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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 dates48,323Searchable applications
409Recorded as pending
80%Approval rate · 40,380 approved or refused records
8,232Refused applications
32,148 approved · 8,232 refused · 2,674 withdrawn.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 Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.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 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
Explore published planning boundaries and follow their source records for designation details. Coverage varies: an empty map does not mean there are no restrictions. Check the council’s current maps and documents before relying on a boundary.
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/2022/24
Retrospective application to retain roof lantern over prior approval rear extension.
Highfield, Moreton Road, Bobbingworth, Ongar, CM5 0LU
Received 7 Oct 2024 - Decision MadeEPF/2026/24
Application for prior approval in respect of the proposed erection of a single storey rear extension with the following dimensions: extends beyond the rear wall of the original dwellinghouse by 6m. the maximum height of the enlarged part of the dwellinghouse will be 3m. the height of the eaves of the enlarged part of the dwellinghouse will be 3m.
114, Pancroft, Lambourne, Romford, RM4 1DA
Received 7 Oct 2024 - Decision MadeEPF/2024/24
Installation of an air-source heat pump
73B, Palmerston Road, Buckhurst Hill, IG9 5NS
Received 7 Oct 2024 - Decision MadeEPF/2025/24
Illuminated fascia sign.
7, Station Road, Epping, CM16 4HA
Received 7 Oct 2024 - Decision MadeEPF/2027/24
Grade II listed building application for like for like internal restoration of Ground, First and Second floors following severe water damage.
The Presbytery, 87 High Street, Ongar, CM5 9DX
Received 7 Oct 2024 - Decision MadeEPF/2028/24
TPO/EPF/40/88 (Ref: A1) T1 & T2: Sycamore - Crown reduce by up to 3m, as specified,
Grange Court, High Road, Loughton, IG10 4QX
Received 7 Oct 2024 - Decision MadeEPF/2029/24
Drop kerb and raised hardstanding
83, Staples Road, Loughton, IG10 1HR
Received 7 Oct 2024 - Decision MadeEPF/2031/24
Proposed 2 storey side extension with single storey rear extension.
101, Grosvenor Drive, Loughton, IG10 2LA
Received 7 Oct 2024 - Decision MadeEPF/2030/24
ESS/54/24/EPF - LAWFUL DEVELOPMENT CERTIFICATE - Use of land for the import and storage of up to a maximum of 8,000 tonnes, with stockpiles of no more than 5 metres in height, of construction and demolition waste comprising hardcore and concrete. Processing and crushing of imported materials and export of crushed materials.
Norton Field Farm, Norton Lane, High Ongar, Ongar, Blackmore, CM4 0LN
Received 7 Oct 2024 - Decision MadeEPF/2032/24
Variation to condition 2 'Plan no's' on planning permission EPF/0454/19 (Provide additional accommodation with a compact extension for new domestic health and fitness facilities together with a new ancillary guest house)
Pepper Alley, Mott Street, Waltham Abbey, IG10 4AP
Received 8 Oct 2024 - Decision MadeEPF/2033/24
Siting of 1.no rapid electric vehicle charger together with ancillary electrical equipment to create 2.no rapid vehicle charging bays at an existing informal section of on-street parking as part of a community charging installation.
Side Street Parking Brook Way Chigwell IG7
Received 8 Oct 2024 - Decision MadeEPF/2035/24
Single storey rear extension
Gladwyns Farm, Hamlet Hill, Roydon, Harlow, CM19 5JY
Received 8 Oct 2024 - Decision MadeEPF/2034/24
Permanent Siting of Agricultural Workers Accommodation Chalet
Reevesgate Farm, Claverhambury Road, Waltham Abbey, EN9 2BL
Received 8 Oct 2024 - Decision MadeEPF/2036/24
Application for approval of details reserved by condition 3'Surface Water Details', condition 4 'Hard and Soft Landscaping', condition 5'Flood Risk Assessment', condition 6 'External Finishes', condition 7 'Construction Management Plan', condition 13 'Bat Bricks' and condition 14 'Bird Boxes' on planning permission EPF/3282/21 (Demolition of existing dwelling and detached residential annexe. Removal of existing vehicular access. Construction of new residential apartment block containing 14 dwellings).
38, Honey Lane, Waltham Abbey, EN9 3BS
Received 8 Oct 2024 - Decision MadeEPF/2037/24
Two storey front and side extensions, part two storey and part single storey rear extension, loft conversion and internal alterations. External swimming pool and small outbuilding.
59, Hemnall Street, Epping, CM16 4LZ
Received 8 Oct 2024 - Decision MadeEPF/2038/24
TPO/EPF/15/16 T1: Horse Chestnut - Fell and replace, as specified.
Pear Tree Cottage, Epping Road, Nazeing, Waltham Abbey, EN9 2DH
Received 7 Oct 2024 - Decision MadeEPF/2039/24
York Hill Conservation Area T1: Hornbeam - Crown reduce to give clearance from house and balance shape. T6-T9: Hornbeam - Selective lateral reduction to give clearance to neighbouring houses.
29 York Hill, Loughton, IG10 1HU
Received 30 Sept 2024 - Decision MadeEPF/2041/24
Demolition of existing garage and construction of a two-storey side extension and part single and two-storey side/rear extension.
66, Grange Crescent, Chigwell, IG7 5JF
Received 8 Oct 2024 - Decision MadeEPF/2042/24
Construction of a part ground floor, part first floor rear extension (part-retrospective).
9, Firs Drive, Loughton, IG10 2SL
Received 9 Oct 2024 - Decision MadeEPF/2043/24
Demolition of existing dwelling and a proposed replacement detached dwelling.
Langold, 146 High Road, Chigwell, IG7 5BQ
Received 9 Oct 2024 - Decision MadeEPF/2044/24
Conversion of existing garage into a habitable room with external storage on the front. Two storey rear extension with a first-floor side extension over existing side garage. New entrance on front with pitched roof over. Various facade enhancements.
48, Orchard Drive, Theydon Bois, Epping, CM16 7DJ
Received 9 Oct 2024 - Decision MadeEPF/2045/24
Application for approval of details reserved by condition 7 'Ecological Value Enhancement' on planning permission EPF/0304/19 (Redevelopment of site to provide 16 houses and 10 flats, including a new community hall (class D1/D2), associated parking, access, hard and soft landscaping and all ancillary works)
St Thomas More RC Church site, Willingale Road, Loughton, IG10 2DD
Received 10 Oct 2024 - Decision MadeEPF/2048/24
Certificate of lawful development for a proposed ancillary garden structure for office and store.
26, Station Road, Loughton, IG10 4NX
Received 10 Oct 2024 - Decision MadeEPF/2047/24
Certificate of lawful development for a proposed porch, rear dormer, hip to gable end and extension at roof level.
26, Station Road, Loughton, IG10 4NX
Received 10 Oct 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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