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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
45,668Searchable applications
404Recorded as pending
80%Approval rate · 37,964 approved or refused records
7,688Refused applications

30,276 approved · 7,688 refused · 2,533 withdrawn.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 Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.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/1094/24

    Loft conversion with front dormers.

    19 Hornbeam Close, Theydon Bois, Epping, CM16 7JT

    Received 24 May 2024
  2. Decision MadeEPF/1095/24

    This development proposes the replacement of the existing double garage with a new attached dwelling. The proposal would be a four-bed dwelling that would match the size, layout, and general appearance of the donor property and other dwellings in this terrace.

    21, The Campus, Loughton, IG10 3FB

    Received 24 May 2024
  3. Decision MadeEPF/1096/24

    Prior approval for a 25m lattice tower to host 3no. new antennas and the existing telecommunications equipment to be relocated alongside ancillary works.

    MOUNT ROAD, Theydon Garnon RM4 1SL

    Received 24 May 2024
  4. Decision MadeEPF/1097/24

    TPO/EPF/08/16 T2: Beech (T17), T5: Birch (G3), G1: Mixed (G1, G2, T13, T14), G2: Mixed (T16, T17), G5: Mixed (T32-T34), G6: Mixed (T21, T23-T26) - Crown reduce by up to 2m away from building, as specified. T16: Maple (T5) - Crown lift up to 5m from ground over road, as specified. G4: Mixed (G3) - Fell Ash below 30% crown density and replace, as specified.

    Woodside Industrial Estate, Woodside, Thornwood, Epping, CM16 6LJ

    Received 24 May 2024
  5. Decision MadeEPF/1098/24

    Proposed two storey side extension, revisions following refusal EPF/1098/23

    71, Gladstone Road, Buckhurst Hill, IG9 5SW

    Received 24 May 2024
  6. Decision MadeEPF/1099/24

    Application for approval of details reserved by condition 3 'Additional Drawings', condition 5 'Specification of Studs' and condition 6 'Details of Upgrading' on planning permission EPF/2341/23 (Grade II* Listed Building consent for restoration of loft room, gable end window and new staircase for access to loft room)

    Bushes, Wind Hill, Magdalen Laver, Ongar, CM5 0DS

    Received 24 May 2024
  7. Decision MadeEPF/1100/24

    Proposed extensions and internal alterations.

    3, Broadhurst Gardens, Chigwell, IG7 5HE

    Received 24 May 2024
  8. Decision MadeEPF/1101/24

    Rear Extension, Side Extension, Loft Conversion and Facade Alterations

    65, Alderton Hill, Loughton, IG10 3JD

    Received 24 May 2024
  9. Decision MadeEPF/1102/24

    Proposed roof alterations, including ridge raise, rear and front dormers, internal alterations and other associated works at Greenleaves Farm End

    Greenleaves, Farm End, Waltham Abbey, E4 7QS

    Received 27 May 2024
  10. Decision MadeEPF/1103/24

    Proposed ground floor rear extension, raised patio, proposed front fence and gates, internal alterations and other associated works at Greenleaves Farm End

    Greenleaves, Farm End, Waltham Abbey, E4 7QS

    Received 27 May 2024
  11. Decision MadeEPF/1104/24

    Proposed loft conversion, rear dormer and front rooflights. Changes to ground floor rear fenestration.

    47, Stradbroke Grove, Buckhurst Hill, IG9 5PE

    Received 27 May 2024
  12. Decision MadeEPF/1105/24

    Two storey detached garage

    Wayletts, 28 London Road, Stanford Rivers, Ongar, CM5 9QD

    Received 27 May 2024
  13. Decision MadeEPF/1106/24

    Non Material Amendment to EPF/2220/23 (Proposed works to include construction of two and a half storey side extension into the garden and a single storey rear extension. A loft conversion will include a dormer to the rear of the property)

    73, Theydon Park Road, Theydon Bois, Epping, CM16 7LR

    Received 27 May 2024
  14. Decision MadeEPF/1107/24

    Application for approval of details reserved by condition 6 'External Lighting' on planning permission EPF/0395/24 (Change of use from fishermen's rest room to fishermen's holiday accommodation)

    Picks Cottage, Sewardstone Road, Waltham Abbey, E4 7RA

    Received 27 May 2024
  15. Decision MadeEPF/1108/24

    Application for approval of details reserved by condition 12 'Design and Method Statement' on planning approval EPF/0338/19 (Erection of x2 no. attached terraced dwellings with rear dormers and Juliet balconies)

    92, Alderton Hall Lane, Loughton, IG10 3HD

    Received 27 May 2024
  16. Decision MadeEPF/1109/24

    Certificate of lawful development for a proposed change of use from C3 to C3b to care for disadvantaged children.

    32, Lushes Road, Loughton, IG10 3QB

    Received 27 May 2024
  17. Decision MadeEPF/1111/24

    Certificate of lawful development for a proposed loft conversion with rear box dormer including 3 rooflights.

    59, Tempest Mead, North Weald Bassett, Epping, CM16 6DY

    Received 28 May 2024
  18. Decision MadeEPF/1110/24

    Certificate of lawful development for existing us for the storage of vehicles, vehicle parts, waste, building/landscaping materials, tools and equipment.

    Land at Jack’s Yard, The Street, Sheering, Bishop's Stortford, CM22 7LY

    Received 28 May 2024
  19. Decision MadeEPF/1112/24

    Conversion of St Leonards House into seven apartments and the Dairy into a single dwelling (part retrospective), with associated building works, parking and landscaping

    St Leonards House, St Leonards Road, Nazeing, Waltham Abbey, EN9 2HG

    Received 28 May 2024
  20. Decision MadeEPF/1113/24

    Demolishing two outbuildings to build a new dwelling

    The Outlook, Moreton Bridge, Moreton, Ongar, CM5 0LL

    Received 28 May 2024
  21. Decision MadeEPF/1114/24

    Application for approval of details reserved by condition 6 'External Finishes' on planning permission EPF/0269/19 (Erection of an additional floor at third floor level to accommodate 5 x 2 bedroom apartments with associated amenities)

    OAKFIELDS, 1-23 ST WINIFRED'S CLOSE, CHIGWELL, ESSEX, IG7 5PU

    Received 28 May 2024
  22. Decision MadeEPF/1115/24

    Certificate of lawful development for a proposed rear dormer in connection with a loft conversion and rear outbuilding.

    38, Eastbrook Road, Waltham Abbey, EN9 3AL

    Received 28 May 2024
  23. Decision MadeEPF/1116/24

    Prior approval for a 4.45m deep single storey side/rear extension, comprising of flat roof with parapet and single skylight, materials to match existing, height to eaves 2.75m and maximum height of 3.0m.

    38, Eastbrook Road, Waltham Abbey, EN9 3AL

    Received 28 May 2024
  24. Decision MadeEPF/1117/24

    Proposed loft conversion with roof ridge increase, and internal alteration for additional bedroom, bathroom, kitchen, dining, living and storage space.

    Bournebridge, Oak Hill Road, Stapleford Abbotts, Romford, RM4 1JH

    Received 28 May 2024

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