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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
44,755Searchable applications
404Recorded as pending
80%Approval rate · 37,139 approved or refused records
7,497Refused applications

29,642 approved · 7,497 refused · 2,468 withdrawn.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 Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.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

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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/0694/24

    Non Material Amendment to EPF/0041/24 (Variation of condition 2 'Plan no's' on planning permission EPF/2895/22 (Loading bay extension to existing industrial facility, at Debden Security Printing Ltd. Langston Road, Loughton, IG10 3PB)

    Debden Security Printing Ltd, Langston Road, Loughton, IG10 3PB

    Received 2 Apr 2024
  2. Decision MadeEPF/0696/24

    Demolition of existing conservatory, existing front bay window and porch and the erection of part one storey and part two storey rear extension, erection of two front bay windows with central porch, new roof consisting of 3 dormers and rooflights.

    140, Manor Road, Chigwell, IG7 5PR

    Received 3 Apr 2024
  3. Decision MadeEPF/0697/24

    Agricultural hay storage building and retrospective application for farm track.

    Cobbins End Farm, Cobbinsend Road, Waltham Abbey, EN9 2AA

    Received 3 Apr 2024
  4. Decision MadeEPF/0698/24

    Non Material Amendment to EPF/2695/23 (Erection of a two-storey side extension and demolition of the existing rear conservatory)

    Brook House, Debden Lane, Loughton, IG10 2PD

    Received 3 Apr 2024
  5. Decision MadeEPF/0699/24

    Prior approval for enlargement of the dwelling by an upwards extension on the principle part of the dwelling.

    Shielings, Cross Lees Lane, Moreton, Ongar, CM5 0HX

    Received 3 Apr 2024
  6. Decision MadeEPF/0700/24

    Approval of Details Reserved by Conditions 4 Contaminated land, 5 Surface water drainage and 6 Materials and 7 landscaping of EPF/2723/22 (Erection of 2 storey 4 bedroom detached house with integral garage and new driveway on land at side)

    Silver Birches, The Cobbins, Waltham Abbey, EN9 1LH

    Received 3 Apr 2024
  7. Decision MadeEPF/0701/24

    Change of Use of Existing Vacant B8 Warehouse to Flexible Class E Use

    Sterling House, Unit G3, Langston Road, Loughton, IG10 3TS

    Received 3 Apr 2024
  8. Decision MadeEPF/0702/24

    Certificate of lawful development for side and rear extensions.

    Shielings, Cross Lees Lane, Moreton, Ongar, CM5 0HX

    Received 3 Apr 2024
  9. Decision MadeEPF/0703/24

    8 metre deep single storey extension off the original house, height to eaves 2.10m and maximum height 2.50m.

    Shielings, Cross Lees Lane, Moreton, Ongar, CM5 0HX

    Received 3 Apr 2024
  10. Decision MadeEPF/0704/24

    TPO/EPF/20/83 (Ref: T3) T1: Horse Chestnut - Crown reduce by up to 2m, as specified.

    6, Ducketts Mead, Roydon, Harlow, CM19 5EG

    Received 4 Apr 2024
  11. Decision MadeEPF/0705/24

    Proposed demolition of the attached single storey side garage/utility and erection of a new two storey rear extension, single storey side extension incorporating a new front porch, new raised patio to the rear along with new windows/doors to the front & flank wall elevations and alterations to the external chimney breast at ground floor level.

    Daneway, Farm End, Waltham Abbey, E4 7QS

    Received 4 Apr 2024
  12. Decision MadeEPF/0706/24

    Demolition of 2 storey side extension and construction of a single dwelling to the land to the west of 89 Queens Road

    89, Queens Road, Loughton, IG10 1RR

    Received 4 Apr 2024
  13. Decision MadeEPF/0711/24

    This application proposes three front facing dormer roof windows with pitched roofs. Also being applied for are two gable end windows. Dormer windows - This application follows the refusal of planning application reference 1522/23 for two roof dormer windows. The reason for refusal was due to the size of the roof dormers leading to a design which was considered disproportionate in size to the front roofscape located within a prominent space within the street scene. The size of the dormers were; Width (1.5m), Height (1.86m) and Depth (2.9m). It should be noted that the two roof dormers as well as being considered oversized did not relate visually in a vertical context to the first floor windows. This application proposes three smaller roof dormer windows. Three are proposed to improve the design by relating to the three existing first floor windows. The size of each dormer is Width (1.4m), Height (1.6m) and Depth (2.5m). The cumulative dimension reduction along with their positioning makes a significant difference to their overall appearance and prominence. Gable end windows - This application also proposes gable end windows. These windows serve a stair landing and ensuite bathroom. The windows will be fitted with obscure glass and be non opening. The windows will permit natural light into the building and thereby reduce the reliance on electricity.

    1, Campions, Loughton, IG10 2SG

    Received 4 Apr 2024
  14. Decision MadeEPF/0707/24

    Application for approval of details reserved by condition 6 'Construction Management Statement' on planning permission EPF/1869/21 (Residential Development of 28 dwellings with associated vehicular access point off Roundhills, car parking, open space, landscaping and associated infrastructure)

    Waltham Abbey Swimming Pool, Roundhills, Waltham Abbey, EN9 1UP

    Received 4 Apr 2024
  15. Decision MadeEPF/0708/24

    Certificate of lawful development for proposed roof remodelling to provide a loft conversion with rear dormer.

    5, Osborne Road, Buckhurst Hill, IG9 5RR

    Received 4 Apr 2024
  16. Decision MadeEPF/0709/24

    Certificate of lawful development for a proposed single storey rear extension.

    5, Osborne Road, Buckhurst Hill, IG9 5RR

    Received 4 Apr 2024
  17. Decision MadeEPF/0710/24

    Prior approval for a proposed 6.0m deep single storey side extension, height to eaves 3.0m and maximum height 4.0m.

    5, Osborne Road, Buckhurst Hill, IG9 5RR

    Received 4 Apr 2024
  18. Decision MadeEPF/0712/24

    Prior approval for enlargement of dwelling by construction of an additional storey.

    Maycroft, Sewardstone Road, Waltham Abbey, E4 7RH

    Received 5 Apr 2024
  19. Decision MadeEPF/0713/24

    Replacement of existing gates

    26, Piercing Hill, Theydon Bois, Epping, CM16 7JW

    Received 5 Apr 2024
  20. Decision MadeEPF/0714/24

    Retention of a building for agricultural purposes.

    The Borders, Sewardstone Road, Waltham Abbey, E4 7BF

    Received 5 Apr 2024
  21. Decision MadeEPF/0715/24

    Prior approval for enlargement to the dwelling by addition of a first floor extension.

    ROSE NURSERY, Tylers Road, Roydon, Harlow, CM19 5LJ

    Received 5 Apr 2024
  22. Decision MadeEPF/0716/24

    Proposed Rear First Floor Extension

    11, Loughton Way, Buckhurst Hill, IG9 6AE

    Received 5 Apr 2024
  23. Decision MadeEPF/0717/24

    Installation of replacement signs 1 x Fascia sign, 2 x Sets of individual house name letters, 2 x Single side car park directional signs, 2 x Sets of sign written welcome letters.

    Plume Of Feathers, 123 Church Hill, Loughton, IG10 1QR

    Received 5 Apr 2024
  24. Decision MadeEPF/0719/24

    Proposed single storey front porch extension, skylights at the front pitched roof, change garage into habitable room, existing rear extension extended corner to full width and replacing existing kitchen door with window.

    190, Roundhills, Waltham Abbey, EN9 1UW

    Received 8 Apr 2024

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