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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
48,650Searchable applications
409Recorded as pending
80%Approval rate · 40,663 approved or refused records
8,275Refused applications

32,388 approved · 8,275 refused · 2,706 withdrawn.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 Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.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/2128/24

    Application for approval of details reserved by condition 4 'Hard and Soft Landscaping' on planning permission EPF/1327/23 (Extension of existing detached dwelling, Provision of information for clearance of Condition 4 of application reference EPF/1327/23- details of hard and soft landscaping works)

    11, New Forest Lane, Chigwell, IG7 5QN

    Received 21 Oct 2024
  2. Decision MadeEPF/2125/24

    Proposed single storey rear extension. Conversion of part of existing workshop to office/study and roof space above to bedroom and en-suite. External Air conditioning unit.

    4 Woodland Barns, Hoe Lane, Nazeing, Waltham Abbey, EN9 2RJ

    Received 21 Oct 2024
  3. Decision MadeEPF/2126/24

    Certificate of lawful development for a proposed hip to gable roof extension, rear dormer and front roof lights in connection with a loft conversion.

    21, Tycehurst Hill, Loughton, IG10 1BX

    Received 21 Oct 2024
  4. Decision MadeEPF/2129/24

    Loft conversion with 3 x rear dormer and 3 x rooflights.

    59, Tempest Mead, North Weald Bassett, Epping, CM16 6DY

    Received 21 Oct 2024
  5. Decision MadeEPF/2131/24

    Certificate of lawful development for proposed annex, it is a self contained 1 bedroom property with a full bathroom, kitchen with all appliances and a large living room. I has it's own electric and gas supply.

    15, Stradbroke Drive, Chigwell, IG7 5QU

    Received 21 Oct 2024
  6. Decision MadeEPF/2130/24

    Application for approval of details reserved by condition 3'External Finishes', condition 8 'Hard and Soft Landscaping', condition 9 'Tree Protection/Arboricultural Method Statement', condition 11 'Surface Water Disposal', condition 12 'Flood Risk Assessment', condition 13 'EVCP', condition 14 'Superfast Broadband' and condition 16 'Programme of Archaeological works' on planning permission EPF/1531/19 (Erection of 2 detached dwellings including access parking and infrastructure).

    Land adjacent to the Fox Inn , Matching Tye, Harlow, harlow, CM17 0QS

    Received 21 Oct 2024
  7. Decision MadeEPF/2132/24

    Application for approval of details reserved by condition 10 'Drainage and SUDs Strategy' on planning permission EPF/1869/21 (Residential Development of 28 dwellings with associated vehicular access point off Roundhills, car parking, open space, landscaping and associated infrastructure.

    Waltham Abbey Swimming Pool, Roundhills, Waltham Abbey, EN9 1UP

    Received 21 Oct 2024
  8. Decision MadeEPF/2134/24

    New shopfront and Installation of ATM.

    217, High Road, Loughton, IG10 1BB

    Received 21 Oct 2024
  9. Decision MadeEPF/2133/24

    Erection of a commercial building and construction of an associated yard (retrospective).

    Burrs Farm, Foster Street, Hastingwood, Harlow, CM17 9HP

    Received 21 Oct 2024
  10. Decision MadeEPF/2135/24

    Illuminate signage of ATM.

    217, High Road, Loughton, IG10 1BB

    Received 21 Oct 2024
  11. Decision MadeEPF/2136/24

    Certificate of lawful development for the proposed construction of a swimming pool building with gym and plant room.

    Firs House, Moreton Road, Bobbingworth, Ongar, CM5 0LU

    Received 22 Oct 2024
  12. Decision MadeEPF/2137/24

    TPO/EPF/05/92 (Ref: T4) T1 Oak - Crown reduce by up to 2m, as specified.

    23, Merlin Close, Waltham Abbey, EN9 3NG

    Received 22 Oct 2024
  13. Decision MadeEPF/2138/24

    Rear dormer extension to existing roof.

    Middle House, Dews Hall Farm, New Road, Lambourne, Romford, RM4 1AJ

    Received 22 Oct 2024
  14. Decision MadeEPF/2139/24

    Certificate of lawful development for proposed change of use of existing Cafe shop (Class E) into a 1B/1P residential unit (class C3).

    Unit 3c, The Maltings Station Road, Sheering, Harlow, CM21 9JX

    Received 22 Oct 2024
  15. Decision MadeEPF/2140/24

    Proposed ground and first floor rear extensions including single storey side extension. Proposed loft conversion.

    26 Hills Road, Buckhurst Hill, IG9 5RS

    Received 22 Oct 2024
  16. Decision MadeEPF/2142/24

    Certificate of lawful development for a proposed single storey extension.

    4, Cripsey Avenue, Ongar, CM5 0AT

    Received 22 Oct 2024
  17. Decision MadeEPF/2141/24

    Construction of two commercial B2 B8 flexible use buildings

    Bottom Yard, Leys Business Centre, , Chelmsford Road, High Ongar, Ongar, CM5 9NW

    Received 22 Oct 2024
  18. Decision MadeEPF/2143/24

    Illuminated new small scale D6 digital display on wall of convenience store.

    Wantz Corner Bp Garage, Fyfield Road, Ongar, CM5 0AH

    Received 22 Oct 2024
  19. Decision MadeEPF/2144/24

    Part single storey, part two storey rear extension, two storey side extension and loft conversion with dormers.

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

    Received 23 Oct 2024
  20. Decision MadeEPF/2145/24

    Removal of condition 17 'Bus Stops' on planning permission EPF/3059/18 (Outline application for demolition of all existing structures and complete site clearance followed by residential redevelopment with 25 dwellings; closure of existing access and creation of a new access point).

    J And W Fencing Ltd, Pecks Hill, Nazeing, Waltham Abbey, EN9 2NY

    Received 23 Oct 2024
  21. Decision MadeEPF/2146/24

    Erection of a single storey wraparound extension

    81, Oakwood Hill, Loughton, IG10 3EP

    Received 23 Oct 2024
  22. Decision MadeEPF/2147/24

    Single storey side extension.

    Ebony Barn, 3 Arthurs Lane, Loughton, IG10 4DF

    Received 23 Oct 2024
  23. Decision MadeEPF/2148/24

    Erection of 2 Additional Warehouse Units for Class E(g)(iii) Light Industry and B8 Storage and Distribution Use

    Leaside, Sedge Green, Nazeing, Waltham Abbey, EN9 2PA

    Received 23 Oct 2024
  24. Decision MadeEPF/2149/24

    Loft conversion with new dormer to rear and roof light windows to front roof slope.

    13, Bradley Road, Waltham Abbey, EN9 3YG

    Received 23 Oct 2024

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