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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 dates46,035Searchable applications
404Recorded as pending
80%Approval rate · 38,295 approved or refused records
7,759Refused applications
30,536 approved · 7,759 refused · 2,560 withdrawn. Received dates in our records: 2 Jul 1999 to 23 Oct 2026. Most recent record check: 26 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 Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.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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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/1291/24
Enlargement of existing detached double garage
7, Teazle Mead, Thornwood, Epping, CM16 6TZ
Received 24 Jun 2024 - Decision MadeEPF/1292/24
Application for approval of details reserved by condition 4 'Surface Water Disposal' on planning permission EPF/0557/24 (The demolition of existing single storey rear and side extensions, replace with single storey side and rear and double storey rear extensions)
53, Algers Road, Loughton, IG10 4NF
Received 24 Jun 2024 - Decision MadeEPF/1293/24
Single storey side extension.
4, Mountbatten Court, Buckhurst Hill, IG9 6DH
Received 24 Jun 2024 - Decision MadeEPF/1294/24
Variation of condition 5'southern flank windows' on planning permission EPF/1145/15 (Demolition of existing dwelling, construction of replacement dwelling and new car bays and stables. Removal of failed septic tank and replacement with new package treatment plant with raised drainage field. Removal of old hardstandings and access roads, replacement with soft landscaping)
Glenroy, Paynes Lane, Nazeing, Waltham Abbey, EN9 2EU
Received 24 Jun 2024 - Decision MadeEPF/1296/24
Prior approval for a proposed 5.0m deep single storey rear extension, height to eaves 2.80m and maximum height of 2.80m.
12, Poplar Shaw, Waltham Abbey, EN9 3NJ
Received 24 Jun 2024 - Decision MadeEPF/1297/24
Erection of part single-storey L-shaped ground floor extension, part 2-storey side extension
13, Park Avenue, Hastingwood, Harlow, CM17 9NL
Received 25 Jun 2024 - Decision MadeEPF/1300/24
Retrospective consent for portable outbuilding.
4, Appleton Road, Loughton, IG10 2HH
Received 25 Jun 2024 - Decision MadeEPF/1298/24
Double side extension & single front & rear extension & loft
Thistle Dew, Hoe Lane, Nazeing, Waltham Abbey, EN9 2RN
Received 25 Jun 2024 - Decision MadeEPF/1299/24
Application for approval of details reserved by condition 25 'Biodiversity Enhancement Strategy' on planning permission EPF/2924/20 (Full application for the redevelopment of existing surface level car park to provide a leisure centre to include swimming pool, gymnasium, sports hall, squash courts and studio (mixed Class E (d) and F.2 (d)) together with disabled parking provision, new vehicular and pedestrian access, all hard and soft landscaping, and associated works).
Bakers Lane Car Park, Bakers Lane, Epping, CM16 5BD
Received 25 Jun 2024 - Decision MadeEPF/1301/24
Application for approval of details reserved by condition 10 Details of Levels on planning permission EPF/0016/19 (Proposed development of x 23 No. new homes with associated parking facilities, cycle store and Rubbish disposal)
Gypsy Mead Works, Ongar Road, Fyfield, Ongar, CM5 0RB
Received 25 Jun 2024 - Decision MadeEPF/1305/24
Certificate of lawful development for a proposed loft conversion with rear dormer involving hip to gable roof and installation of two roof lights.
31, Ongar Road, Lambourne, Romford, RM4 1UD
Received 25 Jun 2024 - Decision MadeEPF/1302/24
Creation of 2no. Newbuild House
Bellevue, Hoe Lane, Nazeing, Waltham Abbey, EN9 2RJ
Received 25 Jun 2024 - Decision MadeEPF/1303/24
Proposed construction of 2-storey detached house with associated parking and landscaping.
Land adj 167 Roundhills, Waltham Abbey, EN9 1TF
Received 25 Jun 2024 - Decision MadeEPF/1304/24
Application for approval of details reserved by condition 10d 'Archaeological Watching Brief' on planning permission EPF/1004/20 (Re-routing of pipeline beneath the River Lea, the removal of the existing above ground pipebridge and associated works)
Fishers Green, Holyfield Road, Waltham Abbey, EN9 2ED
Received 25 Jun 2024 - Decision MadeEPF/1306/24
Single storey rear extension to kitchen/dining room
24, Brook Road, Loughton, IG10 1BW
Received 25 Jun 2024 - Decision MadeEPF/1308/24
Grade II listed building application for change of use from offices to dwelling.
157, Greylands, High Street, Ongar, CM5 9JD
Received 25 Jun 2024 - Decision MadeEPF/1307/24
Change of use from offices to a dwelling.
157, Greylands, High Street, Ongar, CM5 9JD
Received 25 Jun 2024 - Decision MadeEPF/1309/24
Application for approval of details reserved by condition 6 'Contamination' and condition 7 'Construction Management Statement on EPF/2478/23 (Construction and Operation of an Operations Hub comprising commercial vehicle fleet parking (including offices, storage, and vehicle maintenance hangers) and associated infrastructure including fuel island, vehicular access, internal roads and paths, parking, cycle/bin store, security fencing/gates/barriers, lighting, and landscaping)
North Weald Airfield, Epping Road, North Weald Bassett, Epping
Received 25 Jun 2024 - Decision MadeEPF/1310/24
Removal of condition 13 'Construction of Two storey extension' on planning permission EPF/1573/22 (Sub- division of the plot and the erection of a new dwelling together with parking and landscaping).
52, Hansells Mead, Roydon, Harlow, CM19 5HZ
Received 25 Jun 2024 - Decision MadeEPF/1313/24
New front boundary gates and fence.
Rowlands, Bournebridge Lane, Stapleford Abbotts, Romford, RM4 1LT
Received 26 Jun 2024 - Decision MadeEPF/1311/24
Approval of Details Reserved by Conditions 8 Pollution Prevention Strategy and 14 No Residential Use of EPF/2036/20 (Extension to existing marina to provide an additional 168 berths, 99 parking spaces, additional associated facilities and widening and improvement to existing vehicular and pedestrian access).
Roydon Marina Village, High Street, Roydon, Harlow, CM19 5EJ
Received 26 Jun 2024 - Decision MadeEPF/1312/24
Demolition of existing house to erect new build with basement and second floor - resubmission of refused application EPF/0577/24
13, Stanmore Way, Loughton, IG10 2SA
Received 26 Jun 2024 - Decision MadeEPF/1314/24
Certificate of Lawful Development for proposed loft conversion with rear dormer and two front roof lights.
26, Roding Gardens, Loughton, IG10 3NH
Received 26 Jun 2024 - Decision MadeEPF/1315/24
Maintenance works to existing track and culvert by hard surfacing.
Hainault Forest, Crabtree Hill, Lambourne End, RM4 1ND
Received 26 Jun 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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