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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35,889 approved · 9,143 refused · 2,890 withdrawn.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 Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.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
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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/1539/25

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

    23, Ivy Chimneys Road, CM16 4EL

    Received 29 Jul 2025
  2. Decision MadeEPF/1540/25

    Partial garage conversion, infill of existing porch space with canopy, lanterns to existing single-storey extension and creation of rear terrace.

    41, Tycehurst Hill, Loughton, IG10 1BZ

    Received 29 Jul 2025
  3. Decision MadeEPF/1541/25

    Listed building consent for proposed Rear Extension and Internal Alterations for Triple Bay Garage and Open Plan Kitchen.

    Bushes, Murrays Barn, Wind Hill, Magdalen Laver, Ongar, CM5 0DS

    Received 18 Jul 2025
  4. Decision MadeEPF/1543/25

    Variation of Condition 2 `Plan numbers' of EPF/0657/24 (Conversion of the existing two storey dwelling house into a block of three flats. The scheme would provide three no. two-bed units).

    1, The Drummonds, Epping, CM16 4PJ

    Received 30 Jul 2025
  5. Decision MadeEPF/1544/25

    Construction of a new detached residential building comprising a 1 bedroom dwelling, together with associated access, parking, and refuse storage facilities.

    Land at Back Lane Buckhurst Hill, Essex, IG9 5LU rear of 61 Queens Road, Buckhurst Hill

    Received 30 Jul 2025
  6. Under ConsultationEPF/1542/25

    Proposed refurbishment of existing first floor and conversion of rear ground floor into self-contained flat.

    781 Secondhand Shop, Chigwell Road, Chigwell, IG8 8AU

    Received 30 Jul 2025
  7. Decision MadeEPF/1545/25

    Erection of front porch, two storey side extension, two storey part single storey rear extension and loft conversion with rear dormer.

    33, Oak Lodge Avenue, Chigwell, IG7 5JA

    Received 30 Jul 2025
  8. Decision MadeEPF/1546/25

    Approval of Details Reserved by Condition 9 `Hard and Soft Landscaping' of EPF/2376/24 (Formation of replacement dwelling on site of former Bell Cottage).

    Bell Cottage, High Road, Epping, CM16 4DQ

    Received 30 Jul 2025
  9. Decision MadeEPF/1547/25

    TPO/EPF/42/01 T38: Poplar - Crown reduce by up to 5m, as specified. NB: The permitted specification of works is detailed in the conditions below.

    Woolston Manor, Abridge Road, Chigwell, IG7 6BX

    Received 30 Jul 2025
  10. Decision MadeEPF/1548/25

    Non-Material Amendment to EPF/0855/25 (s73 Variation to timing of Condition 8 (EVCP) attached to approved consent EPF/0035/24 (Redevelopment of the site to provide a new self-storage facility (Use Class B8), new light Industrial workspace / incubator units (Use Class E(g)(iii)) and a new hotel (Use Class C1) with associated car and cycle parking, landscaping and other works ancillary to the development (Revised Scheme to EPF/1204/22).) - Changes to car parking and refuse layout.

    1, Langston Road, Loughton, IG10 3SD

    Received 30 Jul 2025
  11. Decision MadeEPF/1549/25

    Proposed ground floor rear extension.

    34, Shaftesbury, Loughton, IG10 1HN

    Received 30 Jul 2025
  12. Decision MadeEPF/1550/25

    Partial demolition of existing house and erection of a detached dwelling to the side.

    Sparlings, Epping Road, Nazeing, Waltham Abbey, EN9 2DH

    Received 30 Jul 2025
  13. Decision MadeEPF/1553/25

    Prior approval for a 5.00m deep Single storey flat roofed rear extension following the demolition of an existing single storey extension, height to eaves 2.95m and maximum height 3.25m.

    10, Southview Road, Loughton, IG10 3LG

    Received 31 Jul 2025
  14. Decision MadeEPF/1552/25

    Installation of extraction unit at rear of the property (retrospective).

    42, Station Way, Buckhurst Hill, IG9 6LN

    Received 31 Jul 2025
  15. Decision MadeEPF/1551/25

    Erection of two-storey rear and front extensions, loft conversion, and roof replacement featuring front rooflights and rear dormers, removal of chimneys, alterations to windows and external materials.

    41, Spareleaze Hill, Loughton, IG10 1BS

    Received 31 Jul 2025
  16. Decision MadeEPF/1554/25

    Non-Material Amendment to EPF/1675/23 (Existing roof altered to provide additional floor space, demolition of side extension, new extension to rear. Internal alterations. Existing garage to become habitable room).

    79, Coppice, Coppice Row, Theydon Bois, Epping, CM16 7DL

    Received 31 Jul 2025
  17. Decision MadeEPF/1555/25

    Application for approval of details reserved by conditions 7, 8 & 9 on planning permission EPF/0132/22 (Prior approval for change of use of Agricultural building to C3 residential).

    Norton Fishery, Epping Lane, Stapleford Tawney, Romford, RM4 1ST

    Received 31 Jul 2025
  18. Decision MadeEPF/1556/25

    Non-Material Amendment to EPF/0909/25 (Single storey rear extension).

    25, Stonyshotts, Waltham Abbey, EN9 3DF

    Received 31 Jul 2025
  19. Decision MadeEPF/1558/25

    Approval of Details Reserved by Condition 4 of EPF/3039/20 (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 31 Jul 2025
  20. Decision MadeEPF/1557/25

    Change of Use of existing Annex to bungalow.

    8, The Bungalow, Townmead Road, Waltham Abbey, EN9 1RP

    Received 31 Jul 2025
  21. Decision MadeEPF/1559/25

    Prior approval for 6.00m deep Single story rear extension, height to eaves 3.00m and maximum height 3.40m.

    241, Chester Road, Loughton, IG10 2LL

    Received 31 Jul 2025
  22. Decision MadeEPF/1561/25

    Approval of Details Reserved by Condition 4 (Large Scale Details) of EPF/1727/24 (Grade II listed building application for a proposed two storey side extension, part retention, alteration and repairs of existing single storey rear extension and part replacement of existing single storey rear extension).

    The Cherry Tree, Matching Green, Matching, Harlow, CM17 0PT

    Received 31 Jul 2025
  23. Decision MadeEPF/1560/25

    Non-Material Amendment to EPF/0898/24 (Demolition of existing vacant outbuildings and the erection of five houses with associated access, parking and amenity space).

    Land between 25 and 33 Westbury Lane , Westbury Lane, Buckhurst Hill, IG9 5NF

    Received 31 Jul 2025
  24. Decision MadeEPF/1563/25

    Application for approval of details reserved by condition 3 & 4 (Ecology) on planning permission EPF/0393/25 (Construction of two extensions to agricultural building).

    Coalfields Farm , Epping Road, Colliers Hatch , Epping, CM16 7PX

    Received 31 Jul 2025

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