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Planning application documents: what to read first
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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 dates45,080Searchable applications
404Recorded as pending
80%Approval rate · 37,430 approved or refused records
7,564Refused applications
29,866 approved · 7,564 refused · 2,492 withdrawn.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 Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.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
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
- Decision MadeEPF/0817/24
Prior notification application for the construction of ONE single storey rear extension. The details submitted are as follows: Extension 1: The proposed extension will extend beyond the rear wall by 6.0 m The maximum height of the proposed extension from the natural ground level is 3.6m The height at eaves level of the proposed extension measured from the natural ground level is 3.0m.
56, Borders Lane, Loughton, IG10 3QU
Received 22 Apr 2024 - Decision MadeEPF/0818/24
Single storey side and rear extensions. Loft conversion. Internal Alterations
Chilterns, Avenue Road, Roydon, Harlow, EN11 0BA
Received 22 Apr 2024 - Decision MadeEPF/0820/24
Nazeing & South Roydon Conservation Area T1: Apple - Crown reduce by up to 2m. T2: Oak - Crown reduce by up to 3m.
The Acorns, Belchers Lane, Nazeing, Waltham Abbey, EN9 2SA
Received 22 Apr 2024 - Decision MadeEPF/0821/24
Extension and conversion of garage to provide annexe accommodation to facilitate multi generational living, ancillary to the main dwelling house.
20, The Lindens, Loughton, IG10 3HS
Received 22 Apr 2024 - Decision MadeEPF/0822/24
Prior approval for the demolition of existing extensions and proposal for 5.00m deep single storey rear Extension with materials to match existing, height to eaves 3.00m and maximum height 3.10m.
18, Tylers Close, Loughton, IG10 3BD
Received 22 Apr 2024 - Decision MadeEPF/0823/24
Certificate of Lawful Development for proposed single storey side extension.
2 Green Lane Bungalows, Green Lane, Waltham Abbey, EN9 3SY
Received 22 Apr 2024 - Decision MadeEPF/0824/24
Certificate of Lawful Development for proposed loft conversion with rear dormer and three front roof lights.
18, Tylers Close, Loughton, IG10 3BD
Received 22 Apr 2024 - Decision MadeEPF/0825/24
Certificate of Lawful Development for proposed loft conversion with rear dormer and front roof lights.
13, Grosvenor Drive, Loughton, IG10 2JX
Received 22 Apr 2024 - Decision MadeEPF/0826/24
Application for approval of details reserved by condition 4 'Surface Water Disposal' on planning application EPF/1612/22 (Two storey extensions, loft conversion and other roof changes previously approved EPF/2379/20, this application is for the same, with minor change to appearance of front elevation, with different window style/sizes and entrance door, change to rear glazed doors, from bi-fold to sliding doors)
48, Forest Lane, Chigwell, IG7 5AE
Received 22 Apr 2024 - Decision MadeEPF/0827/24
Prior approval for the conversion of two adjoining barns on the agricultural holding of Hoggs Farm into five residential units.
Hoggs Farm, Carters Green, Matching, Harlow, CM17 0NX
Received 22 Apr 2024 - Decision MadeEPF/0828/24
Demolition of the existing front porch. Proposed single storey rear extension and side with flat green roof and new fenestrations; proposed loft conversion with a rear dormer. Alterations of fenestrations.
32, Stonards Hill, Loughton, IG10 3EG
Received 22 Apr 2024 - Decision MadeEPF/0829/24
Demolition of existing glasshouses and erection of 2No 4 Bedroom Chalet Bungalows & 1 No 4 Bedroom Bungalow.
Brooklyn Nursery, Mott Street, Waltham Abbey, E4 7RW
Received 22 Apr 2024 - Decision MadeEPF/0830/24
Single storey front extension. Two storey rear extension with part single storey.
71, Green Glade, Theydon Bois, Epping, CM16 7LZ
Received 22 Apr 2024 - Decision MadeEPF/0831/24
TPO/EPF/46/08 T1: Pine - Selective reduction of branches over driveway, as specified. Crown thin, as specified.
Hollies, 9 Albion Hill, Loughton, IG10 4RA
Received 23 Apr 2024 - Decision MadeEPF/0832/24
Roydon Conservation Area T1: Horse Chestnut - Crown reduce to previous pruning points.
Althea, Epping Road, Roydon, Harlow, CM19 5HP
Received 23 Apr 2024 - Decision MadeEPF/0833/24
Grade II listed building application for replacement of 3 x front elevation casement windows.
180A, High Street, Ongar, CM5 9JJ
Received 23 Apr 2024 - Decision MadeEPF/0834/24
Certificate of lawful development for a proposed rear dormer and front roof windows in connection with a loft converison.
34, St Marys Way, Chigwell, IG7 5BX
Received 23 Apr 2024 - Decision MadeEPF/0835/24
Replacement of conservatory with side extension, and internal remodelling to basement and ground floors
6, The Maltings, Palmers Hill, Epping, CM16 6SG
Received 23 Apr 2024 - Decision MadeEPF/0836/24
Application for approval of details reserved by condition 4 'Levels' and condition 5 'Surface Water Disposal' on planning permission EPF/0125/23 (Application for outline planning permission for proposed replacement of existing units 2 and 3)
Woodside Industrial Estate, Woodside, Thornwood, Epping, CM16 6LJ
Received 23 Apr 2024 - Decision MadeEPF/0837/24
Grade II listed building application for replacement of conservatory with side extension, and internal remodelling to basement and ground floors
6, The Maltings, Palmers Hill, Epping, CM16 6SG
Received 23 Apr 2024 - Decision MadeEPF/0839/24
Internal alterations and change of use of first floor and second floor accommodation from Office Use (Class E) to Residential use (Class C3) to form 2no flats. Formation of new rear window to provide smoke ventilation to existing staircase.
233-235 First Floor, High Street, Epping, CM16 4BP
Received 23 Apr 2024 - Decision MadeEPF/0840/24
Proposed conversion of existing barns and carport to form two four‑bedroom dwellings, together with an associated Listed Building Consent application (Ref: EPF/1025/24).
Steers Farm, School Road, Stanford Rivers, Ongar, CM5 9SD
Received 23 Apr 2024 - Decision MadeEPF/0841/24
Grade II listed building application for internal alterations and change of use of first floor and second floor accommodation from Office Use (Class E) to Residential use (Class C3) to form 2no flats. Formation of new rear window to provide smoke ventilation to existing staircase.
233-235 First Floor, High Street, Epping, CM16 4BP
Received 23 Apr 2024 - Decision MadeEPF/0842/24
Erection of single storey front and side extension with pitched roof and Front boundary fence
154, Borders Lane, Loughton, IG10 3SB
Received 23 Apr 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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