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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
52,776Searchable applications
402Recorded as pending
80%Approval rate · 44,752 approved or refused records
9,091Refused applications

35,661 approved · 9,091 refused · 2,873 withdrawn.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 Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.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/1366/25

    The property was extended in 2014, with a large two storey extension "Substantially completed" at that time, so more than the requisite 4 years prior to the submission of the application and also more than 4 years before the 25th April 2024 deadline, when the 4 year rule changed from 4 to 10 years.

    Rose Cottage, Harlow Road, Roydon, Harlow, CM19 5HE

    Received 4 Jul 2025
  2. Decision MadeEPF/1367/25

    Approval of Details Reserved by Conditions 3 (Materials), 4 (Construction Method Statement), 8 (Residential Travel Pack) and 10 (Drainage) of EPF/2814/20 (Five new dwellings to the rear with associated landscaping and amenity works).

    7-9, Sun Street, Waltham Abbey, EN9 1ER

    Received 4 Jul 2025
  3. Decision MadeEPF/1369/25

    Change of Use from Agricultural to Mix Use B8 Storage and Agricultural Use.

    St Lawrence Farm, Waltham Road, Nazeing, Waltham Abbey, EN9 2LU

    Received 4 Jul 2025
  4. Decision MadeEPF/1371/25

    Approval of Details Reserved by Condition 7 of EPF/1907/22 (Proposed outbuilding ancillary to the main dwelling to house Gym, Sauna, Solarium, Spa and Steam Room. The same proposal was previously approved under application EPF/2573/18).

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

    Received 4 Jul 2025
  5. Decision MadeEPF/1368/25

    Replacement Community Hall & Leisure Centre (Revised scheme to EPF/1154/21).

    Nazeing Parish Council Leisure Centre, Nazeing Common, Nazeing, EN9 2SF

    Received 4 Jul 2025
  6. Decision MadeEPF/1370/25

    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 4 Affordable houses).

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

    Received 4 Jul 2025
  7. Decision MadeEPF/1372/25

    Non-Material Amendment to 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). Changes include:- • Relocation of play equipment in Trail Garden • Reorientation of House 69 • Siting of battery storage and substation • Car parking layout adjustments (Total number of spaces remains as consented) • Change in road surface material • Minor amendment to porch design

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

    Received 4 Jul 2025
  8. Decision MadeEPF/1373/25

    Raising height of current brick wall and inclusion of railings.

    32, Brook Road, Loughton, IG10 1BP

    Received 7 Jul 2025
  9. Decision MadeEPF/1375/25

    Prior approval for a 6.00m deep single storey rear extension, height to eaves 3.20m and maximum height 2.65m for Single storey rear extension.

    57, Hillcroft, Loughton, IG10 2PS

    Received 7 Jul 2025
  10. Decision MadeEPF/1378/25

    Approval of Details reserved by Conditions 3, 5 and 11 of EPF/2602/18 (Proposed new two-storey end of terrace dwelling).

    17, North End, Buckhurst Hill, IG9 5RA

    Received 7 Jul 2025
  11. Decision MadeEPF/1374/25

    Certificate of Lawful Development for a proposed outbuilding.

    36, Oak Lodge Avenue, Chigwell, IG7 5HZ

    Received 7 Jul 2025
  12. Decision MadeEPF/1376/25

    Single storey front extension.

    57, Hillcroft, Loughton, IG10 2PS

    Received 7 Jul 2025
  13. Decision MadeEPF/1377/25

    First Floor Rear Extension and Garage Conversion with 1nos window at front and 3nos windows on side elevation.

    69, High Meadows, Chigwell, IG7 5JY

    Received 7 Jul 2025
  14. Decision MadeEPF/1379/25

    Retrospective Listed building consent for replacement of external lighting, hanging sign and facade sign.

    Foresters Public House, The Street, High Ongar, Ongar, CM5 9NH

    Received 7 Jul 2025
  15. Decision MadeEPF/1380/25

    Retrospective advertisement consent for replacement hanging sign and facade sign.

    Foresters Arms, The Street, High Ongar, Ongar, CM5 9NH

    Received 7 Jul 2025
  16. Decision MadeEPF/1381/25

    Approval of details for Conditions 4 & 18 (Detailed Surface Water) attached to EPF/1351/18 (Demolition of site buildings and redevelopment to provide 33 new homes).

    The Chimes, Bulrush Way, Nazeing (Former Chimes Garden Centre and Nazebourne (no 93), Old Nazeing Road, Nazeing, Essex, EN10 6RJ)

    Received 7 Jul 2025
  17. Decision MadeEPF/1382/25

    TPO/EPF/04/07 T1: Oak – Crown reduce height by up to 2.5m and lateral growth by up to 2m to secondary pruning points, as specified. NB: The permitted specification of works is detailed in the conditions below.

    13, Ardmore Lane, Buckhurst Hill, IG9 5RY

    Received 7 Jul 2025
  18. Decision MadeEPF/1384/25

    Single rear extension with flat roof & lantern, new raised patio. Part conversion of existing garage.

    19, Summerfield Road, Loughton, IG10 4JF

    Received 8 Jul 2025
  19. Decision MadeEPF/1383/25

    Application for approval of details reserved by condition 3 (surface water disposal) on planning permission EPF/2533/24 (Side and rear 1.5 storey extension. Alterations to garage roof).

    14, The Laurels, Coopersale Street, Epping, CM16 7QJ

    Received 8 Jul 2025
  20. Decision MadeEPF/1387/25

    Approval of Details Reserved by Condition 3 (Schedule of external materials) on planning permission EPF/2868/20 Allowed on appeal. (Proposed mixed-use development to provide 35 residential dwellings (Use Class C3) and 512 sqm of commercial floorspace (Use Class E) together with cycle and car parking, landscaping, provision of new pavement and loading bay on Brook Mews and associated infrastructure).

    177 High Road, Chigwell, IG7 6NX

    Received 8 Jul 2025
  21. Decision MadeEPF/1390/25

    Request for Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) Screening Opinion - Proposed development for a Solar Farm.

    Land at Upland Road, Upland Road, Epping

    Received 8 Jul 2025
  22. Decision MadeEPF/1391/25

    Listed building consent for alteration to lobby eaves level to front entrance.

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

    Received 2 Jul 2025
  23. Decision MadeEPF/1392/25

    Certificate of Lawful Development for a proposed loft conversion with rear dormer, Juliet balcony, front roof lights and new side window.

    57, Felstead Road, Loughton, IG10 3BB

    Received 9 Jul 2025
  24. Decision MadeEPF/1393/25

    Proposed two storey side extensions, single storey rear extension with raised rear patio, roof remodelling incorporating a loft conversion with rear and side dormers.

    31, Hillcrest Road, Loughton, IG10 4QH

    Received 9 Jul 2025

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