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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
51,461Searchable applications
419Recorded as pending
80%Approval rate · 43,421 approved or refused records
8,876Refused applications

34,545 approved · 8,876 refused · 2,818 withdrawn.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 Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.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/0740/25

    Certificate of lawful development for a proposed hip to gable loft conversion with rear dormer with front roof lights.

    70, The Crescent, Loughton, IG10 4PU

    Received 31 Mar 2025
  2. Decision MadeEPF/0743/25

    Demolition of existing pool house and buildings (retain swimming pool) and construction of new pool house over retained swimming pool.

    Romalee, Stapleford Road, Stapleford Abbotts, Romford, RM4 1EJ

    Received 31 Mar 2025
  3. Decision MadeEPF/0742/25

    Partial Single, Partial Double Storey Side & Rear Extension, First Floor Front Extension, External Alteration, Internal Reconfiguration and All Associated Works.

    8, Loughton Way, Buckhurst Hill, IG9 6AA

    Received 31 Mar 2025
  4. Decision MadeEPF/0744/25

    Certificate of lawful development for a proposed Summer House.

    153, Lambourne Road, Chigwell, IG7 6EJ

    Received 31 Mar 2025
  5. Decision MadeEPF/0745/25

    External alterations/repairs including construction of detached three bay garage/store, changes to boundary treatments and landscaping.

    Forest Lodge, Wood Mead, Epping, CM16 6TD

    Received 31 Mar 2025
  6. Decision MadeEPF/0746/25

    Glass and timber enclosed pergola.

    The Barn House, Farm Close, Roydon, Harlow, CM19 5LW

    Received 31 Mar 2025
  7. Decision MadeEPF/0747/25

    Hip to gable loft conversion with rear dormer and front roof lights.

    63, Chestnut Avenue, Buckhurst Hill, IG9 6EP

    Received 31 Mar 2025
  8. Decision MadeEPF/0748/25

    Application for approval of details reserved by condition 3 'Frame Survey' and condition 4'Schedule of Works and Method Statement' on planning permission EPF/0891/24 (Grade II Listed building consent for internal and external works to chimney stack, fire places, sole plate and releveling of floors)

    New House Farmhouse, Mutton Row, Stanford Rivers, Ongar, CM5 9QH

    Received 31 Mar 2025
  9. Decision MadeEPF/0749/25

    TPO/EPF/04/74 (Ref: A1) 2 x Redwood - Crown lift to 6-7m above ground level and reduce overhanging laterals by up to 2m, as specified. 7 x Conifers - Selective prune away from buildings by up to 3m, as specified. NB The permitted specification of works is detailed in the conditions below

    Warren Hill House, Manor Road, Loughton, IG10 4RP

    Received 31 Mar 2025
  10. Decision MadeEPF/0750/25

    Application for approval of details reserved by Conditions 14, 15 & 24 and granted permission on EPF/1400/20 (Improvements to existing club infrastructure compromising a new all-weather pitch and relocation of existing floodlights, improvements to the club's function hall, golf range and current car parking including the addition of further car parking spaces and associated development, and enabling development in the form of the construction of 9 no. new dwellings and associated development)

    61, Upper Clapton Rugby Football Club, Upland Road, Epping Upland, Epping, CM16 6NL

    Received 1 Apr 2025
  11. Decision MadeEPF/0751/25

    Application for approval of details reserved by Condition 3 `Types and colours' under EPF/1686/23 (Demolish the existing perimeter wall and construct a new taller / more Visible wall with wrought iron railings, new paving around the Monument and up lighting.)

    Sheering War Memorial, The Street, Sheering, CM22 7LT

    Received 1 Apr 2025
  12. Decision MadeEPF/0752/25

    Demolish bungalow and construct semi-detached pair of dwellinghouses with associated parking, landscaping & boundary treatments.

    107, Old Nazeing Road, Nazeing, Waltham Abbey, EN10 6RJ

    Received 1 Apr 2025
  13. Decision MadeEPF/0753/25

    Demolition of existing bungalow and replace with new bungalow.

    Shielings, Cross Lees Lane, Moreton, Ongar, CM5 0HX

    Received 1 Apr 2025
  14. Decision MadeEPF/0754/25

    Change of use from outbuilding to dwelling.

    Land Adjoining 33, Maypole Drive, Chigwell, IG7 6DE

    Received 1 Apr 2025
  15. Decision MadeEPF/0755/25

    Application for approval of details reserved by conditions 25 (Cycle Storage), 26 (Refuse Storage), 28 (Northern Site Access) & 29 (Thornwood Common Access) on planning permission EPF/0007/24 (Residential development comprising residential dwellings (Use Class C3), together with car parking, garden spaces, a flexible café/commercial use (Use Class E) with vehicular access from High Road (B1393) external landscaping and associated development).

    Tudor House, High Road, Thornwood, Epping, CM16 6LT

    Received 1 Apr 2025
  16. Decision MadeEPF/0756/25

    Sub-division of the existing residential site, with construction of an L-shaped bungalow on the eastern portion of the site.

    202, Forest Edge, Buckhurst Hill, IG9 5AF

    Received 2 Apr 2025
  17. Decision MadeEPF/0757/25

    Single storey front and rear extension with alterations to the rear patio.

    5, Summerfield Road, Loughton, IG10 4JF

    Received 2 Apr 2025
  18. Decision MadeEPF/0758/25

    Listed building consent for proposed External Extract Unit & Screening

    Shish Meze, Market Place, Lambourne, Romford, RM4 1UA

    Received 27 Mar 2025
  19. Decision MadeEPF/0759/25

    Part single storey part two storey rear extension.

    10, King Street, High Ongar, Ongar, CM5 9NS

    Received 2 Apr 2025
  20. Decision MadeEPF/0760/25

    Demolition of the existing house and garage and erection of a new 3 storey family dwelling (2 full storeys and additional accommodation in roof space - no basement).

    25, Carroll Hill, Loughton, IG10 1NL

    Received 2 Apr 2025
  21. Decision MadeEPF/0761/25

    Creation of first floor. Front extension. New Garage.

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

    Received 2 Apr 2025
  22. Decision MadeEPF/0762/25

    Re-roofing and replacement render, new and reinstatement windows, minor internal works, new glazed link, enlarge and convert outbuilding and rebuild rear extension.

    Hammonds Farm, Stapleford Road, Stapleford Abbotts, Romford, RM4 1RR

    Received 2 Apr 2025
  23. Decision MadeEPF/0763/25

    Demolition of existing dwelling to be replaced with 3no. 3 bedroom dwellings with attached garage and off road parking.

    2A, Pump Hill, Loughton, IG10 1RT

    Received 2 Apr 2025
  24. Decision MadeEPF/0764/25

    Prior approval for a 4.00m deep single storey rear extension, height to eaves 3.00m and maximum height of 3.30m with flat roof and roof lantern.

    43, Princesfield Road, Waltham Abbey, EN9 3PJ

    Received 2 Apr 2025

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