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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
48,487Searchable applications
409Recorded as pending
80%Approval rate · 40,519 approved or refused records
8,257Refused applications

32,262 approved · 8,257 refused · 2,693 withdrawn.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 Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.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/2076/24

    Variation to condition 2 on planning permission EPF/2841/17 (Two storey side and rear extension to house)

    27, Duck Lane, Thornwood, Epping, CM16 6NF

    Received 14 Oct 2024
  2. Decision MadeEPF/2072/24

    Two storey rear addition.

    The Old Forge, Dunmow Road, Fyfield, Ongar, CM5 0NN

    Received 14 Oct 2024
  3. Decision MadeEPF/2074/24

    Replacement windows, removal of 3 outbuildings and build single storey summer house.

    38, Castle Street, Ongar, CM5 9JS

    Received 14 Oct 2024
  4. Decision MadeEPF/2075/24

    Application for approval of details reserved by condition 14 'Site Investigation' on planning permission EPF/0886/23 (Proposed two-storey extension to existing Acquired Brain Injury Unit to provide 10 additional bed spaces with ancillary provisions including reconfiguration of the car parking and landscaping)

    1 Sewardstone Close, Sewardstone Road, Waltham Abbey, E4 7RG

    Received 14 Oct 2024
  5. Decision MadeEPF/2078/24

    Grade II listed building application for a two storey rear addition.

    The Old Forge, Dunmow Road, Fyfield, Ongar, CM5 0NN

    Received 14 Oct 2024
  6. Decision MadeEPF/2080/24

    Retrospective consent for ground floor side extension and replacement of external cladding to previous adjoining extension.

    2 Hornbeam Road, Theydon Bois, Epping, CM16 7JX

    Received 14 Oct 2024
  7. Decision MadeEPF/2081/24

    TPO/EPF/22/95 (Ref: T3) T1: Oak - Crown reduce to previous points, as specified. Reduce northern lateral by up to 4m to a suitable growing point, as specified.

    11, Manor Road, Chigwell, IG7 5PF

    Received 14 Oct 2024
  8. Decision MadeEPF/2082/24

    Ground Floor Rear Extension with two sky lights. Ensuite at First Floor passing 45 degree rule.

    62, Forest Road, Loughton, IG10 1EQ

    Received 14 Oct 2024
  9. Decision MadeEPF/2083/24

    Grade II listed building application proposed Demolition of existing Kitchen and Conservatory, Erection of two storey side extension both sides, and single storey pitched roof rear extension.

    New Barns Farm, Epping Road, Roydon, Harlow, CM19 5DB

    Received 14 Oct 2024
  10. Decision MadeEPF/2085/24

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

    The Elms, Hoe Lane, Nazeing, Waltham Abbey, EN9 2RB

    Received 15 Oct 2024
  11. Decision MadeEPF/2086/24

    Two storey side, single storey rear extension and garage to habitable room.

    The Elms, Hoe Lane, Nazeing, Waltham Abbey, EN9 2RB

    Received 15 Oct 2024
  12. Decision MadeEPF/2087/24

    Single storey rear extension (retrospective).

    9, Powell Road, Buckhurst Hill, IG9 5RD

    Received 15 Oct 2024
  13. Decision MadeEPF/2088/24

    Variation of condition 2 'Plan no's' on planning permission EPF/0197/24 (Demolition of existing dwelling and construction of chalet style property).

    47, Hillcrest Road, Loughton, IG10 4QH

    Received 15 Oct 2024
  14. Decision MadeEPF/2089/24

    Application for variation of condition 2 'Plan No'' on planning permission EPF/0197/24 (Demolition of existing dwelling and construction of chalet style property)

    47, Hillcrest Road, Loughton, IG10 4QH

    Received 15 Oct 2024
  15. Decision MadeEPF/2091/24

    Prior approval for a 6m deep single storey rear extension, height to eaves 3.00m and maximum height 3.00m.

    23, Princesfield Road, Waltham Abbey, EN9 3PJ

    Received 16 Oct 2024
  16. Decision MadeEPF/2090/24

    Approval of Details Reserved by Conditions 9 Tree Protection Plan and Arboricultural Method Statement and 10 Foundation Details of EPF/1150/24 (Demolition of existing outbuildings and construction of an ancillary building to accommodate a laundry room, workshop, general storage and a covered parking area for 6 vehicles. As well as a generator and refuse storage area).

    Pepper Alley, Mott Street, Waltham Abbey, IG10 4AP

    Received 16 Oct 2024
  17. Decision MadeEPF/2092/24

    Demolition of the rear/side conservatory and construction of a new ground floor rear/side extension.

    Whiteswood Cottage, Back Lane, Nazeing, Waltham Abbey, EN9 2RS

    Received 16 Oct 2024
  18. Decision MadeEPF/2093/24

    Single storey rear extension

    21, Princes Close, North Weald Bassett, Epping, CM16 6EN

    Received 16 Oct 2024
  19. Decision MadeEPF/2096/24

    Single storey side and rear extensions, and front porch.

    25, Priory Road, Loughton, IG10 1AF

    Received 16 Oct 2024
  20. Decision MadeEPF/2095/24

    Certificate of Lawful Development for proposed outbuilding.

    Rosebank, Norwood End, Fyfield, Ongar, CM5 0RL

    Received 16 Oct 2024
  21. Decision MadeEPF/2094/24

    Double storey side extension and ground floor rear extension.

    10, Colson Path, Loughton, IG10 3QZ

    Received 16 Oct 2024
  22. Decision MadeEPF/2097/24

    Retrospective application for repair and replacement of roofs of seven existing buildings and the inclusion of solar panels on one of the replacement roofs.

    Metropolitan Police Cadet Training Centre, Lippitts Hill, Loughton, IG10 4AL

    Received 16 Oct 2024
  23. Decision MadeEPF/2098/24

    Matching Green Conservation Area T1: Horse Chestnut - Crown reduce by up to 2m. T2: Blue Cedar - Selective prune of 2 x broken branches.

    Chestnut Cottage, Matching Green, Matching, Harlow, CM17 0PZ

    Received 16 Oct 2024
  24. Decision MadeEPF/2099/24

    Single Storey Conservatory Style Side Extension

    40A, Copperfield Lodge, Hainault Road, Chigwell, IG7 6QX

    Received 17 Oct 2024

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