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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
51,614Searchable applications
410Recorded as pending
80%Approval rate · 43,558 approved or refused records
8,900Refused applications

34,658 approved · 8,900 refused · 2,828 withdrawn. Received dates in our records: 2 Jul 1999 to 27 Oct 2026. Most recent record check: 29 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 Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.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/0817/25

    Application for approval of details reserved by condition 5 (Remediation) on planning permission EPF/0524/20 (Construction of x20 no. new dwellings with associated infrastructure, parking, public open space & landscaping).

    High House Farm, Stapleford Road, Stapleford Abbotts, Romford, RM4 1EJ

    Received 11 Apr 2025
  2. Decision MadeEPF/0818/25

    Application for approval of details reserved by condition 3 (Material specification) on planning permission EPF/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 House, Epping Road, Roydon, Harlow, CM19 5DB

    Received 11 Apr 2025
  3. Decision MadeEPF/0819/25

    Certificate of Lawful Development for proposed conversion of garage to bedroom with en-suite for ancillary use.

    12, Buckhurst Way, Buckhurst Hill, IG9 6HJ

    Received 14 Apr 2025
  4. Decision MadeEPF/0820/25

    Proposed first floor rear / side extension. New pitched roof to replace existing first floor side flat roof and other fenestration improvements.

    16, Dukes Avenue, Theydon Bois, Epping, CM16 7HE

    Received 14 Apr 2025
  5. Decision MadeEPF/0823/25

    Non Material Amendment to EPF/2183/22 (Demolish existing garage and form side, rear and porch extension, solar panels, form new driveway and adapt building for means of disabled use).

    Moena, Ongar Road, Fyfield, Ongar, CM5 0RB

    Received 14 Apr 2025
  6. Decision MadeEPF/0821/25

    Certificate of lawful development for a proposed loft conversion with a rear dormer and front roof lights.

    121, Forest Road, Loughton, IG10 1EF

    Received 14 Apr 2025
  7. Decision MadeEPF/0822/25

    Replacement of ground floor window with bay window. installation of additional window in the first floor front elevation and ground floor rear elevation.

    121, Forest Road, Loughton, IG10 1EF

    Received 14 Apr 2025
  8. Decision MadeEPF/0824/25

    Removal of existing garage, store and workshop. Proposed single storey rear and side extension.

    Brambles Tye, Vicarage Lane, North Weald Bassett, Epping, CM16 6ET

    Received 14 Apr 2025
  9. Decision MadeEPF/0826/25

    TPO/EPF/22/95 (Ref: T2) T1: Ash - Fell and replace, as specified. NB: The permitted specification of works is detailed in the conditions below.

    11, Manor Road, Chigwell, IG7 5PF

    Received 14 Apr 2025
  10. Decision MadeEPF/0825/25

    Listed Building Consent Relating to Application EPF/2351/24 - Retrospective Change of Use of Redundant Agricultural Buildings to Commercial Use Class B8

    East End Farm, Harlow Road, Roydon, Harlow, CM19 5HE

    Received 14 Apr 2025
  11. Decision MadeEPF/0827/25

    Certificate of lawful development for existing use. The occupant has been in the property for more than 10 years in breach of the planning restriction.

    Paynes Farm Nursery, Paynes Lane, Nazeing, Waltham Abbey, EN9 2EX

    Received 14 Apr 2025
  12. Decision MadeEPF/0828/25

    Non Material Amendment to EPF/0035/24 (Redevelopment of the site to provide a new self-storage facility (Use Class B8), new light Industrial workspace / incubator units (Use Class E(g)(iii)) and a new hotel (Use Class C1) with associated car and cycle parking, landscaping and other works ancillary to the development (Revised Scheme to EPF/1204/22) - Changes to carparking & landscaping.

    1, Langston Road, Loughton, IG10 3SD

    Received 14 Apr 2025
  13. Decision MadeEPF/0829/25

    New car park area where a school hall has been previously demolished.

    Saint Johns Rc Special School, Turpins Lane, Chigwell, IG8 8AX

    Received 14 Apr 2025
  14. Decision MadeEPF/0830/25

    Proposed front porch extension (re-renewal of Planning Application Ref No: EPF/2423/21)

    20, Ormonde Rise, Buckhurst Hill, IG9 5QQ

    Received 14 Apr 2025
  15. Decision MadeEPF/0833/25

    Proposed crossover to highway to enable car parking on the property frontage in common with neighbouring properties

    Carlton, Epping Road, Epping Upland, Epping, CM16 6PX

    Received 14 Apr 2025
  16. Decision MadeEPF/0832/25

    Extension to west elevation and internal and external remedial works and upgrade alterations including new windows and internal layout changes

    The Old Rectory, Church Lane, Sheering, Harlow, CM22 7NR

    Received 14 Apr 2025
  17. Decision MadeEPF/0831/25

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

    5, King George Road, Waltham Abbey, EN9 1HG

    Received 14 Apr 2025
  18. Decision MadeEPF/0837/25

    Listed building consent for demolition of rear porch extension and large shed and glass house, relocating oil tank and small shed. Create new door opening to kitchen. New rear extension to form new guest suite, with swimming pool and car port.

    Watermans End House, Watery Lane, Little Laver, Harlow, CM17 0RQ

    Received 11 Apr 2025
  19. Decision MadeEPF/0834/25

    Replacement of conservatory with side extension, and internal remodeling to basement and ground floors.

    6, The Maltings, Palmers Hill, Epping, CM16 6SG

    Received 15 Apr 2025
  20. Decision MadeEPF/0835/25

    Certificate of lawful development for a proposed double storey rear extension and front porch.

    6, Maltings Hill, Moreton, Ongar, CM5 0JY

    Received 15 Apr 2025
  21. Decision MadeEPF/0836/25

    TPO/EPF/27/01 T1: Pine - Reduce lateral growth by up to 1.75m, as specified. Reduce overextended growth over neighbour (growing southwest) by up to 2.25 m, as specified. Crown reduce height by up to 1.5m, as specified. NB: The permitted specification of works is detailed in the conditions below.

    17, The Drive, Buckhurst Hill, IG9 5RB

    Received 15 Apr 2025
  22. Decision MadeEPF/0838/25

    Application for approval of details reserved by condition 4 (surface water) on planning permission EPF/0372/25 (Proposed basement under previously approved extension scheme under reference EPF/0941/24).

    28, Ollards Grove, Loughton, IG10 4DW

    Received 15 Apr 2025
  23. Decision MadeEPF/0839/25

    New Dwelling, Parking and Associated Works on the Site Occupied by a Menage.

    Manor Farm, Mott Street, Waltham Abbey, IG10 4AP

    Received 15 Apr 2025
  24. Decision MadeEPF/0840/25

    Proposed first floor extension and loft rooms.

    55 Spring Grove, Loughton, IG10 4QD

    Received 15 Apr 2025

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