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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
51,614Searchable applications
410Recorded as pending
80%Approval rate · 43,558 approved or refused records
8,900Refused applications

34,658 approved · 8,900 refused · 2,828 withdrawn. Received dates in our records: 2 Jul 1999 to 27 Oct 2026. Most recent record check: 29 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 Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.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/0791/25

    Retrospective consent for erection of front boundary wall and gates.

    9, Greenacre, Woodman Lane, Waltham Abbey, E4 7QR

    Received 7 Apr 2025
  2. Decision MadeEPF/0792/25

    Proposed single storey rear extension with roof lantern.

    32, Orchard Drive, Theydon Bois, Epping, CM16 7DJ

    Received 7 Apr 2025
  3. Decision MadeEPF/0794/25

    Non Material Amendment to EPF/0262/25 (Part first floor rear extension).

    14, Southern Drive, Loughton, IG10 3BU

    Received 8 Apr 2025
  4. Decision MadeEPF/0793/25

    Prior approval for a 6.00m deep single storey rear extension, with height to eaves 2.63 and maximum height 3.60m.

    11, Wellfields, Loughton, IG10 1PB

    Received 8 Apr 2025
  5. Decision MadeEPF/0795/25

    TPO/EPF/08/05 T1: Oak - Crown reduce, as specified. NB: The permitted specification of works is detailed in the conditions below.

    Westwards, Ardmore Lane, Buckhurst Hill, IG9 5RY

    Received 8 Apr 2025
  6. Decision MadeEPF/0796/25

    TPO/EPF/11/19 T1-T4: Oak - Crown reduce to previous points, as specified. T5: Oak - Reduce limb overhanging car park, as specified NB: The permitted specification of works is detailed in the conditions below.

    Patashalls, Pudding Lane, Chigwell, IG7 6BY

    Received 8 Apr 2025
  7. Decision MadeEPF/0797/25

    Roof extension to facilitate a loft conversion and front ground floor extension to entrance.

    8, Lynceley Grange, Epping, CM16 6RA

    Received 8 Apr 2025
  8. Decision MadeEPF/0798/25

    Demolition of existing dwelling and construction of replacement house with vehicular entrance gates.

    15, Great Owl Road, Chigwell, IG7 6AL

    Received 8 Apr 2025
  9. Decision MadeEPF/0799/25

    Variation of condition 2 on planning permission EPF/1531/19 (Erection of x 2 no. detached dwellings complete with access, parking, gardens and infrastructure)

    Land adjacent to The Fox Inn, Harlow Road, Matching Tye, CM17 0QS

    Received 8 Apr 2025
  10. Decision MadeEPF/0800/25

    Erection of two light industrial units (Use Class E(g)(iii)). Associated Sheffield cycle stands

    Chase Farm, Vicarage Lane, North Weald Bassett, Epping, CM16 6AL

    Received 8 Apr 2025
  11. Decision MadeEPF/0802/25

    Application for approval of details reserved by conditions 17A & B (Phase II Geo‐Environmental Assessment report including recommendations) on planning permission EPF/1028/21 (Proposed demolition of existing buildings and erection of single dwelling, formation of vehicular access and landscaping) allowed at Appeal.

    Land at Greensted Hall, Church Lane, Ongar, CM5 9LD

    Received 9 Apr 2025
  12. Decision MadeEPF/0803/25

    Listed building consent for 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
  13. Decision MadeEPF/0804/25

    Application for approval of details reserved by conditions 3 (surface water disposal) & 4 (landscape) on planning permission EPF/2534/23 (External retrofit works and rear extension to the property owned by Epping Forest District Council, by upgrading the thermal performance of walls, roofs, ground floor, windows, doors, improving air tightness, improving means of controlled ventilation and reducing summertime overheating).

    6, Garden Fields, Stanford Rivers, Ongar, CM5 9PL

    Received 9 Apr 2025
  14. Decision MadeEPF/0805/25

    Certificate of lawful development for Existing residential dwelling

    Land at Rectory Barn, Church Lane, Off Fyfield Road, Ongar, CM5 0HQ

    Received 9 Apr 2025
  15. Decision MadeEPF/0806/25

    Demolition of existing single storey dwelling and construction of 2no. self-build new dwellings including link, private amenity, off-street car parking, landscaping and boundary treatment.

    120, Valley Hill, Loughton, IG10 3AU

    Received 9 Apr 2025
  16. Decision MadeEPF/0808/25

    Remove all outbuildings in the rear garden, extend the rear extension, and rebuild the garage.

    Plowman, Nursery Road, Nazeing, Waltham Abbey, EN9 2JE

    Received 10 Apr 2025
  17. Decision MadeEPF/0809/25

    Demolition of existing dwelling and erection of two no. detached dwellings with access, parking, gardens and infrastructure.

    5, The Street, Sheering, Harlow, CM22 7LU

    Received 10 Apr 2025
  18. Decision MadeEPF/0810/25

    Loft conversion with dormers.

    71, Alderton Hill, Loughton, IG10 3JD

    Received 10 Apr 2025
  19. Decision MadeEPF/0811/25

    Partial demolition of glasshouses, re-cladding and conversion of remaining glass into B8 units with car parking and site landscaping.

    Glenholme Nursery, Nursery Road, Nazeing, Waltham Abbey, EN9 2JF

    Received 11 Apr 2025
  20. Decision MadeEPF/0812/25

    Application for approval of details reserved by Condition 4 and granted permission on EPF/1727/24 (Grade II listed building application for a proposed two storey side extension, part retention, alteration and repairs of existing single storey rear extension and part replacement of existing single storey rear extension.)

    The Cherry Tree, Matching Green, Matching, Harlow, CM17 0PT

    Received 11 Apr 2025
  21. Decision MadeEPF/0813/25

    Demolition of rear porch extension and large shed and glass house, relocating oil tank and small shed. Create new door opening to kitchen. New rear extension to form new guest suite, with swimming pool and car port.

    Watermans End House, Watery Lane, Little Laver, Harlow, CM17 0RQ

    Received 11 Apr 2025
  22. Decision MadeEPF/0814/25

    Garage conversion into a habitable room and new front porch.

    2, Nursery Rise, Waltham Abbey, EN9 3FB

    Received 11 Apr 2025
  23. Decision MadeEPF/0816/25

    Application for approval of details reserved by conditions 4 & 5 on planning permission EPF/1011/24 (Existing detached Property. Existing Rear Extension and conservatory to be removed. New Double storey side extensions both sides and full width single storey rear extension).

    New Barns House, Epping Road, Roydon, Harlow, CM19 5DB

    Received 11 Apr 2025
  24. Decision MadeEPF/0815/25

    Rear single storey infill extension including balcony, rear single storey extension to cover existing outdoor pool, conversion of garage into living space, internal reconfiguration, external elevation changes and two new vehicle access gates.

    9, Forest Lane, Chigwell, IG7 5AF

    Received 11 Apr 2025

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