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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
47,659Searchable applications
404Recorded as pending
80%Approval rate · 39,782 approved or refused records
8,100Refused applications

31,682 approved · 8,100 refused · 2,642 withdrawn. Received dates in our records: 2 Jul 1999 to 23 Oct 2026. Most recent record check: 27 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 Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.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/1719/24

    Prior approval for a 4.6m deep single storey rear extension with two roof lanterns, height to eaves 3.0m and maximum height of 3.60m.

    10, Western Avenue, Epping, CM16 4JR

    Received 22 Aug 2024
  2. Decision MadeEPF/1720/24

    Application for variation of condition 2 'Plan no' on planning permission EPF/2122/20 (A new detached four bedroom house to the rear of the site, including a raised driveway and a detached garage)

    Land to rear of 11 Kendal Avenue, Epping, CM16 4PW

    Received 22 Aug 2024
  3. Decision MadeEPF/1721/24

    Application for approval of details reserved by condition 3'Hard/Soft Landscaping' and condition 11 'Electric Vehicle Charging Points' on planning permission EPF/0888/24 (Variation of condition 2 plan numbers and Condition 15 access arrangement/layout of EPF/2408/21 allowed on appeal (Demolition of existing buildings and erection 10 residential dwellings (Use Class C3) with associated refuse storage, car and cycle parking, landscaping and associated infrastructure).

    73, Lindsey Street, Epping, CM16 6RD

    Received 22 Aug 2024
  4. Decision MadeEPF/1722/24

    The development of three new dwellings in place of the existing dwelling and outhouses (Including permitted development approvals) on the site of Pedlars End, Moreton.

    Glenwood, Pedlars End, Moreton, Ongar, CM5 0LW

    Received 22 Aug 2024
  5. Decision MadeEPF/1723/24

    Matching Conservation Area T1 & T2: Purple Plums - Crown reduce height by up to 2m. Reduce lateral branches by up to 2.5m.

    St Marys the Virgin Church, Church Road, Matching, Harlow CM17 0QZ

    Received 22 Aug 2024
  6. Decision MadeEPF/1725/24

    Construction of first floor rear extension, conversion of loft with front and rear dormers, alterations to the roof height

    Glenview, 56 London Road, Lambourne, Romford, RM4 1UX

    Received 23 Aug 2024
  7. Decision MadeEPF/1724/24

    Removal of existing garden outbuilding to facilitate a proposed single storey rear extension with roof lantern. Proposed rear dormer roof window to create a new loft room.

    90, Tower Road, Epping, CM16 5EW

    Received 23 Aug 2024
  8. Decision MadeEPF/1726/24

    Proposed two storey side extension, part retention, alteration and repairs of existing single storey rear extension and part replacement of existing single storey rear extension.

    The Cherry Tree, Matching Green, Matching, Harlow, CM17 0PT

    Received 23 Aug 2024
  9. Decision MadeEPF/1727/24

    Grade II listed building application for a proposed two storey side extension, part retention, alteration and repairs of existing single storey rear extension and part replacement of existing single storey rear extension.

    The Cherry Tree, Matching Green, Matching, Harlow, CM17 0PT

    Received 23 Aug 2024
  10. Decision MadeEPF/1728/24

    Proposed erection of 2 no. 4-bedroom houses. Demolition of existing house.

    59, Lechmere Avenue, Chigwell, IG7 5HA

    Received 23 Aug 2024
  11. Decision MadeEPF/1729/24

    Application for approval of details reserved by condition 4 'Flood Risk - Surface Water Drainage 'on EPF/2051/23 (Application for the erection of a substation, sixteen ultra-rapid electric vehicle charge points and associated electrical equipment within the southern car park of Highbridge Retail Park)

    Highbridge Retail Park, Highbridge Street, Waltham Abbey, EN9 1BY

    Received 23 Aug 2024
  12. Decision MadeEPF/1730/24

    Certificate of lawful development for a proposed detached garage.

    Shielings, Cross Lees Lane, Moreton, Ongar, CM5 0HX

    Received 23 Aug 2024
  13. Decision MadeEPF/1731/24

    Replacement of existing conservatory with a single storey rear extension. Construction of new roof over existing dwelling conversion of garage to additional living space alterations to external facade and window and door openings.

    Shielings, Cross Lees Lane, Moreton, Ongar, CM5 0HX

    Received 23 Aug 2024
  14. Decision MadeEPF/1735/24

    Certificate of lawful development for existing use to confirm commencement of works approved under application EPF/0046/19.

    1, Torrington Gardens, Loughton, IG10 3TB

    Received 26 Aug 2024
  15. Decision MadeEPF/1736/24

    Prior approval application to convert the barn on the site into a dwellinghouse

    Springfields, Church Road, Loughton, IG10 4AJ

    Received 26 Aug 2024
  16. Decision MadeEPF/1733/24

    Proposed double storey front extension, conversion of garage, new roof canopy at front entrance, new front steps, new fenestration to the front elevation, first floor side extension, part first floor rear extension, ground floor rear extension, first floor balcony with privacy side screen, raising of the roof to facilitate a loft conversion with associated rear dormers and front rooflights.

    30, Courtland Drive, Chigwell, IG7 6PW

    Received 26 Aug 2024
  17. Decision MadeEPF/1732/24

    Single storey Rear Extension, Front Porch, 1st Floor extension above double garage

    2, Love Lane, Ongar, CM5 9BL

    Received 26 Aug 2024
  18. Decision MadeEPF/1734/24

    Erection of a new two storey rear extension to existing property and replacement of rear dormer to the loft.

    11, Staples Road, Loughton, IG10 1HP

    Received 26 Aug 2024
  19. Decision MadeEPF/1737/24

    Demolition of existing garage, and construction of a single storey side extension, single storey rear extension, create new porch/entrance & increase rear dormer in width and depth.

    27, Palmerston Road, Buckhurst Hill, IG9 5PA

    Received 26 Aug 2024
  20. Decision MadeEPF/1738/24

    Demolition of existing garage, conservatory and single-storey elements, change of use and construction of one and two-storey extensions to provide a veterinary centre at ground floor and a self-contained flat at first floor.

    21, Kings Avenue, Buckhurst Hill, IG9 5LP

    Received 26 Aug 2024
  21. Decision MadeEPF/1739/24

    Certificate of lawful development for a proposed rear dormer in connection with a loft conversion with front facing rooflights.

    31, St Nicholas Place, Loughton, IG10 1BF

    Received 27 Aug 2024
  22. Decision MadeEPF/1740/24

    TPO/EPF/21/93 T15: Norway Maple - Crown reduce lateral branches by up to 1 metre, as specified.

    5, Kendal Avenue, Epping, CM16 4PN

    Received 27 Aug 2024
  23. Decision MadeEPF/1741/24

    Change of use of part of farm yard to part of the domestic curtilage of Shiree Lodge (retrospective)

    Land rear of Shiree Lodge, Hoe Lane, Nazeing, EN9 2RG

    Received 27 Aug 2024
  24. Decision MadeEPF/1742/24

    A detached stable building and use of land for horse keeping for personal use (Revised scheme to EPF/143/17).

    Land Opposite Blackberry House, Toot Hill Road, Ongar, Essex CM5 9QP

    Received 27 Aug 2024

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