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Planning application documents: what to read first
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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 dates54,447Searchable 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36,938 approved · 9,423 refused · 2,936 withdrawn.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 Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.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 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/2208/25
Certificate of Lawful Development for proposed loft conversion with rear dormer.
15, Roding Gardens, Loughton, IG10 3NH
Received 28 Oct 2025 - Decision MadeEPF/2209/25
Alterations to existing double width garage roof, and erection of an adjoining double width car port structure, with solar energy panels to the roof.
Lamburna, Manor Road, Lambourne, Romford, RM4 1NH
Received 28 Oct 2025 - Decision MadeEPF/2210/25
Grade II listed building consent for 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 - Decision MadeEPF/2215/25
TPO/EPF/05/89 T2: Lawson Cypress - Fell and replace, as specified. NB: The permitted specification of works is detailed in the conditions below.
38, Upper Park, Loughton, IG10 4EQ
Received 29 Oct 2025 - Decision MadeEPF/2211/25
Advertisement consent for 2 no. non illuminated fascia signs.
7-9, Sun Street, Waltham Abbey, EN9 1ER
Received 29 Oct 2025 - Decision MadeEPF/2212/25
Approval of Details Reserved by condition 5(2) Construction Method Statement of EPF/0302/25 (Construction of a detached self-build bungalow on land to the rear of 8 Sheering Mill Lane).
8, Sheering Mill Lane, Sheering, Harlow, CM21 9LP
Received 29 Oct 2025 - Decision MadeEPF/2213/25
Retrospective change of use of barn to wellness retreat.
The Piggeries, Greensted Road, Ongar, CM5 9LE
Received 29 Oct 2025 - Decision MadeEPF/2214/25
TPO/EPF/05/89 (Ref: T3, T1) T1: Willow - Crown reduce height by up to 3m, as specified. Reduce lateral branches by up to 5m, as specified. T2: Yew - Crown reduce by up to 2m, as specified. NB: The permitted specification of works is detailed in the conditions below.
38, Upper Park, Loughton, IG10 4EQ
Received 29 Oct 2025 - Decision MadeEPF/2216/25
Certificate of Lawful Development for proposed loft conversion with rear dormer.
19, Roydon Close, Loughton, IG10 3DN
Received 29 Oct 2025 - Decision MadeEPF/2218/25
Rear single storey extension with roof lantern.
4, Hartland Road, Epping, CM16 4PE
Received 29 Oct 2025 - Decision MadeEPF/2217/25
Certificate of Lawful Development for existing use of North-West field behind Public House for equestrian, B8 and ancillary uses.
Rainbow And Dove Ph, Hastingwood Road, Hastingwood, Harlow, CM17 9JX
Received 29 Oct 2025 - Decision MadeEPF/2219/25
Approval of Details Reserved by Condition 5(a) Contaminated Land of EPF/0442/25 (Redevelopment to provide four houses).
Rowan House, Stapleford Road, Stapleford Abbotts, Romford, RM4 1EJ
Received 29 Oct 2025 - Decision MadeEPF/2220/25
Approval of Details Reserved by Conditions 7 Hard and Soft Landscaping, 9 Boundary Treatments and 10 Lighting of EPF/0739/23 (Replacement dwelling and associated works, including security hut and access road).
Albany Stud Farm, Epping New Road, Buckhurst Hill, IG9 5UA
Received 29 Oct 2025 - Decision MadeEPF/2221/25
Proposed two storey front extension and roof remodelling for loft conversion and proposed rear dormer.
225, Fencepiece Road, Chigwell, IG7 5EB
Received 29 Oct 2025 - Decision MadeEPF/2222/25
Proposed new front boundary railing.
110 London Road Cottages, London Road, Lambourne, Romford, RM4 1XU
Received 29 Oct 2025 - Decision MadeEPF/2224/25
Approval of Details Reserved by Condition 3 Surface Water Drainage of EPF/2568/22 (Lower ground floor rear extension and front extension, Ground floor rear and front elevation change of roof with side dormers to make habitable).
18, Manor Road, Chigwell, IG7 5PD
Received 30 Oct 2025 - Decision MadeEPF/2223/25
Conversion of garage to a habitable space.
4, Nursery Rise, Waltham Abbey, EN9 3FB
Received 30 Oct 2025 - Decision MadeEPF/2225/25
Demolition of existing porch with erection of replacement porch to side elevation with rooflights.
15-16 Highfield Cottage, Mott Street, Waltham Abbey, IG10 4AP
Received 30 Oct 2025 - Decision MadeEPF/2226/25
Application to partially discharge requirements 10, 11, 12, 13 and 14 (Stage 1b) - (surface water drainage, contaminated land and ground water, ecological management strategy, construction environmental management plan and archaeology) by National Grid Electricity Transmission plc for an Order Granting Development Consent for the North London Reinforcement Project for the uprating of an existing 275kV transmission line of approximately 14km in length from Waltham Cross substation to Tottenham substation to enable it to run at a voltage of 400kV, together with associated development - This partial discharge is limited to the haul road.
Waltham Cross to Tottenham Substation, near to Highbridge Street, Waltham Abbey
Received 30 Oct 2025 - Decision MadeEPF/2227/25
Alteration to and Enlargement of family dwelling.
79, Bell Common, Epping, CM16 4DZ
Received 30 Oct 2025 - Decision MadeEPF/2228/25
Erection of two storey rear infill extension, raising of side extension ridge height, insertion of rooflight.
15-16 Highfield Cottage, Mott Street, Waltham Abbey, IG10 4AP
Received 30 Oct 2025 - Decision MadeEPF/2229/25
Waltham Abbey Conservation Area A & O: Cherry - Fell. B, C & Y: 12 x Cherry - Crown reduce to previous points. D, T, V, W: 5 x Cherry - Monolith. E: Elder - Fell. F, H, M & N: Ash - Fell. G & I: Willow - Crown reduce to previous points. J: Willow - Coppice. L & K: Maple - Fell. P: Damson - Fell. Q: Mixed fruit trees - Fell. R: Ash - Selective prune dead limbs overhanging path. S: Silver Birch - Fell. U: Apple - Monolith. X: Hawthorn - Crown reduce to previous points.
Abbey Gardens, Crooked Mile, Waltham Abbey
Received 24 Oct 2025 - Decision MadeEPF/2230/25
Listed building consent for 2 no. non illuminated fascia signs.
7-9, Sun Street, Waltham Abbey, EN9 1ER
Received 29 Oct 2025 - Decision MadeEPF/2231/25
Retention of padel courts (for domestic use).
The Piggeries, Greensted Road, Ongar, CM5 9LE
Received 30 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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