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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27,937 approved · 7,041 refused · 2,285 withdrawn.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 Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.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 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/2546/23

    Prior approval for a 4.0m single storey rear extension with a mono pitched roof at maximum height of 3.5m and maximum eaves height of 2.5m

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

    Received 20 Nov 2023
  2. Under ConsultationEPF/2547/23

    Application for approval of details reserved by condition 11 'Regulation 77 of the Conservation of Habitats and Species Regulations 2017 (as amended) on planning permission EPF/1060/23 (Prior approval for Proposed development will involve the extension of the existing residential block to increase the number of units from 12 to 16. The proposal seeks the construction of a 4th floor to provide the additional flats. (Resubmission of consented App Ref: EPF/0339/23 to reflect revised elevations)

    Block 2, Kings Court, Kings Avenue, Buckhurst Hill, IG9 5LU

    Received 20 Nov 2023
  3. Decision MadeEPF/2548/23

    Application for approval of details reserved by condition 3'Surface Water Disposal', condition 4'Levels' and condition 9 'Colour/Materials' on planning approval EPF/1574/23 (Construction of a tennis court together with perimeter fencing and landscaping)

    Tilegate Farm, Tilegate Road, Magdalen Laver, Ongar, CM5 0EA

    Received 20 Nov 2023
  4. Decision MadeEPF/2549/23

    Epping Conservation Area T1: Fir - Fell and replace.

    37, Church Hill, Epping, CM16 4RA

    Received 20 Nov 2023
  5. Decision MadeEPF/2550/23

    Application for approval of details reserved by condition 7'Flood Risk Assessment' and condition 8 'Foul and Surface Water' on planning permission EPF/2686/20 allowed on appeal (Demolition of residential dwelling, garden centre and associated outbuildings an erection of 80-bed care home (Use Class C2) (GIA: 4,076 sq m) and associated parking and landscaping)

    Chapelfield, Sewardstone Road, Sewardstone, Waltham Abbey, E4 7RE

    Received 20 Nov 2023
  6. Decision MadeEPF/2551/23

    TPO/EPF/26/11 T13 Ash - Crown reduce lateral branches by up to 2m, as specified.

    39, Hazelwood, Loughton, IG10 4ET

    Received 20 Nov 2023
  7. Decision MadeEPF/2552/23

    Construction of a roof extension to create a new third floor to provide 3 apartments

    Trinity House, Foxes Parade, Sewardstone Road, Waltham Abbey, EN9 1PH

    Received 20 Nov 2023
  8. Decision MadeEPF/2553/23

    Proposed detached garage

    Galley Wood House, Galleyhill Road, Waltham Abbey, EN9 2BJ

    Received 20 Nov 2023
  9. Decision MadeEPF/2554/23

    Application for approval of details reserved by condition 3'Written Scheme of Archaeological Investigation' on planning permission EPF/2686/20 allowed on appeal (Demolition of residential dwelling, garden centre and associated outbuildings and erection of 80-bed care home (Use Class C2) (GIA: 4,076 sq m) and associated parking and landscaping)

    Chapelfield, Sewardstone Road, Sewardstone, Waltham Abbey, E4 7RE

    Received 20 Nov 2023
  10. Decision MadeEPF/2555/23

    Demolition of existing orangery and conservatory, erection of new single storey extension, new porch infill and new balcony

    Packsaddles, Avey Lane, Loughton, IG10 4AB

    Received 20 Nov 2023
  11. Decision MadeEPF/2556/23

    Certificate of lawful development for a proposed garage.

    44, Coopers Close, Chigwell, IG7 6EU

    Received 21 Nov 2023
  12. Decision MadeEPF/2557/23

    Installation of kitchen extraction system and 1 condenser unit and rear (Retrospective)

    4, Lower Queens Road, Buckhurst Hill, IG9 6DL

    Received 21 Nov 2023
  13. Decision MadeEPF/2558/23

    Non material amendment to EPF/0054/22 (Proposed ground and first floor extensions and new pitched roof)

    12, Carroll Hill, Loughton, IG10 1NJ

    Received 21 Nov 2023
  14. Decision MadeEPF/2559/23

    Single storey side extension, new porch and restoration of front door location to face Back Lane.

    Nonsuch Cottage, Back Lane, Nazeing, Waltham Abbey, EN9 2RS

    Received 21 Nov 2023
  15. Decision MadeEPF/2560/23

    Erection of detached wooden garage/workshop.

    Old School House, Bournebridge Lane, Stapleford Abbotts, Romford, RM4 1LU

    Received 21 Nov 2023
  16. Decision MadeEPF/2561/23

    Application for approval of details reserved by condition 3 'Material' on planning permission EPF/2408/21 - allowed on appeal (Demolition of existing buildings and erection 10 residential dwellings (Use Class C3) with associated refuse storage, car and cycle parking, landscaping and associated infrastructure)

    73, Lindsey Street, Epping, CM16 6RD

    Received 21 Nov 2023
  17. Decision MadeEPF/2562/23

    Certificate of lawful development for a Proposed rear outbuilding: 5.3m (width) x 7.0m (length) x 2.5m (height) which meets the guidelines set forth in the General Permitted Development Order 2015 Schedule 2: Part 1, Class E: Outbuildings.

    23, Chester Road, Chigwell, IG7 6AH

    Received 21 Nov 2023
  18. Decision MadeEPF/2563/23

    Conversion of garage into habitable room, front extensions and part first floor rear extension. Single storey rear part first floor rear extension., Combination of previously approved application reference, EPF/2399/22 & EPF/0182/23.

    1, Great Owl Road, Chigwell, IG7 6AL

    Received 22 Nov 2023
  19. Decision MadeEPF/2564/23

    TPO/EPF/07/98 T13: Cypress - Crown reduce by up to 1m, as specified. T14: Redwood - Crown reduce, as specified.

    Forest House, Thornwood Road, Epping, CM16 6SX

    Received 22 Nov 2023
  20. Decision MadeEPF/2565/23

    Demolition of both outbuildings and erection of a 3 bay garage with loft space. The garage will be smaller in both footprint and volume than the two outbuildings that are currently on site- one is for storage and the other a garage. The new garage will provide 3 parking spaces for the clients, to keep their cars safe, and additionally will have loft space for storage. Alterations to approved scheme: EPF/0964/23 to involve repositioning of building.

    The Nook, Norwood End, Fyfield, Ongar, CM5 0RW

    Received 22 Nov 2023
  21. Decision MadeEPF/2566/23

    Proposed installation of ground floor double doors, first floor window to the front elevation and new external landing/steps.

    1 Ashley Grove, Staples Road, Loughton, IG10 1HS

    Received 22 Nov 2023
  22. Decision MadeEPF/2567/23

    Agricultural Storage building for machinery and hay store

    Land North of Greensted Road, Greensted, Essex, CM5 9LD

    Received 22 Nov 2023
  23. Decision MadeEPF/2568/23

    Change of use of garage to annex with attached garage and amended elevations

    Cowicks, Hatfield Heath Road, Sheering, Harlow, CM21 9HX

    Received 22 Nov 2023
  24. Decision MadeEPF/2569/23

    Change of use from agricultural use to flexible commercial storage - 500sqm.

    Leafield Nursery, Paynes Lane, Nazeing, Waltham Abbey, EN9 2EX

    Received 22 Nov 2023

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