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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
44,964Searchable applications
404Recorded as pending
80%Approval rate · 37,326 approved or refused records
7,545Refused applications

29,781 approved · 7,545 refused · 2,484 withdrawn.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 Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.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/0767/24

    Prior approval for a proposed 8.0m deep single storey rear flat roof extension, height to eaves 2.90m and maximum height of 3.20m.

    4, Lingmere Close, Chigwell, IG7 6LH

    Received 15 Apr 2024
  2. Decision MadeEPF/0769/24

    Change of use of Unit 3 from light industrial/storage to MOT Testing Station with tyre/vehicle repair and servicing

    Sedge Green Nursery, Sedge Green, Nazeing, Waltham Abbey, EN9 2PA

    Received 15 Apr 2024
  3. Decision MadeEPF/0770/24

    Certificate of lawful development for proposed use as a small children's home with a maximum of 3 resident children between the ages of 10-17.

    74, Eastbrook Road, Waltham Abbey, EN9 3AL

    Received 15 Apr 2024
  4. Decision MadeEPF/0771/24

    Prior approval for the installation of a new 25m-high telecommunications lattice tower supporting 2no. headframes to accommodate antennas and transmission dishes; plus ground-based equipment cabinets within a secure fenced compound and ancillary development thereto.

    Southend Farm, Epping Forest , Essex, EN9 3SE

    Received 15 Apr 2024
  5. Decision MadeEPF/0772/24

    The erection of an equestrian stable block on land adjacent to Anton House, Hoe Lane.

    Anton House, 82 Hoe Lane, Lambourne, Romford, RM4 1AU

    Received 15 Apr 2024
  6. Decision MadeEPF/0773/24

    Single storey rear extension

    6, Theydon Meadows, Stapleford Tawney, Romford, RM4 1EY

    Received 16 Apr 2024
  7. Decision MadeEPF/0774/24

    Certificate of Lawful Development for proposed loft conversion with rear facing dormer and front roof windows.

    91, Chequers Road, Loughton, IG10 3QF

    Received 16 Apr 2024
  8. Decision MadeEPF/0775/24

    Certificate of lawful development for a proposed 2 no. rear extensions and roof dormer.

    Glenwood, Pedlars End, Moreton, Ongar, CM5 0LW

    Received 16 Apr 2024
  9. Decision MadeEPF/0776/24

    Certificate of lawful development for a proposed outbuilding.

    Glenwood, Pedlars End, Moreton, Ongar, CM5 0LW

    Received 16 Apr 2024
  10. Decision MadeEPF/0777/24

    Certificate of lawful development for a proposed garage outbuilding.

    Glenwood, Pedlars End, Moreton, Ongar, CM5 0LW

    Received 16 Apr 2024
  11. Decision MadeEPF/0778/24

    Certificate of lawful development for a proposed garden room.

    160, Princes Road, Buckhurst Hill, IG9 5DJ

    Received 16 Apr 2024
  12. Decision MadeEPF/0779/24

    Ground floor front extension, widening of dropped kerb with landscaping and part first floor rear extension & change of roof profile at existing double storey side extension

    38, Lechmere Avenue, Chigwell, IG7 5ET

    Received 16 Apr 2024
  13. Decision MadeEPF/0780/24

    First Floor side extension

    42, Lechmere Avenue, Chigwell, IG7 5ET

    Received 16 Apr 2024
  14. Decision MadeEPF/0781/24

    Application for approval of details reserved by condition 5 'Hard and Soft Landscaping' on planning permission EPF/0146/24 (Proposed rear, side, first floor extensions, and internal alterations and erection of drop kerb for additional kitchen, dining, living, office, bedroom, bathroom and storage space)

    Meadow View, Abbess Road, Abbess Beauchamp And Berners Roding, Ongar, CM5 0JJ

    Received 16 Apr 2024
  15. Decision MadeEPF/0782/24

    Application for approval of details reserved by condition 3'Additional Drawings' and condition 4'Timber Survey' on planning permission EPF/0188/24 (External and internal works to include repair or replacement as required to rainwater goods and fenestration, additional drainage)

    Building L157, Royal Gunpowder Mills, Beaulieu Drive, Waltham Abbey, EN9 1JY

    Received 16 Apr 2024
  16. Decision MadeEPF/0783/24

    New Front porch, single storey side and rear extension, front and rear dormer and internal alterations. Remove existing rear dormer.

    2, Knights Walk, Lambourne, Romford, RM4 1DR

    Received 16 Apr 2024
  17. Decision MadeEPF/0784/24

    Certificate of Lawful Development for proposed loft conversion with rear dormer and front roof lights.

    88, Old Nazeing Road, Nazeing, Waltham Abbey, EN10 6RL

    Received 16 Apr 2024
  18. Decision MadeEPF/0785/24

    Certificate of lawful development for a proposed rear dormer window (Resubmission).

    51, Tower Road, Epping, CM16 5EN

    Received 16 Apr 2024
  19. Decision MadeEPF/0786/24

    Change of use of Green Belt land to permeable access / turning area.

    6 Barn Mead, Toot Hill Road, Ongar, CM5 9SE

    Received 17 Apr 2024
  20. Decision MadeEPF/0787/24

    Approval of Details Reserved by Condition 3 Surface Water Drainage of EPF/0297/24 (New Control Tower Building (CTB) and Rescue and Fire Fighting Service Building (RFFS) including parking shelter for operational vehicles, access to the perimeter road, car parking and associated works).

    North Weald Airfield, Merlin Way, North Weald Bassett, CM16 6HR

    Received 17 Apr 2024
  21. Decision MadeEPF/0788/24

    Proposed construction of detached garage with attic store over.

    30, St Johns Road, Loughton, IG10 1RZ

    Received 17 Apr 2024
  22. Decision MadeEPF/0789/24

    Certificate of Lawful Development for proposed construction of extension to existing commercial building - B8 use.

    Nash Hall, The Street, High Ongar, Ongar, CM5 9NL

    Received 17 Apr 2024
  23. Decision MadeEPF/0790/24

    Proposed external gazebo structure.

    241, Orchard House, Lambourne Road, Chigwell, IG7 6HZ

    Received 17 Apr 2024
  24. Decision MadeEPF/0791/24

    Certificate of lawful development for proposed front porch (resubmission)

    33, Blackacre Road, Theydon Bois, Epping, CM16 7LT

    Received 18 Apr 2024

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