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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
49,720Searchable applications
409Recorded as pending
80%Approval rate · 41,724 approved or refused records
8,530Refused applications

33,194 approved · 8,530 refused · 2,737 withdrawn. Received dates in our records: 2 Jul 1999 to 23 Oct 2026. Most recent record check: 28 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 Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.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/2578/24

    Prior approval for the construction of a single storey rear extension which would extend 6m beyond the rear wall of the existing dwelling, a maximum height of 3m.

    78, Alderton Hall Lane, Loughton, IG10 3HE

    Received 23 Dec 2024
  2. Recommendation MadeEPF/2576/24

    Demolition of existing buildings followed by residential development of up to 65 new homes (inclusive of onsite affordable housing), alterations to the existing access, car parking, open space including significant new landscaping and attenuation ponds.

    Happy Grow Garden Centre and Elmcroft, Thornwood, High Road , Thornwood, Essex , CM16 6LX

    Received 23 Dec 2024
  3. Decision MadeEPF/2580/24

    New Build 2-Bed self-build Bungalow to provide accessible living.

    Land Opposite High Mead, Toot Hill Road, Ongar, CM5 9LJ

    Received 23 Dec 2024
  4. Decision MadeEPF/2582/24

    Application for approval of details reserved by condition 4 'Hard and Soft Landscaping' and condition 5 'Replacement Trees' on planning permission EPF/1849/23 (A new electrical sub station to serve the new dwelling house granted planning permission Ref EPF/2719/21 on 02/12/2022).

    Broad Oaks, 34High Road, Chigwell, IG7 6DW

    Received 23 Dec 2024
  5. Decision MadeEPF/2581/24

    Single storey rear and side extension.

    62, Wellfields, Loughton, IG10 1NY

    Received 23 Dec 2024
  6. Decision MadeEPF/2583/24

    Certificate of lawful development for a proposed hip to gable roof extension, rear facing dormer and front roof lights in connection with a loft conversion.

    26, Highland Avenue, Loughton, IG10 3AJ

    Received 24 Dec 2024
  7. Decision MadeEPF/2584/24

    Variation of condition 2 'Plan no's' on planning permission EPF/1376/24 (Alterations and Extensions with Part Demolition to 12 Lower Park Road, with a replacement dwelling for 12a Lower Park Road).

    12, Lower Park Road, Loughton, IG10 4NA

    Received 24 Dec 2024
  8. Decision MadeEPF/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 24 Dec 2024
  9. Decision MadeEPF/2586/24

    Retrospective planning application for installation of new boundary fence, entrance gates and associated works.

    Bramstons, Roding Lane, Chigwell, IG7 6BE

    Received 24 Dec 2024
  10. Decision MadeEPF/2589/24

    Application for approval of details reserved by condition 3 'Additional Drawings' on planning permission EPF/0909/24 (Grade II listed building application to infill an unauthorized door and reinstate a door).

    North Wilmore Barn, Workers Road, High Laver, Ongar, CM5 0DZ

    Received 24 Dec 2024
  11. Decision MadeEPF/2587/24

    Application for approval of details reserved by condition 3 'External Finishes' on planning permission EPF/0896/24 (Revised design of flat roof addition).

    North Wilmore Barn, Workers Road, High Laver, Ongar, CM5 0DZ

    Received 24 Dec 2024
  12. Decision MadeEPF/2588/24

    Application for approval of details reserved by condition 2 'External Finishes' on planning permission EPF/0897/24 (Revised design of flat roof addition).

    North Wilmore Barn, Workers Road, High Laver, Ongar, CM5 0DZ

    Received 24 Dec 2024
  13. Decision MadeEPF/2590/24

    Non-Material Amendment to EPF/1283/23 (Proposed two storey rear extension, side dormer extensions to the existing first floor and alterations to the existing fenestration).

    Sunnyview, Harlow Road, Sheering, Harlow, CM22 7NB

    Received 27 Dec 2024
  14. Decision MadeEPF/2592/24

    Erection of a rear extension including conversion of the existing garage into a habitable room.

    14, Thrifts Mead, Theydon Bois, Epping, CM16 7NF

    Received 30 Dec 2024
  15. Decision MadeEPF/2591/24

    Erection of front porch, two storey side extension, two storey rear part single storey rear extension, loft conversion with rear dormer and front skylights with associated internal alterations.

    15, Rookwood Gardens, Loughton, IG10 2DQ

    Received 30 Dec 2024
  16. Decision MadeEPF/2593/24

    Single storey rear extension and part double storey rear extension.

    97, Oakwood Hill, Loughton, IG10 3ER

    Received 30 Dec 2024
  17. Decision MadeEPF/2594/24

    Certificate of lawful development for a proposed loft conversion with rear dormer and skylights to front.

    30, Scotland Road, Buckhurst Hill, IG9 5NR

    Received 30 Dec 2024
  18. Decision MadeEPF/2596/24

    Erection of loft extension including rear and front dormer.

    13A, Forest Drive, Theydon Bois, Epping, CM16 7EX

    Received 30 Dec 2024
  19. Decision MadeEPF/2597/24

    Erection of single storey rear extension at first floor.

    13A, Forest Drive, Theydon Bois, Epping, CM16 7EX

    Received 30 Dec 2024
  20. Decision MadeEPF/2598/24

    Demolish garage and replace with part side part rear single storey pitched roof extension. Relocate shed

    13 Hobbs Cross Cottages, Hobbs Cross Road, Theydon Garnon, Epping, CM16 7NY

    Received 30 Dec 2024
  21. Decision MadeEPF/2599/24

    Loft conversion with gable end and dormer roof.

    14, Courtland Drive, Chigwell, IG7 6PN

    Received 31 Dec 2024
  22. Decision MadeEPF/2602/24

    TPO/EPF/21/01 T1: Cedar - Crown reduce by up to 3m, as specified.

    19, Hartland Road, Epping, CM16 4PF

    Received 31 Dec 2024
  23. Decision MadeEPF/2601/24

    TPO/EPF/06/83 (Ref: G1) 1 x Horse Chestnut - Reduce to previous points, as specified. Remove diseased limb, as specified.

    29, St Albans Road, Coopersale, Epping, CM16 7RD

    Received 31 Dec 2024
  24. Decision MadeEPF/2600/24

    Two storey rear extension.

    17, Englands Lane, Loughton, IG10 2QX

    Received 31 Dec 2024

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