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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
52,579Searchable applications
402Recorded as pending
80%Approval rate · 44,539 approved or refused records
9,065Refused applications

35,474 approved · 9,065 refused · 2,867 withdrawn.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 Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.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/1289/25

    Proposed 3no. totem signs - directional and informational.

    Imprimo Park , Lenthall Road , Loughton , IG10 3UF

    Received 24 Jun 2025
  2. Decision MadeEPF/1290/25

    Retention of Buildings for Office E(G)i and E(G)iii Light Industrial and Retention of B8 Use Yard including for Horticultural Use for Temporary Period of Three Years.

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

    Received 24 Jun 2025
  3. Decision MadeEPF/1291/25

    Certificate of Lawful Development for Proposed Loft conversion including full width rear dormer and four roof lights to front roof slope.

    34, Stag Lane, Buckhurst Hill, IG9 5TD

    Received 24 Jun 2025
  4. Decision MadeEPF/1292/25

    Provision of summerhouse in rear garden.

    36, Bulrush Way, Nazeing, Waltham Abbey, EN10 6GS

    Received 24 Jun 2025
  5. Decision MadeEPF/1293/25

    Certificate of lawful development for proposed use of house for three children receiving care.

    23, Princesfield Road, Waltham Abbey, EN9 3PJ

    Received 24 Jun 2025
  6. Decision MadeEPF/1294/25

    Application for approval of details reserved by condition 4 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 24 Jun 2025
  7. Decision MadeEPF/1295/25

    Certificate of lawful development for a proposed use of dwelling as a dwelling house providing care.

    49, Broomstick Hall Road, Waltham Abbey, EN9 1LN

    Received 24 Jun 2025
  8. Decision MadeEPF/1296/25

    Application for approval of details reserved by Conditions 28 & 29 and granted permission on EPF/0007/24 (Residential development comprising residential dwellings (Use Class C3), together with car parking, garden spaces, a flexible café/commercial use (Use Class E) with vehicular access from High Road (B1393) external landscaping and associated development)

    Tudor House, High Road, Thornwood, Epping, CM16 6LT

    Received 24 Jun 2025
  9. Decision MadeEPF/1297/25

    Application for approval of details reserved by conditions 3, 5, 8 & 10 on planning permission EPF/1071/18 (New dwelling house and garage).

    Cuckoos Nest, Ongar Road, Fyfield, Ongar, CM5 0RD

    Received 24 Jun 2025
  10. Decision MadeEPF/1300/25

    TPO/EPF/43/09 T1: Oak - Crown reduce lateral spread by up to 1.5m, as specified. NB: The permitted specification of works is detailed in the conditions below.

    33 Buxton Road, Theydon Bois, Epping, CM16 7HD

    Received 20 Jun 2025
  11. Decision MadeEPF/1298/25

    2no. internally illuminated totem sign advertisement.

    1, Langston Road, Loughton, IG10 3SD

    Received 25 Jun 2025
  12. Decision MadeEPF/1299/25

    Proposed two storey extension, replacement bay window canopy & new porch.

    74, Charles Street, Epping, CM16 7AX

    Received 25 Jun 2025
  13. Decision MadeEPF/1302/25

    Single storey rear extension with internal remodelling.

    41, Berwick Lane, Stanford Rivers, Ongar, CM5 9PY

    Received 25 Jun 2025
  14. Decision MadeEPF/1303/25

    TPO/EPF/34/08 (Ref: A1) T1: Ash - Crown reduce to previous points, as specified. NB: The permitted specification of works is detailed in the conditions below.

    47, The Crescent, Epping, CM16 4JG

    Received 25 Jun 2025
  15. Decision MadeEPF/1304/25

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

    63, Parkfields, Roydon, Harlow, CM19 5JA

    Received 25 Jun 2025
  16. Decision MadeEPF/1306/25

    Construction of stables, tack room and hay store for personal use.

    Spriggs Farm, Willingale Road, High Ongar, Ongar, CM5 0QH

    Received 25 Jun 2025
  17. Decision MadeEPF/1305/25

    Demolish existing sixth form and library block and replace with new partial two storey sixth form including library and SEN classrooms.

    Davenant Foundation School, Chester Road, Loughton, IG10 2LD

    Received 25 Jun 2025
  18. Decision MadeEPF/1307/25

    Certificate of Lawful Development for a proposed tanning salon, falling within Use Class E (Commercial, Business and Service).

    6-8, Nazeingbury Parade, Nazeing, Waltham Abbey, EN9 2JL

    Received 25 Jun 2025
  19. Decision MadeEPF/1308/25

    Application for approval of details reserved by conditions 3,4 & 5 on planning permission EPF/2390/24 (Grade II listed building application for a proposed ramp to main building entrance and associated change in footpath gradient forming gentle slope).

    Waterside Place, Sheering Lower Lane, Sawbridgeworth, Hertfordshire, CM21 9RF

    Received 25 Jun 2025
  20. Decision MadeEPF/1309/25

    Proposed Extensions and Alterations.

    6, Little Plucketts Way, Buckhurst Hill, IG9 5QU

    Received 25 Jun 2025
  21. Decision MadeEPF/1310/25

    Proposed Demolition of blockwork garages with part slate roof and part corrugated sheet roof.

    Roseleigh, High Road, Epping, CM16 5HW

    Received 25 Jun 2025
  22. Decision MadeEPF/1312/25

    Addition of First Floor Side Extensions, Loft Conversion, Façade Remodelling including Internal Remodelling.

    39, Traps Hill, Loughton, IG10 1SZ

    Received 26 Jun 2025
  23. Decision MadeEPF/1311/25

    Erection of a two-storey side extension and a part single, part double-storey rear extension.

    3 Church Cottages, Rosary Cottage, Church Road, Stanford Rivers, Ongar, CM5 9PS

    Received 26 Jun 2025
  24. Decision MadeEPF/1313/25

    Construction of a new two storey dwelling with second floor accommodation in the roof, a detached double garage, a new replacement external rear swimming pool and associated site works, following demolition of existing dwelling and outbuildings.

    High Beech Hall, Church Road, Loughton, IG10 4AJ

    Received 26 Jun 2025

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