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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
52,480Searchable applications
402Recorded as pending
80%Approval rate · 44,439 approved or refused records
9,043Refused applications

35,396 approved · 9,043 refused · 2,864 withdrawn.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 Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.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/1214/25

    Side extensions to existing temple and hall plus creation of new foyer and sports halls to the rear of site.

    Baps Swaminarayan Mandir, Mandir Lane, Chigwell, IG7 6ED

    Received 12 Jun 2025
  2. Decision MadeEPF/1215/25

    Change of Use to the keeping of horses for recreational purposes.

    Land to the Southwest of Stonards Hill, Epping

    Received 12 Jun 2025
  3. Decision MadeEPF/1217/25

    Prior approval for a 4.50m deep single storey rear extension, height to eaves 3.40m and maximum height 3.45m.

    3, Malvern Gardens, Loughton, IG10 3AD

    Received 12 Jun 2025
  4. Decision MadeEPF/1218/25

    TPO/CHI/01/72 (Ref: A1) T1: Lime - Crown reduce to previous points, as specified. NB: The permitted specification of works is detailed in the conditions below.

    Street Record, Westfield, Loughton, IG10 4EB

    Received 12 Jun 2025
  5. Decision MadeEPF/1219/25

    Application for approval of details reserved by condition 3 (Service Management Plan) & 5 (Biodiversity Enhancement Strategy) on planning permission EPF/1585/24 (Retrospective Consent for Change of Use of Existing Nursery Building to Class E(g)(iii) Light Industrial Use).

    Highlands Nursery, Hamlet Hill, Roydon, Harlow, CM19 5JU

    Received 12 Jun 2025
  6. Decision MadeEPF/1223/25

    Removal/variation of conditions 15 and 16 of EPF/2601/18 (Demolition of an existing structure and replacement with 2 x detached dwellings with associated new vehicle crossover, garages, landscaping and other associated works).

    199, Former Larkins Farm, Nine Ashes Road, High Ongar, Ongar, CM4 0JY

    Received 13 Jun 2025
  7. Decision MadeEPF/1221/25

    TPO/EPF/15/15 T1 & T2: Oak - Crown reduce by up to 3m to give 1m clearance from building, as specified. Crown lift by up to 3m from ground, as specified. NB: The permitted specification of works is detailed in the conditions below.

    146, Amar Nivas, Hainault Road, Chigwell, IG7 5DL

    Received 13 Jun 2025
  8. Decision MadeEPF/1220/25

    Partly first floor rear extension with hip pitch roof.

    19, Shaftesbury Road, Epping, CM16 5BH

    Received 13 Jun 2025
  9. Decision MadeEPF/1222/25

    Garden to be restored to woodland. Remove buildings and fencing within (regain access for all residents). This is a group application for the residents of 18-30 Witham Close. 18 - Mrs. D.Reed 20 - Mrs N.Sion 22 - Mr. J. Cardy 24 - Mr. P Gurnell 26 - Mr. R.Finley 28 - Mr. M.Jarmulka 30 - Mrs. J.Jones

    Unregistered land along rear of 18-32 Witham Close IG10 3BQ

    Received 13 Jun 2025
  10. Decision MadeEPF/1224/25

    Reduction and conversion of garage, flat roof lantern on rear roof. Removal of existing enclosed porch and replacement canopy. Internal layout changes and external appearance enhancements.

    58, Centre Drive, Epping, CM16 4JE

    Received 13 Jun 2025
  11. Decision MadeEPF/1225/25

    TPO/EPF/21/00 T1: Pine - Fell and replace, as specified. NB: The permitted specification of works is detailed in the conditions below.

    Elm Lodge, Wellington Hill, Loughton, IG10 4AG

    Received 13 Jun 2025
  12. Decision MadeEPF/1226/25

    Demolition of store and single storey side extension. Construction of two storey side extension.

    112, Old Nazeing Road, Nazeing, Waltham Abbey, EN10 6QY

    Received 13 Jun 2025
  13. Decision MadeEPF/1227/25

    Single Storey Side Extension.

    The Willows, Manor Road, Lambourne, Romford, RM4 1LX

    Received 13 Jun 2025
  14. Decision MadeEPF/1228/25

    Alteration to existing rear box dormer, set in by 800mm from outside edge, and alterations to existing two storey rear extension comprising a 4m upper ground floor with balcony, and 4m lower ground floor.

    46, Russell Road, Buckhurst Hill, IG9 5QE

    Received 13 Jun 2025
  15. Decision MadeEPF/1229/25

    Certificate of Lawful Development for proposed second floor via loft conversion to a bungalow property.

    37, Audley Gardens, Loughton, IG10 2EN

    Received 13 Jun 2025
  16. Decision MadeEPF/1230/25

    Application for approval of details reserved by condition 9 (Report on an archaeological watching brief) on planning permission EPF/1446/22 (Demolition of 21st century single storey extension to the rear and one and a half storey rear projection. Erection of a part one and a half storey extension and single storey extension to the rear. Creation of a part basement under the footprint of the building. Part re-configuration of the ground floor, first floor and second floor).

    Little Gregories, Little Gregories Lane, Theydon Bois, Epping, CM16 7JP

    Received 13 Jun 2025
  17. Decision MadeEPF/1234/25

    Demolition of the existing canopy/porch and the construction of a new enclosed single storey porch, conversion of garage with a first-floor extension above, and single storey rear infill extension.

    9, Springfield Close, Ongar, CM5 0BB

    Received 16 Jun 2025
  18. Decision MadeEPF/1233/25

    First floor part extension and Ground floor side extension.

    75, Barfields, Loughton, IG10 3JF

    Received 16 Jun 2025
  19. Decision MadeEPF/1231/25

    Demolition of the existing dwelling house and the reconstruction of a new dwelling house in its place.

    Oaklands, Middle Street, Nazeing, Waltham Abbey, EN9 2LH

    Received 16 Jun 2025
  20. Decision MadeEPF/1232/25

    Change of use of dwelling (C3a) to children's home, for up to two children, with a manager, a resident carer and an additional carer who will sleep overnight, working on a rota basis.

    15, Forest Edge, Buckhurst Hill, IG9 5AD

    Received 16 Jun 2025
  21. Decision MadeEPF/1235/25

    Proposed single storey detached garden room and associated decking to replace two existing outbuildings.

    32, Spring Grove, Loughton, IG10 4QD

    Received 16 Jun 2025
  22. Decision MadeEPF/1236/25

    Certificate of Lawfulness confirming the existing use of Ongar Bridge Car Park as a public car park (Sui Generis) and vehicle storage (Class B8).

    Ongar Bridge Car Park, Land to the North Side of The Borough, Ongar, Essex, CM5 9QU

    Received 16 Jun 2025
  23. Decision MadeEPF/1239/25

    TPO/EPF/05/92 (Ref: G1) T1: Willow - Fell and replace, as specified. NB: The permitted specification of works is detailed in the conditions below.

    12, Harrier Way, Waltham Abbey, EN9 3JQ

    Received 16 Jun 2025
  24. Decision MadeEPF/1237/25

    Application for approval of details reserved by Condition 3 and granted permission on EPF/1861/24 (Grade II listed building application for part retrospective and alterations to existing structures and materials.)

    Two Brewers Public House, Greensted Road, Ongar, CM5 9HD

    Received 16 Jun 2025

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