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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
51,709Searchable applications
407Recorded as pending
80%Approval rate · 43,646 approved or refused records
8,917Refused applications

34,729 approved · 8,917 refused · 2,832 withdrawn.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 Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.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/0865/25

    Conversion of existing barn at Little London Farm, IG7 6DQ under Class Q Permitted Development into 5 residential units, each with 4 bedrooms.

    Little London Farm, Gravel Lane, Chigwell, IG7 6DQ

    Received 17 Apr 2025
  2. Decision MadeEPF/0866/25

    Application for approval of details reserved by Condition 24 `Light for Biodiversity' and granted permission on EPF/0007/24 (Residential development comprising residential dwellings (Use Class C3), together with car parking, garden spaces, a flexible café/commercial use (Use Class E) with vehicular access from High Road (B1393) external landscaping and associated development)

    Tudor House, High Road, Thornwood, Epping, CM16 6LT

    Received 17 Apr 2025
  3. Decision MadeEPF/0868/25

    Application for Approval of Details Reserved by Condition 6 and 7 "Contamination", 10 "Landscape" and 16 "EV Chargers" for EPF/2063/24. (Variation to condition 2 'Plan no's on planning permission EPF/1286/20 (Demolition of existing dwelling and 2no. associated agricultural buildings and replacement with 3no. detached dwellings including ancillary works and landscaping)).

    23, Ivy Chimneys, Epping, CM16 4EL

    Received 17 Apr 2025
  4. Decision MadeEPF/0870/25

    Application for approval of details reserved by condition 6 `Surface water drainage' on planning permission EPF/2585/24 (Proposed basement and alterations to the ground floor from previous approved application (ref: EPF/1523/23).

    Great Gregories House, Theydon Road, Theydon Bois, Epping, CM16 4EF

    Received 18 Apr 2025
  5. Decision MadeEPF/0871/25

    Double storey side extension.

    13, Whitehall Close, Chigwell, IG7 6EQ

    Received 18 Apr 2025
  6. Decision MadeEPF/0872/25

    Erection of a single-storey side/front extension, and the forming of an extended raised rear patio area.

    20, Brooklyn Avenue, Loughton, IG10 1BL

    Received 18 Apr 2025
  7. Decision MadeEPF/0873/25

    Proposed single storey rear extension.

    43, The Uplands, Loughton, IG10 1NQ

    Received 21 Apr 2025
  8. Decision MadeEPF/0874/25

    Demolition of the poor-quality existing dwelling and erection of replacement dwellinghouse with basement.

    Field End, Oak Hill Road, Stapleford Abbotts, Romford, RM4 1EH

    Received 21 Apr 2025
  9. Decision MadeEPF/0875/25

    York Hill Conservation Area T1: Holly - Fell. T2: Apple - Fell. T3 & T4: Leyland cypress - Fell. T5: Sycamore - Fell. T6: Leyland cypress - Crown reduce by up to 1.5m.

    6, Steeds Way, Loughton, IG10 1HX

    Received 21 Apr 2025
  10. Decision MadeEPF/0876/25

    Application to reduce the size of previously built outbuilding.

    2B, North Street, Nazeing, Waltham Abbey, EN9 2NL

    Received 21 Apr 2025
  11. Decision MadeEPF/0878/25

    Erection of a single-storey rear extension.

    15, Drayton Avenue, Loughton, IG10 3DF

    Received 22 Apr 2025
  12. Decision MadeEPF/0877/25

    Double storey rear corner extension, replace existing timber deck terrace with patio.

    Mead Cottage, Pynest Green Lane, Waltham Abbey, EN9 3QN

    Received 22 Apr 2025
  13. Decision MadeEPF/0879/25

    New metal gates and railings with raised brick piers and metal V Mesh security fencing, evergreen hedging to the Station Road access entrance.

    Waterside Place, Sheering Lower Lane, Sawbridgeworth, Hertfordshire, CM21 9RF

    Received 22 Apr 2025
  14. Decision MadeEPF/0881/25

    Proposed erection of 2 no. semi-detached houses and Demolition of existing dwellinghouse.

    59, Lechmere Avenue, Chigwell, IG7 5HA

    Received 22 Apr 2025
  15. Decision MadeEPF/0884/25

    Proposed two storey side and first floor rear extension.

    22, Woburn Avenue, Theydon Bois, Epping, CM16 7JS

    Received 22 Apr 2025
  16. Decision MadeEPF/0883/25

    Certificate of Lawful Development for proposed loft conversion including main roof extension to the rear with Juliet balcony, removal of chimney, internal alterations and outbuilding.

    72, Alderton Hall Lane, Loughton, IG10 3HE

    Received 22 Apr 2025
  17. Decision MadeEPF/0885/25

    Proposed detached dwelling incorporating retention of existing detached dwelling. 2 storey side, single storey rear and part single storey rear extension to existing dwelling - (Alternate Scheme to Approved Consent EPF/0254/24).

    110, Luxborough Lane, Chigwell, IG7 5AA

    Received 22 Apr 2025
  18. Decision MadeEPF/0886/25

    Variation to condition 5 'flood risk' on planning permission EPF/1286/20 (Demolition of existing dwelling and 2no. associated agricultural buildings and replacement with 3no. detached dwellings including ancillary works and landscaping).

    Broadbanks 23 Ivy Chimneys Road EPPING CM16 4EL

    Received 22 Apr 2025
  19. Decision MadeEPF/0887/25

    Demolition of existing rear single storey kitchen and bathroom. Proposed rear single storey extension with part first floor extension. Rear ground floor extension to have a roof lantern.

    29, Woburn Avenue, Theydon Bois, Epping, CM16 7JR

    Received 23 Apr 2025
  20. Decision MadeEPF/0888/25

    Application for approval of details reserved by condition 7 (Materials) on planning permission EPF/2602/18 (Proposed new two-storey end of terrace dwelling).

    17, North End, Buckhurst Hill, IG9 5RA

    Received 23 Apr 2025
  21. Decision MadeEPF/0889/25

    Single storey rear extension.

    34, Thaxted Road, Buckhurst Hill, IG9 6AW

    Received 23 Apr 2025
  22. Decision MadeEPF/0891/25

    Two storey side extensions to each cottage, and proposed garage to East Cottage. Demolition of shed and Garden Structure to East Cottage.

    East and West Cottage, Nazeing Park, Betts Lane, Waltham Abbey, EN9 2DN

    Received 23 Apr 2025
  23. Decision MadeEPF/0890/25

    Erection of 1.8m (6ft) High Hit & Miss Timber Fence (Retrospective) Separating Farmyard Operations From Grade II Listed Residential Dwelling In Third Party Ownership.

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

    Received 23 Apr 2025
  24. Decision MadeEPF/0892/25

    TPO/EPF/07/11 (Ref: T8) T98: Oak - Fell. NB: The permitted specification of works is detailed in the conditions below.

    St Johns Centenary Hall, High Road, Buckhurst Hill, IG9 5RX

    Received 23 Apr 2025

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