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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
46,220Searchable applications
404Recorded as pending
80%Approval rate · 38,467 approved or refused records
7,799Refused applications

30,668 approved · 7,799 refused · 2,570 withdrawn.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 Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.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/1316/24

    Two storey rear extension

    The Barn House, Farm Close, Roydon, Harlow, CM19 5LW

    Received 26 Jun 2024
  2. Decision MadeEPF/1318/24

    Change of use of first and second floor from offices (Class E) to two residential flats (Class C3), internal alterations and formation of new rear window.

    233 - 235 First and Second Floors, High Street, Epping, CM16 4BP

    Received 26 Jun 2024
  3. Decision MadeEPF/1319/24

    Certificate of lawful development for a proposed single storey rear extension.

    2, Audleigh Place, Chigwell, IG7 5QT

    Received 26 Jun 2024
  4. Decision MadeEPF/1320/24

    Double storey side extension and alteration to the side wall of the garage and new porch canopy.

    2, Audleigh Place, Chigwell, IG7 5QT

    Received 26 Jun 2024
  5. Decision MadeEPF/1321/24

    Certificate of lawful development for a proposed single storey rear extension.

    The Glen, Bournebridge Lane, Stapleford Abbotts, Romford, RM4 1LT

    Received 26 Jun 2024
  6. Decision MadeEPF/1322/24

    Single Storey Side Extension.

    Dairy Cottage, Monkhams Hall,, Crooked Mile, Waltham Abbey, EN9 2EP

    Received 26 Jun 2024
  7. Decision MadeEPF/1323/24

    Double storey rear extension, and a gable roof extension. The proposal also includes modifications to the front porch.

    44, Goldings Road, Loughton, IG10 2QN

    Received 26 Jun 2024
  8. Decision MadeEPF/1324/24

    Grade II listed building application for change of use of first and second floor from offices (Class E) to two residential flats (Class C3), internal alterations and formation of new rear window.

    233 - 235 First and Second Floors, High Street, Epping, CM16 4BP

    Received 26 Jun 2024
  9. Decision MadeEPF/1325/24

    Prior approval for change of use from first and second floor office spaces (Class E) to 4 dwellings (Class C3

    First Floor and Second Floor, 236-238 High Road, Loughton

    Received 26 Jun 2024
  10. Decision MadeEPF/1327/24

    Application for Variation of Condition 2 'Plan no's' on planning permission EPF/0162/24 (A new sustainable and accessible chalet bungalow, with landscape and ecological site enhancements featuring a 93% improvement in carbon emissions over current Building Regulations (Revised scheme to EPF/3096/21 & EPF/2128/22).

    Skyview, Land Between Gables and Hillside House on Drapers Corner, Greensted, Ongar, CM5 9LS

    Received 27 Jun 2024
  11. Decision MadeEPF/1330/24

    Installation of hardstanding for use of land immediately to the east of Meadgate Works for a mix of Class B2 (general industrial) and Class B8 (storage and distribution) use with associated hard and soft landscaping; new planting and other soft landscaping on land immediately to the north of Meadgate Works; and the provision a new north–south pedestrian / bicycle route to the east of the North Lagoon.

    Meadgate Works, Meadgate Road, Nazeing, Waltham Abbey, EN9 2PD

    Received 27 Jun 2024
  12. Decision MadeEPF/1328/24

    Change of use of detached garage as home-office and gymnasium ancillary to the residential dwelling, replacement of garage doors with patio doors, new front dormer, single storey rear infill extension and internal alterations

    147, Lambourne Road, Chigwell, IG7 6EJ

    Received 27 Jun 2024
  13. Decision MadeEPF/1329/24

    Alterations to front and rear elevation including enlarged openings, introduction of signage and signboards and reconfiguration of internal layout

    18, The Broadway, Loughton, IG10 3ST

    Received 27 Jun 2024
  14. Decision MadeEPF/1331/24

    Demolition of existing bungalow and former nursery buildings and erection of two detached houses

    ROSE NURSERY, Tylers Road, Roydon, Harlow, CM19 5LJ

    Received 27 Jun 2024
  15. Decision MadeEPF/1332/24

    TPO/EPF/02/17 (Ref: T2) T1: Oak - Crown reduce by up to 3m, as specified.

    18 Russell Road, Buckhurst Hill, IG9 5QJ

    Received 26 Jun 2024
  16. Decision MadeEPF/1333/24

    Certificate of lawful development for a single storey garden room for use as gym/home office.

    Mickleham, Theydon Road, Theydon Bois, Epping, CM16 4EE

    Received 28 Jun 2024
  17. Decision MadeEPF/1336/24

    Construction of single storey rear extension to provide a bedroom and accessible bathroom for a registered disabled person. Construct ramp to rear to provide access for a wheelchair user.

    17, Willingale Road, Loughton, IG10 2DD

    Received 28 Jun 2024
  18. Decision MadeEPF/1337/24

    Certificate of lawful development for existing use of the barn for agricultural storage since its construction. It has stored machinery, hay and animals.

    Little Acre Farm, Norton Lane, High Ongar, CM4 0LN

    Received 28 Jun 2024
  19. Decision MadeEPF/1340/24

    Construction of a single storey rear extension to provide an accessible W.C. compartment for the use of a registered disabled person

    5, Appleton Road, Loughton, IG10 2HH

    Received 28 Jun 2024
  20. Decision MadeEPF/1338/24

    Outbuilding.

    2, Green Lane, Chigwell, IG7 6LY

    Received 28 Jun 2024
  21. Decision MadeEPF/1339/24

    Construction of single storey rear extension to provide a new kitchen to replace the existing kitchen which is to be used as a bedroom and accessible bathroom for a registered disabled person.

    16, Castell Road, Loughton, IG10 2LT

    Received 28 Jun 2024
  22. Decision MadeEPF/1343/24

    Application for approval of details reserved by condition 3'Windows in Flank Elevations' on planning permission EPF/1659/23 (Reserved matters application following EPF/0332/22 Outline Application for proposed demolition of existing buildings followed by comprehensive development of up to 62 new homes (inclusive of 40% onsite affordable housing), landscaping, community orchard, new access, parking and circa 1.9 ha of public open space (Reserved matters are for appearance, layout, landscaping and scale) (THOR.R2 - Allocated Site in Thornwood).

    Rosario, High Road, Thornwood, Epping, CM16 6LU

    Received 28 Jun 2024
  23. Decision MadeEPF/1341/24

    Application for approval of details reserved by condition 15 'Lighting Design Scheme for Biodiversity' on planning permission EPF/332/22 (Outline Application for proposed demolition of existing buildings followed by comprehensive development of up to 62 new homes (inclusive of 40% onsite affordable housing), landscaping, community orchard, new access, parking and circa 1.9 ha of public open space)

    Rosario, High Road, Thornwood, Epping, CM16 6LU

    Received 28 Jun 2024
  24. Decision MadeEPF/1342/24

    Application for approval of details reserved by condition 17 'Boiler Installation' on planning permission EPF/0332/22 (Outline Application for proposed demolition of existing buildings followed by comprehensive development of up to 62 new homes (inclusive of 40% onsite affordable housing), landscaping, community orchard, new access, parking and circa 1.9 ha of public open space)

    Rosario, High Road, Thornwood, Epping, CM16 6LU

    Received 28 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.

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