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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
43,322Searchable applications
404Recorded as pending
80%Approval rate · 35,846 approved or refused records
7,226Refused applications

28,620 approved · 7,226 refused · 2,360 withdrawn.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 Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.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/0106/24

    To remove all existing structures, hardstanding, compound boundary fencing and material stores and construct 1no. carbon zero high quality two bedroom detached contemporary dwelling (Revised scheme to EPF/1338/20).

    Oaklee Farm, Manor Road, Lambourne, Romford, RM4 1NB

    Received 19 Jan 2024
  2. Decision MadeEPF/0107/24

    Application for approval of details reserved by condition 3 'Finished Floor Levels' and condition 37 'Cycle and Refuse Storage' on planning permission EPF/0917/21 (Redevelopment of the former school buildings and depot. Demolition of five buildings and the retention of three locally listed buildings. Development to comprise erection of new apartment buildings and the conversion, extension and change of use of the existing locally listed Centrepoint building and Cookery School to provide a mix of residential units (Use Class C3) and ancillary communal amenity areas. Extension and refurbishment of two existing locally listed semi-detached caretaker cottages. Revised vehicular and pedestrian access from St Johns Road and new pedestrian access from High Street, all associated car and cycle parking, servicing, hard and soft landscaping and associated works)

    Former School, Centrepoint Building and Council Depot, Land at St John's Road, Epping, CM16 4BD

    Received 19 Jan 2024
  3. Decision MadeEPF/0108/24

    Application for approval of details reserved by condition 4'Wheel Washing', condition 10'Working Hours' and condition 11'Construction Method Statement' on planning permission EPF/1859/19 (Proposed demolition of existing house and garage with election of x 3 no. new chalet style dwellings)

    Ashlings Farm, Ashlings Farm Cottage, Ashlings Farm Lane, High Ongar, Ingatestone, CM4 0JU

    Received 19 Jan 2024
  4. Decision MadeEPF/0109/24

    TPO/EPF/43/01 T1-T3: Field Maple - Crown reduce by up to 2m, as specified.

    44, Ash Groves, Sheering, Harlow, CM21 9LN

    Received 19 Jan 2024
  5. Decision MadeEPF/0110/24

    Certificate of lawful development for a proposed replacement windows and re-render.

    9, Lower Park Road, Loughton, IG10 4NB

    Received 19 Jan 2024
  6. Decision MadeEPF/0111/24

    Grade II listed building consent for fire damage repairs to curtilage listed outbuilding.

    Little West Hatch, High Road, Chigwell, IG7 5BS

    Received 19 Jan 2024
  7. Decision MadeEPF/0113/24

    Change of Use of Former Yard Area to Ancillary Domestic Use in Connection with Existing Dwelling.

    Taw Lodge Farm, Epping Lane, Stapleford Tawney, Romford, RM4 1ST

    Received 19 Jan 2024
  8. Decision MadeEPF/0114/24

    Change of use of existing building to guest accommodation and one residential dwelling.

    Blake Hall, Stony Lane, Ongar, CM5 0DG

    Received 22 Jan 2024
  9. Decision MadeEPF/0115/24

    Convert the existing attached garage into study with replacement of garage door with window.

    48, Gladstone Road, Buckhurst Hill, IG9 5SW

    Received 22 Jan 2024
  10. Decision MadeEPF/0116/24

    Proposed single storey rear extension (Revised application to EPF/2261/23

    The Coach House, Woodgreen Road, Waltham Abbey, EN9 3SB

    Received 22 Jan 2024
  11. Decision MadeEPF/0117/24

    Conversion of existing conservatory into habitable accommodation

    Badgers Brook, School Lane, Abbess Beauchamp And Berners Roding, Ongar, CM5 0NY

    Received 22 Jan 2024
  12. Decision MadeEPF/0118/24

    Proposed open porch to front elevation, proposed rear extension and 3no. rear dormer windows. Existing wall demolished between existing garage and dwelling.

    Tall Acre, Epping Road, Roydon, Harlow, CM19 5DW

    Received 22 Jan 2024
  13. Decision MadeEPF/0119/24

    Retention of Installed AC Units (4No. in total) (Re-submission of application EPF/0682/23)

    17, Tomswood Road, Chigwell, IG7 5QP

    Received 22 Jan 2024
  14. Decision MadeEPF/0120/24

    Demolition of existing Bungalow. New detached home.

    Sunnylea, Riverside Avenue, Nazeing, Waltham Abbey, EN10 6RD

    Received 22 Jan 2024
  15. Decision MadeEPF/0121/24

    Certificate of lawful development for existing use of the site as a commercial equestrian centre including a Polo Club, Polo School and livery stabling.

    Moor Hall Farm, Polo Club And Polo School, Matching Green Road, Matching, Harlow, CM17 0PE

    Received 22 Jan 2024
  16. Decision MadeEPF/0122/24

    Listed building consent for change of use of existing building to guest accommodation and one residential dwelling.

    Blake Hall, Stony Lane, Ongar, CM5 0DG

    Received 22 Jan 2024
  17. Decision MadeEPF/0123/24

    Demolition of existing dwelling and erection of two pairs of semi detached four bedroom dwellings

    Latchetts, Hoe Lane, Nazeing, Waltham Abbey, EN9 2RB

    Received 22 Jan 2024
  18. Decision MadeEPF/0124/24

    Extension to existing rear patio/terrace area

    14, Stradbroke Drive, Chigwell, IG7 5QX

    Received 22 Jan 2024
  19. Decision MadeEPF/0125/24

    Certificate of lawful development for proposed Use of the land for siting a mobile home for use ancillary to the main dwelling.

    39, Park View, Chigwell, IG7 5EF

    Received 22 Jan 2024
  20. Decision MadeEPF/0126/24

    Application for approval of details reserved by condition 8'Contamination', condition 9 'Foul and Surface Water' and condition 12 'EVCP' on planning permission EPF/0184/23 (Conversion of barns and stables for a three-unit C1 (holiday let) use)

    Upshire Hall, Honey Lane, Waltham Abbey, EN9 3QS

    Received 22 Jan 2024
  21. Decision MadeEPF/0127/24

    Application for approval of details reserved by condition 3'External Finishes', condition 4 'Additional drawings windows and doors etc.' condition 9 'Upgrade to meet Thermal Regs', and condition 10 'Schedule of repairs' on planning permission LB/EPF/0194/23 (Grade II listed building application for conversion of barns and stables for a three-unit C1 (holiday let) use)

    Upshire Hall, Honey Lane, Waltham Abbey, EN9 3QS

    Received 22 Jan 2024
  22. Decision MadeEPF/0128/24

    Certificate of lawful development for the existing stationing of a shepherd hut within residential garden to provide ancillary accommodation.

    8 Puckridge Cottages, Vicarage Lane, Chigwell, IG7 6LU

    Received 23 Jan 2024
  23. Decision MadeEPF/0129/24

    Erect a single storey rear extension, removal of the front elevation bay windows and extend the front elevation wall with new windows, and infill / extend the former recessed main entrance walkway.

    Uplands, Toot Hill Road, Ongar, CM5 9LH

    Received 23 Jan 2024
  24. Decision MadeEPF/0130/24

    Application for approval of details reserved by condition 3 'Samples/Details of finishes', condition 4'Additional Drawings' and condition 6 'Details of Fixtures' on planning permission EPF/2267/23 (Grade II listed building application for secondary glazing to ground floor front and side windows, festoon lighting, and minor internal alterations to bar area (Revised Application)

    Queen Victoria Ph, Coppice Row, Theydon Bois, Epping, CM16 7ES

    Received 23 Jan 2024

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