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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
51,222Searchable applications
421Recorded as pending
80%Approval rate · 43,204 approved or refused records
8,828Refused applications

34,376 approved · 8,828 refused · 2,802 withdrawn.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 Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.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/0619/25

    Replace Windows, removal of three outbuildings, and single storey summer house.

    38, Castle Street, Ongar, CM5 9JS

    Received 24 Mar 2025
  2. Decision MadeEPF/0621/25

    Listed Building Consent for external repair works- amended schedule of works to application EPF/0075/25

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

    Received 24 Mar 2025
  3. Decision MadeEPF/0622/25

    Proposed two storey side extension, Oak framed porch, new car port and garage conversion. alterations to fenestration.

    Berry Lodge, Fyfield Road, Willingale, Ongar, CM5 0QA

    Received 24 Mar 2025
  4. Decision MadeEPF/0623/25

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

    4, Sun Street, Sheering, Harlow, CM21 9PP

    Received 24 Mar 2025
  5. Decision MadeEPF/0624/25

    Replacement of existing flat roof to single storey rear extension and increase in height of extension by 525mm

    113, High Road, Buckhurst Hill, IG9 5SF

    Received 24 Mar 2025
  6. Decision MadeEPF/0625/25

    Approval of Details Reserved by Conditions 3 and 5 of EPF/0354/22 (Proposed repair work and alterations to building following flooding and some subsidence).

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

    Received 24 Mar 2025
  7. Decision MadeEPF/0626/25

    Demolition of existing buildings and structures, and redevelopment of site for storage or distribution (Use Class B8) purposes, with associated parking, servicing, access arrangements, landscaping and other associated works.

    Northfield Nursery, Sewardstone Road, Waltham Abbey, E4 7RG

    Received 24 Mar 2025
  8. Decision MadeEPF/0628/25

    Proposed Conversion and Extension of Existing Cartlodge to form Annex, Office / Gym and Garden Store.

    The Yard, 1 Hill Farm, Hamlet Hill, Roydon, Harlow, CM19 5LD

    Received 24 Mar 2025
  9. Decision MadeEPF/0627/25

    Erection of two detached dwellinghouses to Plots 3 and 4 in place of two detached dwellinghouses approved under EPF/0679/24, EPF/1713/16 and EPF/2934/21 respectively.

    Fairmead Plots 3 & 4 , Church Road , Loughton, IG10 4AJ

    Received 24 Mar 2025
  10. Decision MadeEPF/0629/25

    Proposed two storey rear and side extensions, and alterations to existing elevations.

    7 Field Close Buckhurst Hill IG9 5AQ

    Received 24 Mar 2025
  11. Decision MadeEPF/0630/25

    Proposed detached two storey self-build dwelling house.

    Land Adjacent 1-2 Forest Cottages, Woodside, Epping, CM16 6LG

    Received 24 Mar 2025
  12. Decision MadeEPF/0631/25

    Internal and external alterations, front porch, summerhouse, pergola, swimming pool, boundary treatment, access gates, and landscaping.

    Hillcrest, Palmers Hill, Epping, CM16 6SF

    Received 25 Mar 2025
  13. Decision MadeEPF/0632/25

    Conversion of existing garage to habitable accommodation including new dormer. For use only as an annex to the existing house.

    Oakbrook, Tysea Hill, Stapleford Abbotts, Romford, RM4 1JP

    Received 25 Mar 2025
  14. Decision MadeEPF/0633/25

    Non Material Amendment to EPF/2370/24 (Erection of single storey rear extension 6.0m deep and Loft conversion into habitable space incorporating rear dormer and side hip to gable wall extension with front slope velux lights).

    57, Oak Lodge Avenue, Chigwell, IG7 5JA

    Received 25 Mar 2025
  15. Decision MadeEPF/0634/25

    Removal of the front porch.

    10, Mount Pleasant Road, Chigwell, IG7 5ER

    Received 25 Mar 2025
  16. Decision MadeEPF/0635/25

    Single storey rear extension.

    24, Harriescourt, Waltham Abbey, EN9 3NT

    Received 25 Mar 2025
  17. Decision MadeEPF/0636/25

    Grade II listed building consent for solar photovoltaic panels to south-western roof of barn.

    Hull Green Farm, Little Laver Road, Little Laver, Harlow, CM17 0RH

    Received 20 Mar 2025
  18. Decision MadeEPF/0637/25

    Demolition of existing garage and conservatory. Erection of single storey side and rear extension with rooflights. Cladding to gable ends and installation of flue and Juliette balcony.

    25, Church Hill, Loughton, IG10 1QP

    Received 25 Mar 2025
  19. Decision MadeEPF/0639/25

    Removal of Condition 17 Permitted Development Rights for EPF/2577/19 (Application for Variation of Condition 3"completed strictly in accordance with the approved drawings" for EPF/1976/19. (Replacement dwelling at Bury Lodge - EPF/3327/18).

    Bury Lodge, Bury Road, Waltham Abbey, E4 7QL

    Received 25 Mar 2025
  20. Decision MadeEPF/0638/25

    Certificate of Lawful Development for proposed single storey side extension.

    39, Woodland Road, Loughton, IG10 1HQ

    Received 25 Mar 2025
  21. Decision MadeEPF/0640/25

    Proposed loft conversion, garage conversion and front porch.

    41, Tycehurst Hill, Loughton, IG10 1BZ

    Received 25 Mar 2025
  22. Decision MadeEPF/0641/25

    Erection of one detached residential dwelling including parking, landscaping, drainage and associated infrastructure.

    21D, Ivy Chimneys, Epping, CM16 4EL

    Received 25 Mar 2025
  23. Decision MadeEPF/0646/25

    Application for approval of details reserved by condition 11 (drainage) limited to self-build site on planning permission EPF/2601/22 (Outline application for the redevelopment of the site to provide up to 52 later living apartments (Extra Care Housing) incorporating a convenience shop and café (use class E); 13 retirement cottages (Extra Care Housing); 10 self build & custom build houses; 4 affordable houses, open space, bowling green, children's play area and improved local bus service; all matters reserved except access).

    Land to the South & East of the former Chimes Garden Centre, Nazeing, Waltham Abbey, EN10 6RJ

    Received 25 Mar 2025
  24. Decision MadeEPF/0642/25

    Demolition of existing bungalow and erection of replacement bungalow with ancillary annexe.

    The Opals, Tylers Road, Roydon, Harlow, CM19 5LG

    Received 25 Mar 2025

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