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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
52,675Searchable applications
402Recorded as pending
80%Approval rate · 44,646 approved or refused records
9,079Refused applications

35,567 approved · 9,079 refused · 2,869 withdrawn.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 Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.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/1342/25

    Erection of rear, and front First floor extensions floor extensions, and new roof and rooms in the loft with front and rear dormers and rooflight windows.

    48, Chigwell Rise, Chigwell, IG7 6AG

    Received 1 Jul 2025
  2. Decision MadeEPF/1343/25

    Change of use of Green Belt land to permeable access / turning area.

    6 Barn Mead, Toot Hill Road, Ongar, CM5 9SE

    Received 1 Jul 2025
  3. Decision MadeEPF/1344/25

    Solar paneIs to cart lodge.

    Tadgells, Carters Green, Matching, Harlow, CM17 0NX

    Received 1 Jul 2025
  4. Decision MadeEPF/1346/25

    Proposed change of use from offices (Use Class E) to residential dwellinghouses (Use Class C3) under Class MA of the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) (England) Order 2015 (As Amended) [the GDPO].

    171-177 High Street, Epping, CM16 4BL

    Received 30 Jun 2025
  5. Decision MadeEPF/1345/25

    Proposed porch extension, roof alteration and garage conversion.

    15, Bracken Drive, Chigwell, IG7 5RG

    Received 1 Jul 2025
  6. Decision MadeEPF/1347/25

    Certificate of Lawful Development for a loft conversion with rear dormer and skylights.

    78, Chequers Road, Loughton, IG10 3QQ

    Received 2 Jul 2025
  7. Decision MadeEPF/1348/25

    Variation to condition 2 of EPF/1376/24 (Alterations and Extensions with Part Demolition to 12 Lower Park Road, with a replacement dwelling for 12a Lower Park Road).

    12, Lower Park Road, Loughton, IG10 4NA

    Received 2 Jul 2025
  8. Decision MadeEPF/1349/25

    Proposed ground floor side/rear extension to accommodate kitchen.

    52, Hansells Mead, Roydon, Harlow, CM19 5HZ

    Received 2 Jul 2025
  9. Decision MadeEPF/1351/25

    Single storey infill extension and a first floor rear extension.

    162, Princes Road, Buckhurst Hill, IG9 5DJ

    Received 2 Jul 2025
  10. Decision MadeEPF/1350/25

    Approval of Details Reserved by condition 5 of EPF/0377/25 (Relocate vehicle entrance to improve safety. Widen existing pedestrian gate to form new vehicle entrance).

    Burnt Hall, Middle Street, Nazeing, Waltham Abbey, EN9 2LG

    Received 2 Jul 2025
  11. Decision MadeEPF/1352/25

    Certificate of lawful Development for a proposed addition of an ancillary outbuilding in the rear garden.

    28, Albion Hill, Loughton, IG10 4RD

    Received 2 Jul 2025
  12. Decision MadeEPF/1353/25

    Alteration to lobby eaves level to front entrance.

    North Wilmore Barn, Workers Road, High Laver, Ongar, CM5 0DZ

    Received 2 Jul 2025
  13. Decision MadeEPF/1354/25

    Certificate of Lawful Development for existing use of the two annexes as separate residential units.

    Great Notts, Moreton Road, Bobbingworth, Ongar, CM5 0LU

    Received 2 Jul 2025
  14. Decision MadeEPF/1355/25

    Non-material amendment to EPF/339/25 (Removal of rear additions & conservatory & replace with staggered two storey gable ended rear extension. Demolish & rebuild garage in same style as existing but with traditional doors, pitched roof & low profile roof lights).

    94, York Hill, Loughton, IG10 1JA

    Received 2 Jul 2025
  15. Decision MadeEPF/1356/25

    Single storey side and rear extension and roof extension including ridge raise, two front rooflights, and a rear dormer window.

    119, Forest Road, Loughton, IG10 1EF

    Received 3 Jul 2025
  16. Decision MadeEPF/1357/25

    Two storey side/ front extension with associated roof alterations.

    16A, Western Avenue, Epping, CM16 4JR

    Received 3 Jul 2025
  17. Decision MadeEPF/1358/25

    Double side extension.

    62, Etheridge Road, Loughton, IG10 2HY

    Received 3 Jul 2025
  18. Decision MadeEPF/1359/25

    TPO/EPF/03/15 T1: Scots Pine - Crown reduce height by up to 3m, as specified. NB: The permitted specification of works is detailed in the conditions below.

    Marcris Nursing Home, Coopersale Lane, Theydon Bois, Essex, CM16 7NS

    Received 3 Jul 2025
  19. Decision MadeEPF/1360/25

    Certificate of Lawful Development for existing use as 6 bed HMO.

    25, Murtwell Drive, Chigwell, IG7 5ED

    Received 3 Jul 2025
  20. Decision MadeEPF/1361/25

    Reserved matters application following Outline Application EPF/2601/22 (allowed on appeal) for the redevelopment of the site to provide up to 52 later living apartments (Extra Care Housing) incorporating a convenience shop and café (use class E); 13 retirement cottages (Extra Care Housing); 10 self build & custom build houses; 4 affordable houses, open space, bowling green, children's play area and improved local bus service (Reserved matters are for appearance, layout, scale and landscaping limited to self-build plots 2, 3, 4 and 10).

    Land to the South & East of the former Chimes Garden Centre, Nazeing, Waltham Abbey, EN10 6RJ

    Received 3 Jul 2025
  21. Decision MadeEPF/1363/25

    Single storey rear extension.

    105, Honey Lane, Waltham Abbey, EN9 3AU

    Received 4 Jul 2025
  22. Decision MadeEPF/1362/25

    Certificate of Lawful Development for proposed hip to gable loft conversion with rear dormer Juliet balcony and front roof lights.

    29, Monkswood Avenue, Waltham Abbey, EN9 1LA

    Received 4 Jul 2025
  23. Decision MadeEPF/1364/25

    Non-Material Amendment to EPF/503/22 allowed on appeal (Demolition of existing buildings and construction of 65 residential dwellings (Class C3), alterations to existing access, landscaping and associated works (Allocation CHIG R5)) - Various design changes as set out in Cover Letter

    Chigwell Nursery, High Road, Chigwell, IG7 5BL

    Received 4 Jul 2025
  24. Decision MadeEPF/1365/25

    Proposed rear single storey extension with roof lantern following removal of existing conservatory and proposed vehicle crossover and dropped kerb.

    7-9, Thornwood Road, Epping, CM16 6SY

    Received 4 Jul 2025

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