Nov 2023
Decision MadeEPF/2519/23
Certificate of lawful development for a proposed outbuilding.
38, Pick Hill, Waltham Abbey, EN9 3LT
Received 16 Nov 2023

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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.

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