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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
49,495Searchable applications
409Recorded as pending
80%Approval rate · 41,500 approved or refused records
8,481Refused applications

33,019 approved · 8,481 refused · 2,730 withdrawn.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 Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.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/2479/24

    Agricultural storage barn for straw.

    Little Tawney Hall, Stapleford Tawney, Romford, RM4 1TD

    Received 9 Dec 2024
  2. Decision MadeEPF/2480/24

    Erection of single storey rear extension, rear dormer with a balcony, the raising of the roof height, and front porch

    84, The Plain, Epping, CM16 6TW

    Received 10 Dec 2024
  3. Decision MadeEPF/2481/24

    Single storey side extension, replacement roof over front ground floor extension and roof lantern in new roof at rear over kitchen.

    19, Oak Tree Cottage, Church Lane, North Weald Bassett, Epping, CM16 6HX

    Received 10 Dec 2024
  4. Decision MadeEPF/2482/24

    Re-submission of proposed Ground floor rear and side extensions with increase of rear extension on boundary to 5.0m following neighbours planning approval for 5.0m extension on boundary.

    21, Great Lawn, Ongar, CM5 0AA

    Received 10 Dec 2024
  5. Decision MadeEPF/2483/24

    Proposed loft conversion including three front dormer windows and two rear rooflights.

    Lynton House, Hastingwood Road, Hastingwood, Harlow, CM17 9JU

    Received 10 Dec 2024
  6. Decision MadeEPF/2484/24

    Proposed Rooftop installation upgrade to the existing telecommunications installation. Proposed removal of the existing 3No. Antennas and replacement with 4No. newAntennas, 2No. 300mm Dishes, 1No. GPS Module and associated ancillary works. All equipment to be painted to match the brickwork. The existing Equipment Cabin to be upgraded internally.

    Water Tower 35, High Street, Epping, CM16 4BA

    Received 10 Dec 2024
  7. Decision MadeEPF/2486/24

    Advertisement consent for 1 no fascia sign with logo letters fitted, various window graphics and 1 no. projector sign.

    54-56, High Road, North Weald Bassett, Epping, CM16 6BY

    Received 10 Dec 2024
  8. Decision MadeEPF/2485/24

    Grade II listed building application for proposed Rooftop installation upgrade to the existing telecommunications installation. Proposed removal of the existing 3No. Antennas and replacement with 4No. newAntennas, 2No. 300mm Dishes, 1No. GPS Module and associated ancillary works. All equipment to be painted to match the brickwork. The existing Equipment Cabin to be upgraded internally.

    Water Tower 35, High Street, Epping, CM16 4BA

    Received 10 Dec 2024
  9. Decision MadeEPF/2487/24

    Prior approval for a proposed a single-storey rear extension within 7.0 meters from the original dwellinghouse with a flat roof of no more than 3.0 meters height.

    Tree Tops, Lippitts Hill, Loughton, IG10 4AL

    Received 11 Dec 2024
  10. Decision MadeEPF/2488/24

    Proposed single-storey side extension with a green flat roof, front side infill extension, and front main entrance with a covered porch. Alteration of fenestrations.

    Tree Tops, Lippitts Hill, Loughton, IG10 4AL

    Received 11 Dec 2024
  11. Decision MadeEPF/2489/24

    Proposed single storey rear extension with roof lantern. Proposed hip to gable roof extension with rear dormer window to facilitate a loft conversion.

    7, Hillcrest Way, Epping, CM16 7AR

    Received 11 Dec 2024
  12. Decision MadeEPF/2490/24

    (Revised application to EPF/1877/24) Construction of outbuilding to facilitate home gym and home office.

    Blossom Lodge, Maltings Farm, Maltings Hill, Moreton, CM5 0JY

    Received 11 Dec 2024
  13. Decision MadeEPF/2491/24

    Certificate of Lawful Development for proposed loft conversion.

    33, Millwell Crescent, Chigwell, IG7 5HX

    Received 11 Dec 2024
  14. Decision MadeEPF/2494/24

    Approval of Details Reserved by Conditions 3 Surface Water Drainage and 5 Hard and Soft Landscaping of EPF/0354/22 (Proposed repair work and alterations to the building following flooding and some subsidence).

    Barkers Farm, Mount End Road, Theydon Mount, Epping, CM16 7PS

    Received 11 Dec 2024
  15. Decision MadeEPF/2492/24

    Conservatory

    40, London Road, Lambourne, Romford, RM4 1UX

    Received 11 Dec 2024
  16. Decision MadeEPF/2493/24

    Proposed conversion of an existing dwelling into 2 x flats.

    13, Princes Road, Buckhurst Hill, IG9 5EE

    Received 11 Dec 2024
  17. Decision MadeEPF/2495/24

    Application for approval of details reserved by condition 3'Contamination', condition 4'Foul Drainage', condition 5'Building Regs upgrading', condition 7'EVCP', condition 8 'Waste and Recycling Storage', condition 9 'Cycle Parking', condition 14 'Ecological Value Enhancement' on planning permission EPF/0114/24 (Change of use of existing building to guest accommodation and one residential dwelling).

    Blake Hall, Stony Lane, Ongar, CM5 0DG

    Received 11 Dec 2024
  18. Decision MadeEPF/2496/24

    Single storey rear extension, replacement of front entrance porch and front raised deck, new external entrance steps, window replacement throughout and change roof tiles to reconstituted slates.

    12, Carroll Hill, Loughton, IG10 1NJ

    Received 11 Dec 2024
  19. Decision MadeEPF/2497/24

    Proposed three space cart lodge to front garden.

    Wingfield, 124 High Road, Chigwell, IG7 5BQ

    Received 11 Dec 2024
  20. Decision MadeEPF/2498/24

    Demolition of existing detached garage, conservatory and rear hipped roof and construction of side extension and rear box dormer window to provide additional loft accommodation.

    Green Pastures, 227 Nine Ashes Road, High Ongar, Ongar, CM4 0JZ

    Received 12 Dec 2024
  21. Decision MadeEPF/2499/24

    Demolition of rear conservatory and construction of single storey rear extension and reconfiguration of internal layout.

    130, Queens Road, Buckhurst Hill, IG9 5BJ

    Received 12 Dec 2024
  22. Decision MadeEPF/2500/24

    Proposed hip-to-gable loft conversion with rear dormer and rooflight on the front roof slope; two-storey side extension; single-storey rear infill extension; rear extension with stepped access and assisted platform; front extension; and first-floor front floating dormer.

    21, Tycehurst Hill, Loughton, IG10 1BX

    Received 12 Dec 2024
  23. Under ConsultationEPF/2501/24

    Proposed new special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) school including playing fields alongside a landscape led enabling residential development including conversion of existing college building to residential, partial demolition of existing outbuildings, provision of flexible Class F2 floorspace and associated works.

    Guru Gobind Singh Khalsa College, Roding Lane, Chigwell, Essex IG7 6BQ

    Received 12 Dec 2024
  24. Decision MadeEPF/2502/24

    TPO/EPF/19/89 (Ref: A1, G2) T1-8: Lombardy Poplar - Crown reduce height to previous points, as specified.

    70, Spring Grove, Loughton, IG10 4QE

    Received 12 Dec 2024

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