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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
42,361Searchable applications
406Recorded as pending
80%Approval rate · 34,978 approved or refused records
7,041Refused applications

27,937 approved · 7,041 refused · 2,285 withdrawn.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 Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.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 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/2520/23

    Demolition of an existing 3 bedroom semi detached bungalow including basement and erection of a new 4 bed semi detached bungalow and basement.

    13, Bracken Drive, Chigwell, IG7 5RG

    Received 16 Nov 2023
  2. Decision MadeEPF/2521/23

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

    42, Springfield Close, Ongar, CM5 0BB

    Received 16 Nov 2023
  3. Decision MadeEPF/2522/23

    Application for approval of details reserved by condition 8 'External materials' on planning approval EPF/0739/23 (Variation of condition 2 `plan numbers of EPF/2619/21 -Replacement dwelling and associated works, including security hut and access road)

    Albany Stud Farm, Epping New Road, Buckhurst Hill, IG9 5UA

    Received 16 Nov 2023
  4. Decision MadeEPF/2523/23

    Application for approval of details reserved by condition 4 'External Finishes', condition 5 'Superfast Broadband', condition 6 'Surface Water Disposal', condition 10'Hard and Soft Landscaping', condition 11 'Proposed Landscaping', condition 14 'Contamination', condition 15'Verification' and condition 16 'Remediation' on planning permission EPF/1593/22 (Variation of Condition 2 and 3 of EPF/2782/19 (Proposed demolition of existing outbuilding and construction of 2no bedroom bungalow. And approval of details reserved by Condition 9 'drainage details' of application EPF/2149/23, ' Outbuilding to accommodate renewable energy equipment to serve approved Bungalow .

    Woodside Barn, Paynes Lane, Nazeing, Waltham Abbey, EN9 2EY

    Received 16 Nov 2023
  5. Decision MadeEPF/2524/23

    Single storey side and rear extension and proposed driveway for EV charging

    Spring Cottage, 36 Lindsey Street, Epping, CM16 6RE

    Received 16 Nov 2023
  6. Decision MadeEPF/2526/23

    Certificate of lawful development for a single storey rear extension and porch.

    54, Barfields, Loughton, IG10 3JF

    Received 16 Nov 2023
  7. Decision MadeEPF/2527/23

    Application for approval of details reserved by condition 4'Surface Water Disposal' and condition 6 'Hard and Soft Landscaping' on planning permission EPF/2766/22 (Proposed first floor and ground floor rear and side extension)

    18, Buttondene Crescent, Nazeing, Waltham Abbey, EN10 6RH

    Received 16 Nov 2023
  8. Decision MadeEPF/2528/23

    Proposed two storey side extension with subservient roof, alterations to the external fenestrations and installation of new glazing.

    22, Ely Place, Chigwell, IG8 8AG

    Received 17 Nov 2023
  9. Decision MadeEPF/2529/23

    New dormer bungalow utilizing existing dedicated access

    Bramleys, Foster Street, Hastingwood, Harlow, CM17 9HS

    Received 17 Nov 2023
  10. Decision MadeEPF/2530/23

    Certificate of lawful development for a proposed rear dormer with flat roof and roof light, and roof lights to front roof slope, in connection with a loft conversion.

    3, Pentlow Way, Buckhurst Hill, IG9 6BZ

    Received 17 Nov 2023
  11. Decision MadeEPF/2531/23

    Non material amendment on EPF/1038/23 ( New porch- Change in front side fenestration)

    3, Pentlow Way, Buckhurst Hill, IG9 6BZ

    Received 17 Nov 2023
  12. Decision MadeEPF/2532/23

    Two Storey Side Extension and Single Storey Rear Extension

    14, Rookwood Gardens, Loughton, IG10 2DQ

    Received 17 Nov 2023
  13. Decision MadeEPF/2533/23

    Two storey rear extension & removal of original (converted) garage

    42, Lechmere Avenue, Chigwell, IG7 5ET

    Received 17 Nov 2023
  14. Decision MadeEPF/2534/23

    External retrofit works and rear extension to the property owned by Epping Forest District Council, by upgrading the thermal performance of walls, roofs, ground floor, windows, doors, improving air tightness, improving means of controlled ventilation and reducing summertime overheating.

    6, Garden Fields, Stanford Rivers, Ongar, CM5 9PL

    Received 17 Nov 2023
  15. Decision MadeEPF/2535/23

    Application for approval of details reserved by condition 4'Surface Water Disposal' on planning permission EPF/1091/23 (Demolition of existing house (condemned as unfit for habitation due to damp) and the construction of a new property on similar footprint to existing)

    174, Crooked Mile, Waltham Abbey, EN9 2ES

    Received 17 Nov 2023
  16. Decision MadeEPF/2536/23

    Non Material amendment to EPF/1834/23 (Variation of condition 2 'Approved plans' and Condition 4 'Obscure Glazing' on planning permission EPF/2671/19 (Demolition of stables and hardstanding, excavation over site to reduce levels and removal of all from site. Provision of access road and turning head. Erection of three detached dwellings and garages including ancillary works and landscaping)

    23, Ivy Chimneys Road, Plots 21b, 21c and Plot 23C, Epping , CM16 4EL

    Received 17 Nov 2023
  17. Decision MadeEPF/2537/23

    This application is for a proposed single storey rear extension with a window and doors on the rear elevation and an obscure glazed window on the east elevation. The existing east elevation living room window will be changed to an obscure glazed window. (This extension is identical to the one proposed under planning ref EPF/0197/23 dated 30th January 2023 which was the subject of a planning appeal ref APP/J1535/D/23/3322147. The appeal decision, point 14, stated that no harm would result from the rear extension)

    1, Campions, Loughton, IG10 2SG

    Received 17 Nov 2023
  18. Decision MadeEPF/2538/23

    Certificate of lawful development for proposed single storey side extensions and porch, along with erection of single storey detached outbuildings in rear garden.

    Little Marles Farm, Upland Road, Epping Upland, Epping, CM16 6PE

    Received 20 Nov 2023
  19. Decision MadeEPF/2539/23

    Prior approval for a 3.6m single storey rear extension following demolition of existing single storey rear extension, with flat roof and two rooflights, height to eaves 2.9m and maximum height 3.2m.

    146, Roding Road, Loughton, IG10 3BS

    Received 20 Nov 2023
  20. Decision MadeEPF/2541/23

    Application for approval of details reserved by condition 10 'Verification' on planning permission EPF/2721/21 (Application for Variation of Condition 2 for EPF/0826/19. (Proposed demolition of an equestrian and farm buildings with construction of x 3 no. dwellings).

    Cozens Farm, Chelmsford Road, High Ongar, Ongar, CM5 9NX

    Received 20 Nov 2023
  21. Decision MadeEPF/2542/23

    Non Material Amendment to EPF/1977/23 (Redevelopment of dilapidated Granny Annex)

    1, Coopersale Common, Coopersale, Epping, CM16 7QS

    Received 20 Nov 2023
  22. Decision MadeEPF/2543/23

    TPO/EPF/14/99 (Ref: T1) T2: Oak - Crown reduce height and spread by up to 3m, as specified. TPO/EPF/40/02 (Ref: A1) T1: Oak - Crown lift to up to 4m from ground level, as specified.

    735, Chigwell Road, Chigwell, IG8 8AS

    Received 20 Nov 2023
  23. Decision MadeEPF/2544/23

    TPO/EPF/13/91 (Ref: A1) T1: Oak - Crown reduce height and lateral branches by up to 2.5m, as specified.

    152, Princes Road, Buckhurst Hill, IG9 5DW

    Received 20 Nov 2023
  24. Decision MadeEPF/2545/23

    Certificate of lawful development for a proposed porch, garage conversion and outbuilding.

    77B, Palmerston Road, Buckhurst Hill, IG9 5NS

    Received 20 Nov 2023

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