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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
45,417Searchable applications
404Recorded as pending
80%Approval rate · 37,741 approved or refused records
7,636Refused applications

30,105 approved · 7,636 refused · 2,512 withdrawn.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 Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.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

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/0993/24

    Application for approval of details reserved by condition 3'External Finishes', condition 5'Hard and Soft Landscaping' and condition 7 'Biodiversity Enhancement Layout' on planning permission EPF/0697/23 (Alterations and extensions to existing detached house including loft conversion, altered fenestration, basement extension with raised balcony over, extension and alteration to the existing utility area and gym to make a new double garage with store under and new detached annexe building on ground and basement levels)

    49, Consort House, Forest View Road, Loughton, IG10 4DY

    Received 13 May 2024
  2. Decision MadeEPF/0994/24

    TPO/EPF/17/84 T35: Lime - Fell and replace, as specified.

    Beaumont Cottage, 5 Beaumont Park Drive, Roydon, Harlow, CM19 5HB

    Received 13 May 2024
  3. Decision MadeEPF/0995/24

    Certificate of lawful development for a proposed hip to gable loft conversion and rear dormer window.

    4, St Marys Way, Chigwell, IG7 5BX

    Received 13 May 2024
  4. Decision MadeEPF/0996/24

    TPO/EPF/02/19 T1: Oak - Crown reduce by up to 3m, as specified.

    74, High Road, Buckhurst Hill, IG9 5RP

    Received 13 May 2024
  5. Decision MadeEPF/0997/24

    Matching Green Conservation Area T1: Spruce - Fell.

    2 Lilac Cottages, Matching Green, Matching, Harlow, CM17 0PR

    Received 14 May 2024
  6. Decision MadeEPF/0998/24

    Demolition of the existing bungalow and the construction of a proposed new two storey dwelling

    Surrywood, 12 London Road, Stanford Rivers, Ongar, CM5 9PH

    Received 14 May 2024
  7. Decision MadeEPF/0999/24

    TPO/EPF/12/80 (Ref: T8) T1: Oak - Crown reduce by up to 2m, as specified. Crown thin by up to 10%, as specified.

    1, Oakleigh Rise, Epping, CM16 7BL

    Received 14 May 2024
  8. Decision MadeEPF/1000/24

    TPO/EPF/16/97 (Ref: T54) T1: Ash - Fell and replace, as specified.

    38, Forest Lane, Chigwell, IG7 5AE

    Received 14 May 2024
  9. Decision MadeEPF/1001/24

    Loft Alteration additional dormer.

    Hadwen, Oak Hill Road, Stapleford Abbotts, Romford, RM4 1EH

    Received 14 May 2024
  10. Decision MadeEPF/1002/24

    Erection of a replacement mobile home for temporary use for 3 years.

    Stapleford Abbotts Golf Course, Tysea Hill, Stapleford Abbotts, Romford, RM4 1JU

    Received 14 May 2024
  11. Decision MadeEPF/1003/24

    Application for approval of details reserved by condition 9 'Post Excavation Assessment' on planning permission EPF/1735/23 (Demolition of existing garage block and construction of new garage block)

    Bramstons, Roding Lane, Chigwell, IG7 6BE

    Received 14 May 2024
  12. Decision MadeEPF/1004/24

    Demolition of permanent livestock stable / store and hardstanding and retention of a replacement mobile livestock stable and hardstanding.

    Oakfield House, Chalet Kennels,, New Farm Drive, Lambourne, Romford, RM4 1BU

    Received 14 May 2024
  13. Recommendation MadeEPF/1005/24

    Change of use of 1st floor from D1 cookery school to C3 residential flat and creation of additional floor, and 2 storey new build to the rear containing one flat with associated works.

    251A, High Road, Loughton, IG10 1AD

    Received 14 May 2024
  14. Decision MadeEPF/1006/24

    Approval of Details Reserved by Condition 12 Travel Pack of EPF/2021/20 (Demolition of existing garages, erection of a residential building with proposed flats with associated parking and landscaping, 7 units in total).

    Garage Block Pentlow Way Buckhurst Hill Essex IG9 6BZ

    Received 15 May 2024
  15. Decision MadeEPF/1009/24

    Single storey rear extension.

    1, Crossbow Court, Ongar, CM5 9SZ

    Received 15 May 2024
  16. Decision MadeEPF/1008/24

    Variation of condition 2 plan numbers of EPF/2229/23 (Demolition of existing garage. Part one and part two storey side and two storey rear extension and new roof).

    65, Tycehurst Hill, Loughton, IG10 1BZ

    Received 15 May 2024
  17. Decision MadeEPF/1011/24

    Existing detached Property. Existing Rear Extension and conservatory to be removed. New Double storey side extensions both sides and full width single storey rear extension.

    New Barns House, Epping Road, Roydon, Harlow, CM19 5DB

    Received 15 May 2024
  18. Decision MadeEPF/1014/24

    4no 3 bedroom houses in total, in a terrace configuration

    69, Church Hill, Loughton, IG10 1QP

    Received 15 May 2024
  19. Decision MadeEPF/1012/24

    Erection of a Single Storey Side Extension with Pitched Roof to match Existing House

    Willows House, 3 Beechview Drive, Waltham Abbey, EN9 3UB

    Received 15 May 2024
  20. Decision MadeEPF/1013/24

    Removal of flat roof, replacement with pitched roof to provide raised doorway for vehicle access.

    7, Chigwell Park, Chigwell, IG7 5BE

    Received 15 May 2024
  21. Decision MadeEPF/1015/24

    Application for approval of details reserved by condition 4'Surface Water Disposal' and condition 5 'Hard and Soft Landscaping' on planning permission EPF/0022/24 (Retrospective CoU of land to residential, retrospective erection of outbuilding and demolition of part of stable and unauthorised building (car-port) and removal of hardstanding)

    4, Claverhambury Road, Waltham Abbey, EN9 2BL

    Received 15 May 2024
  22. Decision MadeEPF/1016/24

    Certificate of lawful development for a proposed loft conversion with a small rear dormer and side rooflights.

    91 Coppice Row, Coppice View, Theydon Bois, Epping, CM16 7DW

    Received 15 May 2024
  23. Decision MadeEPF/1017/24

    New 2-bedroom private detached cottage with basement.

    69, Hemnall Street, Epping, CM16 4LZ

    Received 15 May 2024
  24. Decision MadeEPF/1018/24

    Single storey rear extension, conversion of garage to living space and raised patio.

    50 Tycehurst Hill, Loughton, IG10 1DA

    Received 15 May 2024

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