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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
54,447Searchable applications
408Recorded as pending
80%Approval rate · 46,361 approved or refused records
9,423Refused applications

36,938 approved · 9,423 refused · 2,936 withdrawn.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 Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.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 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/2183/25

    Certificate of Lawful Development for proposed dormer, two rooflights and single storey rear extension.

    12a, Brickfield Road, Coopersale, Epping, CM16 7QX

    Received 24 Oct 2025
  2. Decision MadeEPF/2184/25

    Certificate of Lawful Development for proposed rear dormer and two roof lights

    14, Brickfield Road, Coopersale, Epping, CM16 7QX

    Received 24 Oct 2025
  3. Decision MadeEPF/2186/25

    Approval of Details Reserved by Condition 28 Contaminated Land of EPF/2924/20 (Full application for the redevelopment of existing surface level car park to provide a leisure centre to include swimming pool, gymnasium, sports hall, squash courts and studio (mixed Class E (d) and F.2 (d)) together with disabled parking provision, new vehicular and pedestrian access, all hard and soft landscaping, and associated works).

    Bakers Lane Car Park, Bakers Lane, Epping, CM16 5BD

    Received 24 Oct 2025
  4. Decision MadeEPF/2188/25

    Single storey rear infill extension.

    Wind Hill Cottage, Wind Hill, Magdalen Laver, Ongar, CM5 0EX

    Received 24 Oct 2025
  5. Decision MadeEPF/2187/25

    Listed building consent for urgent repair works to stone temple.

    Hill Hall, Mount Road, Theydon Mount, Epping, CM16 7QQ

    Received 24 Oct 2025
  6. Decision MadeEPF/2189/25

    TPO/EPF/06/92 (Ref: G1) T1: Sycamore - Re-pollard to previous points, as specified. NB: The permitted specification of works is detailed in the conditions below.

    Oak Tree Cottage, 31 Goldings Hill, Loughton, IG10 2RY

    Received 24 Oct 2025
  7. Decision MadeEPF/2190/25

    TPO/EPF/02/18 T1: Oak - Crown reduce spread by up to 2.5m, as specified. NB: The permitted specification of works is detailed in the conditions below.

    16, Oak Lodge Avenue, Chigwell, IG7 5HZ

    Received 24 Oct 2025
  8. Decision MadeEPF/2191/25

    TPO/EPF/13/02 T3: Oak - Prune overhanging branches to previous points. NB: The permitted specification of works is detailed in the conditions below.

    Chigwell School, 133 High Road, Chigwell, IG7 6QF

    Received 24 Oct 2025
  9. Decision MadeEPF/2192/25

    Demolition of existing garage and rear conservatories. Erection of lower ground, ground and first floor rear extensions. The erection of a new garage with an attic office.

    33, Chapel Road, Epping, CM16 5DS

    Received 24 Oct 2025
  10. Decision MadeEPF/2195/25

    Proposed single storey side and rear extension.

    82, The Drive, Loughton, IG10 1HL

    Received 24 Oct 2025
  11. Decision MadeEPF/2194/25

    Non-Material Amendment to EPF/1746/24 (Application for variation to Condition 2 on planning permission EPF/1743/23 (Construction of an acoustic structure to mitigate current noise levels being emitted from the existing Epping Booster Pump Station)).

    Epping Pumping Station, Galleyhill Road, Waltham Abbey, EN9 2AJ

    Received 24 Oct 2025
  12. Decision MadeEPF/2193/25

    Demolition of part single storey / part two storey side extension and erection of a replacement part single storey / part two storey side extension, removal of front entrance steps and railings and erection of replacement steps and railings, along with minor alteration to window and door on southern elevation.

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

    Received 24 Oct 2025
  13. Decision MadeEPF/2196/25

    Application for approval of details reserved by condition 6 (BNG - HMMP), 12 (Farmland Bird Mitigation Strategy), 15 (Drainage) and 18 (Hard and Soft Landscaping) on planning permission EPF/1546/24 (Proposed Installation, operation and decommissioning of renewable energy generating station comprising ground-mounted photovoltaic solar arrays together with transformer/inverter stations, site accesses, internal access tracks, security measures, access gates, other ancillary infrastructure and landscaping and biodiversity enhancements).

    Land at Nickerlands, Berwick Lane, Stanford Rivers, Ongar, CM5 9PX

    Received 27 Oct 2025
  14. Decision MadeEPF/2197/25

    Replacement dwelling and garaging within existing garden curtilage - minor house redesign and repositioning within curtilage following previously consented scheme (Ref: PL/EPF/1693/21).

    Hobbs View, Moreton Road, Ongar, CM5 0LX

    Received 27 Oct 2025
  15. Decision MadeEPF/2198/25

    TPO/EPF/26/11 (Ref: G1) T1-T3: Lombardy Poplar - Fell and replace, as specified. NB: The permitted specification of works is detailed in the conditions below.

    28, Upper Park, Loughton, IG10 4EW

    Received 27 Oct 2025
  16. Decision MadeEPF/2199/25

    Retrospective application for garage conversion to habitable room.

    61, High Meadows, Chigwell, IG7 5JY

    Received 27 Oct 2025
  17. Decision MadeEPF/2201/25

    TPO/EPF/09/82 (Ref: T6, T11) T2.: Sycamore - Fell and replace, as specified. T5.: Norway Maple - Fell inclined stem and replace, as specified. T3: Ash - Fell and replace, as specified. NB: The permitted specification of works is detailed in the conditions below.

    86, Homecherry House, High Road, Loughton, IG10 4QU

    Received 13 Oct 2025
  18. Decision MadeEPF/2203/25

    Single-storey rear extension, internal and alterations and to the side/front roofing assemblies.

    4, Harewood Hill, Theydon Bois, Epping, CM16 7EA

    Received 27 Oct 2025
  19. Decision MadeEPF/2200/25

    Retrospective application for storage of 2 no touring caravans and dog agility equipment for personal use.

    Land at corner of School Lane/B184, School , Beauchamp Roding, Ongar, CM5 0PG

    Received 27 Oct 2025
  20. Decision MadeEPF/2202/25

    Variation of conditions 2 and 3 Plan Numbers and Materials of EPF/1500/23 (Proposed part one, part two storey rear extension, floor plan redesign and all associated works).

    87, Skyhaven, Oakwood Hill, Loughton, IG10 3EP

    Received 27 Oct 2025
  21. Decision MadeEPF/2204/25

    Single storey side and rear extension and roof extension, two front rooflights, and a rear dormer window. (Revised application).

    119, Forest Road, Loughton, IG10 1EF

    Received 28 Oct 2025
  22. Decision MadeEPF/2205/25

    Approval of Details Reserved by Conditions 4, Boundary Treatments and 8 EVP of EPF/0499/25 (Change of use from office to 2no. self-build flats).

    576, Limes Avenue, Chigwell, IG7 5NT

    Received 28 Oct 2025
  23. Decision MadeEPF/2206/25

    TPO/EPF/09/80 T1: Ash - Fell and replace, as specified. NB: The permitted specification of works is detailed in the conditions below.

    60, Cedar Court, Epping, CM16 4HL

    Received 28 Oct 2025
  24. Decision MadeEPF/2207/25

    Stable block conversion to annexe including internal and external alterations and fabric upgrades. Minor alterations to farmhouse.

    Sawkins Farm, Mount End Road, Theydon Mount, Epping, CM16 7PS

    Received 28 Oct 2025

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