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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
45,325Searchable applications
404Recorded as pending
80%Approval rate · 37,654 approved or refused records
7,610Refused applications

30,044 approved · 7,610 refused · 2,508 withdrawn.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 Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.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 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/0943/24

    Subdivision of the existing residential site, with the construction of an L-shaped bungalow on the eastern portion of the site, continuing the established architecture of the street scene.

    202, Forest Edge, Buckhurst Hill, IG9 5AF

    Received 8 May 2024
  2. Decision MadeEPF/0944/24

    TPO/EPF/10/10 T1: Scots Pine: Reduce to 3m monolith, as specified.

    Harlow Park, Hastingwood, Harlow, CM17 9JX (Land SE of M11 & NW of Rainbow & Dove Pub)

    Received 8 May 2024
  3. Decision MadeEPF/0945/24

    Double storey side extension - Part single storey rear extension.

    Greenwood, Epping Road, Epping Upland, Epping, CM16 6PH

    Received 9 May 2024
  4. Decision MadeEPF/0947/24

    Application for approval of details reserved by condition 5 ' Surface Water Disposal' on planning permission EPF/2259/21 (Demolition of existing dwelling house, standalone stable block, hardstanding tennis court, and replacement new dwelling)

    Mulberry, Woodbury Hill, Loughton, IG10 1JB

    Received 9 May 2024
  5. Decision MadeEPF/0948/24

    Demolition of existing conservatory and porch. Construction of new front porch and a part single part two storey rear extension. Single storey rear extension to existing garage. Alterations to fenestration.

    33, Wellfields, Loughton, IG10 1PA

    Received 9 May 2024
  6. Decision MadeEPF/0949/24

    Application for approval of details reserved by condition 3 'External Finishes', condition 4 'Additional drawings' condition 5' Insulation upgrade and condition 7'Hard Surfacing' on planning permission EPF/1738/23 (Extensions & alterations to existing dwellinghouse and demolition of existing stable block with replacement outbuilding (Revised scheme to EPF/1477/22 & EPF/0225/23).

    Patashalls, Pudding Lane, Chigwell, IG7 6BY

    Received 9 May 2024
  7. Decision MadeEPF/0950/24

    Application for approval of details reserved by condition 3 'External Finishes', condition 4 'Additional drawings' and condition 5' `Insulation upgrade' on planning permission EPF/1742/23 (Grade II listed building application for extensions & alterations to existing dwellinghouse and demolition of existing stable block with replacement outbuilding (Revised scheme to EPF/1477/22 & EPF/0225/23).

    Patashalls, Pudding Lane, Chigwell, IG7 6BY

    Received 9 May 2024
  8. Decision MadeEPF/0951/24

    Certificate of lawful development for a proposed garden room.

    West Lodge, Coppice Row, Theydon Bois, Epping, CM16 7DR

    Received 9 May 2024
  9. Decision MadeEPF/0952/24

    TPO/EPF/16/86 (Ref: A7), TPO/EPF/12/90 (Ref: T3), TPO/EPF/18/01 (Ref: T21), TPO/EPF/63/10 (W3) T2 & T11: 2 x Lime - Pollard to previous points, as specified. T9: Sycamore - Fell. T13: Lime - Pollard to 8-9m in height, as specified. T14: Pine - Monolith to 4m in height, as specified.

    Land on the South West Side of Stonards Hill, Stonards Hill, Epping

    Received 9 May 2024
  10. Decision MadeEPF/0953/24

    Single storey rear and side extension

    7, Heath Drive, Theydon Bois, Epping, CM16 7HL

    Received 9 May 2024
  11. Decision MadeEPF/0954/24

    Staples Road Conservation Area T31: Eucalyptus - Reduce stem by up to 5m & lower lateral by up to 2m. T32 & T33: 2 x Pine, T39: 1 x Portuguese Laurel & T40: 1 x Fatsia - Selective reduction to clear building by 1.5m. T34: 1 x Cherry - Selective reduction to clear building by 1.5m. T49-T52: 4 x Lawsons Cypress - Fell.

    Staples Road Primary School, Staples Road, Loughton, IG10 1HR

    Received 9 May 2024
  12. Decision MadeEPF/0955/24

    Single rear extension & raised patio to exit extension

    628, Limes Avenue, Chigwell, IG7 5NX

    Received 9 May 2024
  13. Decision MadeEPF/0956/24

    Application for variation to condition 2 on planning permission EPF/2619/21 (Replacement dwelling and associated works, including security hut & access road)

    Albany Stud Farm, Epping New Road, Buckhurst Hill, IG9 5UA

    Received 9 May 2024
  14. Decision MadeEPF/0957/24

    Certificate of lawful development for a proposed side dormer loft extension.

    7, Heath Drive, Theydon Bois, Epping, CM16 7HL

    Received 9 May 2024
  15. Decision MadeEPF/0958/24

    Prior approval to demolish rear extension to construct a 4.0m depth single storey mono pitched roof extension with roof lights, height to eaves 3.0m and maximum height 3.40m.

    2, Chestnut Close, Buckhurst Hill, IG9 6EL

    Received 9 May 2024
  16. Decision MadeEPF/0959/24

    Grade II listed building application to replace existing utility room structure. Retain existing base, replace existing door and windows, replace existing roof structure and glazing. No change to size or massing.

    Old School House, Bournebridge Lane, Stapleford Abbotts, Romford, RM4 1LU

    Received 9 May 2024
  17. Decision MadeEPF/0960/24

    Single storey extension at the front with lean to roof

    22, Woodford Court, Waltham Abbey, EN9 3HX

    Received 9 May 2024
  18. Decision MadeEPF/0961/24

    Certificate of lawful development for permitted rights for HMO up to 6 persons

    103, Barrington Road, Loughton, IG10 2AX

    Received 10 May 2024
  19. Decision MadeEPF/0962/24

    Out Building

    20, Shillibeer Walk, Chigwell, IG7 6JA

    Received 10 May 2024
  20. Decision MadeEPF/0963/24

    Application for approval of details reserved by condition 5B 'Contamination' on planning permission EPF/2058/18 (Outline application for the demolition of existing buildings and redevelopment of site to provide 3 new dwellings)

    Monkhams Cottage, Claverhambury Road, Waltham Abbey, EN9 2AU

    Received 10 May 2024
  21. Decision MadeEPF/0964/24

    Amendment to the original planning approval for application EPF/2654/23 - amendment includes a change the front porch and an additional front/side extension.

    72, Grange Crescent, Chigwell, IG7 5JF

    Received 10 May 2024
  22. Decision MadeEPF/0966/24

    Certificate of lawful development for a proposed garden room.

    Ark Royal, Carters Green, Matching, Harlow, CM17 0NX

    Received 10 May 2024
  23. Decision MadeEPF/0967/24

    Part retrospective and alterations to existing structures and materials

    Two Brewers Public House, Greensted Road, Ongar, CM5 9HD

    Received 10 May 2024
  24. Decision MadeEPF/0968/24

    Retention of first floor side extension. Hip-to-gable roof extension, rear box dormer, and 3No. roof lights on front roof slope. Removal of existing chimney.

    61, North Street, Nazeing, Waltham Abbey, EN9 2NH

    Received 10 May 2024

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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.

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