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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
49,979Searchable applications
421Recorded as pending
80%Approval rate · 41,970 approved or refused records
8,575Refused applications

33,395 approved · 8,575 refused · 2,746 withdrawn. Received dates in our records: 2 Jul 1999 to 27 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 Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.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
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/0073/25

    Side/rear two storey extension.

    20, Great Lawn, Ongar, CM5 0AA

    Received 13 Jan 2025
  2. Decision MadeEPF/0074/25

    Small infill extension to rear of ground floor.

    Oak, Grove Lane, Chigwell, IG7 6JQ

    Received 13 Jan 2025
  3. Decision MadeEPF/0075/25

    Grade II listed building application for external repair works.

    Simon Campion Court, 232-234 High Street, Epping, CM16 4AU

    Received 13 Jan 2025
  4. Decision MadeEPF/0076/25

    Application for approval of details reserved by condition 4'Boundary Treatment', condition 17 'Verification Report' and condition 18 'Potential Contamination' on planning permission EPF/2705/19 (Demolition of two existing outbuildings and erection of separate dwelling and garage, proposed new entrance arrangement to improve sight ingress and egress to improve highway safety).

    Great Oak, Coopersale Street, Epping, CM16 7PG

    Received 13 Jan 2025
  5. Decision MadeEPF/0077/25

    Existing garage demolished and replaced with two storey side extension and single storey rear extension.

    The Firs, Epping Road, Nazeing, Waltham Abbey, EN9 2DH

    Received 13 Jan 2025
  6. Decision MadeEPF/0078/25

    Application for approval of details reserved by condition 5'Remediation' on planning permission EPF/0524/20 (Construction of x20 no. new dwellings with associated infrastructure, parking, public open space & landscaping).

    High House Farm, Stapleford Road, Stapleford Abbotts, Romford, RM4 1EJ

    Received 13 Jan 2025
  7. Decision MadeEPF/0079/25

    Installation of new front driveway sliding gate.

    1, Great Owl Road, Chigwell, IG7 6AL

    Received 13 Jan 2025
  8. Decision MadeEPF/0080/25

    Advertisement consent for 5 No. non illuminated fascia signs.

    Unit A, 15 Cartersfield Road, Waltham Abbey, EN9 1JD

    Received 14 Jan 2025
  9. Decision MadeEPF/0081/25

    Grade II Listed Building Consent for first floor extension to provide 1 no. one bed flat.

    Benjamin Cottage, 17 Sewardstone Road, Waltham Abbey, EN9 1PQ

    Received 12 Nov 2024
  10. Decision MadeEPF/0082/25

    Grade II Listed Building Consent for conversion of Cafe (Class E) to Dwelling (Class C3).

    The Maltings, Unit 3c, Station Road, Sheering, Harlow, CM21 9JX

    Received 13 Jan 2025
  11. Decision MadeEPF/0083/25

    Prior approval for the demolition of existing conservatory and erection of a 4.0 metre deep single storey rear extension, height to eaves 2.90m and maximum height 3.60m.

    1, Poundfield Road, Loughton, IG10 3JL

    Received 14 Jan 2025
  12. Decision MadeEPF/0084/25

    Proposed Kitchen extension

    The Barn, Epping Lane, Stapleford Tawney, Romford, RM4 1ST

    Received 14 Jan 2025
  13. Decision MadeEPF/0085/25

    Application for approval of details reserved by condition 12 and 13 'Landscape Maintenance Plan and 'Landscape Maintenance on planning permission EPF/0524/20 (Construction of x20 no. new dwellings with associated infrastructure, parking, public open space & landscaping).

    High House Farm, Stapleford Road, Stapleford Abbotts, Romford, RM4 1EJ

    Received 14 Jan 2025
  14. Decision MadeEPF/0086/25

    Grade II listed building application for proposed Kitchen extension

    The Barn, Epping Lane, Stapleford Tawney, Romford, RM4 1ST

    Received 14 Jan 2025
  15. Decision MadeEPF/0087/25

    TPO/EPF/10/10 (Ref: W1) T5011: Scots Pine - Monolith to 3m, as specified.

    Land adjacent to east side of M11, north of the Rainbow And Dove PH, Hastingwood Road, Hastingwood, Harlow, CM17 9JX (Plot 10D Land north of Hastingwood Road)

    Received 15 Jan 2025
  16. Decision MadeEPF/0088/25

    Retrospective application for construction of swimming pool and ancillary poolhouse structure, with associated works.

    The Maltings, Chelmsford Road, High Ongar, Ongar, CM4 0LQ

    Received 15 Jan 2025
  17. Decision MadeEPF/0089/25

    Rear ground floor extension with expanded first floor accommodation including dormers to the front and rear.

    Well Cottage, Three Hurdles Lane, Abbess Beauchamp And Berners Roding, Ongar, CM5 0PL

    Received 15 Jan 2025
  18. Decision MadeEPF/0090/25

    Certificate of lawful development for former Use as Dry Cleaners and Proposed Use as Chicken Restaurant are both within Use Class E.

    89, High Street, Epping, CM16 4BD

    Received 15 Jan 2025
  19. Decision MadeEPF/0092/25

    Demolition of existing side entrance gate and converted garage and replacement side extension.

    41, Walnut Way, Buckhurst Hill, IG9 6HU

    Received 15 Jan 2025
  20. Decision MadeEPF/0091/25

    Certificate of lawful development for a proposed hip to gable and rear dormer roof extensions.

    2 Brookside Cottages, Tilegate Road, Magdalen Laver, Ongar, CM5 0EG

    Received 15 Jan 2025
  21. Decision MadeEPF/0093/25

    Retrospective application for single storey rear extension, replacement fenestration, and internal alterations.

    33, Church Hill, Epping, CM16 4RA

    Received 16 Jan 2025
  22. Decision MadeEPF/0094/25

    Lawful Development Certificate for proposed change of use of Wardens flat to sheltered residential use.

    18 Cobbins Bank, Farm Hill Road, Waltham Abbey, EN9 1NY

    Received 16 Jan 2025
  23. Decision MadeEPF/0095/25

    External alterations to existing building on the ground, first and second floors to insert door and windows.

    171-177, High Street, Epping, CM16 4BL

    Received 16 Jan 2025
  24. Decision MadeEPF/0096/25

    Certificate of Lawful Development for proposed expansion of existing restaurant to office space at first floor.

    Ground Floor, 188-192 Queens Road, Buckhurst Hill, IG9 5BD

    Received 16 Jan 2025

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These figures describe applications collected by PlanningTrack for Epping Forest District Council, across all dates currently available. They are a partial dataset, rather than an authority-wide performance measure. The date range does not establish continuous historical coverage.

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