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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
43,212Searchable applications
404Recorded as pending
80%Approval rate · 35,748 approved or refused records
7,209Refused applications

28,539 approved · 7,209 refused · 2,350 withdrawn.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 Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.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.

Sources: Planning Data conservation areas and Article 4 direction areas. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

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  1. Decision MadeEPF/0044/24

    Extension, loft conversion, and internal/external alterations of an existing, detached house.

    32, Courtland Drive, Chigwell, IG7 6PW

    Received 10 Jan 2024
  2. Decision MadeEPF/0045/24

    Prior approval for a 6.0m deep single storey rear extension, height to eaves 3.0m and maximum height 3.4m.

    127, Forest Road, Loughton, IG10 1EF

    Received 10 Jan 2024
  3. Decision MadeEPF/0047/24/DOV

    Deed of Variation to s106 Legal Agreement attached 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).

    Chigwell Primary Academy, Mandir Lane, Chigwell, IG7 6ED

    Received 10 Jan 2024
  4. Decision MadeEPF/0048/24

    Demolition of existing side conservatory, infill to replace conservatory, and 1.9m full-width rear extension with partial width first-floor rear extension.

    7 Towneley Cottages, Tysea Hill, Stapleford Abbotts, Romford, RM4 1JP

    Received 10 Jan 2024
  5. Decision MadeEPF/0050/24

    Retrospective installation of 1 x 42" media screen size-860(W)x2160(H)mm Screen size 530(W) x930(H)mm 3nos x 1250mm x 700mm flag pole signs, overall 3350mm height.

    77-79, High Street, Epping, CM16 4BA

    Received 10 Jan 2024
  6. Decision MadeEPF/0051/24

    TPO/EPF/21/98 W1 TPO/EPF/42/91 A2, T22 Woodland management plan, as specified.

    Goldings Farm Clays Lane Loughton IG10 2RZ

    Received 10 Jan 2024
  7. Decision MadeEPF/0052/24

    Two storey side/rear extension Two storey rear extension Roof alterations Alterations to fenestrationSingle storey front infill extension

    Oaklands, Middle Street, Nazeing, Waltham Abbey, EN9 2LH

    Received 11 Jan 2024
  8. Decision MadeEPF/0053/24

    Application for Approval of Details Reserved by Condition 4 'Surface Water Disposal' on planning permission EPF/1854/23 (Proposed replacement stables and barn).

    Maple Field, Norton Lane, Norton Mandeville, High Ongar, CM4 0LN

    Received 11 Jan 2024
  9. Decision MadeEPF/0054/24

    Non Material Amendment to EPF/1345/23 (New crown roof development, double and single front, rear and side extensions, new front and rear dormers, new front bay and changes to the fenestration on every elevation. Trees and shrubs removal. The following elements are proposed: 1. Roof extension including crown roof 2. Two storey front gables 3. Two storey rear 4. Single storey rear 5. Two rear dormers 6. One front dormer)

    7, Luctons Avenue, Buckhurst Hill, IG9 5SG

    Received 11 Jan 2024
  10. Decision MadeEPF/0055/24

    Application for approval of details reserved by condition 27 'Noise and Dust Management during construction' on planning permission EPF/0625/22 (Erection of a crematorium and ceremony hall building in connection with an existing woodland cemetery approved and implemented under planning permission EPF/1125/18, involving alterations to the design of the building approved under that reference)

    Netherhouse Farm, Sewardstone Road, Waltham Abbey, E4 7RJ

    Received 11 Jan 2024
  11. Decision MadeEPF/0056/24

    Application for approval of details reserved by condition 7 'Surface Water Details' on planning permission allowed on appeal EPF/0235/22 (Demolition of an existing bungalow and erection of two new dwellings at the Bungalow Plot off Honey Lane, Waltham Abbey, EN9 3BA)

    176, Honey Lane, Waltham Abbey, EN9 3BA

    Received 12 Jan 2024
  12. Decision MadeEPF/0057/24

    Outdoor cooking and seating area

    66, Manor Road, Chigwell, IG7 5PG

    Received 12 Jan 2024
  13. Decision MadeEPF/0058/24

    Convert existing timber framed outbuilding into a 1-bedroom self-contained residential ancillary annexe.

    Ivydene, Foster Street, Hastingwood, Harlow, CM17 9HR

    Received 12 Jan 2024
  14. Decision MadeEPF/0059/24

    Erection of first floor side extension.

    1, Halley Road, Waltham Abbey, EN9 3XR

    Received 12 Jan 2024
  15. Decision MadeEPF/0060/24

    TPO/EPF/41/10 T5: Silver Birch - Crown reduce, as specified. Selective reduction of overhanging branches, as specified.

    Thrifts Hall, Abridge Road, Theydon Bois, Epping, CM16 7NL

    Received 12 Jan 2024
  16. Decision MadeEPF/0061/24

    Conversion of the existing garage into living accommodation involving a lean-to roof extension and a proposed single storey ground floor side and rear extension.

    47, Harwater Drive, Loughton, IG10 1LP

    Received 15 Jan 2024
  17. Decision MadeEPF/0062/24

    Prior approval for a 5. metre deep ground floor rear extension, height to eaves 3.m and maximum height 4.0m.

    44, North Street, Nazeing, Waltham Abbey, EN9 2NN

    Received 15 Jan 2024
  18. Decision MadeEPF/0072/24

    Single storey rear extension & garage conversion into a habitable room.

    34, Oak Lodge Avenue, Chigwell, IG7 5HZ

    Received 15 Jan 2024
  19. Decision MadeEPF/0074/24

    Application for approval of details reserved by condition 8 'Contamination' on planning permission EPF/2601/18 (Demolition of an existing structure and replacement with 2 x detached dwellings with associated new vehicle crossover, garages, landscaping and other associated works)

    199, Former Larkins Farm, Nine Ashes Road, High Ongar, Ongar, CM4 0JY

    Received 15 Jan 2024
  20. Decision MadeEPF/0075/24

    Two storey side and rear extension, single storey rear extension to the existing garage, alterations to the roof for addition of dormer windows, and other all associated works.

    Braeside, 28 Piercing Hill, Theydon Bois, Epping, CM16 7JW

    Received 15 Jan 2024
  21. Decision MadeEPF/0076/24

    Certificate of lawful development for the existing uses at Epping Laundry facility located in the north western portion of the site - Class E(g)(iii) Former Laundry repair garage and later MOT centre located in the centre of the site - Class E(g)(iii) Two dwellinghouses located on eastern site frontage - Class C3 9 private leased vehicle garages in the centre of the site adjacent MOT centre

    Epping Laundry And Dry Cleaning Co, Bower Hill, Epping, CM16 7AD

    Received 15 Jan 2024
  22. Decision MadeEPF/0077/24

    Certificate of lawful development for existing use at Threshers Equestrian's use of stables building, menage, lung pen, horse walker

    Threshers Equestrian, Threshers Bush, Matching, Harlow, CM17 0NP

    Received 15 Jan 2024
  23. Decision MadeEPF/0078/24

    Certificate of lawful development for proposed double garage.

    Sparlings, Epping Road, Nazeing, Waltham Abbey, EN9 2DH

    Received 15 Jan 2024
  24. Decision MadeEPF/0079/24

    Proposed Outbuilding with storage

    Meadow View, Downhall Road, Matching Green, Harlow, CM17 0RD

    Received 15 Jan 2024

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