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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
46,432Searchable applications
404Recorded as pending
80%Approval rate · 38,663 approved or refused records
7,842Refused applications

30,821 approved · 7,842 refused · 2,582 withdrawn.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 Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.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

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.

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  1. Decision MadeEPF/1370/24

    Certificate of lawful development for existing field access to land for agricultural and fishery use (please see supporting statement)

    Maybrand Farm Bournebridge Lane Stapleford Abbotts Romford RM4 1LT

    Received 3 Jul 2024
  2. Decision MadeEPF/1371/24

    Erection of replacement granny annexe with integral garage in place of existing garage and outbuildings within the residential curtilage of the main dwelling

    3 Church Cottages, Rosary Cottage, Church Road, Stanford Rivers, Ongar, CM5 9PS

    Received 3 Jul 2024
  3. Decision MadeEPF/1374/24

    Insert dormer into existing converted loft

    5, Coolgardie Avenue, Chigwell, IG7 5AU

    Received 4 Jul 2024
  4. Decision MadeEPF/1373/24

    Loft conversion with rear dormer

    84, Monkswood Avenue, Waltham Abbey, EN9 1LD

    Received 4 Jul 2024
  5. Decision MadeEPF/1375/24

    Proposed formation of new driveway and associated ramped access across grass verge and public footpath

    67, Moreton Road, Ongar, CM5 0AR

    Received 4 Jul 2024
  6. Decision MadeEPF/1376/24

    Alterations and Extensions with Part Demolition to 12 Lower Park Road, with a replacement dwelling for 12a Lower Park Road

    12, Lower Park Road, Loughton, IG10 4NA

    Received 4 Jul 2024
  7. Decision MadeEPF/1378/24

    Prior approval for a proposed single storey pitched roof rear extension to be 6.80m off of the original rear wall, height to eaves 2.49m and maximum height 4.00m.

    Mitchells Farm, Gutteridge Lane , Stapleford Abbotts, Romford, RM4 1EG

    Received 4 Jul 2024
  8. Decision MadeEPF/1377/24

    Certificate of lawful development for a proposed single storey side extensions and front porch.

    Mitchells Farm, Gutteridge Lane , Stapleford Abbotts, Romford, RM4 1EG

    Received 4 Jul 2024
  9. Decision MadeEPF/1379/24

    Infill ground-floor extension with glass lantern and bi-fold doors.

    Little Oak, School Lane, Abbess Beauchamp And Berners Roding, Ongar, CM5 0PH

    Received 4 Jul 2024
  10. Decision MadeEPF/1380/24

    Proposed single storey side extension.

    40, Orchard Drive, Theydon Bois, Epping, CM16 7DJ

    Received 5 Jul 2024
  11. Decision MadeEPF/1381/24

    Erection of a rear extension to the existing ground floor commercial unit (Class E), following the demolition of the existing single-storey building at the rear ground floor level, with associated works, and replacement of the shop front.

    230, High Road, Loughton, IG10 1EZ

    Received 5 Jul 2024
  12. Decision MadeEPF/1382/24

    Application for approval of details reserved by condition 9 'External Lighting' and condition 29 'Electric Charging Points' on planning permission EPF/0919/21 (‘The redevelopment of the existing office building and car park. Demolition of the existing office building and alterations to connection to existing Listed Civic Centre. Development to comprise new apartment buildings and houses to provide a mix of residential units (Use Class C3), revised vehicular and pedestrian access from High Street, all associated car and cycle parking, servicing, hard and soft landscaping and associated works)

    Civic Offices, Epping Forest District Council, 323 High Street, Epping, CM16 4BZ

    Received 5 Jul 2024
  13. Decision MadeEPF/1383/24

    Application for approval of details reserved by condition 8 'External Lighting' on planning permission EPF/0917/21 (Redevelopment of the former school buildings and depot. Demolition of five buildings and the retention of three locally listed buildings. Development to comprise erection of new apartment buildings and the conversion, extension and change of use of the existing locally listed Centrepoint building and Cookery School to provide a mix of residential units (Use Class C3) and ancillary communal amenity areas. Extension and refurbishment of two existing locally listed semi-detached caretaker cottages. Revised vehicular and pedestrian access from St Johns Road and new pedestrian access from High Street, all associated car and cycle parking, servicing, hard and soft landscaping and associated works)

    Former School, Centrepoint Building and Council Depot, Land at St John's Road, Epping, CM16 4BD

    Received 5 Jul 2024
  14. Decision MadeEPF/1387/24

    Prior approval for a 5m ground floor rear extension. all the external materials to match as existing. proposed walls, brick, block cavity to match as existing. proposed bifold door, upvc double glazed to match as existing. proposed flat roof, high quality felt finish with rooflight maximum projection 150mm above existing roof plane, height to eaves 2.8m and maximum height of 3.0m.

    20, Great Lawn, Ongar, CM5 0AA

    Received 8 Jul 2024
  15. Decision MadeEPF/1388/24

    Nazeing & South Roydon Conservation Area Conifers - Group of Conifers to reduce by 50% Birch - Reduce Birch branches to clear BT lines Oak - Target prune lateral branches to give clearance to the house.

    Middlebrook, Epping Road, Nazeing, Waltham Abbey, EN9 2DH

    Received 8 Jul 2024
  16. Decision MadeEPF/1384/24

    Removal of rear conservatory and erection of part 7m /part 3.5m rear extension, enlargement of windows

    Merryleas, Common Road, Waltham Abbey, EN9 2DF

    Received 8 Jul 2024
  17. Decision MadeEPF/1385/24

    Certificate of lawful development for a proposed change of use from residential to residential home for 3 children (No changes will be made to the property itself. A certificate of lawfulness is requirement for Ofsted registration of the residential. The house is 3 bedrooms and will remain this way. No building works or alterations will be carried out)

    42, Thaxted Road, Buckhurst Hill, IG9 6AW

    Received 8 Jul 2024
  18. Decision MadeEPF/1389/24

    Proposed ground floor side extension and raised boundary wall

    42, Longfields, Ongar, CM5 9BZ

    Received 8 Jul 2024
  19. Decision MadeEPF/1390/24

    Illuminated fascia sign to front and rear elevations.

    18, The Broadway, Loughton, IG10 3ST

    Received 8 Jul 2024
  20. Decision MadeEPF/1391/24

    Application for approval of details reserved by condition 17 'Delivery Servicing Plan' and condition 27 'EVC provision to Disabled Parking' on planning permission EPF/2924/20 (Full application for the redevelopment of existing surface level car park to provide a leisure centre to include swimming pool, gymnasium, sports hall, squash courts and studio (mixed Class E (d) and F.2 (d)) together with disabled parking provision, new vehicular and pedestrian access, all hard and soft landscaping, and associated works)

    Bakers Lane Car Park, Bakers Lane, Bakers Lane, Epping, CM16 5BD

    Received 8 Jul 2024
  21. Decision MadeEPF/1392/24

    Extensions and Alterations to create one additional unit to form Flat 8.

    5, Church Street, Waltham Abbey, EN9 1DX

    Received 8 Jul 2024
  22. Recommendation MadeEPF/1393/24

    Partial demolition, extension and conversion of existing industrial buildings to 9 x dwellings with associated car parking and landscaping.

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

    Received 8 Jul 2024
  23. Decision MadeEPF/1395/24

    Front Of Property T1 - Whitebeam Cut back to the Kerb and reduce remaining tree by 1 metre leaving at suitable growth. The proposed works would not reduce the amenity value of the tree and will allow sustainable tree management in the long term. The works are part of a regular maintenance programme to retain the tree at a suitable size for its location T2 - Silver Birch Cut back over the Parking Bay and reduce by 2 metres leaving at suitable growth. The proposed works would not reduce the amenity value of the tree and will allow sustainable tree management in the long term. The works are part of a regular maintenance programme to retain the tree at a suitable size for its location

    4, Lancaster Drive, Loughton, IG10 3NQ

    Received 8 Jul 2024
  24. Decision MadeEPF/1394/24

    Replacement Boundary Walls, Gates and Railings

    Corner Garth, Nursery Road, Loughton, IG10 4EF

    Received 8 Jul 2024

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