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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
42,654Searchable applications
404Recorded as pending
80%Approval rate · 35,245 approved or refused records
7,098Refused applications

28,147 approved · 7,098 refused · 2,305 withdrawn.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 Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.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
Planning information Planning and buildingLocal plan Planning and buildingPre-application advice Planning and buildingArticle 4 directions Planning and building

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/2643/23

    Replacement windows, timber fascias, soffits and rainwater goods.

    17, Plantaganet Place, Waltham Abbey, EN9 1BF

    Received 1 Dec 2023
  2. Decision MadeEPF/2644/23

    Replacement windows, timber fascias, soffits and rainwater goods.

    19, Plantaganet Place, Waltham Abbey, EN9 1BF

    Received 1 Dec 2023
  3. Decision MadeEPF/2645/23

    Replacement windows, timber fascias, soffits and rainwater goods.

    21, Plantaganet Place, Waltham Abbey, EN9 1BF

    Received 1 Dec 2023
  4. Decision MadeEPF/2646/23

    Replacement windows, timber fascias, soffits and rainwater goods.

    23, Plantaganet Place, Waltham Abbey, EN9 1BF

    Received 1 Dec 2023
  5. Decision MadeEPF/2647/23

    Application for approval of details reserved by condition 4'Construction Management Plan' on planning permission EPF/0909/23 (Prior approval: Enlargement to dwellinghouses by construction of additional storeys)

    Rainbirds, Nupers Lane, Stapleford Abbotts, Romford, RM4 1JR

    Received 1 Dec 2023
  6. Decision MadeEPF/2648/23

    Certificate of Lawful Development for proposed demolition of an existing outbuilding and construction of a one-storey annexe at the rear of the property, ancillary to the use of the dwelling house and for purposes incidental to the enjoyment of the dwelling house.

    The Old School, School Lane, Abbess Beauchamp And Berners Roding, Ongar, CM5 0PG

    Received 4 Dec 2023
  7. Decision MadeEPF/2649/23

    Application for approval of details reserved by below conditions attached to planning permission 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); Condition 4 - Bat Mitigation and Compensation Strategy Condition 6 - Surface water disposal Condition 9 - Hard and Soft Landscaping Condition 10 - External finishes Condition 12 - Working Method Statement in relation to Amphibians, Reptiles or Doormice Condition 13 - Refuse/Recycling and Cycle Storage Condition 14 - Bat Lighting Design Strategy Condition 19 - SuDs Maintenance Plan

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

    Received 4 Dec 2023
  8. Decision MadeEPF/2650/23

    Single Storey Rear Extension, First Floor Extension and Loft Conversion

    Nuvue, Sewardstone Road, Waltham Abbey, E4 7RG

    Received 4 Dec 2023
  9. Decision MadeEPF/2651/23

    Removal of side lean-to Side extension of existing single storey rear extension and installation of roof lantern

    Magnolia Cottage, Silver Birch Avenue, North Weald Bassett, Epping, CM16 6LB

    Received 4 Dec 2023
  10. Decision MadeEPF/2652/23

    TPO/EPF/18/12 T1: Cedar - Fell, and replace, as specified. T2: Cedar - Crown reduce by up to 3m, as specified.

    5 Salcombe Park, High Road, Loughton, IG10 4QT

    Received 4 Dec 2023
  11. Decision MadeEPF/2653/23

    Application for approval of details reserved by condition 4'Levels', condition 7'Foul and Surface Water', and condition 10'Wheel Washing' on planning permission EPF/2058/18 (Outline application for the demolition of existing buildings and redevelopment of site to provide 3 new dwellings)

    1 Monkhams Cottage, Claverhambury Road, Waltham Abbey, EN9 2AU

    Received 4 Dec 2023
  12. Decision MadeEPF/2654/23

    Two storey side and rear extension with an addition of a single storey rear extension and front porch.

    72, Grange Crescent, Chigwell, IG7 5JF

    Received 4 Dec 2023
  13. Decision MadeEPF/2655/23

    Retrospective Planning for new front wall and railings with proposed associated landscaping.

    30A, Manor Road, Chigwell, IG7 5PD

    Received 4 Dec 2023
  14. Decision MadeEPF/2656/23

    Non Material Amendment to EPF/1484/23 (Two storey front extension, two storey rear extension, first floor front extension and build a new roof over the property, and garage conversion. Resubmission of refused application: EPF/0192/23)

    11, Parkland Close, Chigwell, IG7 6LL

    Received 4 Dec 2023
  15. Decision MadeEPF/2657/23

    Proposed front extension and new front door.

    11, Woodland Way, Ongar, CM5 9EP

    Received 4 Dec 2023
  16. Decision MadeEPF/2658/23

    Retrospective - Advertisement consent for - 1 No. sign box and fascia to Greggs building and 1no. additional and amended sign facility sign panels to existing gantry sign.

    Applegreen Epping Service Station, High Road, Thornwood, Epping, CM16 6LX

    Received 4 Dec 2023
  17. Decision MadeEPF/2659/23

    Certificate of lawful development for a first floor rear extension.

    Magnolia Cottage, Mott Street, Waltham Abbey, E4 7RW

    Received 4 Dec 2023
  18. Decision MadeEPF/2660/23

    Variation of condition 2 'Plan nos' on EPF/0201/15 (Change of use to land of residential, erection of two detached dwellings with garages, construction of new highway access and ancillary works)

    Yew Tree House, Dunmow Road, Fyfield, Ongar, CM5 0RH

    Received 4 Dec 2023
  19. Decision MadeEPF/2661/23

    Replacement Windows, Fascia/Soffit & Gutter

    21, Castle Street, Ongar, CM5 9JS

    Received 4 Dec 2023
  20. Decision MadeEPF/2662/23

    Installation of new five bar style metal gate with new fence and yew tree bush planting to driveway.

    Yew Tree House, Dunmow Road, Fyfield, Ongar, CM5 0RH

    Received 4 Dec 2023
  21. Decision MadeEPF/2663/23

    Replacement windows, timber fascias, soffits and rainwater goods.

    3, Plantaganet Place, Waltham Abbey, EN9 1BF

    Received 4 Dec 2023
  22. Decision MadeEPF/2664/23

    Royal Gunpowder Factory Conservation Area T1: Sycamore - Crown reduce by up to 8m.

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

    Received 4 Dec 2023
  23. Decision MadeEPF/2665/23

    Matching Conservation Area T1: Ash - Fell. T2: Unknown - Fell. T3: Horse Chestnut & T4-T5: 2 x Ash - Reduce lateral branches on southern side, to give 2m clearance from roof of building. Cut to suitable unions or forks.

    Perry Cottage, Matching Green, Matching, Harlow, CM17 0PZ

    Received 4 Dec 2023
  24. Decision MadeEPF/2666/23

    Variation to condition 2 'Plan no' on 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 5 Dec 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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