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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 dates45,517Searchable applications
404Recorded as pending
80%Approval rate · 37,832 approved or refused records
7,655Refused applications
30,177 approved · 7,655 refused · 2,518 withdrawn.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 Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.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
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/1019/24
Remove existing ground floor conservatory and re-build into a larger kitchen/dining area with an additional utility and front entrance & lobby with roof light. Wrap-around 2 & 1 metre wide roof canopy (to meet new first floor room) with 3 roof lights to kitchen and slit window to side. New room on first floor.
34, Morgan Crescent, Theydon Bois, Epping, CM16 7DX
Received 16 May 2024 - Decision MadeEPF/1020/24
Certificate of lawful development for a proposed new modular building with PV panels for permanent use, a proposed canopy and the relocation of the existing pergola.
Ivy Chimneys County Primary School, Ivy Chimneys, Epping, CM16 4EP
Received 16 May 2024 - Decision MadeEPF/1021/24
Two storey rear extension.
8, Nafferton Rise, Loughton, IG10 1UB
Received 16 May 2024 - Decision MadeEPF/1022/24
Certificate of lawful development for proposed hip to gable roof extension, rear dormers and three front and 1 rear rooflight in connection with a loft conversion.
5, Tudor Close, Chigwell, IG7 5BG
Received 16 May 2024 - Decision MadeEPF/1023/24
Certificate of lawful development for a proposed garage conversion to habitable room.
21, Silver Birch Avenue, North Weald Bassett, Epping, CM16 6LB
Received 16 May 2024 - Decision MadeEPF/1024/24
Single storey rear extension. First floor rear infill extension. First floor side extension.
53, Coppice Row, Theydon Bois, Epping, CM16 7DL
Received 16 May 2024 - Decision MadeEPF/1025/24
Grade II listed building application for proposed conversion of existing barns & carport to two four bedroom houses.
Steers Farm, School Road, Stanford Rivers, Ongar, CM5 9SD
Received 16 May 2024 - Decision MadeEPF/1026/24
Proposed single storey 7m deep rear extension; conversion of loft space into a habitable space involving the raising of the roof, first floor front and rear windows and a rear outbuilding
95, Broomstick Hall Road, Waltham Abbey, EN9 1LP
Received 16 May 2024 - Decision MadeEPF/1027/24
Application for approval of details reserved by condition 9 'Surface Water Disposal' on planning permission EPF/2149/23 (Outbuilding to accommodate renewable energy equipment to serve approved Bungalow re EPF/1593/22)
Woodside Barn, Paynes Lane, Nazeing, Waltham Abbey, EN9 2EY
Received 16 May 2024 - Decision MadeEPF/1028/24
Demolition of existing dwelling / outhouses and replacement with 2no new dwellings and outhouses.
Shingle Hall Cottage, Upland Road, Epping Upland, Epping, CM16 6PD
Received 16 May 2024 - Decision MadeEPF/1029/24
Non Material Amendment to EPF/2555/23 (Demolition of existing orangery and conservatory, erection of new single storey extension, new porch infill and new balcony)
Pack Saddles, Avey Lane, Waltham Abbey, IG10 4AB
Received 16 May 2024 - Decision MadeEPF/1031/24
Part-single, part two-storey side and rear extension with front porch
11, King Street, High Ongar, Ongar, CM5 9NS
Received 16 May 2024 - Decision MadeEPF/1030/24
Non Material Amendment to 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, Merlin Way, North Weald Bassett, Epping
Received 16 May 2024 - Decision MadeEPF/1032/24
First floor extension with hip to gable conversion to provide 2 new bedrooms, and incorporate en-suire, new bathroom window, new en-suite window and enlargement of existing front bedroom window.
Elm Lodge, Wellington Hill, Loughton, IG10 4AG
Received 16 May 2024 - Decision MadeEPF/1033/24
Prior approval for a 5.30m deep single storey ground floor rear extension, height to eaves 3.00m and maximum height of 3.27m.
34, Farm Way, Buckhurst Hill, IG9 5AH
Received 16 May 2024 - Decision MadeEPF/1034/24
Certificate of lawful development for a proposed hip to gable roof extension, rear dormer, front rooflights in connection with a loft conversion and an outbuilding in rear garden to form gym.
34, Farm Way, Buckhurst Hill, IG9 5AH
Received 16 May 2024 - Decision MadeEPF/1035/24
Proposed first floor part side extension, single and part two storey rear extension including front porch
34, Farm Way, Buckhurst Hill, IG9 5AH
Received 16 May 2024 - Decision MadeEPF/1036/24
Prior approval for a proposed 6.00 metre extension from the existing dwelling, with a maximum height not exceeding 4 meters and eaves height 3.20 metres.
13, Whitehall Close, Chigwell, IG7 6EQ
Received 16 May 2024 - Decision MadeEPF/1040/24
Proposal to demolish existing conservatory and build new single storey side/rear extension.
56, Centre Drive, Epping, CM16 4JE
Received 17 May 2024 - Decision MadeEPF/1037/24
Proposed double storey side extension alterations to existing single storey rear extension and loft conversion with velux to the front elevation.
31, Rous Road, Buckhurst Hill, IG9 6BN
Received 17 May 2024 - Decision MadeEPF/1038/24
Certificate of lawful development for a proposed hip to gable roof alteration.
31, Rous Road, Buckhurst Hill, IG9 6BN
Received 17 May 2024 - Decision MadeEPF/1039/24
Replacement of the front bay windows with a door and windows at first floor level.
14, Manor Road, Chigwell, IG7 5PD
Received 17 May 2024 - Decision MadeEPF/1041/24
Certificate of lawful development for a proposed loft conversion and summer house.
14, Manor Road, Chigwell, IG7 5PD
Received 17 May 2024 - Decision MadeEPF/1042/24
Proposed first floor rear extension to create a master bedroom, walk in wardrobe and shower room. The extension will have a double gable pitched roof. The rear elevation will have doors with side glazed screens and juilet balcony. A further single window will provide natural daylight to the walk in wardrobe.
12, Epping Road, Stanford Rivers, Ongar, CM5 9SQ
Received 17 May 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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