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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
49,846Searchable applications
409Recorded as pending
80%Approval rate · 41,843 approved or refused records
8,555Refused applications

33,288 approved · 8,555 refused · 2,741 withdrawn.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 Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.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/0025/25

    Erection of pergola adjoining the kitchen at the rear.

    16, Vicarage Lane, North Weald Bassett, Epping, CM16 6ET

    Received 6 Jan 2025
  2. Decision MadeEPF/0026/25

    12m x 5m swimming pool and paved surround in rear garden

    Ohana House, Sawbridgeworth Road, Sheering, Harlow, CM22 7DR

    Received 7 Jan 2025
  3. Decision MadeEPF/0028/25

    Proposed loft conversion, single storey rear extension and new outhouse in back garden.

    38, Park View, Chigwell, IG7 5DF

    Received 7 Jan 2025
  4. Decision MadeEPF/0027/25

    Certificate of lawful development for an existing outbuilding.

    22, Hills Road, Buckhurst Hill, IG9 5RS

    Received 7 Jan 2025
  5. Decision MadeEPF/0029/25

    Rear extension and new front porch.

    89, Beamish Close, North Weald Bassett, Epping, CM16 6JW

    Received 7 Jan 2025
  6. Decision MadeEPF/0030/25

    Double Front elevation, 4 side dormers & single side & rear extension.

    161, Old Nazeing Road, Nazeing, Waltham Abbey, EN10 6QT

    Received 7 Jan 2025
  7. Decision MadeEPF/0031/25

    Application for approval of details reserved by condition 14 'External Finishes' 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 7 Jan 2025
  8. Decision MadeEPF/0032/25

    Improvements to Existing Vehicular Access (Revision of Refused Application EPF/0449/24).

    Bettina Nursery, Sedge Green, Roydon, Harlow, CM19 5JS

    Received 7 Jan 2025
  9. Decision MadeEPF/0033/25

    The addition of two equal side extensions on first floor with lower ridge lines and within the built footprint of the existing dwelling.

    140, Bliss Heights, London Road, Lambourne, Romford, RM4 1XX

    Received 7 Jan 2025
  10. Decision MadeEPF/0038/25

    Confirmation of all conditions on planning permission EPF/0585/09 (St Johns School Site - Reserved matters application (siting, design, external appearance and landscaping) for the demolition of existing school, construction of new secondary school and residential development of 149 dwellings (including 38 affordable dwellings)

    58 Buckhingham Road Epping CM16 5AG

    Received 7 Jan 2025
  11. Decision MadeEPF/0035/25

    Confirmation of all conditions on planning permission EPF/1400/04 (St Johns School Site - For the demolition of existing school, construction of new secondary school and residential development)

    58 Buckingham Road, Epping, CM16 5AG

    Received 7 Jan 2025
  12. Decision MadeEPF/0037/25

    Confirmation of all conditions on planning permission EPF/2295/11 (St Johns School Site - Variation of condition 1 of planning permission EPF/1225/11 (Non material amendment to EPF/0585/09, reserved matters application for demolition of school and erection of new secondary school and residential development of 149 dwellings including 38 affordable dwellings) to enable minor material amendments to the approved housing scheme, including small alterations to layout and house types.)

    58 Buckhingham Road Epping CM16 5AG

    Received 7 Jan 2025
  13. Decision MadeEPF/0034/25

    Permission in Principle for the demolition of the existing house and erection of 8 new detached dwellings.

    Ridge House, Hoe Lane, Nazeing, Waltham Abbey, EN9 2RJ

    Received 7 Jan 2025
  14. Decision MadeEPF/0036/25

    Certificate of lawful development for proposed engineering works comprising reinstatement of pond.

    Pepper Alley, Mott Street, Waltham Abbey, IG10 4AP

    Received 7 Jan 2025
  15. Decision MadeEPF/0043/25

    Certificate of lawful development for a proposed 2m fence.

    Esham, Paynes Lane, Nazeing, Waltham Abbey, EN9 2EU

    Received 8 Jan 2025
  16. Decision MadeEPF/0039/25

    Demolition of existing unoccupied Princess of Wales pub and construction of 15 affordable homes targeting Passivhaus standards, an integrated front landscape and internal courtyard design and associated works.

    The Princess of Wales PH, 41 Westall Road, Loughton, IG10 2HX

    Received 8 Jan 2025
  17. Decision MadeEPF/0040/25

    Demolition of existing mixed use block (No's 20 - 34 including 4 commercial units and 4 residential units) and garages. Followed by the construction of 26 affordable homes, 3 replacement commercial units (Class E), along with integrated car parking within the landscape and associated works.

    20, St Peters Avenue and land adjacent, Ongar, CM5 0BT

    Received 8 Jan 2025
  18. Decision MadeEPF/0041/25

    Ground floor entrance extension with a room within the roof space with a dormer window.

    162, Willingale Road, Loughton, IG10 2DA

    Received 8 Jan 2025
  19. Decision MadeEPF/0042/25

    Upshire Conservation Area T1: Horse Chestnut - Reduce to previous points.

    Bury Farm, Copthall Green, Waltham Abbey, EN9 3ST

    Received 8 Jan 2025
  20. Decision MadeEPF/0044/25

    Single storey rear wraparound extension and first floor extension over attached garage.

    20, Roundmead Close, Loughton, IG10 1QD

    Received 8 Jan 2025
  21. Decision MadeEPF/0045/25

    Variation of conditions 3,4, and 11 on planning permission EPF/0348/23 (Variation of condition 2 'Plan no's' on planning approval EPF/0377/19 (Conversion of former boiler house building into one residential dwelling, with ground floor and roof extensions. (Revised application to EPF/2516/17)

    Warlies Gardens, Horseshoe Hill, Waltham Abbey, EN9 3SL

    Received 8 Jan 2025
  22. Decision MadeEPF/0046/25

    Application for approval of details reserved by condition 3'Additonal Drawings - Windows, Doors, Rooflights, condition 4'Additional Drawings- Boundary Treatments', condition 5 'Thermal Installation Upgrade', condition 6 'Schedule of Repairs', condition 7 'Details of Colours of external pipes, extracts, grills flue etc and condition 8 'External finishes' on planning permission EPF/2545/20 (Listed Building consent for proposed demolition of outbuildings; conversion of existing barns and new build development to provide three new dwellings (including an annexe for house 3), associated gardens & infrastructure.

    Searles Hall Farm, Mount Road, Theydon Garnon, Epping, CM16 7PH

    Received 8 Jan 2025
  23. Decision MadeEPF/0047/25

    Application for approval of details reserved by condition 11 'Surface Water Drainage' on planning permission EPF/2758/23 (Demolition of existing buildings and erection of 2 storey, 66 bed care home with associated landscaping, parking and improved access onto Sewardstone Road).

    Chapelfield Nursery, Sewardstone Road, Waltham Abbey, E4 7RE

    Received 8 Jan 2025
  24. Decision MadeEPF/0048/25

    TPO/EPF/18/99 (Ref: T13, T11) T16: Honey Locust - Crown reduce to previous points, as specified. T18: Bird Cherry - Crown reduce to previous points, as specified. T23: Norway Maple - Crown reduce by up to 1.5m, as specified.

    Carlton House, Algers Road, Loughton, IG10 4RS

    Received 8 Jan 2025

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