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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
49,393Searchable applications
409Recorded as pending
80%Approval rate · 41,400 approved or refused records
8,461Refused applications

32,939 approved · 8,461 refused · 2,729 withdrawn.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 Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.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
Planning information Planning and buildingLocal plan Planning and buildingPre-application advice Planning and buildingArticle 4 directions Planning and building

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/2430/24

    Retrospective application for an installation of front gate.

    31, Farm Way, Buckhurst Hill, IG9 5AH

    Received 3 Dec 2024
  2. Decision MadeEPF/2431/24

    Single storey rear extension.

    85, Russell Road, Buckhurst Hill, IG9 5QF

    Received 3 Dec 2024
  3. Decision MadeEPF/2433/24

    Prior approval for conversion of Agricultural Building to 5 dwellings.

    Pickerells Farm, Dunmow Road, Fyfield, Ongar, CM5 0NP

    Received 3 Dec 2024
  4. Decision MadeEPF/2434/24

    Ground floor rear extension and front porch canopy.

    29, Amesbury Road, Epping, CM16 4HZ

    Received 3 Dec 2024
  5. Decision MadeEPF/2435/24

    Application for approval of details reserved by condition 17'Lighting Strategy' on planning permission EPF/0016/19 (Proposed development of x 23 no. new homes with associated parking facilities, cycle stores and rubbish disposal).

    Gypsy Mead Works, Ongar Road, Fyfield, Ongar, CM5 0RB

    Received 3 Dec 2024
  6. Decision MadeEPF/2436/24

    Demolition of existing outhouse building and construction of two conservatory extensions on either side of the building (Renewal of EPF/2835/21)

    Greensted Croft, Greensted Road, Ongar, CM5 9LA

    Received 3 Dec 2024
  7. Decision MadeEPF/2437/24

    Rear & side extensions with flat roof to Ground Floor including a traditional rooflight at rear, Side & front extensions to First Floor, Erection of a new porch to the front (north), A new balcony over the porch, Modification of the roof and addition of dormer windows to front (north), side (west) & rear (south), Change of external finishes and modification of windows arrangement, Internal alterations.

    25, Stradbroke Drive, Chigwell, IG7 5RB

    Received 3 Dec 2024
  8. Decision MadeEPF/2439/24

    Dormer to front.

    8, Bracken Drive, Chigwell, IG7 5RF

    Received 3 Dec 2024
  9. Decision MadeEPF/2438/24

    New recessed double gates.

    Elms Farm, Waples Mill Road, Abbess Beauchamp And Berners Roding, Ongar, CM5 0TE

    Received 3 Dec 2024
  10. Decision MadeEPF/2440/24

    Detached games/gym room.

    91, Theydon Park Road, Theydon Bois, Epping, CM16 7LS

    Received 3 Dec 2024
  11. Decision MadeEPF/2441/24

    Variation of condition 2 plan numbers of EPF/1954/22 (Change of use: From Builders Yard to a Residential Site Removal of the existing outbuildings).

    Builders Yard, Keysers Road, Nazeing, EN10 6RE

    Received 4 Dec 2024
  12. Decision MadeEPF/2442/24

    Prior approval for a 5.00m deep single storey rear extension, height to eaves 2.80m and maximum height 3.00m.

    1, Leaview, Waltham Abbey, EN9 1BJ

    Received 4 Dec 2024
  13. Decision MadeEPF/2444/24

    Single storey rear and side extension wraparound.

    29, Colson Road, Loughton, IG10 3RL

    Received 4 Dec 2024
  14. Decision MadeEPF/2443/24

    Agricultural steel portal frame storage barn

    Ashlyns Farm, A414 Epping Road, North Weald, CM16 6RZ

    Received 4 Dec 2024
  15. Decision MadeEPF/2445/24

    Non-material amendment to EPF/1954/22 (Change of use: From Builders Yard to a Residential Site Removal of the existing outbuildings).

    Builders Yard, Keyser Road, Nazeing, EN10 6RE

    Received 4 Dec 2024
  16. Decision MadeEPF/2446/24

    Steel framed portal grain store

    Readings Farm, Norton Heath Road Old A414, High Ongar, Ingatestone, CM4 0LP

    Received 4 Dec 2024
  17. Decision MadeEPF/2449/24

    Construction of a summer house with a sauna in the rear garden.

    87, Turpins Lane, Chigwell, IG8 8BA

    Received 4 Dec 2024
  18. Decision MadeEPF/2447/24

    Porch extension, roof extension, two storey front extension and two storey rear extension.

    5, Warren Hill, Loughton, IG10 4RL

    Received 4 Dec 2024
  19. Decision MadeEPF/2448/24

    Approval of Details Reserved by conditions 3 Types and colours of external finishes, 4 boundary treatment, 5 Hard and Soft Landscaping, 7 Surface Water Drainage, 10 EVP and 11 Broadband of EPF/1713/20 (Proposed demolition of existing two dwellings and associated structures and redevelopment to provide four new dwellings, associated gardens and infrastructure).

    12, Brickfield Road, Coopersale, Epping, CM16 7QX

    Received 4 Dec 2024
  20. Decision MadeEPF/2450/24

    Approval of Details Reserved by condition 4 Regulation 77 Conservation of Habitats of EPF/1680/24 (Prior approval for change of use of part of building to B8 storage use).

    Cws Nursery, Hoe Lane, Nazeing, Waltham Abbey, EN9 2RJ

    Received 4 Dec 2024
  21. Decision MadeEPF/2451/24

    Certificate of lawful development to install an outdoor domestic swimming pool.

    Gardeners Barn, Fluxs Lane, Epping, CM16 7PF

    Received 5 Dec 2024
  22. Decision MadeEPF/2452/24

    TPO/EPF/07/98 T2: Acer pseudoplatanus - Prune to previous points, as specified.

    Land adjacent to 1, Egg Hall, Epping, CM16 6SA

    Received 5 Dec 2024
  23. Decision MadeEPF/2453/24

    Abridge Conservation Area T1: Crack Willow - Re-pollard to previous points. T2: Weeping Willow - Re-pollard to previous points.

    23 Willow Tree Close, Lambourne, Romford, RM4 1BL

    Received 5 Dec 2024
  24. Decision MadeEPF/2454/24

    Application for approval of details reserved by condition 5'Tree Protection Plan, Arboricultural Method Statement, and monitoring' on planning permission 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))

    1, Langston Road, Loughton, IG10 3SD

    Received 5 Dec 2024

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