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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
50,322Searchable applications
421Recorded as pending
80%Approval rate · 42,294 approved or refused records
8,632Refused applications

33,662 approved · 8,632 refused · 2,772 withdrawn.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 Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.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
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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/0244/25

    Proposed two storey side extension, associated internal alterations.

    15, York Road, North Weald Bassett, Epping, CM16 6HT

    Received 4 Feb 2025
  2. Decision MadeEPF/0245/25

    Certificate of Lawful Development for proposed loft conversion with rear facing dormer and front roof windows.

    69, Kings Wood Park, Epping, CM16 6FA

    Received 4 Feb 2025
  3. Decision MadeEPF/0246/25

    Removal of existing front garden walls, construction of new walls and railings, with electronic gates with existing crossover and additional fence screens in rear garden.

    8, Coolgardie Avenue, Chigwell, IG7 5AU

    Received 4 Feb 2025
  4. Decision MadeEPF/0249/25

    Proposed swimming pool with patio.

    Gardeners Barn Fluxs Lane Epping CM16 7PF

    Received 4 Feb 2025
  5. Decision MadeEPF/0252/25

    Certificate of lawful development for a proposed outbuilding.

    10, Willow Path, Waltham Abbey, EN9 3EX

    Received 4 Feb 2025
  6. Decision MadeEPF/0250/25

    Certificate of lawful development for a proposed garage conversion.

    31, The Uplands, Loughton, IG10 1NQ

    Received 4 Feb 2025
  7. Decision MadeEPF/0251/25

    Front Boundary Walls and Gates

    Twoony Mead, Nursery Road, Loughton, IG10 4EF

    Received 4 Feb 2025
  8. Decision MadeEPF/0253/25

    Single storey rear extension and internal alterations.

    26, Coolgardie Avenue, Chigwell, IG7 5AY

    Received 4 Feb 2025
  9. Decision MadeEPF/0254/25

    Proposed two storey rear extension, single storey side extension and first floor side build over.

    12, Barnaby Way, Chigwell, IG7 6NZ

    Received 4 Feb 2025
  10. Decision MadeEPF/0255/25

    Deposition of excavated materials, raising of ground level and associated landscaping on land to the west of Pepper Alley.

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

    Received 4 Feb 2025
  11. Decision MadeEPF/0257/25

    Alterations to front elevation and conversion of garage into entrance and reception hall. Formation of new pitched roof section above existing flat roof.

    15 Luctons Avenue Buckhurst Hill IG9 5SG

    Received 5 Feb 2025
  12. Decision MadeEPF/0256/25

    Certificate of Lawful Development for proposed loft conversion

    Portulaca, Sewardstone Road, Waltham Abbey, EN9 3QF

    Received 5 Feb 2025
  13. Decision MadeEPF/0258/25

    Approval of Details Reserved by Condition 15 Hard and Soft Landscaping of 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 5 Feb 2025
  14. Decision MadeEPF/0259/25

    Creation of first floor. Front extension. New Garage.

    The Oaks, Chelmsford Road, High Ongar, Ongar, CM5 9NW

    Received 5 Feb 2025
  15. Decision MadeEPF/0263/25

    Approval of Details Reserved by Condition 3 Archaeological programme for EPF/0216/20 (Proposed erection of x 42 no residential units (including 1 no. caretakers' home) together with associated landscaping; car parking & highway works).

    Land at Oak Hill Road Stapleford Abbotts RM4 1JH

    Received 5 Feb 2025
  16. Decision MadeEPF/0260/25

    Single storey rear extension.

    Brambles Tye, Vicarage Lane, North Weald Bassett, Epping, CM16 6ET

    Received 5 Feb 2025
  17. Decision MadeEPF/0261/25

    Prior approval for a single storey rear extension 6m beyond rear wall; max height 2.80m; eaves height 2.50m.

    14, Southern Drive, Loughton, IG10 3BU

    Received 5 Feb 2025
  18. Decision MadeEPF/0262/25

    Part first floor rear extension.

    14, Southern Drive, Loughton, IG10 3BU

    Received 5 Feb 2025
  19. Decision MadeEPF/0266/25

    Non-Material Amendment to EPF/0698/22 (Proposed single storey side extension).

    45, Sheering Mill Lane, Sheering, Harlow, CM21 9LW

    Received 5 Feb 2025
  20. Decision MadeEPF/0264/25

    TPO/EPF/67/09 T1: Horse Chestnut - Crown reduce to previous pruning points, as specified.

    Chestnuts, The Green, Theydon Bois, Epping, CM16 7JH

    Received 5 Feb 2025
  21. Decision MadeEPF/0265/25

    Alterations to the roof structure involving a roof extension and L-shaped rear dormer to allow for the creation of a studio flat.

    28, Lindsey Street, Epping, CM16 6RD

    Received 5 Feb 2025
  22. Decision MadeEPF/0267/25

    Discharge of Condition 25 Travel Plan for 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 5 Feb 2025
  23. Decision MadeEPF/0268/25

    Retrospective application for the retention of timber structure, new external fireplace, increase in area of existing stone flagging, external works including festoon lighting and car park alterations at The King William IV, High Road, Chigwell, IG7 6PJ.

    King William IV, High Road, Chigwell, IG7 6PJ

    Received 5 Feb 2025
  24. Decision MadeEPF/0269/25

    Change of use of Unit A, into training, dance studio, associated incidental uses, and installation of AC unit.

    Unit A, The Landmark, 32 Barrington Green, Loughton, IG10 2BA

    Received 6 Feb 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.

The approval percentage is approved records divided by approved plus refused records. Pending, withdrawn and unknown outcomes are excluded. No percentage is shown until there is an approved or refused record.

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