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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
52,345Searchable applications
402Recorded as pending
80%Approval rate · 44,293 approved or refused records
9,026Refused applications

35,267 approved · 9,026 refused · 2,858 withdrawn.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 Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.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/1118/25

    Proposed roof extension to facilitate a loft conversion with dormer and rooflights. (Revised application to EPF/0474/25)

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

    Received 28 May 2025
  2. Decision MadeEPF/1119/25

    Extension to rear and side of property, and associated landscape works.

    2, Clays Lane, Loughton, IG10 2RZ

    Received 28 May 2025
  3. Decision MadeEPF/1120/25

    Single storey side and rear extension.

    1, Pentlow Way, Buckhurst Hill, IG9 6BZ

    Received 28 May 2025
  4. Decision MadeEPF/1121/25

    Certificate of Lawful Development for a proposed single storey rear extension.

    7, Beaumont Park Drive, Roydon, Harlow, CM19 5HB

    Received 28 May 2025
  5. Decision MadeEPF/1122/25

    Creation of two new dormer windows to the existing roof structure. Removal of four Velux windows in same location.

    6, Parkland Close, Chigwell, IG7 6LL

    Received 28 May 2025
  6. Decision MadeEPF/1123/25

    Proposed first floor extensions above the existing single storey wings and proposed second storey extension above the main house. Proposed mansard roof and dormer windows.

    Robins Wood, Birds Green, Willingale, Ongar, CM5 0PR

    Received 29 May 2025
  7. Decision MadeEPF/1124/25

    Conversion of an existing dwelling into 2 x dwellings incorporating a proposed single storey rear extension with associated parking.

    120, Luxborough Lane, Chigwell, IG7 5AA

    Received 29 May 2025
  8. Decision MadeEPF/1125/25

    TPO/EPF/03/88 (Ref: T1, T2, T5, G1, G2) G1: Ash - Selective prune away from street lighting, signage and footpath, as specified. Crown lift by up to 5.2m, as specified. T2: Ash - Selective prune away from street lighting, as specified. Remove epicormic growth up to 5.2m from ground, as specified. T3: Ash - Crown lift by up to 5.2m away from bus shelter, as specified. T4, G5: Lime - Crown lift by up to 5.2m, as specified. NB: The permitted specification of works is detailed in the conditions below.

    Shelter 17m From 59 Maple Gate 7m From A1168, Rectory Lane, Loughton, IG10 1PR

    Received 29 May 2025
  9. Decision MadeEPF/1126/25

    Erection of agricultural machinery barn.

    221, Arnolds Farm Business Centre, Ongar Road, Lambourne, Romford, RM4 1RH

    Received 29 May 2025
  10. Decision MadeEPF/1127/25

    Application for approval of details reserved by conditions 3,4,5,7,10 &11 on planning permission EPF/1968/18 (the subdivision of the plot into 2 separate units of accommodation involving the conversion of one of the garages into a 3 bed dwelling house with a double garage and the erection of a part single, part two storey rear extension with gable roof).

    92, Crooked Mile, Waltham Abbey, EN9 1QN

    Received 29 May 2025
  11. Decision MadeEPF/1128/25

    Certificate of Lawful Development for a proposed single storey side extension with pitched roof.

    1, Campions, Loughton, IG10 2SG

    Received 29 May 2025
  12. Decision MadeEPF/1131/25

    Certificate of Lawful Development for Existing building, existing hardstanding and Car Port.

    Stables Opposite Rose Cottage, Epping Green, Epping, CM16 6QN

    Received 29 May 2025
  13. Decision MadeEPF/1132/25

    Chipping Ongar Conservation Area T1: Spruce - Fell

    4, Crossbow Court, Ongar, CM5 9SZ

    Received 29 May 2025
  14. Decision MadeEPF/1129/25

    Extensions and alterations to provide 4x new residential apartments and associated amenity space and 1x new retail premises (Revised Scheme to EPF/1266/22).

    121, Roding Road, Loughton, IG10 3BS

    Received 29 May 2025
  15. Decision MadeEPF/1130/25

    Application for Certificate of Lawfulness for Existing Use of Part of Building as 1 bed Dwellinghouse; and Existing Use of front Hardstanding area in front of the 1 bed dwelling is domestic use and the other remaining hardstanding area and carport is in non-residential use.

    Stables Opposite Rose Cottage, Epping, CM16 6QN

    Received 29 May 2025
  16. Decision MadeEPF/1133/25

    Construction of a field storage structure and blacksmith shed - Minor amendments to the previously approved application - EPF/0241/24

    Albany Stud Farm, Epping New Road, Buckhurst Hill, IG9 5UA

    Received 29 May 2025
  17. Decision MadeEPF/1134/25

    Certificate of Lawful Development for a Proposed rear dormer loft conversion and all associated works.

    27, Grosvenor Drive, Loughton, IG10 2JX

    Received 29 May 2025
  18. Decision MadeEPF/1135/25

    Demolition of existing garage and conservatory. Construction of single storey front, side and rear extension.

    8, Sheering Mill Lane, Sheering, Harlow, CM21 9LP

    Received 30 May 2025
  19. Decision MadeEPF/1136/25

    Single storey rear orangery.

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

    Received 30 May 2025
  20. Decision MadeEPF/1139/25

    Demolition of existing buildings and erection of 4no. dwellings.

    Tile Hill Farm, Pynest Green Lane, Waltham Abbey, EN9 3QN

    Received 30 May 2025
  21. Decision MadeEPF/1137/25

    Grade II listed building consent for fascia and projecting signage.

    269, High Street, Epping, CM16 4BP

    Received 27 May 2025
  22. Decision MadeEPF/1138/25

    Variation to Conditions 1, 3 & 6 for APP/J1535/A/14/2225844 (A material change of use to a mixed use for purposes of agriculture and a residential caravan site at Greenacres, Bassetts Lane, Willingale, Essex CM5 0QL) - Retrospective

    Greenacres, Bassetts Lane, Willingale, Ongar, CM5 0QL

    Received 30 May 2025
  23. Decision MadeEPF/1140/25

    Proposed front and side extensions to include loft conversion and internal reconfiguration.

    21, Tomswood Road, Chigwell, IG7 5QP

    Received 30 May 2025
  24. Under ConsultationEPF/1141/25

    Retrospective permission for the use of land for the stationing of caravans for residential purposes, and dayrooms and hardstanding ancillary to that use.

    Greenacres, Silver Lane, Willingale, Essex, CM5 0QL

    Received 30 May 2025

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