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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
42,998Searchable applications
404Recorded as pending
80%Approval rate · 35,551 approved or refused records
7,163Refused applications

28,388 approved · 7,163 refused · 2,336 withdrawn.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 Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.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
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  1. Decision MadeEPF/2766/23

    Variation to condition 2 on EPF/2259/21 (Demolition of existing dwelling house, standalone stable block, hardstanding tennis court, and replacement with new dwelling)

    Mulberry, Woodbury Hill, Loughton, IG10 1JB

    Received 19 Dec 2023
  2. Decision MadeEPF/2767/23

    Proposed front access gates and fence.

    15, Stradbroke Drive, Chigwell, IG7 5QU

    Received 19 Dec 2023
  3. Decision MadeEPF/2768/23

    Single storey rear and side extension

    29, The Crescent, Loughton, IG10 4PY

    Received 19 Dec 2023
  4. Decision MadeEPF/2769/23

    Prior approval for a steel framed agricultural storage building

    Land off Toot Hill Road, Greensted Green, CM5 9LQ

    Received 19 Dec 2023
  5. Recommendation MadeEPF/2770/23

    Outline planning application with all matters reserved except access for the erection of up to 104 dwellings, provision of vehicular and pedestrian access, public right of way improvements, green infrastructure (including biodiversity net gain and landscaping) and other infrastructure provision (South Nazeing Concept Framework Plan - Allocated Sites in Nazeing). (Resubmission of EPF/2280/22).

    Land to the East of St. Leonards Road, Lower Nazeing

    Received 19 Dec 2023
  6. Decision MadeEPF/2771/23

    Certificate of lawful development for a proposed rear dormer in connection with a loft conversion (resubmission)

    128, Queens Road, Buckhurst Hill, IG9 5BJ

    Received 19 Dec 2023
  7. Decision MadeEPF/2772/23

    New porch with WC

    15, Barnard Acres, Nazeing, Waltham Abbey, EN9 2LZ

    Received 19 Dec 2023
  8. Decision MadeEPF/2773/23

    Prior approval for a 6.0m deep single rear extension with flat roof, height to eaves 3.0m and maximum height 3.0m.

    15, Barnard Acres, Nazeing, Waltham Abbey, EN9 2LZ

    Received 19 Dec 2023
  9. Decision MadeEPF/2774/23

    Redevelopment of dilapidated Granny Annex.

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

    Received 20 Dec 2023
  10. Decision MadeEPF/2775/23

    TPO/EPF/37/98 T1: Cedar - Reduce overextending limbs to the south over building by up to 3m, as specified. Reduce limb over car park area by up to 2m, as specified.

    Daiglen School, 68 Palmerston Road, Buckhurst Hill, IG9 5LG

    Received 20 Dec 2023
  11. Decision MadeEPF/2776/23

    Approval of Details Reserved by Condition 4 Hard and Soft Landscaping of 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 20 Dec 2023
  12. Decision MadeEPF/2777/23

    Rebuild the damaged brick boundary wall and rebuild gate and fence panel.

    151-153, High Street, Ongar, CM5 9JD

    Received 20 Dec 2023
  13. Decision MadeEPF/2778/23

    Demolition of existing residential dwelling and associated buildings and erection of replacement dwelling.

    Mill House Farm, Theydon Road, Epping, CM16 4DL

    Received 20 Dec 2023
  14. Decision MadeEPF/2779/23

    Proposed Loft Conversion and Rear Extension works

    35, Ongar Road, Lambourne, Romford, RM4 1UD

    Received 20 Dec 2023
  15. Decision MadeEPF/2780/23

    Certificate of Lawful Development - Existing to confirm existence of extensions for the bungalow (C3) for four (4) years. (Retention of bungalow as built.) Works include:- a- 6 dormers as built. b- Front canopy and steps as built. c- Side boundaries as built. d- External materials (roof slates and renders as built)

    2, Silver Street, Waltham Abbey, EN9 1RJ

    Received 20 Dec 2023
  16. Decision MadeEPF/2781/23

    The proposal is for an outbuilding to be located in the rear garden, existing access arrangements to remain unaltered.

    Derwen, Vicarage Lane, Chigwell, IG7 6LS

    Received 20 Dec 2023
  17. Decision MadeEPF/2782/23

    Proposing a two storey side extension and a single storey front Porch.

    33, Fontayne Avenue, Chigwell, IG7 5HD

    Received 20 Dec 2023
  18. Decision MadeEPF/2783/23

    The proposed works is to subtly amend the existing building with ground floor extension at the rear side to provide additional space for the family home at 55 Princes Road.

    55, Princes Road, Buckhurst Hill, IG9 5DZ

    Received 20 Dec 2023
  19. Decision MadeEPF/2784/23

    Certificate of Lawful Development for proposed two storey rear extension.

    53, Algers Road, Loughton, IG10 4NF

    Received 20 Dec 2023
  20. Decision MadeEPF/2785/23

    The demolition of existing single storey rear and side extensions, replace with single storey side and rear and double storey rear extensions.

    53, Algers Road, Loughton, IG10 4NF

    Received 20 Dec 2023
  21. Decision MadeEPF/2786/23

    The proposed upgrade of an existing base station comprising the removal of the existing 17.10m lattice tower, headframe and 3 no antennas and replacement with 17.50m lattice tower with headframe supporting 6 no new antennas and the relocation of 3 no existing antennas and 2 no 300mm existing dishes, with ancillary development thereto.

    ZWF MIDWAY GARAGE, 91 LONDON ROAD, CHIGWELL, ESSEX, RM4 1XL

    Received 20 Dec 2023
  22. Decision MadeEPF/2787/23

    The development of 129 dwellings with associated parking, landscaping, open space, drainage and infrastructure and the formation of pedestrian and vehicular access onto High Ongar Road (ONG.R4 - Allocated Site In Ongar)

    Land North of Chelmsford Road, Ongar, CM5 9LX

    Received 20 Dec 2023
  23. Decision MadeEPF/2788/23

    Application to determine if Prior Approval is required for the erection of an agricultural light weight structure of 20m in length x 9.6m in width x 3.8m in height.

    Hunters Hall Farm, Chambers Manor Farm Lane, Epping Upland, Epping, CM16 6PL

    Received 20 Dec 2023
  24. Decision MadeEPF/2789/23

    Application for approval of details reserved by condition3 'Soft Landscaping' on planning permission EPF/0495/23 (A First floor side extension with a 1m step in from the boundary line and 0.5m step back from the existing facade. This will be above the existing ground floor side extension. Small ground floor front extension to the property with internal alterations. External alterations to elevations. Construction of a dropped kerb)

    67, Coronation Hill, Epping, CM16 5DT

    Received 21 Dec 2023

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