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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
52,144Searchable applications
402Recorded as pending
80%Approval rate · 44,089 approved or refused records
8,988Refused applications

35,101 approved · 8,988 refused · 2,853 withdrawn.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 Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.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

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

  1. Decision MadeEPF/1017/25

    Reserved Matters application for use of land for the erection of three detached dwellings. Existing dwelling to be removed. (Outline application EPF/2769/18 allowed on appeal).

    93, Manor Road, Chigwell, IG7 5PN

    Received 13 May 2025
  2. Decision MadeEPF/1019/25

    Variation to Condition 2 of EPF/1498/23 (Development of a new section of the Lee Valley Pathway on land between Meadgate Rd and Dobbs Weir Rd).

    Between Meadgate Road and Dobbs Weir Road through parkland close to Nazeing Mead North Lagoon

    Received 13 May 2025
  3. Decision MadeEPF/1020/25

    Application for approval of details reserved by Conditions 3 (verification report), 9 (external materials) & 27 (sound Insulation for commercial / community uses) 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 13 May 2025
  4. Decision MadeEPF/1021/25

    Certificate of Lawful Development for a proposed loft conversion on the main and rear addition roof.

    179, Smarts Lane, Loughton, IG10 4BW

    Received 14 May 2025
  5. Decision MadeEPF/1022/25

    Conversion of garage to habitable space.

    12, Purlieu Way, Theydon Bois, Epping, CM16 7ED

    Received 14 May 2025
  6. Decision MadeEPF/1023/25

    Consultation by the Planning Inspectorate on the Environmental Statement (under the EIA Regs) for the Proposed Development at the Hedgehog Grove Solar Farm.

    Hedgehog Grove Solar Farm

    Received 14 May 2025
  7. Decision MadeEPF/1024/25

    Proposed annexe for ancillary use.

    New House Farm, The Cottage, Stondon Road, Ongar, CM5 9BU

    Received 14 May 2025
  8. Decision MadeEPF/1025/25

    Certificate of Lawful Development for a proposed single storey rear extension.

    60, The Uplands, Loughton, IG10 1NH

    Received 14 May 2025
  9. Decision MadeEPF/1026/25

    Certificate of lawful development for a proposed 1m boundary wall.

    59, Hemnall Street, Epping, CM16 4LZ

    Received 14 May 2025
  10. Decision MadeEPF/1027/25

    Variation to Condition 2 of EPF/0389/25. (Extensions to ground and first floor, new roof to form accommodation, and small lower ground floor extension.)

    34, Tomswood Road, Chigwell, IG7 5QS

    Received 15 May 2025
  11. Decision MadeEPF/1028/25

    Replacement dwelling including part double, part single storey front and rear extension.

    99, Coppice Row, Theydon Bois, Epping, CM16 7DW

    Received 15 May 2025
  12. Decision MadeEPF/1029/25

    Installation of internally illuminated fascia sign.

    238 HIGH ROAD LOUGHTON ESSEX IG10 1RB

    Received 12 May 2025
  13. Decision MadeEPF/1030/25

    Demolition of existing garage and construction an annexe for ancillary use.

    Fairway, High Street, Ongar, CM5 9BN

    Received 15 May 2025
  14. Decision MadeEPF/1031/25

    Certificate of lawful development for a proposed garage conversion to habitable space.

    27, Station Road, Loughton, IG10 4NZ

    Received 15 May 2025
  15. Decision MadeEPF/1032/25

    Certificate of Lawful Development for Proposed hip to gable loft conversion with rear dormer and front roof lights.

    13, Crows Road, Epping, CM16 5DE

    Received 15 May 2025
  16. Decision MadeEPF/1034/25

    Single storey rear conservatory extension.

    89, Tower Road, Epping, CM16 5EW

    Received 16 May 2025
  17. Decision MadeEPF/1033/25

    Demolition of existing garage and build two storey extension.

    15, Roundmead Close, Loughton, IG10 1QD

    Received 16 May 2025
  18. Decision MadeEPF/1035/25

    Change of use of existing premises from a dwelling (C3) to a residential care home (C2) for children with behavioural / learning difficulties.

    47, Hainault Road, Chigwell, IG7 5DQ

    Received 16 May 2025
  19. Decision MadeEPF/1036/25

    Non Material Amendment to EPF/1808/24 (Demolition of existing dwelling and outbuildings, the construction of six residential dwellings, creation of new vehicular access, car parking, landscaping and associated works) - Variation to Condition 18 (Vehicular Access)

    Southview, Coopersale Common, Coopersale, Epping, CM16 7QT

    Received 16 May 2025
  20. Decision MadeEPF/1037/25

    Single storey rear and side extension.

    127, Sheering Road, Sheering, Harlow, CM17 0JP

    Received 16 May 2025
  21. Decision MadeEPF/1038/25

    Proposed erection of detached building for use as ancillary residential annexe.

    56, Hereward Green, Loughton, IG10 2HF

    Received 16 May 2025
  22. Decision MadeEPF/1039/25

    Outline planning application (with all matters reserved except access) for a residential-led mixed-use development comprising up to 600 dwellings (Use Class C3), a care home (up to 70 beds, Use Class C2), primary school, a local centre (Use Classes E(a) and E(b)), sports facilities, Suitable Alternative Natural Greenspace (SANG) and associated landscaping, infrastructure, and two access points off Rayley Lane (all modes) and Vicarage Lane (bus gate)

    North Weald Park, Former North Weald Golf Course , Rayley Lane , North Weald Bassett , CM16 6AR

    Received 16 May 2025
  23. Decision MadeEPF/1040/25

    Application for approval of details reserved by condition 9 (Ecological Enhancement) & Condition 18 (Resident Travel Information Packs) on planning permission EPF/2495/20 (8 No. semi-detached houses)(Amended application to EPF/1029/20).

    Esperanza Nursery, Stapleford Road, Stapleford Abbotts, Romford, RM4 1EJ

    Received 16 May 2025
  24. Decision MadeEPF/1041/25

    Demolition of existing conservatory and the erection of single storey rear extension.

    1, Shillibeer Walk, Chigwell, IG7 6JA

    Received 16 May 2025

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