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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 dates54,351Searchable applications
408Recorded as pending
80%Approval rate · 46,270 approved or refused records
9,412Refused applications
36,858 approved · 9,412 refused · 2,934 withdrawn. Received dates in our records: 2 Jul 1999 to 29 Oct 2026. Most recent record check: 30 Oct 2026. Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.
Local planning information
Council sources checked 14 Sept 2026Planning 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
- Decision MadeEPF/2135/25
Application for the retention and modification of three dwellings including removal of the plant room, omission of rear extensions, reduction of curtilage, revised parking and landscaping to reduce domestic impact and enhance biodiversity.
Marles Stud, Epping Road, Epping Upland, Epping, CM16 6PF
Received 20 Oct 2025 - Decision MadeEPF/2137/25
Request for Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) Screening Opinion - Proposed Residential Development of up to 150 Dwellings with Associated Infrastructure and Landscaping
Land adjacent to Theydon Bois Station, Abridge Road, Theydon Bois
Received 20 Oct 2025 - Decision MadeEPF/2138/25
Approval of Details Reserved by Condition 2 Contaminated Land of EPF/2170/22 Allowed on Appeal (Reserved Matters application following Outline Approval for 25 dwellings covering layout, appearance, scale and landscaping)
J And W Fencing Ltd, Pecks Hill, Nazeing, Waltham Abbey, EN9 2NY
Received 20 Oct 2025 - Decision MadeEPF/2139/25
Demolition of existing outbuildings and erection of two residential properties utilising existing vehicular access with associated hard and soft landscaping.
Homemead Farm, Woolmongers Lane, High Ongar, Ongar, CM4 0JX
Received 20 Oct 2025 - Decision MadeEPF/2141/25
Approval of Details Reserved by Condition 12 Access Arrangements of EPF/1769/24 (The erection of 42 no residential dwellings together with highway, car parking and associated works).
Oak Hill Road, Stapleford Abbotts, RM4 1JL
Received 20 Oct 2025 - Decision MadeEPF/2140/25
Approval of Details Reserved by Condition 33 Levels of EPF/1769/24 (The erection of 42 no residential dwellings together with highway, car parking and associated works).
Oak Hill Road, Stapleford Abbotts, RM4 1JL
Received 20 Oct 2025 - Decision MadeEPF/2142/25
St John's Conservation Area T1: Lime - Crown reduce to previous pruning points.
15, Hills Road, Buckhurst Hill, IG9 5RS
Received 20 Oct 2025 - Decision MadeEPF/2143/25
Conversion of a small integral garage into a habitable room.
27, Station Road, Loughton, IG10 4NZ
Received 20 Oct 2025 - Decision MadeEPF/2144/25
Certificate of Lawful Development for confirmation of commencement of existing Planning Permission EPF/2835/22 (Extension of Existing Dwelling).
Hillside, Vicarage Lane, Chigwell, IG7 6LZ
Received 20 Oct 2025 - Decision MadeEPF/2145/25
Replacement of existing access steps with concrete ramp and safety railings.
Spriggs Court, Palmers Hill, Epping, CM16 6SD
Received 20 Oct 2025 - Decision MadeEPF/2146/25
Demolition of existing outbuilding and replacement with a new outbuilding for ancillary use as summerhouse (revised application following refusal of EPF/2526/24).
The Briars, Old House Lane, Roydon, Harlow, CM19 5DN
Received 20 Oct 2025 - Decision MadeEPF/2147/25
Single storey rear extension at lower ground level.
47, Clovelly, York Hill, Loughton, IG10 1HZ
Received 20 Oct 2025 - Decision MadeEPF/2148/25
Removal of existing conservatory and pitched roof over kitchen and erection of new rear extension with flat roof and roof lights.
15, Piercing Hill, Theydon Bois, Epping, CM16 7JN
Received 20 Oct 2025 - Decision MadeEPF/2150/25
Advertisement consent for internally illuminated fascia and hanging signs.
231, High Road, Loughton, IG10 1AD
Received 20 Oct 2025 - Decision MadeEPF/2149/25
Approval of Details Reserved by Conditions 5 Materials and 11 Hard and Soft Landscaping of EPF/0760/25 (Demolition of the existing house and garage and erection of a new 3 storey family dwelling (2 full storeys and additional accommodation in roof space - no basement)).
25, Carroll Hill, Loughton, IG10 1NL
Received 20 Oct 2025 - Decision MadeEPF/2151/25
TPO/EPF/11/83 T2 & T3: Lime - Crown reduce to previous points, as specified. NB: The permitted specification of works is detailed in the conditions below.
1, The Heights, Loughton, IG10 1RN
Received 20 Oct 2025 - Decision MadeEPF/2153/25
New Porch & replacement windows and Conservatory over existing walls and base.
87A, Monkswood Avenue, Waltham Abbey, EN9 1LJ
Received 21 Oct 2025 - Decision MadeEPF/2152/25
Single storey rear infill extension to replace existing conservatory.
118, Sheering Lower Road, Sheering, Harlow, CM21 9LH
Received 21 Oct 2025 - Decision MadeEPF/2155/25
Installation of solar panels.
Thornwood Village Hall, Weald Hall Lane, Thornwood, Epping, CM16 6NB
Received 21 Oct 2025 - Decision MadeEPF/2156/25
TPO/EPF/16/03 (Ref: T8) T1) Lime - Crown reduce height by up to 2.5m and lateral growth by up to 1.5m, as specified. NB: The permitted specification of works is detailed in the conditions below.
Roebuck Heights, North End, Buckhurst Hill, IG9 5RF
Received 21 Oct 2025 - Decision MadeEPF/2154/25
Repairs and improvements to the Spider Block, including structural repairs, window refurbishment and secondary glazing, external door replacements, repairs to weatherboarding, felt roof replacement and rainwater goods works
Metropolitan Police Cadet Training Centre, Lippitts Hill, Loughton, IG10 4AL
Received 21 Oct 2025 - Decision MadeEPF/2157/25
Erection of front porch, two storey side extension, two storey part single storey rear extension and loft conversion with rear dormer and front skylights.
33, Oak Lodge Avenue, Chigwell, IG7 5JA
Received 21 Oct 2025 - Decision MadeEPF/2158/25
Certificate of Lawful Development for proposed loft conversion.
2, Prescott Green, Loughton, IG10 2AQ
Received 21 Oct 2025 - Decision MadeEPF/2159/25
Construction of ground floor rear extension, re-construction of existing first floor by window & alterations to fenestration of existing side elevation.
83 Queens Road, Loughton, IG10 1RR
Received 21 Oct 2025
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What these statistics cover
These figures describe applications collected by PlanningTrack for Epping Forest District Council, across all dates currently available. They are a partial dataset, rather than an authority-wide performance measure. The date range does not establish continuous historical coverage.
The approval percentage is approved records divided by approved plus refused records. Pending, withdrawn and unknown outcomes are excluded. No percentage is shown until there is an approved or refused record.
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