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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
42,540Searchable applications
406Recorded as pending
80%Approval rate · 35,142 approved or refused records
7,078Refused applications

28,064 approved · 7,078 refused · 2,296 withdrawn.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 Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.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

Conservation areas and Article 4 directions

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Conservation areas25 mapped area records
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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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More application records

  1. Decision MadeEPF/2594/23

    Application for approval of details reserved by condition 13'Hard and Soft Landscaping', condition 14' Landscape Management Plan' and condition 15'Landscape Maintenance' on planning permission EPF/3034/16 (Demolition of all existing buildings and apparatus and redevelopment of the site comprising the construction of 30 no. new dwellings together with associated car parking, garden space, access improvements onto Fingrith Hall Lane, soft landscaping and associated development)

    Land at Little Ridings Lane, Fingrith Hall Lane, High Ongar, CM4 0JP

    Received 27 Nov 2023
  2. Decision MadeEPF/2595/23

    TPO/EPF/08/91 T18: Oak - Selective reduction of overhanging branches by up to 2m, as specified. Selective reduction of branches on south side by up to 2.5m, as specified.

    11, Wallers Hoppet, Loughton, IG10 1SP

    Received 27 Nov 2023
  3. Decision MadeEPF/2596/23

    Construction of 10.7MWp Photovoltaic solar farm and associated infrastructure, including sub-station, cabinets, fencing, access tracks and grid connection.

    Land at West Essex Golf Club and Netherhouse Farm, Bury Road, Chingford, E4 7QL

    Received 27 Nov 2023
  4. Decision MadeEPF/2597/23

    Non Material amendment, as cover letter to 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 28 Nov 2023
  5. Decision MadeEPF/2598/23

    Installation of ventilation cowls to existing window openings.

    BT Telephone Exchange, Bansons Lane, Ongar, CM5 9AR

    Received 28 Nov 2023
  6. Decision MadeEPF/2599/23

    York Hill Conservation Area T1 & T2: Conifer - Fell.

    46, York Hill, Loughton, IG10 1HU

    Received 28 Nov 2023
  7. Decision MadeEPF/2600/23

    Application for approval of details reserved by condition 3 'Contaminated Land' and condition 4'Surface Water Disposal' on planning permission EPF/1838/21 (Demolition of existing house and construction of detached 6-bedroom house arranged on two floors with accommodation in the basement and roof)

    16, Alderton Hill, Loughton, IG10 3JB

    Received 28 Nov 2023
  8. Decision MadeEPF/2601/23

    Single storey front extension

    14, Wormley Court, Waltham Abbey, EN9 3HW

    Received 28 Nov 2023
  9. Decision MadeEPF/2603/23

    Demolition of existing vacant outbuildings and the erection of five houses with associated access, parking and amenity space.

    Land between 25 and 32 Westbury Lane, Westbury Lane, Buckhurst Hill, IG9 5NF

    Received 28 Nov 2023
  10. Decision MadeEPF/2604/23

    Non material amendment to EPF/2609/19 (Erection of 26 flats with associated parking & landscaping following demolition of the former Shernbroke Hostel)

    1-6 Shernbroke Road Hostel Shernbroke Road Waltham Abbey EN9 3JF

    Received 28 Nov 2023
  11. Decision MadeEPF/2605/23

    Variation to condition 2 'plan no's' on planning permission EPF/1903/23 (New roof with gable ends with ridge height at the original house ridge level. three roof Velux type windows inserted in pitched roof two facing front one facing rear garden Rear extension footprint and two storey side extension will remain as it was approved previously see decision ref:EPF/0427/23 dated:2 May 2023 now with introduction of new roofs. Renovation of existing fence and gate height max 2.0m along Whitehall Close)

    157, Lambourne Road, Chigwell, IG7 6EJ

    Received 28 Nov 2023
  12. Decision MadeEPF/2606/23

    Proposed single storey front and side extensions. Conversion of integrated garage. Relocation of front entrance door, amendments to fenestration and rendering of front and rear elevations.

    1, Ducketts Mead, Roydon, Harlow, CM19 5EG

    Received 28 Nov 2023
  13. Decision MadeEPF/2607/23

    Single storey side/rear extension.

    1, Coteford Close, Loughton, IG10 2NT

    Received 28 Nov 2023
  14. Decision MadeEPF/2608/23

    Proposed extension of porch roof to form canopy roof to front. All external walls to be rendered.

    49, Beamish Close, North Weald Bassett, Epping, CM16 6JW

    Received 29 Nov 2023
  15. Decision MadeEPF/2609/23

    Loft conversion with rear box dormer and roof windows to front roof elevation

    43, Loughton Way, Buckhurst Hill, IG9 6AS

    Received 29 Nov 2023
  16. Decision MadeEPF/2610/23

    Prior approval for a 7.90m deep single storey extension, maximum height 3.80m and eaves height 2.30m - The proposed extension is broken into two parts to reduce its visual impact. The part located by the northern site boundary will be covered with a mansard roof covered with roof tiles and topped with a skylight. The other part, facing the southern site boundary, projects further into the garden and is covered with a flat, green roof. Walls of both extensions will be covered with external render to match the existing dwelling.

    55, Broadstrood, Loughton, IG10 2SB

    Received 29 Nov 2023
  17. Decision MadeEPF/2611/23

    Royal Gunpowder Factory Conservation Area G1 - Group of Willow and Alder - Coppice to ground level. T1 and T2: 2 x Willow - Pollard to 8m.

    Waltham Abbey Royal Gunpowder Mill Museum, Beaulieu Drive, Waltham Abbey, EN9 1JY

    Received 29 Nov 2023
  18. Decision MadeEPF/2612/23

    Stationing of additional caravan (ancillary to horticultural use)

    Tyler's Road Nursery , Tylers Road, Roydon, CM19 5LG

    Received 29 Nov 2023
  19. Decision MadeEPF/2613/23

    Application for approval of details reserved by condition 4'Materials', condition 8'Landscaping', condition 10'Wheel Washing' on planning permission EPF/1798/18 (Proposed demolition of existing property and erection of a development comprising 1 x 1 bedroom flat and 3 x 2 bedroom flats)

    105, Manor Road, Chigwell, IG7 5PN

    Received 29 Nov 2023
  20. Decision MadeEPF/2614/23

    Application for approval of details reserved by condition 4'EV Charging and parking spaces' on planning permission EPF/1895/23 (Application to update the design of approved application EPF/1148/22 (New dwelling)

    Tower 65m From 3 Kensington Park, Oak Hill Road 37m From Kensington Park, Nupers Lane, Stapleford Abbotts, Romford, RM4 1AF

    Received 29 Nov 2023
  21. Decision MadeEPF/2615/23

    Application for approval of details reserved by condition 5'Written Scheme of Investigation', condition 10 'Arboricultural Method Statement/Tree Protection Plan' on planning permission EPF/1054/23 (The erection of three agricultural buildings, roof canopy to existing building, water storage tank and retrospective consent for staff welfare cabin)

    Great Gregories Farm, Great Gregories Lane, Epping, CM16 4EJ

    Received 29 Nov 2023
  22. Decision MadeEPF/2616/23

    Single storey / double storey rear first floor extension and two roof lights on the rear of the property.

    28, Barnaby Way, Chigwell, IG7 6NZ

    Received 29 Nov 2023
  23. Decision MadeEPF/2617/23

    Application for approval of details reserved by condition 5 'Hard and Soft Landscaping' on planning permission EPF/1891/23 (s73 application for variation of Condition 2 on EPF/2260/22 and EPF/0483/22. (The replacement of an existing house)

    8, Stanmore Way, Loughton, IG10 2SA

    Received 29 Nov 2023
  24. Decision MadeEPF/2618/23

    Revised design of flat roof addition, concrete slab along south elevation of barn including more soft landscaping/permeable areas and fence between north and south barn.

    North Wilmore Barn, Workers Road, High Laver, Ongar, CM5 0DZ

    Received 30 Nov 2023

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