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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30,177 approved · 7,655 refused · 2,518 withdrawn.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 Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.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
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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.
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More application records
- Decision MadeEPF/1043/24
Application for approval of details reserved by condition 8 and 9 'Verification Report/Remediation' on planning permission EPF/0852/19 (Proposed demolition of an existing detached dwelling and garage with the erection of a new 2 storey dwelling)
8 The Mead, Nazeing New Road, Nazeing, Waltham Abbey, EN10 6SS
Received 17 May 2024 - Decision MadeEPF/1044/24
Certificate of lawful development for proposed change of use from dwelling to use as dwelling providing care.
23, Princesfield Road, Waltham Abbey, EN9 3PJ
Received 17 May 2024 - Decision MadeEPF/1045/24
Waltham Abbey Conservation Area T1: Sycamore - Crown clean. T2: Prunus - Repollard to previous pruning points.
Land at Plantaganet Place, Waltham Abbey
Received 17 May 2024 - Decision MadeEPF/1046/24
Removal of condition 3 'Agricultural Occupancy' from EPO/0035/74 and EPF//0136/76 (Erection of a detached dwelling for a stockman)
Shiree Lodge, Hoe Lane, Nazeing, Waltham Abbey, EN9 2RG
Received 17 May 2024 - Decision MadeEPF/1047/24
Prior approval for temporary use of marquee within grounds of listed public house.
THEYDON OAK, 9 Coopersale Street, Epping, CM16 7QJ
Received 16 May 2024 - Decision MadeEPF/1048/24
Application for variation of condition 1 on planning permission EPF/1685/23 (Erect demountable buildings for provision of classrooms/support area)
Davenant Foundation School, Chester Road, Loughton, IG10 2LD
Received 17 May 2024 - Decision MadeEPF/1050/24
Application for approval of details reserved by condition 3'Landscaping' and condition 4 'Remediation verification' on planning permission EPF/287/24 (Changes to boundary following approval of EPF/1952/23 for the construction of a new detached 5-bedroom house with detached double garage)
Cedar Lodge, Mott Street, Waltham Abbey, E4 7RW
Received 17 May 2024 - Decision MadeEPF/1051/24
Application for approval of details reserved by condition 3 'Landscaping' and condition 4'Remediation Verification' on planning permission EPF/0288/24 (Changes to site boundary following application of EPF/1953/23 for the demolition of existing house and outbuilding. Construction of new 5-bedroom detached house with detached double garage)
Cedar Lodge, Mott Street, Waltham Abbey, E4 7RW
Received 17 May 2024 - Decision MadeEPF/1052/24
Addition of basement, fenestration, and internal lift, to the Approved planning application ref EPF/0377/24 (Conversion of garage into habitable room, two storey front extension. two storey rear extension part single storey rear extension, loft conversion with front dormer and skylights)
1, Great Owl Road, Chigwell, IG7 6AL
Received 17 May 2024 - Decision MadeEPF/1053/24
Application for approval of details reserved by condition 7'Boundary Treatment', condition 10 'Hard and Soft Landscaping' and condition 24 'Ecology' 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 17 May 2024 - Decision MadeEPF/1054/24
Single storey rear extension
42, Lechmere Avenue, Chigwell, IG7 5ET
Received 17 May 2024 - Decision MadeEPF/1055/24
Approval of Details Reserved by conditions 6 and 7 of EPF/2397/20 (Demolishing existing garages. Garage site will be developed with a residential building, proposing flats with associated parking spaces and landscaping, total of 8 units).
Land and Garages. Woollard Street Waltham Abbey EN9 1HE
Received 17 May 2024 - Decision MadeEPF/1056/24
Retrospective application for stationing of two caravans for seasonal workers
Broadley Nursery, Broadley Terrace, Common Road, Roydon, EN9 2DF
Received 17 May 2024 - Decision MadeEPF/1060/24
TPO/EPF/02/24 T1: Oak - Crown reduce by up to 2m, as specified.
Hastingwood Village Hall, Glovers Lane, Hastingwood, Harlow, CM17 9LA
Received 20 May 2024 - Decision MadeEPF/1057/24
Application for approval of details reserved by condition 4'Hard and Soft Landscaping' on planning permission EPF/0781/23 (Single Storey Rear Extension, Rear Dormer Windows, amendment to approval Ref EPF/1557/20)
Weald Bridge Farm, Weald Bridge Road, North Weald Bassett, Epping, CM16 6AT
Received 20 May 2024 - Decision MadeEPF/1058/24
Demolition of existing conservatory and construction of new 2 storey rear extension
34, Traps Hill, Loughton, IG10 1SZ
Received 20 May 2024 - Decision MadeEPF/1059/24
TPO/EPF/09/74 T17, T18, T19 & T20: Ash - Crown reduce, as specified. T28: Ash - Crown reduce, as specified. T32: Ash - Crown reduce, as specified. T40: Ash - Crown reduce, as specified.
Honeysuckle Court, Buckhurst Way, Buckhurst Hill, IG9 6HD
Received 20 May 2024 - Decision MadeEPF/1061/24
TPO/EPF/09/74 T35 & T36: Ash - Fell and replace, as specified.
Honeysuckle Court, Buckhurst Way, Buckhurst Hill, IG9 6HD
Received 20 May 2024 - Decision MadeEPF/1062/24
Two-storey side and rear extensions, single storey extension and alterations to the roof to accommodate dormer windows and all other associated works.
28, Braeside, Piercing Hill, Theydon Bois, Epping, CM16 7JW
Received 20 May 2024 - Decision MadeEPF/1063/24
Certificate of lawful development for a proposed replacement outbuilding comprising Home Gym.
Maple House, School Lane, High Laver, Ongar, CM5 0EE
Received 20 May 2024 - Decision MadeEPF/1064/24
TPO/EPF/08/12 T1: Oak - Crown reduce by up to 3m, as specified. Crown lift to up to 2.5m from ground, as specified.
Lambourne County Primary School, 36 Hoe Lane, Lambourne, Romford, RM4 1AU
Received 20 May 2024 - Decision MadeEPF/1065/24
Change of use of part of existing building from ancillary residential storage to 1no. self-contained residential dwelling, with associated private amenity areas, landscaping, and car parking.
Hastingwood Farm, Hastingwood Road, Hastingwood, Harlow, CM17 9JX
Received 20 May 2024 - Decision MadeEPF/1066/24
Application for approval of details reserved by condition7 'Contamination' on planning permission EPF/1859/19 (Proposed demolition of existing house and garage with election of x 3 no. new chalet style dwellings)
Ashlings Farm, Ashlings Farm Cottage, Ashlings Farm Lane, High Ongar, Ingatestone, CM4 0JU
Received 20 May 2024 - Decision MadeEPF/1067/24
Erection of single storey front and rear extension, two storey side extension and loft conversion with rear dormer. (This application is identical to previously submitted application reference PL/EPF/0720/23 with Appeal Decision (APP/J1535/D/23/3327874) submitted as evidence confirming that it will not harm the character and appearance of the existing building or street scene; will not result in any undue loss of light or outlook; is sympathetic to the local built environment and will contribute to achieving well designed places. As previously requested, an Arboricultural Impact Assessment (230975-PD-11) is included with this submission, correctly labelling and recommending the replacement of an existing pear tree which is in a declining condition, and concluding that the proposal is considered to carry a low impact to the off-site trees)
143, Princes Road, Buckhurst Hill, IG9 5DS
Received 20 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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