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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34,376 approved · 8,828 refused · 2,802 withdrawn.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 Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.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
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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/0643/25

    Application for approval of details reserved by Condition 4 'Surface Water' and granted permission on EPF/2417/22. (Construction of new dwelling with associated car parking).

    67, Palmers Grove, Nazeing, Waltham Abbey, EN9 2QE

    Received 25 Mar 2025
  2. Decision MadeEPF/0644/25

    Application for approval of details reserved by Conditions 3 'Surface Water Disposal' and condition 4 'Parking Spaces/EV' on planning permission on EPF/0235/21. (Proposed additional dwelling).

    4A, Albert Road, Buckhurst Hill, IG9 6EH

    Received 25 Mar 2025
  3. Decision MadeEPF/0645/25

    Conversion of garage into habitable room, two storey front extension, two storey rear extension part single storey rear extension.

    1, Great Owl Road, Chigwell, IG7 6AL

    Received 25 Mar 2025
  4. Decision MadeEPF/0650/25

    Demolition of existing bungalow and former nursery buildings and erection of two detached houses.

    Rose Nursery Tylers Road Roydon CM19 5LJ

    Received 25 Mar 2025
  5. Decision MadeEPF/0647/25

    Proposed Annex & Outbuilding to be used in conjunction with main house.

    Land Adjacent Former White Bear PH, 149 London Road, Sanford Rivers, CM5 9QF

    Received 25 Mar 2025
  6. Decision MadeEPF/0648/25

    Installation of roof mounted solar photovoltaic panels to unlisted hospital building.

    Priory Hospital Suttons Manor, London Road, Stapleford Tawney, Romford, RM4 1BF

    Received 25 Mar 2025
  7. Decision MadeEPF/0649/25

    Erection of replacement detached outbuilding.

    5, Kendal Avenue, Epping, CM16 4PN

    Received 25 Mar 2025
  8. Decision MadeEPF/0653/25

    Two storey side/rear extension following the demolition of an existing garage, plus a single storey front extension forming a new front entrance.

    3, Dickens Rise, Chigwell, IG7 6PA

    Received 25 Mar 2025
  9. Decision MadeEPF/0654/25

    TPO/EPF/07/11 (Ref: T12) T93: Holly - Fell and replace, as specified. NB The permitted specification of works is detailed in the conditions below.

    St Johns Centenary Hall, High Road, Buckhurst Hill, IG9 5RX

    Received 25 Mar 2025
  10. Decision MadeEPF/0657/25

    Application for approval of details reserved by condition 8 (Contamination) 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
  11. Decision MadeEPF/0652/25

    Variation to Condition 2 of EPF/1859/19 (Proposed demolition of existing house and garage with erection of x 3 no. new chalet style dwellings.)

    Ashlings Farm, Ashlings Farm Lane, High Ongar, Ingatestone, CM4 0JU

    Received 25 Mar 2025
  12. Decision MadeEPF/0655/25

    Certificate of Lawful Development for proposed rear extension and rear roof extension, dormer and front roof windows.

    3, Malvern Gardens, Loughton, IG10 3AD

    Received 25 Mar 2025
  13. Decision MadeEPF/0651/25

    Approval of Details Reserved by Conditions 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 and 9 of EPF/1906/24 (Listed Building Consent to dismantle and rebuild the frame of a barn in the grounds of this grade II listed building to create an annexe for use in connection with the main house with a single storey monopitch extension).

    Eagle House, Hamlet Hill, Roydon, Harlow, CM19 5JY

    Received 25 Mar 2025
  14. Decision MadeEPF/0656/25

    Application for approval of details reserved by condition 5 & 13 (Ecology) 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
  15. Decision MadeEPF/0658/25

    Proposed raised roof extension with front and rear dormers, garage conversion to habitable space and externally insulated render boards along with associated internal alterations.

    81, Weald Bridge Road, North Weald Bassett, Epping, CM16 6ES

    Received 25 Mar 2025
  16. Decision MadeEPF/0659/25

    Removal of temporary structures, construction of new hard surfaces from Hobbs Cross Road to access gate as well as the development of a new Type 1 internal site road and associated hardstanding (retrospective).

    Hobbs Cross Farm, Hobbs Cross Road, Theydon Garnon, Epping, CM16 7NY

    Received 26 Mar 2025
  17. Decision MadeEPF/0660/25

    Extensions to principal elevations of property relocating main entrance door.

    15, Deepdene Road, Loughton, IG10 3PU

    Received 26 Mar 2025
  18. Decision MadeEPF/0662/25

    Replacement of existing C20 brick wall connecting main house and former Granary with a new glazed link.

    Rockhills Farm, Norton Heath Road, Willingale, Ongar, CM5 0QG

    Received 26 Mar 2025
  19. Decision MadeEPF/0661/25

    Part single part double storey rear extension and rooflights.

    23, Longfield, Loughton, IG10 4EE

    Received 26 Mar 2025
  20. Decision MadeEPF/0663/25

    Single storey rear extension.

    Green Elms, Middle Street, Nazeing, Waltham Abbey, EN9 2LH

    Received 26 Mar 2025
  21. Decision MadeEPF/0664/25

    New Security Barriers and New Security Office Cabin E(g) i Office to facilitate the Patrol of Leaside Industrial Park

    Leaside, Sedge Green, Nazeing, Waltham Abbey, EN9 2PA

    Received 26 Mar 2025
  22. Decision MadeEPF/0665/25

    Removal of the existing barn and erection of a new barn to be used for agricultural purposes, including: Storage of agricultural equipment and machinery.

    Paynes Farm, Paynes Lane, Nazeing, Waltham Abbey, EN9 2EX

    Received 26 Mar 2025
  23. Decision MadeEPF/0666/25

    Proposed vehicle crossover.

    42, Tower Road, Epping, CM16 5EN

    Received 26 Mar 2025
  24. Decision MadeEPF/0668/25

    Variation to Condition 4 of EPF/0679/86 (Proposed development: Revised elevations and floor layout for 9 approved houses - Wroths Path, Loughton.)

    41, Wroths Path, Loughton, IG10 1SH

    Received 26 Mar 2025

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