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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
44,125Searchable applications
404Recorded as pending
80%Approval rate · 36,574 approved or refused records
7,362Refused applications

29,212 approved · 7,362 refused · 2,421 withdrawn.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 Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.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 2026
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Conservation areas and Article 4 directions

Explore published planning boundaries and follow their source records for designation details. Coverage varies: an empty map does not mean there are no restrictions. Check the council’s current maps and documents before relying on a boundary.

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/0450/24

    Outline planning application with all matters reserved except for access for the erection of 9 dwellings and associated parking and landscaping (Allocated Site - Ref: LSHR.R1)

    Land East of Sheering Lower Road, Sheering Lower Road, Lower Sheering, CM21 9LQ

    Received 4 Mar 2024
  2. Decision MadeEPF/0451/24

    Erection of industrial unit

    Hillgrove Business Park, Unit 22 To 25, Nazeing Road, Waltham Abbey, EN9 2HB

    Received 4 Mar 2024
  3. Decision MadeEPF/0452/24

    Non Material amendment on EPF/1818/22 - Proposed new gable roof with rear dormer extension in order to convert existing loft space into habitable living space.

    52, Oak Lodge Avenue, Chigwell, IG7 5HZ

    Received 4 Mar 2024
  4. Decision MadeEPF/0453/24

    Application for approval of details reserved by condition 5 'Verification' on planning permission EPF/0928/19 (Demolition of 2 barns to create x 6 no. new dwellings)

    Canes Farm, Canes Lane, Hastingwood, Harlow, CM17 9LD

    Received 4 Mar 2024
  5. Decision MadeEPF/0454/24

    Existing garage demolished and replaced with a two storey side extension.

    The Firs, Epping Road, Nazeing, Waltham Abbey, EN9 2DH

    Received 4 Mar 2024
  6. Decision MadeEPF/0455/24

    Single storey rear extension

    Manderley, Rats Lane, Loughton, IG10 4AQ

    Received 5 Mar 2024
  7. Decision MadeEPF/0456/24

    Demolition of existing conservatory, erection of single storey rear extension, first floor partial depth side extension, and loft conversion with dormer, internal alterations and associated works.

    27, Forest Edge, Buckhurst Hill, IG9 5AD

    Received 5 Mar 2024
  8. Decision MadeEPF/0457/24

    TPO/EPF/10/12 (Ref: T4, T5, G2, G3) T4, T5, G2 & G3: Oaks - Reduce lateral branches overhanging 41-43 Chigwell Grange, as specified.

    Milestone, 65 High Road, Chigwell, IG7 6DL

    Received 4 Mar 2024
  9. Decision MadeEPF/0458/24

    Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) Screening Request in connection with the proposed Community Diagnostic Centre at St Margaret’s Hospital, Epping (Phase 1)

    St Margarets Hospital, The Plain, Epping, CM16 6TN

    Received 4 Mar 2024
  10. Decision MadeEPF/0459/24

    The proposal includes the demolition of the existing rear conservatory and replacement with a partly-enlarged one-storey extension.

    42, Southview Road, Loughton, IG10 3LQ

    Received 5 Mar 2024
  11. Decision MadeEPF/0460/24

    Certificate of lawful development for proposed insertion of side facing dormers to facilitate loft conversion and garage conversion.

    Coach House, 19 Westbury Lane, Buckhurst Hill, IG9 5NF

    Received 5 Mar 2024
  12. Decision MadeEPF/0461/24

    Change of Use from D1 School Use to C3 Residential use erection of 2 x 3 bedroom, 5 person semi-detached 2 storey dwellings

    Leverton County Gm Junior And Infant School, Honey Lane, Waltham Abbey, EN9 3BE

    Received 5 Mar 2024
  13. Decision MadeEPF/0462/24

    Single storey rear and side extension with pitched roof. Pitched roof to have rooflights.

    40, Woburn Avenue, Theydon Bois, Epping, CM16 7JS

    Received 5 Mar 2024
  14. Decision MadeEPF/0463/24

    Demolition of existing stable building and replacement with dwelling for ancillary use to main dwelling keeping to the character and outline of the existing stable building. Existing building is in too poor repair for conversion alone.

    Gills Farm, Chambers Manor Farm Lane, Epping Upland, Epping, CM16 6PL

    Received 5 Mar 2024
  15. Decision MadeEPF/0464/24

    Application for approval of details reserved by condition 3'Materials' condition 4'Surface Water', condition 5'Boundary Fences', condition 10 'Flood Risk', condition 14'Landscaping' and condition 15 'Contamination' on planning permission EPF/1282/23 (Proposed chalet bungalow (amendment to approved bungalow ref: EPF/0291/19)

    Argyl And Land Adjacent, Bournebridge Lane, Stapleford Abbotts, Romford, RM4 1LT

    Received 5 Mar 2024
  16. Decision MadeEPF/0465/24

    Application for approval of details reserved by condition 4'Contamination' on planning permission EPF/2910/22 (Erection of a detached dwelling house and detached garage with associated landscaping)

    Land adjacent to Knoll House, Bury Road, Waltham Abbey, London, E4 7QL

    Received 5 Mar 2024
  17. Decision MadeEPF/0466/24

    Proposed dropped kerb, two storey garage with ancillary accommodation, additional car parking spaces and all associated works at Lower Cottage Daws Hill, E4 7QU

    Lower Cottage, Daws Hill, Waltham Abbey, E4 7QU

    Received 6 Mar 2024
  18. Decision MadeEPF/0467/24

    Abridge Conservation Area T1: Conifer - Fell.

    3, White Hall, Lambourne, Romford, RM4 1UA

    Received 6 Mar 2024
  19. Decision MadeEPF/0468/24

    Part single, part double storey side and rear extension, raising roof ridge for loft conversion

    11, Audleigh Place, Chigwell, IG7 5QT

    Received 6 Mar 2024
  20. Decision MadeEPF/0469/24

    Proposed rear dormer to an existing loft conversion.

    35, Roebuck Lane, Buckhurst Hill, IG9 5QN

    Received 6 Mar 2024
  21. Decision MadeEPF/0470/24

    Proposed annexe in the rear garden for ancillary use to main dwelling.

    22, Hatfields, Loughton, IG10 1TJ

    Received 6 Mar 2024
  22. Decision MadeEPF/0471/24

    Construction of single storey rear extension

    11, Southernhay, Loughton, IG10 4EN

    Received 6 Mar 2024
  23. Decision MadeEPF/0472/24

    Demolition of existing garage and construction of 1 bedroom detached dwelling.

    28, Mount Pleasant Road, Chigwell, IG7 5ER

    Received 6 Mar 2024
  24. Decision MadeEPF/0473/24

    Installation of an extraction flue.

    1 Oakwood Parade, Oakwood Hill, Loughton, IG10 3EL

    Received 6 Mar 2024

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