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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
54,520Searchable applications
408Recorded as pending
80%Approval rate · 46,433 approved or refused records
9,437Refused applications

36,996 approved · 9,437 refused · 2,937 withdrawn.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 Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.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

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/2232/25

    Proposed change of use of the existing agricultural building into 2No three bed self-build dwellinghouses including rear extension.

    Chalet Kennels, Oakfield House, New Farm Drive, Lambourne, Romford, RM4 1BU

    Received 30 Oct 2025
  2. Decision MadeEPF/2234/25

    Replace the existing boundary fence with retaining wall and boundary wall & proposal of a new shower room and storage.

    23, Ivy Chimneys Road, CM16 4EL

    Received 30 Oct 2025
  3. Decision MadeEPF/2233/25

    Variation of Condition 2 Plan numbers of EPF/2383/24 (Demolition of livery stables and associated structures, removal of menage, carpark and construction of a detached dwelling (self-build)).

    Threshers Equestrian, Threshers Bush, Matching, Harlow, CM17 0NP

    Received 30 Oct 2025
  4. Decision MadeEPF/2235/25

    Non-Material Amendment to EPF/1692/25 (Single storey rear and side extension, loft conversion).

    32, Sedley Rise, Loughton, IG10 1LT

    Received 31 Oct 2025
  5. Decision MadeEPF/2236/25

    Replacement of front boundary treatment, including new boundary wall, railings and vehicle gates.

    81, Tycehurst Hill, Loughton, IG10 1BZ

    Received 31 Oct 2025
  6. Decision MadeEPF/2237/25

    Single rear extension & garage conversion.

    3, Water Meadows, Nazeing, Waltham Abbey, EN10 6GR

    Received 31 Oct 2025
  7. Decision MadeEPF/2238/25

    Siting of a replacement modular building at Maynard Court Surgery.

    17-18, Maynard Court, Waltham Abbey, EN9 3DU

    Received 31 Oct 2025
  8. Decision MadeEPF/2239/25

    Non-Material Amendment to EPF/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 31 Oct 2025
  9. Decision MadeEPF/2242/25

    Copped Hall Conservation Area T1: Scots Pine - Remove top of tree above tear out. Large limb has torn leaving a large wound with substantial weight above weak point.

    Copped Hall Estate, White House, High Road, Epping, CM16 5HS

    Received 3 Nov 2025
  10. Decision MadeEPF/2240/25

    Variation of Condition 2 Plan numbers of EPF/1731/25 (Hip to gable roof alterations, construction of part single storey part two storey rear extension, and insertion of ground floor side window).

    42, Love Lane, Chigwell, IG8 8BB

    Received 3 Nov 2025
  11. Decision MadeEPF/2241/25

    Render to front, rear and side elevations and replacement windows throughout, replace garage door with a window, replace side access door with a window.

    6, Daylop Drive, Chigwell, IG7 4QF

    Received 3 Nov 2025
  12. Decision MadeEPF/2243/25

    Construction of replacement roof and internal refurbishment to a two storey semi-detached dwelling following damage by fire.

    364, Fencepiece Road, Chigwell, IG7 5DY

    Received 3 Nov 2025
  13. Decision MadeEPF/2244/25

    Certificate of Lawful Development for proposed single storey side extension.

    Lakeside, Nursery Road, Nazeing, Waltham Abbey, EN9 2JE

    Received 3 Nov 2025
  14. Decision MadeEPF/2245/25

    Replacement rear single storey extension with flat roof and roof lantern.

    152, Queensway, Ongar, CM5 0BS

    Received 4 Nov 2025
  15. Decision MadeEPF/2246/25

    Resubmission of previously approved three bedroom bungalow. (self-build).

    Little Acre Farm, Norton Lane, High Ongar, CM4 0LN

    Received 4 Nov 2025
  16. Decision MadeEPF/2247/25

    Approval of Details Reserved by Condition 4 Boundary Details of EPF/0815/25 (Rear single storey infill extension including balcony, rear single storey extension to cover existing outdoor pool, conversion of garage into living space, internal reconfiguration, external elevation changes and two new vehicle access gates).

    9, Forest Lane, Chigwell, IG7 5AF

    Received 4 Nov 2025
  17. Decision MadeEPF/2248/25

    TPO/EPF/12/23 T1: Willow - Crown reduce height and lateral branches by up to 4m, as specified. NB: The permitted specification of works is detailed in the conditions below.

    78, Algers Road, Loughton, IG10 4ND

    Received 4 Nov 2025
  18. Decision MadeEPF/2249/25

    Proposed Demolition of existing outbuilding and replacing with new Annexe for Games Room Home Office and Gym facility.

    85, Tycehurst Hill, Loughton, IG10 1BZ

    Received 4 Nov 2025
  19. Decision MadeEPF/2250/25

    Approval of Details Reserved by Conditions 3 Habitat Regulations and 4 Contaminated Land of EPF/2250/25 (Application to determine if Prior Approval is required for a proposed change of use of agricultural buildings to flexible use).

    Picks Farm, Sewardstone Road, Waltham Abbey, E4 7RA

    Received 4 Nov 2025
  20. Decision MadeEPF/2253/25

    Two storey rear extension.

    Sunnyside, Netherhall Road, Roydon, Harlow, CM19 5JP

    Received 5 Nov 2025
  21. Decision MadeEPF/2251/25

    Certificate of Lawful Development for proposed single storey rear extension to replace conservatory.

    11, Tudor Way, Waltham Abbey, EN9 1PU

    Received 5 Nov 2025
  22. Decision MadeEPF/2252/25

    Proposed loft conversion, single storey rear extension and new outhouse in back garden. (Revised application to EPF/0028/25).

    38, Park View, Chigwell, IG7 5DF

    Received 5 Nov 2025
  23. Decision MadeEPF/2255/25

    Construction of new driveway access and hard standing parking area to front of existing dwellings.

    8 and 9, Kimpton Close, Ongar, CM5 0BQ

    Received 5 Nov 2025
  24. Under ConsultationEPF/2254/25

    Demolition of existing single storey dwelling and construction of 2no. new self-build dwellings, private amenity, off street car parking, landscaping and boundary treatment.

    120, Valley Hill, Loughton, IG10 3AU

    Received 5 Nov 2025

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