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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 dates45,821Searchable applications
404Recorded as pending
80%Approval rate · 38,101 approved or refused records
7,715Refused applications
30,386 approved · 7,715 refused · 2,547 withdrawn.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 Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.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/1168/24
Approval of Details Reserved by Condition 14 Tree Protection Plan and Arboricultural Method Statement of EPF/1028/21 (Proposed demolition of existing buildings and erection of single dwelling, formation of vehicular access and landscaping).
Land at Greensted Hall, Church Lane, Ongar, CM5 9LD
Received 6 Jun 2024 - Decision MadeEPF/1166/24
Proposed conversion of existing integral garage into habitable room, refurbishment of existing conservatory and internal alterations.
44A, Princes Road, Buckhurst Hill, IG9 5EE
Received 6 Jun 2024 - Decision MadeEPF/1167/24
Erection of Oak framed Garage with first floor home storage space
250 Waters Farm, Waters Barn, Ongar Road, Stapleford Abbotts, Romford, RM4 1RD
Received 6 Jun 2024 - Decision MadeEPF/1169/24
Certificate of Lawful Development for proposed conversion of garage to habitable room.
50, Hillcroft, Loughton, IG10 2PS
Received 6 Jun 2024 - Decision MadeEPF/1170/24
Nazeing and South Roydon Conservation Area T1: Willow - Pollard to a height of 5 metres, removing all broken limbs.
Honeysuckle House, Back Lane, Nazeing, Waltham Abbey, EN9 2RS
Received 6 Jun 2024 - Decision MadeEPF/1171/24
Non-Material Amendment to EPF/1869/21 (Residential Development of 28 dwellings with associated vehicular access point off Roundhills, car parking, open space, landscaping and associated infrastructure) relating to the part removal of the southern footpath and change to location of affordable housing provision.
Waltham Abbey Swimming Pool, Roundhills, Waltham Abbey, EN9 1UP
Received 6 Jun 2024 - Decision MadeEPF/1172/24
Proposed Rooftop installation upgrade to the existing telecommunications installation. Proposed removal of the existing 3No. Antennas. Proposed installation of 4No. Antennas, 2No. 300øm Dishes, 1No. GPS Module and associated ancillary works. All equipment to be painted to match the brickwork. The existing Equipment Cabin to be upgraded internally.
Water Tower 35 High Street , Epping , CM16 4BA
Received 6 Jun 2024 - Decision MadeEPF/1173/24
Certificate of Lawful Development for proposed loft conversion with rear dormer.
15, Retreat Way, Chigwell, IG7 6EL
Received 6 Jun 2024 - Decision MadeEPF/1174/24
Certificate of Lawful Development for proposed erection of side extension and internal alterations to existing dwelling.
1A, Forest Ridge, Archer Close, Coopersale, Epping, CM16 7FG
Received 6 Jun 2024 - Decision MadeEPF/1175/24
Planning permission for an extension to the side of the barn. The extension would provide an open storage area (related to the commercial workshop) and would have a flat roof which would facilitate access to the hayloft.
Land Opposite Moreton Lodge , Pedlars End, Ongar , CM5 0LR
Received 6 Jun 2024 - Decision MadeEPF/1176/24
Internal and external alterations associated with change of use at ground floor levels from resident’s car parking (Class C3) to two commercial units (Class E).
20, Sun Street, Waltham Abbey, EN9 1EE
Received 7 Jun 2024 - Decision MadeEPF/1177/24
Double storey side extension; addition of a front porch; internal reconfiguration
93, Sheering Lower Road, Sheering, Harlow, CM21 9LQ
Received 7 Jun 2024 - Decision MadeEPF/1178/24
Proposed loft conversion with ridge raise and rear dormer, front rooflights, floor plan redesign and all associated works at 95 The Lindens, IG10 3HT
95, The Lindens, Loughton, IG10 3HT
Received 7 Jun 2024 - Decision MadeEPF/1179/24
Proposed single storey side extension, loft conversion and porch.
7 Langfords, Buckhurst Hill, IG9 5LS
Received 5 Jun 2024 - Decision MadeEPF/1180/24
Grade II Listed building consent for proposed Rooftop installation upgrade to the existing telecommunications installation. Proposed removal of the existing 3No. Antennas. Proposed installation of 4No. Antennas, 2No. 300øm Dishes, 1No. GPS Module and associated ancillary works. All equipment to be painted to match the brickwork. The existing Equipment Cabin to be upgraded internally. Please refer to drawings
Water Tower 35 High Street , Epping , CM16 4BA
Received 6 Jun 2024 - Decision MadeEPF/1181/24
Double-sided digital displays to replace existing Double-sided Internally Illuminated 6-sheet Bus Shelter advertising displays. Digital displays to portray static advertising images that change every 10 seconds.
Advertising Bus Shelter 2507-0012, High Road, Outside No. 131, Loughton, IG10 4LT
Received 7 Jun 2024 - Decision MadeEPF/1182/24
Double-sided digital displays to replace existing Double-sided Internally Illuminated 6-sheet Bus Shelter advertising displays. Digital displays to portray static advertising images that change every 10 seconds.
Advertising Bus Shelter 2507-0016, Loughton Way, Outside No. 156, Buckhurst Hill, IG9 6AR
Received 7 Jun 2024 - Decision MadeEPF/1183/24
Double-sided digital displays to replace existing Double-sided Internally Illuminated 6-sheet Bus Shelter advertising displays. Digital displays to portray static advertising images that change every 10 seconds.
Advertising Bus Shelter 2507-0041, Oakwood Hill, Outside No. 4 Oakwood Parade, Loughton, IG10 3EL
Received 7 Jun 2024 - Decision MadeEPF/1184/24
Double-sided digital displays to replace existing Double-sided Internally Illuminated 6-sheet Bus Shelter advertising displays. Digital displays to portray static advertising images that change every 10 seconds.
Advertising Bus Shelter 2507-0025, Oakwood Hill, Outside Oakwood House, Loughton, IG10 3TZ
Received 7 Jun 2024 - Decision MadeEPF/1185/24
Double-sided digital displays to replace existing Double-sided Internally Illuminated 6-sheet Bus Shelter advertising displays. Digital displays to portray static advertising images that change every 10 seconds.
Advertising Bus Shelter 2507-0047, Chigwell Lane , Outside Debden Station, Loughton, IG10 3TG
Received 7 Jun 2024 - Decision MadeEPF/1186/24
Double-sided digital displays to replace existing Double-sided Internally Illuminated 6-sheet Bus Shelter advertising displays. Digital displays to portray static advertising images that change every 10 seconds.
Advertising Bus Shelter 2507-0035, Rectory Lane, Before Church Hill, Loughton, IG10 1PR
Received 7 Jun 2024 - Decision MadeEPF/1187/24
Double-sided digital displays to replace existing Double-sided Internally Illuminated 6-sheet Bus Shelter advertising displays. Digital displays to portray static advertising images that change every 10 seconds.
Advertising Bus Shelter 2507-0034, Rectory Lane, Before Hillyfields, Loughton, IG10 2QZ
Received 7 Jun 2024 - Decision MadeEPF/1188/24
Double-sided digital displays to replace existing Double-sided Internally Illuminated 6-sheet Bus Shelter advertising displays. Digital displays to portray static advertising images that change every 10 seconds.
Advertising Bus Shelter 2507-0020, Church Hill, Outside No. 140, Loughton, IG10 1LH
Received 7 Jun 2024 - Decision MadeEPF/1189/24
Double-sided digital displays to replace existing Double-sided Internally Illuminated 6-sheet Bus Shelter advertising displays. Digital displays to portray static advertising images that change every 10 seconds.
Advertising Bus Shelter 2507-0004, Church Hill, Opposite No. 140, Loughton, IG10 1PS
Received 7 Jun 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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