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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
54,019Searchable applications
408Recorded as pending
80%Approval rate · 45,966 approved or refused records
9,354Refused applications

36,612 approved · 9,354 refused · 2,916 withdrawn.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 Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.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/2014/25

    Prior approval for a proposed single story rear extension to a depth of 6.42m. An existing 2.42m extension is retained with a new 4m extension to make the overall extension depth of 6.42m, height to eaves 2.50m and maximum height 3.55m.

    59, Roundmead Avenue, Loughton, IG10 1PZ

    Received 6 Oct 2025
  2. Decision MadeEPF/2011/25

    Two storey side extension and single storey rear extension.

    69, Loughton Way, Buckhurst Hill, IG9 6AS

    Received 6 Oct 2025
  3. Decision MadeEPF/2012/25

    Certificate of Lawful Development for conversion of garage to habitable room.

    20, Connaught Avenue, Loughton, IG10 4DS

    Received 6 Oct 2025
  4. Decision MadeEPF/2013/25

    Erection of single storey wrap around extension.

    32, Tower Road, Epping, CM16 5EN

    Received 6 Oct 2025
  5. Decision MadeEPF/2015/25

    Prior approval for Agricultural Storage Barn.

    Ashlyns Farm, Ongar Road, North Weald, CM16 6RZ

    Received 6 Oct 2025
  6. Decision MadeEPF/2017/25

    TPO/EPF/24/98 T1: Lime - Re-pollard to previous points, as specified. NB: The permitted specification of works is detailed in the conditions below.

    Queens House Clinic, Queens Road, Buckhurst Hill, IG9 5BX

    Received 6 Oct 2025
  7. Decision MadeEPF/2016/25

    Outline application for demolition of all existing buildings and construction of 12 two-storey detached dwellings and garages.

    Waterlees, Harlow Common, Hastingwood, Harlow, CM17 9JD

    Received 6 Oct 2025
  8. Decision MadeEPF/2019/25

    Variation of Condition 2 Plan numbers of EPF/1937/21 (Erection of a 1.5 storey detached bungalow).

    22, Woodgreen Road, Waltham Abbey, EN9 3SD

    Received 6 Oct 2025
  9. Decision MadeEPF/2018/25

    Certificate of Lawful Development for proposed loft conversion with rear dormer and front roof lights.

    67, Ivy Chimneys, Epping, CM16 4EP

    Received 6 Oct 2025
  10. Decision MadeEPF/2021/25

    Change of use from dwelling house Class (C3) to Children's Care Home Class (C2) for up to 2 children.

    338, Copperfield, Chigwell, IG7 5JR

    Received 6 Oct 2025
  11. Decision MadeEPF/2020/25

    Front and rear two storey extensions, new roof and demolition of existing rear swimming pool building.

    San Jacinto, Farm End, Waltham Abbey, E4 7QS

    Received 6 Oct 2025
  12. Decision MadeEPF/2022/25

    TPO/EPF/13/03 T5: Sycamore - Fell and replace, as specified. NB: The permitted specification of works is detailed in the conditions below.

    1A, Oak House, The Elms, Ongar, CM5 9EJ

    Received 6 Oct 2025
  13. Under ConsultationEPF/2023/25

    Demolition of existing dwelling and outbuildings and the construction of two detached self-build residential dwellings together with car parking, landscaping and associated works.

    The Gate House, Coopersale Common, Coopersale, Epping, CM16 7QT

    Received 6 Oct 2025
  14. Decision MadeEPF/2024/25

    Removing existing front boundary wall and replacing with front boundary brick pier wall with railings.

    1, Pecks Hill, Nazeing, Waltham Abbey, EN9 2NX

    Received 6 Oct 2025
  15. Decision MadeEPF/2027/25

    Certificate of Lawful Development for existing use of Satellite Buildings to the Barn.

    Beechoak Farm, Church Road, Waltham Abbey, Loughton, IG10 4AJ

    Received 6 Oct 2025
  16. Decision MadeEPF/2026/25

    Prior Approval for change of use of an agricultural building to a commercial business use (Use Class E).

    Readings Farm, Norton Heath Road Old A414, High Ongar, Ingatestone, CM4 0LP

    Received 6 Oct 2025
  17. Decision MadeEPF/2029/25

    Approval of Details Reserved by Condition 24 Contaminated Land of EPF/1769/24 (The erection of 42 no residential dwellings together with highway, car parking and associated works).

    Oak Hill Road, Stapleford Abbotts, RM4 1JL

    Received 7 Oct 2025
  18. Decision MadeEPF/2030/25

    Approval of Details Reserved by Conditions 25 and 26 Archaeology of EPF/1769/24 (The erection of 42 no residential dwellings together with highway, car parking and associated works).

    Oak Hill Road, Stapleford Abbotts, RM4 1JL

    Received 7 Oct 2025
  19. Decision MadeEPF/2028/25

    Approval of Details Reserved by Conditions 18 BMS and 19, 20 and 22 Biodiversity of EPF/1769/24 (The erection of 42 no residential dwellings together with highway, car parking and associated works).

    Oak Hill Road, Stapleford Abbotts, RM4 1JL

    Received 7 Oct 2025
  20. Decision MadeEPF/2031/25

    Advertisement consent for freestanding digital 48 sheet advertisement.

    Shell Garage, London Road, Harlow, CM17 9LH

    Received 7 Oct 2025
  21. Decision MadeEPF/2032/25

    Retrospective consent for garage conversion and single storey extension.

    12, Nursery Rise, Waltham Abbey, EN9 3FB

    Received 7 Oct 2025
  22. Decision MadeEPF/2033/25

    Proposed Detached stable Block

    Rose House, Mill Lane, High Ongar, Ongar, CM5 9RQ

    Received 7 Oct 2025
  23. Decision MadeEPF/2034/25

    Approval of Details Reserved by Condition 6 Contaminated Land of EPF/1774/21 (Removal of existing barns and construction of a new detached dwelling, including new relocated vehicle access to Epping Road).

    Land adjacent to Maybanks Farm, , Ongar, CM5 9SQ

    Received 7 Oct 2025
  24. Decision MadeEPF/2035/25

    Retrospective Variation of Condition 2 Plan numbers of EPF/1780/23 (Proposed improvements and extensions).

    Corner Garth, Nursery Road, Loughton, IG10 4EF

    Received 7 Oct 2025

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