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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
53,060Searchable applications
402Recorded as pending
80%Approval rate · 45,032 approved or refused records
9,143Refused applications

35,889 approved · 9,143 refused · 2,890 withdrawn.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 Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.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
Planning information Planning and buildingLocal plan Planning and buildingPre-application advice Planning and buildingArticle 4 directions Planning and building

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/1514/25

    Listed building consent for internal works and external repairs and fenestration upgrade.

    Albyns Farm, Albyns Lane, Stapleford Abbotts, Romford, RM4 1RS

    Received 24 Jul 2025
  2. Decision MadeEPF/1515/25

    Replacement windows, timber fascias, soffits and rainwater goods.

    15, Plantaganet Place, Waltham Abbey, EN9 1BF

    Received 24 Jul 2025
  3. Decision MadeEPF/1516/25

    Change of Use from former Dry Cleaners( Use Class E) to a restaurant ( Use Class E) with an ancillary element of hot food takeaway and installation of a Rear Flue Ventilation System.

    89, High Street, Epping, CM16 4BD

    Received 24 Jul 2025
  4. Decision MadeEPF/1517/25

    Single-storey rear extension with associated internal alterations.

    Cowicks, Hatfield Heath Road, Sheering, Harlow, CM21 9HX

    Received 24 Jul 2025
  5. Decision MadeEPF/1518/25

    Approval of Details Reserved by Condition 3 `Frame survey' of EPF/0003/25 (Grade II listed building application for external repairs to the rendering on the left side facing the barn, front left corner and front elevation of the building).

    Ponders Lodge, Dunmow Road, Fyfield, Ongar, CM5 0NN

    Received 25 Jul 2025
  6. Decision MadeEPF/1519/25

    New two-bedroom self-build dwelling with associated external works. Changes to existing dwelling facade (resubmission of refused application EPF/0592/25).

    66, Cripsey Avenue, Ongar, CM5 0AU

    Received 25 Jul 2025
  7. Decision MadeEPF/1520/25

    Grade II listed building Consent for demolition of porch extension, large shed and glass house. Relocation of oil tank and construction of small shed. Create new door opening to kitchen. Single storey rear extension to rear with swimming pool and car port.

    Watermans End House, Watery Lane, Little Laver, Harlow, CM17 0RQ

    Received 15 Jul 2025
  8. Decision MadeEPF/1523/25

    Non-Material Amendment to EPF/0648/24 (Erection of 6 dwellings with access, parking and associated works).

    Avenue House, London Road, Hastingwood, Harlow, CM17 9NJ

    Received 25 Jul 2025
  9. Decision MadeEPF/1521/25

    Permission in principle for two bungalows.

    1 Shelley Rectory, Fyfield Road, Ongar, CM5 0HQ

    Received 25 Jul 2025
  10. Decision MadeEPF/1522/25

    Demolition of existing dwelling and erection of a replacement two-storey dwelling with associated landscaping and parking and alterations to the existing garage.

    Little Marles Cottage, Upland Road, Epping Upland, Epping, CM16 6PE

    Received 25 Jul 2025
  11. Decision MadeEPF/1524/25

    Proposed single storey rear extension with monopitch tiled roof with rooflights.

    14, Wood Mead, Epping, CM16 6TD

    Received 25 Jul 2025
  12. Decision MadeEPF/1525/25

    Certificate of Lawful Development for proposed use of building as a school.

    130, Braeside School, High Road, Buckhurst Hill, IG9 5SD

    Received 25 Jul 2025
  13. Decision MadeEPF/1526/25

    Erection of a single custom built residential dwelling.

    10 Sibley Row, Common Road, Waltham Abbey, EN9 2DG

    Received 25 Jul 2025
  14. Decision MadeEPF/1527/25

    Loft conversion with dormers.

    19, King George Way, Waltham Abbey, E4 7FN

    Received 25 Jul 2025
  15. Decision MadeEPF/1528/25

    Dormer Extension with associated internal reconfiguration.

    37, Dukes Avenue, Theydon Bois, Epping, CM16 7HG

    Received 28 Jul 2025
  16. Decision MadeEPF/1531/25

    Outline application all matters reserved except access for up to 8 residential units.

    Garra, 292 Nine Ashes Road, High Ongar, Ongar, CM4 0LA

    Received 28 Jul 2025
  17. Decision MadeEPF/1529/25

    Prior approval for a 5m DEEP SINGLE STOREY REAR EXTENSION, height to eaves 3.00m and maximum height 3.15m.

    33, Goldingham Avenue, Loughton, IG10 2JF

    Received 28 Jul 2025
  18. Decision MadeEPF/1530/25

    Certificate of Lawful Development for proposed loft conversion with rear dormer and front roof lights.

    33, Goldingham Avenue, Loughton, IG10 2JF

    Received 28 Jul 2025
  19. Decision MadeEPF/1532/25

    TPO/EPF/69/10 T1: London Plane - Crown reduce by up to 2m, as specified. T2: Alder - Crown reduce height by up to 1.5m, as specified. Crown reduce growth away from building by up to 1m, as specified. T3: Birch - Crown reduce height by up to 0.5m, as specified. Crown reduce growth away from building by up to 1m, as specified. NB: The permitted specification of works is detailed in the conditions below.

    Revival Court, Half Moon Lane, Epping, CM16 4AH

    Received 28 Jul 2025
  20. Decision MadeEPF/1533/25

    Roydon Conservation Area T1: Gleditsia - Crown reduce by up to 2.5m

    4, Church Mead, Roydon, Harlow, CM19 5EY

    Received 28 Jul 2025
  21. Decision MadeEPF/1534/25

    Variation of condition 2 `plan numbers' of EPF/0754/24 (Demolition of existing house and construction of new detached dwelling).

    43, Alderton Hill, Loughton, IG10 3JD

    Received 28 Jul 2025
  22. Decision MadeEPF/1535/25

    Variation of condition 2 `plan numbers' for EPF/0185/25 (Demolition of existing garage and sheds and construction of double garage).

    Orange Lodge, Chambers Manor Farm Lane, Epping Upland, Epping, CM16 6PL

    Received 28 Jul 2025
  23. Decision MadeEPF/1536/25

    Variation of condition 2 `Plan numbers' of EPF/0924/23 (Demolition of existing stables and hardstanding, construction of detached bungalow, alterations to vehicular access, provision of parking and landscaping).

    Rose Cottage, Epping Long Green, Epping Upland, Epping, CM16 6QN

    Received 28 Jul 2025
  24. Decision MadeEPF/1537/25

    Demolition of existing extensions and outbuilding, alterations and single-storey extension.

    8 Bonds Cottages, School Lane, Abbess Beauchamp And Berners Roding, Ongar, CM5 0PG

    Received 28 Jul 2025

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