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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 dates43,439Searchable applications
404Recorded as pending
80%Approval rate · 35,951 approved or refused records
7,244Refused applications
28,707 approved · 7,244 refused · 2,371 withdrawn. Received dates in our records: 2 Jul 1999 to 23 Oct 2026. Most recent record check: 25 Oct 2026. Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.
Local planning information
Council sources checked 14 Sept 2026Planning 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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More application records
- Decision MadeEPF/0156/24
Confirmation of discharge of conditions on EPF/3006/14 (Outline planning permission for mixed use redevelopment comprising the retention of part of existing business park and community facilities, provision of new car parking to serve retained uses, extension to existing cafe to provide 140m2 new retail space, and provision of recreational facilities including relocated MUGA play area and junior football pitch, and the removal of other existing buildings on site and the erection of 105 no. residential dwellings together with associated car parking, public open space, landscaping as well as construction of a new site access, including a roundabout off Fyfield Road)
Fyfield Business and Research Park, Fyfield Road, Ongar
Received 25 Jan 2024 - Decision MadeEPF/0157/24
Single storey front extension.
Hill Farm, Rye Hill Road, Epping Upland, Epping, CM16 6NQ
Received 25 Jan 2024 - Decision MadeEPF/0158/24
Grade II listed building consent for replacement of two single glazed sash windows with matching double glazed windows.
Currance House, Upland Road, Epping Upland, Epping, CM16 6NN
Received 22 Jan 2024 - Decision MadeEPF/0159/24
Proposed 2 storeys of office accommodation over existing retail - full width of number 7 Forest Road (Revised Scheme to EPF/2757/22).
7A, Forest Road, Loughton, IG10 1DR
Received 25 Jan 2024 - Decision MadeEPF/0160/24
Demolition of Existing Cottages and Erection of Replacement Dwelling at 1+2 Shoeluck Cottages, Church Lane, Abridge, Essex RM4 1AB
Shoeluck Cottages, Church Lane, Lambourne, Romford, RM4 1AB
Received 25 Jan 2024 - Decision MadeEPF/0161/24
The application consists of the construction of an agricultural storage building at Spencers Farm, Greenman Road, Magdalen Laver, Ongar, Essex, CM5 0EG. The application proposes the erection of one building extending to 936 square metres, to include a grain storage area and lean to for the storage of farm machinery, fertiliser and seed.
Spencers Farm, Tilegate Road, Magdalen Laver, Ongar, CM5 0ER
Received 25 Jan 2024 - Decision MadeEPF/0162/24
A new sustainable and accessible chalet bungalow, with landscape and ecological site enhancements featuring a 93% improvement in carbon emissions over current Building Regulations (Revised scheme to EPF/3096/21 & EPF/2128/22).
Skyview, Land Between Gables and Hillside House on Drapers Corner, Greensted, Ongar, CM5 9LS
Received 25 Jan 2024 - Decision MadeEPF/0163/24
Application for approval of details reserved by condition 3'External Finishes', condition 5 'Construction Management Statement', condition 8 'Boundary Treatments', condition 13'Hard and Soft Landscaping', condition 14 'Soft Landscaping', condition 21 'EVCP' and condition 22 'Superfast Broadband' on planning permission EPF/0073/19 (Residential development to create x 4no. dwellings and four garages)
Brook Cottage, School Lane, Abbess Beauchamp And Berners Roding, Ongar, CM5 0NY
Received 25 Jan 2024 - Decision MadeEPF/0164/24
TPO/EPF/04/79 (Ref: T26) T1: Oak - Crown reduce by up to 2.5m, as specified. Selective low limb reduction, as specified.
White Cottage, 5 Baldwins Hill, Loughton, IG10 1SE
Received 25 Jan 2024 - Decision MadeEPF/0165/24
Variation to condition 2 'Plan no's on EPF/2208/23 (Material amendment to EPF/1085/22 (Proposed extensions) involving an increase in the depth of the single storey side extension by 0.4m and an increase in the depth of the 2- storey rear extension from 3m to 3.4m)
Long Meadow, Low Hill Road, Roydon, Harlow, CM19 5JN
Received 25 Jan 2024 - Decision MadeEPF/0166/24
Proposed part demolition of existing & erection of a new rear, front & roof extension, with internal remodelling & associated landscaping (Resubmission of previously approved scheme EPF/0934/20)
14, Broadstrood, Loughton, IG10 2SB
Received 25 Jan 2024 - Decision MadeEPF/0167/24
Application for approval of details reserved by condition 3 (Contamination), condition 5 (EVCP), condition 6 (External Finishes) and condition 9 (Regulation 77) on planning permission EPF/2679/23 (Prior approval for the change of use of Agricultural Building to residential (C3).
Robins Wood, Birds Green, Willingale, Ongar, CM5 0PR
Received 26 Jan 2024 - Decision MadeEPF/0168/24
Certificate of lawful development for existing use of Private House and Estate comprising of a large, six bedroom House, a one bed house and two bed apartment annex ancillary accommodation, maintenance facilities and country club style estate that includes sports pitches and courts, pavilions with function rooms, bar and kitchens, swimming pools, indoor and outdoor, terraces, patios, gardens and play areas.
140, Bliss Heights, London Road, Lambourne, Romford, RM4 1XX
Received 26 Jan 2024 - Decision MadeEPF/0169/24
No changes from existing building - Refurbishment with internal alteration
St Christophers Hall, Clyde Road, Dobbs Weir, Hoddesdon, EN11 0BE
Received 26 Jan 2024 - Decision MadeEPF/0170/24
Application for approval of details reserved by condition 3 'Planting Scheme' on planning permission allowed on appeal under EPF/0428/23 (New railings and gates to the front garden at 37a Theydon Park Road)
37A, Theydon Park Road, Theydon Bois, Epping, CM16 7LR
Received 26 Jan 2024 - Decision MadeEPF/0171/24
Creation of 1 x bedroom dwelling to same size and scale as previously approved two bedroom side extension (EPF/1380/22)
28, Hampden Close North Weald Bassett Epping CM16 6JX
Received 26 Jan 2024 - Decision MadeEPF/0172/24
Demolition of 3Nr existing outbuildings and erection of 2Nr dwellings on land serving Berwick Berners Hall, Berwick Lane, Abbess Roding, Ongar, Essex, CM5 0JS
Berwick Hall, Berwick Lane, Abbess Beauchamp And Berners Roding, Ongar, CM5 0JS
Received 26 Jan 2024 - Decision MadeEPF/0173/24
Outline application for the demolition of the existing dwelling and the erection of a block of seven flats and the conversion of the existing outbuilding to a bungalow, together with parking and landscaping.
8, The Bungalow, Townmead Road, Waltham Abbey, EN9 1RP
Received 26 Jan 2024 - Decision MadeEPF/0174/24
Prior approval change of use from Commercial Class E to 6 dwellings.
Essex House, 118 High Street, Ongar, CM5 9EB
Received 26 Jan 2024 - Decision MadeEPF/0175/24
Part 2 storey front infill extension with main roof reconfiguration. Part single storey rear extension with lantern roof window.
75, Hainault Road, Chigwell, IG7 5DL
Received 26 Jan 2024 - Decision MadeEPF/0176/24
Rear Extension, Side Extension, Loft Conversion and Facade Alterations
65, Alderton Hill, Loughton, IG10 3JD
Received 29 Jan 2024 - Decision MadeEPF/0177/24
Certificate of lawful development for a single storey rear extension.
15 Wheelers Green, Middle Street, Nazeing, Waltham Abbey, EN9 2LF
Received 29 Jan 2024 - Decision MadeEPF/0178/24
TPO/EPF/25/88 T1: Oak - Crown reduce height & lateral branches, as specified.
Oakhurst, Emberson Way, North Weald Bassett, Epping, CM16 6DL
Received 29 Jan 2024 - Decision MadeEPF/0179/24
TPO/EPF/15/98 (Ref: T1) T1: Horse Chestnut - Repollard, as specified.
32 Stag Lane, Buckhurst Hill, IG9 5TD
Received 29 Jan 2024
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What these statistics cover
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.
The approval percentage is approved records divided by approved plus refused records. Pending, withdrawn and unknown outcomes are excluded. No percentage is shown until there is an approved or refused record.
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