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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
53,433Searchable applications
423Recorded as pending
80%Approval rate · 45,398 approved or refused records
9,242Refused applications

36,156 approved · 9,242 refused · 2,898 withdrawn.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 Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.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/1711/25

    TPO/EPF/05/20 T1: Oak - Crown reduce height and lateral branches by up to 2m, as specified. NB: The permitted specification of works is detailed in the conditions below.

    2 Woodlands, Copthall Green, Waltham Abbey, EN9 3FH

    Received 25 Aug 2025
  2. Decision MadeEPF/1713/25

    Amendment of existing front and rear dormers. Application of vertical cladding to all existing elevations and the dormer walls. Alteration to a glazed opening in a side elevation.

    Valleyfield Cottage, Greensted Road, Ongar, CM5 9LE

    Received 25 Aug 2025
  3. Decision MadeEPF/1714/25

    Construction of single storey Skills Centre classroom for teaching vocational skills to existing pupils.

    West Hatch High School, High Road, Chigwell, IG7 5BT

    Received 25 Aug 2025
  4. Decision MadeEPF/1715/25

    Single storey rear extension 6m deep x 3.0m high (2.95m high to eaves).

    168, Upshire Road, Waltham Abbey, EN9 3PS

    Received 26 Aug 2025
  5. Decision MadeEPF/1716/25

    Non-material amendment to EPF/0991/25 (Single storey rear extension and two storey front extension).

    34, Stag Lane, Buckhurst Hill, IG9 5TD

    Received 26 Aug 2025
  6. Decision MadeEPF/1717/25

    Advertisement consent for back lit fascia sign.

    87, High Street, Epping, CM16 4BD

    Received 26 Aug 2025
  7. Decision MadeEPF/1718/25

    Certificate of Lawful Development for proposed single storey rear extension.

    10 Stradbroke Park, Tomswood Road, Chigwell, IG7 5QL

    Received 26 Aug 2025
  8. Decision MadeEPF/1721/25

    Approval of Details Reserved by Condition 13 (Tree Protection Plan and Arboricultural Method Statement) of EPF/0442/25 (Redevelopment to provide four houses).

    Rowan House, Stapleford Road, Stapleford Abbotts, Romford, RM4 1EJ

    Received 26 Aug 2025
  9. Decision MadeEPF/1719/25

    Application for approval of details reserved by conditions Condition 5 - details of ground levels, Condition 7 - details of materials to be used Condition 10 - ground conditions and remediation strategy, Condition 14 - landscaping details, Condition 15 - Biodiversity Net Gain Plan Planning Permission 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 26 Aug 2025
  10. Decision MadeEPF/1720/25

    Side conservatory extension.

    3 Envilles Cottages, Abbess Road, Little Laver, Ongar, CM5 0JH

    Received 26 Aug 2025
  11. Decision MadeEPF/1722/25

    Approval of Details Reserved by Condition 6 (Surface Water Drainage) of EPF/0442/25 (Redevelopment to provide four houses).

    Rowan House, Stapleford Road, Stapleford Abbotts, Romford, RM4 1EJ

    Received 26 Aug 2025
  12. Decision MadeEPF/1723/25

    Single storey extension to rear of existing house, including the demolition of an existing rear extension.

    17, Southview Road, Loughton, IG10 3LG

    Received 26 Aug 2025
  13. Decision MadeEPF/1724/25

    Approval of Details Reserved by Condition 8 Contaminated Land of EPF/0016/19 (Proposed development of x 23 no. new homes with associated parking facilities, cycle stores and rubbish disposal).

    Gypsy Mead Works, Ongar Road, Fyfield, Ongar, CM5 0RB

    Received 26 Aug 2025
  14. Decision MadeEPF/1727/25

    Application for approval of details reserved by condition 5 (Details), 8 (Tree Protection), 10 (CEMP Biodiversity) and 11 (Soil Management Plan) 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 Aug 2025
  15. Decision MadeEPF/1726/25

    Prior approval including associated building operations reasonably necessary to convert four agricultural buildings to 5 dwellinghouses.

    Twin Oaks Farm, Oak Hill Road, Stapleford Abbotts, RM4 1EH

    Received 26 Aug 2025
  16. Decision MadeEPF/1728/25

    Change of use of site to storage purposes (Use Class B8) comprising 16 individual units.

    Chaulkfield Nursery, Sedge Green Road, Sedge Green , EN9 5JS

    Received 27 Aug 2025
  17. Decision MadeEPF/1729/25

    Dropped kerb and new front drive.

    89, Monkswood Avenue, Waltham Abbey, EN9 1LJ

    Received 26 Aug 2025
  18. Decision MadeEPF/1730/25

    Nazeing & South Roydon Conservation Area T1 & T2: Ash - Fell.

    Nazeing Park, Garden House, Betts Lane, Nazeing, Waltham Abbey, EN9 2DN

    Received 27 Aug 2025
  19. Decision MadeEPF/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 27 Aug 2025
  20. Decision MadeEPF/1732/25

    Conversion of garage into habitable space. Relocation of front door. Alterations to ground floor front fenestration.

    42, Love Lane, Chigwell, IG8 8BB

    Received 27 Aug 2025
  21. Decision MadeEPF/1733/25

    York Hill Conservation Area T1: Yew - Crown reduce height by up to 3m.

    30, Forest Way, Loughton, IG10 1JG

    Received 27 Aug 2025
  22. Decision MadeEPF/1735/25

    Application for approval of details reserved by conditions 4 'details of levels', 6 'external finishes, 7 'surface water disposal', 10 'landscape works' and 12 'construction method statement' on Planning Permission EPF/0034/24 (Demolition of the existing 1.5 storey dwelling as previously agreed (EPF/1008/16). Erection of replacement 4-bedroom dwellinghouse with a basement, integrated garage, and rear patio).

    56, Tycehurst Hill, Loughton, IG10 1DA

    Received 27 Aug 2025
  23. Decision MadeEPF/1734/25

    Rear dormer with front roof lights.

    Ninefield House, Woodgreen Road, Waltham Abbey, EN9 3SD

    Received 27 Aug 2025
  24. Decision MadeEPF/1736/25

    Certificate of Lawful Development existing for confirmation of commencement of development as granted under planning reference EPF/2538/20 with all pre-commencement conditions discharged.

    Searles Hall Farm, Mount Road, Theydon Garnon, Epping, CM16 7PH

    Received 28 Aug 2025

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