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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 dates45,742Searchable applications
404Recorded as pending
80%Approval rate · 38,031 approved or refused records
7,703Refused applications
30,328 approved · 7,703 refused · 2,540 withdrawn.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 Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.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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More application records
- Decision MadeEPF/1142/24
(EIA) Screening Opinion - Solar Farm
Land at Nickerlands, Berwick Lane, Stanford Rivers, Ongar, CM5 9PX
Received 31 May 2024 - Decision MadeEPF/1143/24
Application for approval of details reserved by condition 7 'Air Quality and Dust monitoring reports' on planning permission EPF/1869/21 (Residential Development of 28 dwellings with associated vehicular access point off Roundhills, car parking, open space, landscaping and associated infrastructure)
Waltham Abbey Swimming Pool, Roundhills, Waltham Abbey, EN9 1UP
Received 3 Jun 2024 - Decision MadeEPF/1144/24
Prior approval for 2no. 8.00 metre rear extensions lining through with the original building footprint to provide orangery and formal living area, height to eaves 2.77m and maximum height 2.77m.
Glenwood, Pedlars End, Moreton, Ongar, CM5 0LW
Received 3 Jun 2024 - Decision MadeEPF/1145/24
Prior approval for a 6.00m deep single storey rear extension, height to eaves 2.80m and maximum height 3.00m.
22, Woodbrook Gardens, Waltham Abbey, EN9 3DA
Received 3 Jun 2024 - Decision MadeEPF/1146/24
Prior approval for a proposed single storey 6.00m deep rear extension, height to eaves 3.00m and maximum height 3.00.
19, Kirby Close, Loughton, IG10 3BA
Received 4 Jun 2024 - Decision MadeEPF/1147/24
Certificate of lawful development for the proposed 'Use of the land for siting a mobile home for use ancillary to the main dwelling'. The proposed mobile home meets the definition of a caravan as set out in the Caravan Sites Act 1968, and as amended in October 2006 (CSA).' Please see the Planning Statement for further information. Stationing of a mobile home within the residential curtilage of a dwelling house, for purposes ancillary to the main use of the host dwelling house, does not constitute development nor result in a material change of use within the meaning of Section 55of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 (as amended) and therefore does not require planning permission. Please see planning statement for more details.
Sunnyside, Greenman Road, Magdalen Laver, Ongar, CM5 0ES
Received 4 Jun 2024 - Decision MadeEPF/1148/24
Application for Variation of Condition 2 for EPF/2816/21. (Conversion of barn and two sets of stables to one dwelling and a dwelling and an annexe).
Willow Tree Barn, Threshers Bush, Matching, Harlow, CM17 0NP
Received 4 Jun 2024 - Decision MadeEPF/1149/24
Removal of existing rear PVCu conservatory. Proposed replacement single storey rear extension under a pitched tiled roof. Proposed two storey rear extension - depth of extension off the existing to be 1m. Proposed garage conversion into habitable space and extension of existing entrance porch with a pitched roof detail over. Rear dormer window to facilitate a loft conversion.
6, The Drive, Buckhurst Hill, IG9 5RB
Received 4 Jun 2024 - Decision MadeEPF/1150/24
Demolition of existing outbuildings and construction of an ancillary building to accommodate a laundry room, workshop, general storage and a covered parking area for 6 vehicles. As well as a generator and refuse storage area.
Pepper Alley, Mott Street, Waltham Abbey, IG10 4AP
Received 4 Jun 2024 - Decision MadeEPF/1151/24
Ground Floor Front Porch and Rear Orangery Extension, First Floor Rear Infill Balcony Addition and A Loft Conversion with Rear Dormers Together with Side and Rear Skylights.
6, Wellfields, Loughton, IG10 1NX
Received 4 Jun 2024 - Decision MadeEPF/1152/24
Certificate of Lawful Development for proposed extension to existing dropped kerb.
5, Elizabeth Drive, Theydon Bois, Epping, CM16 7HJ
Received 5 Jun 2024 - Decision MadeEPF/1153/24
Certificate of Lawful Development for proposed loft conversion with hip-to-gable extension, rear facing dormer, front roof windows and extended soil & vent pipe.
10, Purlieu Way, Theydon Bois, Epping, CM16 7ED
Received 5 Jun 2024 - Decision MadeEPF/1154/24
3 metre single storey rear extension
58, Buckhurst Way, Buckhurst Hill, IG9 6HP
Received 5 Jun 2024 - Decision MadeEPF/1155/24
3 meter single storey rear extension across rear elevation of property, the extension is to maintain the existing elevation layout of the property. The internal layout of the property will be changed to provide a new open plan living area at the rear of the property which will comprise of the lounge, kitchen and dining area. The existing study will be relocated to the old kitchen and the existing dining room will be converted into a Gym area.
Norman Croft, Sedge Green, Roydon, Harlow, CM19 5JR
Received 5 Jun 2024 - Decision MadeEPF/1156/24
Ground floor rear and side extension, loft conversion including hip to gable, with front and rear dormers and side roof extension. Variation of a recently approved HH application EPF/0150/24, to include one rear dormer instead of the 3 smaller ones approved.
20, Shooters Drive, Nazeing, Waltham Abbey, EN9 2QD
Received 5 Jun 2024 - Decision MadeEPF/1157/24
Certificate of Lawful Development for proposed loft conversion with rear dormer and front roof lights.
6, Cannons Lane, Fyfield, Ongar, CM5 0SE
Received 5 Jun 2024 - Decision MadeEPF/1158/24
Proposed Ground Floor single storey Rear and Side extension, and proposed rear dormer Loft conversion
15, Drayton Avenue, Loughton, IG10 3DF
Received 5 Jun 2024 - Decision MadeEPF/1159/24
Extensions and remodelling works to the main dwelling
3 Church Cottages, Rosary Cottage, Church Road, Stanford Rivers, Ongar, CM5 9PS
Received 5 Jun 2024 - Decision MadeEPF/1161/24
Approval of Details Reserved by Condition 15 Upgrade of footpath of EPF/3059/18 (Outline application for demolition of all existing structures and complete site clearance followed by residential redevelopment with 25 dwellings; closure of existing access and creation of a new access point).
J And W Fencing Ltd, Pecks Hill, Nazeing, Waltham Abbey, EN9 2NY
Received 6 Jun 2024 - Decision MadeEPF/1160/24
Proposed Ground and first floor rear extensions, internal renovations, floor plan redesign and all associated works at 7A Goldings Road, IG10 2QR.
7A, Goldings Road, Loughton, IG10 2QR
Received 6 Jun 2024 - Decision MadeEPF/1162/24
Single storey side and rear extension and extension of front porch
38, Orchard Gardens, Waltham Abbey, EN9 1RS
Received 6 Jun 2024 - Decision MadeEPF/1163/24
Proposed 2 storey side extension and front porch extension
56, Borders Lane, Loughton, IG10 3QU
Received 6 Jun 2024 - Decision MadeEPF/1164/24
Approval of Details Reserved by Conditions 2 Full Survey, 3 Detailed Drawings and 4 Full specification of external finishes of EPF/2459/22 (Timber orangery to replace an existing conservatory).
Crown House, The Street, Sheering, Harlow, CM22 7LT
Received 6 Jun 2024 - Decision MadeEPF/1165/24
Approval of Details Reserved by Conditions 3 Additional details and 5 Full Specification of external finishes of EPF/0337/24 (Grade I Installation of Document M compliant accessibility ramp and steps in place of existing steps. Fit-out of existing southern lean-to to include 2 WCs including 1 accessible WC. Installation of 1 new partition wall and door, and 1 new door for accessible WC. Frosted film applied to 2no windows, and remaining window to be covered from inside).
Building L157, Royal Gunpowder Mills, Beaulieu Drive, Waltham Abbey, EN9 1JY
Received 6 Jun 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.
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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