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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
43,102Searchable applications
404Recorded as pending
80%Approval rate · 35,647 approved or refused records
7,187Refused applications

28,460 approved · 7,187 refused · 2,343 withdrawn.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 Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.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/2815/23

    Erection of a glazed single storey infill extension between dwelling and swimming pool outbuilding.

    15, Newnham Close, Loughton, IG10 4JG

    Received 27 Dec 2023
  2. Decision MadeEPF/2816/23

    Conversion of two derelict, former and Chicken Sheds into a pair of 2No., Four-bedroom, Semi-Detached Houses with garages, cycle shed, refuse storage and outdoor amenity area on a one-acre site.

    Disused Chicken Sheds and surrounding land at the rear of Paynes Farmhouse, Paynes Lane, Nazeing, EN9 2EU

    Received 27 Dec 2023
  3. Decision MadeEPF/2817/23

    Erection of two additional portal frame dry storage barns.

    Embleys Farm, Binder Loams Ltd, Fyfield Road, Moreton, Ongar, CM5 0HY

    Received 27 Dec 2023
  4. Decision MadeEPF/2818/23

    Demolition of existing house and garage garage and construction of three new dwellings and new vehicular access

    3, Upshire Road, Waltham Abbey, EN9 3NP

    Received 27 Dec 2023
  5. Decision MadeEPF/2819/23

    Certificate of Lawful Development for proposed single storey side/rear extensions, conversion of garage into habitable room and front porch.

    5, Tudor Close, Chigwell, IG7 5BG

    Received 29 Dec 2023
  6. Decision MadeEPF/2820/23

    TPO/EPF/06/83 G1 T2, T3, T4 & T5: 4 x Hornbeam - Crown reduce by 1.5m, as specified.

    33, St Albans Road, Coopersale, Epping, CM16 7RD

    Received 29 Dec 2023
  7. Decision MadeEPF/2821/23

    Proposed annexe for ancillary use to the main dwelling.

    150, Roding Road, Loughton, IG10 3BS

    Received 29 Dec 2023
  8. Decision MadeEPF/0001/24

    Resubmission of EPF/0989/23 (Removal of existing close boarded fence and replacement with 1m high ranch-style fencing affixed to 1.2m high posts with wire mesh behind to demark the boundary line adjacent the highway)

    Marshalls Farm, Woodside, Thornwood, Epping, CM16 6LQ

    Received 1 Jan 2024
  9. Decision MadeEPF/0002/24

    Alteration to planning approval EPF/0433/23, Raising of the roof ridge as approved, Loft conversion with rear dormer window. Two storey Rear and part side extensions.

    16, Chigwell Rise, Chigwell, IG7 6AB

    Received 2 Jan 2024
  10. Decision MadeEPF/0003/24

    Grade II listed building application for retrospective application for insertion of gable end window on east elevation

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

    Received 22 Dec 2023
  11. Decision MadeEPF/0004/24

    External alterations (replacement fenestration).

    Falconry Court, Bakers Lane, Epping, CM16 5DQ

    Received 2 Jan 2024
  12. Decision MadeEPF/0006/24

    TPO/EPF/14/11 (Ref: T2, T13 & T14) T2, T4 - Ash - Monolith, as specified. T3: Ash - Selective limb reduction, as specified.

    Mulberry House, Chelmsford Road, High Ongar, Ongar, CM5 9NL

    Received 27 Dec 2023
  13. Decision MadeEPF/0007/24

    Residential development comprising residential dwellings (Use Class C3), together with car parking, garden spaces, a flexible café/commercial use (Use Class E) with vehicular access from High Road (B1393) external landscaping and associated development

    Tudor House, High Road, Thornwood, Epping, CM16 6LT

    Received 2 Jan 2024
  14. Decision MadeEPF/0008/24

    Application for approval of details reserved by condition 2 'Contamination' on EPF/2905/19 allowed on appeal (The development proposed is the redevelopment of the site to provide 139 residential units in 3 buildings ranging from 3 to 5 storeys, car parking spaces, communal landscaped amenity areas, secure cycle parking and other associated development)

    Epping Forest College, Borders Lane, Loughton, IG10 3SA

    Received 2 Jan 2024
  15. Decision MadeEPF/0010/24

    Prior approval for a single storey rear extension projecting out 6m. Eaves height to 2.62m. Ridge height to 3.65m. Materials to match existing.

    64, Roding Road, Loughton, IG10 3EF

    Received 3 Jan 2024
  16. Decision MadeEPF/0011/24

    Certificate of lawful development for a proposed new dormer to side elevation.

    Corner Garth, Nursery Road, Loughton, IG10 4EF

    Received 3 Jan 2024
  17. Decision MadeEPF/0012/24

    Certificate of lawful development for proposed replacement of existing single glazed windows and window walling.

    Buckhurst Hill County Primary School, Lower Queens Road, Buckhurst Hill, IG9 6DS

    Received 3 Jan 2024
  18. Decision MadeEPF/0013/24

    New Cart-Lodge extension to side of barn

    Glovers Barn, Glovers Lane, Hastingwood, Essex, CM17 9LA

    Received 3 Jan 2024
  19. Decision MadeEPF/0014/24

    Grade II listed building application for a new Cart-Lodge extension to side of barn

    Glovers Barn, Glovers Lane, Hastingwood, Essex, CM17 9LA

    Received 3 Jan 2024
  20. Decision MadeEPF/0015/24

    Application for approval of details reserved by condition 3 'Hard Surfaces' on planning permission EPF/2172/23 (Prior approval for Steel Portal frame barns)

    New Farm, Newhouse Lane, Bovinger, Ongar, CM5 0DH

    Received 4 Jan 2024
  21. Decision MadeEPF/0016/24

    TPO/CHI/04/70 (Ref: A1) T1: Oak - Crown reduce height, as specified. Reduce lateral branches by up to 2m, as specified.

    50, Ollards Grove, Loughton, IG10 4DW

    Received 4 Jan 2024
  22. Decision MadeEPF/0017/24

    Retrospective planning application for the erection of a swimming pool within the rear garden.

    Forge House, Tawney Lane, Stapleford Tawney, Romford, RM4 1EE

    Received 4 Jan 2024
  23. Decision MadeEPF/0018/24

    Approval of Details Reserved by Condition 3 `Surface Water Drainage' of EPF/0866/23 (Garage conversion and upwards extension. Double storey plus loft side extension. Rear single storey extension. Rear lightwell, providing access to the basement. Demolition of chimney).

    1, Hartland Road, Epping, CM16 4PH

    Received 4 Jan 2024
  24. Decision MadeEPF/0019/24

    Proposed improvements and extensions

    Corner Garth, Nursery Road, Loughton, IG10 4EF

    Received 4 Jan 2024

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