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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
52,403Searchable applications
402Recorded as pending
80%Approval rate · 44,358 approved or refused records
9,033Refused applications

35,325 approved · 9,033 refused · 2,861 withdrawn.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 Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.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

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/1167/25

    Application for approval of details reserved by condition 7 (Gates shall not be erected on the vehicular access to the site without the prior written approval of the Local Planning Authority) on planning permission EPF/1033/23 (demolish existing house. Replace with 2 detached houses).

    16, Eleven Acre Rise, Loughton, IG10 1AN

    Received 6 Jun 2025
  2. Decision MadeEPF/1168/25

    Certificate of lawful development for a proposed loft extension with 3 rooflights to front.

    53, Forest Edge, Buckhurst Hill, IG9 5AE

    Received 6 Jun 2025
  3. Decision MadeEPF/1169/25

    Proposed Single Storey Wraparound Extension to Replace Existing Rear and Side Extension.

    Homefield, Woodside, Thornwood, Epping, CM16 6LE

    Received 6 Jun 2025
  4. Decision MadeEPF/1170/25

    TPO/EPF/21/93 (Ref: T28) T1: Lime - Crown reduce to previous pruning points, as specified. NB: The permitted specification of works is detailed in the conditions below.

    Kippen, Kendal Avenue, Epping, CM16 4PW

    Received 6 Jun 2025
  5. Decision MadeEPF/1171/25

    Variation of condition 2 approved plans of EPF/0353/25 (Proposed ground and part 1st floor rear extensions to an existing dwelling).

    8, Barfields Path, Loughton, IG10 3JJ

    Received 6 Jun 2025
  6. Decision MadeEPF/1172/25

    Single ground floor front and rear extension including front porch and rear roof extension with front and rear dormer windows rooflight window to the sides.

    80, Bracken Drive, Chigwell, IG7 5RD

    Received 6 Jun 2025
  7. Decision MadeEPF/1173/25

    Single storey rear extension.

    Black Hall, Bridge Road, Moreton, Ongar, CM5 0LJ

    Received 6 Jun 2025
  8. Decision MadeEPF/1174/25

    Ground floor side extension.

    5, Coolgardie Avenue, Chigwell, IG7 5AU

    Received 6 Jun 2025
  9. Decision MadeEPF/1175/25

    Change of use of part of existing building from ancillary residential storage to 1 no self-contained residential dwelling, with associated private amenity areas, landscaping and car parking.

    Hastingwood Farm, Hastingwood Road, Hastingwood, Harlow, CM17 9JX

    Received 6 Jun 2025
  10. Decision MadeEPF/1179/25

    Certificate Of Lawful Development for confirmation of commencement of planning permission EPF/0269/19

    1-23, St Winifreds Close, Chigwell, IG7 5PU

    Received 9 Jun 2025
  11. Decision MadeEPF/1180/25

    Certificate Of Lawful Development for a proposed garden room.

    8, Bluemans, North Weald Bassett, Epping, CM16 6EU

    Received 9 Jun 2025
  12. Decision MadeEPF/1178/25

    Variation/Removal of condition 15 approved plans of EPF/2173/24 (Construction of a Single-Storey Dwelling with Associated Woodland Management and Sustainability Enhancements).

    Days Farm, Lippitts Hill, Loughton, IG10 4AL

    Received 9 Jun 2025
  13. Decision MadeEPF/1176/25

    Proposed first floor rear extension.

    Dellbrook, Wellington Hill, Loughton, IG10 4AH

    Received 9 Jun 2025
  14. Decision MadeEPF/1177/25

    Application for approval of details reserved by conditions 4,6 & 7 on planning permission EPF/0336/19 (Single storey extensions to existing barns used for timber recycling; enclosure of existing open sided barn and installation of a new frontage to main barn).

    Netherhouse Farm, Unit 2, Sewardstone Road, Waltham Abbey, E4 7RJ

    Received 9 Jun 2025
  15. Decision MadeEPF/1182/25

    Consent to display an advertisement. Changing of WHSMITH brand to TGJones. Like for Like replacements.

    193, High Street, Epping, CM16 4BL

    Received 9 Jun 2025
  16. Decision MadeEPF/1181/25

    Certificate of Lawful Development for existing confirmation of commencement EPF/1225/19 - foundations poured.

    Little Acre Farm, Norton Lane, High Ongar, CM4 0LN

    Received 9 Jun 2025
  17. Decision MadeEPF/1184/25

    Certificate of Lawful Development for a proposed Loft conversion with a rear dormer.

    19, Forest Edge, Buckhurst Hill, IG9 5AD

    Received 9 Jun 2025
  18. Decision MadeEPF/1183/25

    Abridge Conservation Area T1: Sycamore - Monolith. T2: Willow - Monolith. T3: Willow - Pollard, removing all regrowth. T4: Willow - Crown reduce by 30% and remove the lower branches growing towards the vegetation.

    1, Roding Hall, Ongar Road, Abridge, Romford, RM4 1BN

    Received 9 Jun 2025
  19. Decision MadeEPF/1185/25

    Nazeing & South Roydon Conservation Area T1: Ash - Pollard to previous points.

    Redwings Horse Sanctuary, Epping Road, Roydon, EN9 2DH

    Received 9 Jun 2025
  20. Decision MadeEPF/1186/25

    Certificate Of Lawful Development for a Proposed Loft conversion consisting of rear dormer and sky lights to the front.

    27, Torrington Gardens, Loughton, IG10 3TB

    Received 9 Jun 2025
  21. Decision MadeEPF/1188/25

    Prior approval for a 6.00m deep single storey rear extension, with height to eaves 3.00m and maximum height 3.30m

    9, Roydon Close, Loughton, IG10 3DN

    Received 9 Jun 2025
  22. Decision MadeEPF/1187/25

    Proposed dropped kerb, single storey garage and associated works.

    Lower Cottage, Daws Hill, Waltham Abbey, E4 7QU

    Received 9 Jun 2025
  23. Decision MadeEPF/1190/25

    Addition of club room to roof space with dormer window and Juliet balcony overlooking the cricket pitches.

    Cricket Club, Loughton Lane, Theydon Bois, Epping, CM16 7JY

    Received 9 Jun 2025
  24. Decision MadeEPF/1189/25

    Application for approval of details reserved by Conditions 5 & 7 and granted permission on EPF/1882/21 (Proposed conversion of the first and second floors of Nitronics House from vacant office and production space into 4 no. 1-bedroom flats and 1 no. 2-bedroom flats (3 flats on the first floor and 2 flats to the second floor).)

    Nitronics House, Station Road, Sheering, Harlow, CM21 9JX

    Received 9 Jun 2025

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