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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
48,050Searchable applications
413Recorded as pending
80%Approval rate · 40,132 approved or refused records
8,174Refused applications

31,958 approved · 8,174 refused · 2,657 withdrawn.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 Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.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/1874/24

    Certificate of lawful development for existing Private House and Estate comprising of a large, six bedroom House, a one-bed house, and two-bed annex ancillary accommodation, maintenance facilities, and a country club style estate that includes sports pitches and courts, pavilion with private function rooms, bar, and kitchens, grounds with a leisure complex, swimming pools, indoor and outdoor, terraces, patios, and gardens.

    140, Bliss Heights, London Road, Lambourne, Romford, RM4 1XX

    Received 11 Sept 2024
  2. Decision MadeEPF/1873/24

    Application for approval of details reserved by condition 8'Driveway Details', condition 11 'Refuse Storage', condition 12 'EVCP' and condition 13 'Super Fast Broadband' on planning application EPF/0269/19 (Erection of an additional floor at third floor level to accommodate 5 x 2 bedroom apartments with associated amenities)

    OAKFIELDS, 1-23 ST WINIFRED'S CLOSE, CHIGWELL, ESSEX, IG7 5PU

    Received 11 Sept 2024
  3. Decision MadeEPF/1875/24

    Application for approval of details reserved by condition 10 'Schedule of repairs & Structural interventions' on planning permission EPF/0194/23 (Grade II listed building application for the conversion of barns and stables for a three-unit C1 (holiday let) use

    Upshire Hall, Honey Lane, Waltham Abbey, EN9 3QS

    Received 11 Sept 2024
  4. Decision MadeEPF/1877/24

    Construction of outbuilding to facilitate home gym and home office

    Blossom Lodge, Maltings Farm, Maltings Hill, Moreton, CM5 0JY

    Received 12 Sept 2024
  5. Decision MadeEPF/1876/24

    TPO/EPF/66/09 (Ref: T1) T001: Cedar - Selectively reduce over extended lateral branch projecting to the west by up to 2.5m, as specified. Crown lift to 2.5m above ground level, as specified.

    Manor House, 166 High Street, Ongar, Essex CM5 9JJ

    Received 12 Sept 2024
  6. Decision MadeEPF/1878/24

    Removal of existing front porch. Proposed full width single storey front extension with monopitch roof.

    100, Mill Lane, High Ongar, Ongar, CM5 9RL

    Received 12 Sept 2024
  7. Decision MadeEPF/1879/24

    Ground and first floor side/single storey rear increase in height of existing dwelling with new roof and Dormers. New front bays and detached front garage structure.

    68, Alderton Hill, Loughton, IG10 3JB

    Received 12 Sept 2024
  8. Decision MadeEPF/1880/24

    Loft conversion to facilitate the provision of 1 x 2 bed dwelling, including roof alterations, set-in balcony, rooflights, and associated refuse and cycle storage.

    Cornerways Turpins Lane Chigwell

    Received 12 Sept 2024
  9. Decision MadeEPF/1881/24

    Installation of front garden electronic metal boundary gates, with painted render pillars to match neighbouring property, and a low brick wall along the boundary. Revision to previously refused application (EPF/1447/24).

    37, Chester Road, Chigwell, IG7 6AH

    Received 12 Sept 2024
  10. Decision MadeEPF/1882/24

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

    100, Mill Lane, High Ongar, Ongar, CM5 9RL

    Received 12 Sept 2024
  11. Decision MadeEPF/1883/24

    Chipping Ongar Conservation Area T002: Apple - Reduce crown by up to 2.5m.

    Manor House, 166 High Street, Ongar, CM5 9JJ

    Received 12 Sept 2024
  12. Decision MadeEPF/1884/24

    Application for approval of details reserved by condition 3'External Finishes', condition 4 'Additional Drawings', condition 6 'Contamination', condition 8 'Tree Protection/Arboricultural Method Statement, condition 11 'Schedule of repairs', and condition 14 'Surface Water Disposal' on planning permission EPF/0348/23 (Variation of condition 2 'Plan no's' on planning approval EPF/0377/19 (Conversion of former boiler house building into one residential dwelling, with ground floor and roof extensions. (Revised application to EPF/2516/17)

    Warlies Gardens, Horseshoe Hill, Waltham Abbey, EN9 3SL

    Received 16 Sept 2024
  13. Decision MadeEPF/1885/24

    The creation of a new detached single family dwelling on the land currently occupied by the front garden of the existing house with the retention of the existing house.

    Newstead, 19 Coopersale Common, Coopersale, Epping, CM16 7QS

    Received 16 Sept 2024
  14. Decision MadeEPF/1886/24

    Application for approval of details reserved by condition 3'Contamination', condition 4 'Foul and Surface Water', condition 7 'Superfast Broadband' and condition 8 'Water Efficiency' on planning permission EPF/2679/23 (Prior approval for change of use of Agriculture Building to Residential (C3) (Revised scheme to approved consent EPF/1131/22 - changes to the fenestration of the 3 new dwellings and orientation of the two smaller dwellings which are encapsulated in the existing barn).

    Robins Wood, Birds Green, Willingale, Ongar, CM5 0PR

    Received 16 Sept 2024
  15. Decision MadeEPF/1887/24

    Certificate of lawful development for a proposed change of use from Dwelling (C3) to Children's Home (C2)

    211, Fencepiece Road, Chigwell, IG7 5EB

    Received 16 Sept 2024
  16. Decision MadeEPF/1888/24

    Outline application for the erection of 15 no. new commercial units, improvements to the access road, car parking, refuse areas, cycle stores, tree planting, soft landscaping and sustainable urban drainage; all matters reserved except access (Revised scheme to EPF/0751/23 & EPF/0752/23).

    Middlebrook Farm , Hoe Lane , Nazeing , Essex , EN9 2RJ

    Received 16 Sept 2024
  17. Decision MadeEPF/1889/24

    Outline application for the erection of 21no. new dwellings, sustainable drainage systems, car parking (including alterations to the existing Green Lane access), pedestrian and cycle paths, refuse areas, cycle stores, tree planting, soft landscaping and amenity space; all matters reserved except access (Revised scheme to EPF/0751/23 & EPF/0752/23).

    Willowbrook, Green Lane , Nazeing , Essex , EN10 6RS

    Received 16 Sept 2024
  18. Decision MadeEPF/1890/24

    Demolition of the existing house and garage and erection of a new 3 storey family dwelling (2 full storeys and additional accommodation in roof space - no basement).

    25, Carroll Hill, Loughton, IG10 1NL

    Received 17 Sept 2024
  19. Decision MadeEPF/1895/24

    Extension to existing plant room to accommodate internal ASHP units. Installation of external ASHP and AC units to side of detached garage.

    Threshers, Threshers Bush, Matching, Harlow, CM17 0NP

    Received 17 Sept 2024
  20. Decision MadeEPF/1892/24

    Certificate of Lawful Development for a proposed rear dormer and front roof lights

    11, The Orchards, Epping, CM16 7BB

    Received 17 Sept 2024
  21. Decision MadeEPF/1893/24

    Single Storey Rear Extension following demolition of existing conservatory.

    13, Holecroft, Waltham Abbey, EN9 1UL

    Received 17 Sept 2024
  22. Decision MadeEPF/1891/24

    Proposed demolition of existing conservatory, single storey side/rear extension, rear rooflight, and a front porch.

    11, The Orchards, Epping, CM16 7BB

    Received 17 Sept 2024
  23. Decision MadeEPF/1894/24

    Prior approval for a single storey rear extension with roof lights, height to eaves 3.0m and maximum height 3.50m.

    Wood Nook, Nazeing Road, Waltham Abbey, EN9 2HU

    Received 17 Sept 2024
  24. Decision MadeEPF/1897/24

    Proposed single storey extension to garage.

    Greenacres Farm, Bournebridge Lane, Stapleford Abbotts, Romford, RM4 1LT

    Received 17 Sept 2024

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