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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 dates45,890Searchable applications
404Recorded as pending
80%Approval rate · 38,165 approved or refused records
7,729Refused applications
30,436 approved · 7,729 refused · 2,551 withdrawn.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 Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.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.
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/1217/24
Application for approval of details reserved by condition 7' Surface Water Disposal' on planning permission EPF/2115/23 (Part three storey part two storey extensions including rooms in the extended loft and addition of rear gables to the first floor rear bedroom and to the existing loft conversion with alterations to the roof and fenestration of the existing two storey rear extension for the semi-detached house)
40, Upper Park, Loughton, IG10 4EQ
Received 11 Jun 2024 - Decision MadeEPF/1218/24
TPO/CHI/04/70 (Ref: A1) - Trees are younger than 1970 & not protected.
45, Upper Park, Loughton, IG10 4EQ
Received 11 Jun 2024 - Decision MadeEPF/1219/24
Application for approval of details reserved by condition 4 'Levels' and condition 9'Surface Water Disposal' on planning permission EPF/0197/24 (Demolition of existing dwelling and construction of chalet style property)
47, Hillcrest Road, Loughton, IG10 4QH
Received 11 Jun 2024 - Decision MadeEPF/1220/24
Application for approval of details reserved by condition 5'Tree Planting' on planning permission 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 11 Jun 2024 - Decision MadeEPF/1221/24
The erection of a porch and canopy structure to the front elevation
9, Roding View, Ongar, CM5 9BE
Received 11 Jun 2024 - Decision MadeEPF/1222/24
Construction of single storey rear and side extension.
24, Wroths Path, Loughton, IG10 1SH
Received 11 Jun 2024 - Decision MadeEPF/1223/24
Certificate of lawful development for confirmation that the works have been started on site after all pre-commencement conditions were discharged - reference EPF/1838/21.
16, Alderton Hill, Loughton, IG10 3JB
Received 11 Jun 2024 - Decision MadeEPF/1225/24
Prior approval application for a single storey rear extension projecting a total of 6m from the original rear elevation and 2m from the existing 4m extension, height to eaves 3.0m and maximum height 3.0m.
72, Grange Crescent, Chigwell, IG7 5JF
Received 11 Jun 2024 - Decision MadeEPF/1226/24
Two storey side and rear extension, rebuilt roof containing attic accommodation
4, Clays Lane, Loughton, IG10 2RZ
Received 12 Jun 2024 - Decision MadeEPF/1227/24
Approval of Details Reserved by Conditions 3 Details of external finishes, 4 Drawings of new windows, doors etc, 9 Upgrading to meet Thermal regulations and 10 Schedule of repairs & structural interventions for EPF/0184/23 (Conversion of barns and stables for a three-unit C1 (holiday let) use).
Upshire Hall, Honey Lane, Waltham Abbey, EN9 3QS
Received 12 Jun 2024 - Decision MadeEPF/1228/24
Variation of condition 2 `plan numbers' of EPF/2269/23 (Erection of rear and side extension plus rear dormer roof extension to existing dwelling house, including demolition of existing extension).
11A, Loughton Way, Buckhurst Hill, IG9 6AE
Received 12 Jun 2024 - Decision MadeEPF/1229/24
Approval of Details Reserved by Condition 2 Surface Water Disposal of EPF/0394/24 (Demolition of existing building and erection of replacement dwelling with building extent as previously approved. Application Ref: EPF/1987/23).
6, Lechmere Avenue, Chigwell, IG7 5ET
Received 12 Jun 2024 - Decision MadeEPF/1230/24
Demolishing existing conservatory. Conversion of existing garage and car port to habitable room. Proposed single storey rear extension. Internal alterations.
9, Perryfield, Matching, Harlow, CM17 0PY
Received 12 Jun 2024 - Decision MadeEPF/1231/24
Certificate of lawful development for a proposed outbuilding to be used as a gym, home office, games/entertainment room incidental to the dwelling house.
The Meadow, Pedlars End, Moreton, Ongar, CM5 0LW
Received 12 Jun 2024 - Decision MadeEPF/1232/24
Certificate of lawful development for the existing operational development consisting of the construction of an outbuilding at Mill Cottage, Mill Lane, High Ongar, Ongar CM5 9RQ.
Mill Cottage, Mill Lane, High Ongar, Ongar, CM5 9RQ
Received 12 Jun 2024 - Decision MadeEPF/1233/24
Erection of a single storey rear extension to the existing dwellinghouse.
1 Abbotts Way, Oak Hill Road, Stapleford Abbotts, Romford, RM4 1JL
Received 12 Jun 2024 - Decision MadeEPF/1234/24
Grade II listed building application to remove first floor bathroom window and reinstate to wooden lipped/storm proof style.
Hill Cottage, Harlow Road, Roydon, Harlow, CM19 5HH
Received 12 Jun 2024 - Decision MadeEPF/1235/24
Certificate of lawful development for a proposed loft conversion with rear dormer, roof lights, gable window and garage conversion to habitable room.
9, Roding View, Ongar, CM5 9BE
Received 13 Jun 2024 - Decision MadeEPF/1236/24
Prior approval for the erection of a single-storey rear extension, 4.50m deep, height to eaves 3.0m and maximum height 4.0m.
9, Roding View, Ongar, CM5 9BE
Received 13 Jun 2024 - Decision MadeEPF/1237/24
Conversion of detached garage to habitable room including bifold doors to side elevation and new joinery to front elevation, and two roof windows and gable end window for loft storage area.
40, Deer Park Way, Waltham Abbey, EN9 3YL
Received 13 Jun 2024 - Decision MadeEPF/1238/24
Proposed raised patio to rear garden
47, Fontayne Avenue, Chigwell, IG7 5HD
Received 13 Jun 2024 - Decision MadeEPF/1239/24
Lower Sheering Conservation Area G1: 6 x Maples - Reduce to previous points.
Priors Court & Waterside Place, Sheering Lower Road, Sheering, Harlow, CM21 9RB
Received 13 Jun 2024 - Decision MadeEPF/1240/24
Lower Sheering Conservation Area T1-T2: 2 x Birch, T3: 1 x Horse Chestnut, T4: 1 x Willow, T5-T8: 4 x Sycamore - Crown reduce back to the boundary line.
Rosina Court, Hatfield Heath Road, Sheering, Harlow, CM21 9LD
Received 13 Jun 2024 - Decision MadeEPF/1241/24
Single storey rear extension
47, The Uplands, Loughton, IG10 1NQ
Received 13 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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