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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35,396 approved · 9,043 refused · 2,864 withdrawn.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 Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.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/1238/25

    Non-Material Amendment to EPF/0503/22 (Demolition of existing buildings and construction of 65 residential dwellings (Class C3), alterations to existing access, landscaping and associated works (Allocation CHIG R5) - Amendment to wording on Condition 5 (Archaeology)

    Chigwell Nursery, High Road, Chigwell, IG7 5BL

    Received 16 Jun 2025
  2. Decision MadeEPF/1240/25

    Demolish existing sunroom and replace with single storey rear extension with pitched roof.

    37, Highland Avenue, Loughton, IG10 3AH

    Received 16 Jun 2025
  3. Decision MadeEPF/1241/25

    Two storey side extension.

    97, Theydon Park Road, Theydon Bois, Epping, CM16 7LS

    Received 16 Jun 2025
  4. Decision MadeEPF/1242/25

    Prior approval for change of use to Class B8 storage purposes.

    Cws Nursery, Hoe Lane, Nazeing, Waltham Abbey, EN9 2RJ

    Received 16 Jun 2025
  5. Decision MadeEPF/1243/25

    Outbuilding, extending existing patio and change rear garden levels.

    11 Chigwell Grange, High Road, Chigwell, IG7 6BF

    Received 16 Jun 2025
  6. Decision MadeEPF/1244/25

    Approval of Details Reserved by Conditions 8 and 23 of EPF/1773/23 (Demolition of an existing outbuilding and construction of five terraced chalet bungalows with associated shared surface and parking and adjusted access from Townmead Road).

    Land to the side and rear of , 41 Townmead Road, Waltham Abbey, EN9 1RP

    Received 16 Jun 2025
  7. Decision MadeEPF/1245/25

    Remove side WC, add new side/ Rear single storey extension to create garage storage space and a larger living area.

    1, The Avenue, Loughton, IG10 4PT

    Received 16 Jun 2025
  8. Decision MadeEPF/1247/25

    Certificate of Lawful Development for proposed hip-to-gable roof extension with associated windows and the installation of rooflights.

    40, Princes Close, North Weald Bassett, Epping, CM16 6EW

    Received 17 Jun 2025
  9. Decision MadeEPF/1246/25

    Approval of Details Reserved by condition 27 Travel Pack of EPF/0016/19 (Proposed development of x 23 no. new homes with associated parking facilities, cycle stores and rubbish disposal).

    Gypsy Mead Works Ongar Road Fyfield Ongar CM5 0RB

    Received 17 Jun 2025
  10. Decision MadeEPF/1248/25

    Application for approval of details reserved by condition 14 on planning permission EPF/0021/22 (The demolition of the existing 4 bedroom house and erection of x2 no. 4 bedroom houses).

    2, Dukes Avenue, Theydon Bois, Epping, CM16 7HE

    Received 17 Jun 2025
  11. Decision MadeEPF/1250/25

    TPO/EPF/46/01 T1: Ash - Fell and replace, as specified. NB: The permitted specification of works is detailed in the conditions below.

    25, Upland Road, Epping Upland, Epping, CM16 6NJ

    Received 17 Jun 2025
  12. Decision MadeEPF/1249/25

    Two storey rear and side extension.

    62, Wellfields, Loughton, IG10 1NY

    Received 17 Jun 2025
  13. Decision MadeEPF/1251/25

    Proposed New Detached Dwelling.

    2 Cranbourne Cottages, Nazeing Common, Nazeing, Waltham Abbey, EN9 2SH

    Received 17 Jun 2025
  14. Decision MadeEPF/1252/25

    Application for approval of details reserved by condition 34 (Biodiversity Net Gain) on planning permission EPF/2173/24 (construction of a single-storey dwelling with associated woodland management and sustainability enhancements).

    Days Farm, Lippitts Hill, Loughton, IG10 4AL

    Received 17 Jun 2025
  15. Decision MadeEPF/1253/25

    Listed building consent for repair and replacement of external fabric, windows and doors.

    Livingstone Cottages, High Street, Ongar, CM5 9EA

    Received 17 Jun 2025
  16. Decision MadeEPF/1255/25

    Certificate of Lawful Development for proposed single storey rear extension.

    227, Chester Road, Loughton, IG10 2LL

    Received 18 Jun 2025
  17. Decision MadeEPF/1258/25

    Change of use from restaurant (Class E) to hot food takeaway (Sui Generis) with extraction flue to the rear. (Pizza and Burgers).

    52, High Road, North Weald Bassett, Epping, CM16 6BY

    Received 18 Jun 2025
  18. Decision MadeEPF/1256/25

    Grade II listed building consent for proposed single storey rear extension.

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

    Received 6 Jun 2025
  19. Decision MadeEPF/1254/25

    Proposed Rear & Side Extension.

    Fernleigh, Oak Hill Road, Stapleford Abbotts, Romford, RM4 1JH

    Received 18 Jun 2025
  20. Decision MadeEPF/1257/25

    Application for approval of details reserved by condition 28 (Habitat Management and Monitoring Plan) on planning permission EPF/2173/24 (construction of a Single-Storey Dwelling with Associated Woodland Management and Sustainability Enhancements).

    Days Farm, Lippitts Hill, Loughton, IG10 4AL

    Received 18 Jun 2025
  21. Decision MadeEPF/1259/25

    Retention of Installed AC Units (4No. in total) - (Revised application to EPF/0682/23).

    17, Tomswood Road, Chigwell, IG7 5QP

    Received 18 Jun 2025
  22. Decision MadeEPF/1260/25

    Erection of single storey rear infill extension.

    63, The Drive, Loughton, IG10 1HG

    Received 19 Jun 2025
  23. Decision MadeEPF/1261/25

    Removal of condition 2 of EPO/0229/63 may only be occupied by persons employed in agriculture on the farm.

    3 Envilles Cottages, Abbess Road, Little Laver, Ongar, CM5 0JH

    Received 19 Jun 2025
  24. Decision MadeEPF/1262/25

    Single-storey ground floor rear extension.

    Salfords, Sedge Green, Roydon, Harlow, CM19 5JR

    Received 19 Jun 2025

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