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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
54,134Searchable applications
408Recorded as pending
80%Approval rate · 46,075 approved or refused records
9,372Refused applications

36,703 approved · 9,372 refused · 2,922 withdrawn.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 Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.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/2036/25

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

    Corner Garth, Nursery Road, Loughton, IG10 4EF

    Received 7 Oct 2025
  2. Decision MadeEPF/2037/25

    Two proposed 4 bed dwellings.

    Adj. Jubilee Bungalow, Bournebridge Lane, Stapleford Abbotts, Romford, RM4 1LT

    Received 7 Oct 2025
  3. Decision MadeEPF/2038/25

    TPO/EPF/17/83 (Ref: T4) T1: Oak - Reduce overhanging branches to previous points, as specified. NB: The permitted specification of works is detailed in the conditions below.

    26, Ardmore Lane, Buckhurst Hill, IG9 5SA

    Received 7 Oct 2025
  4. Decision MadeEPF/2039/25

    TPO/EPF/13/03 T2: Ash - Crown reduce by up to 30% to reduce overhang on road, as specified. T3: Oak - Crown reduce by up to 30% to reduce overhang on road, 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
  5. Decision MadeEPF/2040/25

    Certificate of Lawful Development for proposed garage conversion.

    31, Albany Court, Epping, CM16 5ED

    Received 7 Oct 2025
  6. Decision MadeEPF/2041/25

    Proposed vehicle crossover.

    39 and 39A Dukes Avenue, Theydon Bois, Epping, CM16 7HG

    Received 7 Oct 2025
  7. Decision MadeEPF/2042/25

    Certificate of Lawful Development for proposed outbuilding.

    41, Traps Hill, Loughton, IG10 1SZ

    Received 7 Oct 2025
  8. Decision MadeEPF/2043/25

    Demolition of single storey lean-to, and replacement with single storey extension, replacement porch, removal of modern partition walls and external repairs.

    South Lodge, Coopersale Street, Epping, CM16 7QJ

    Received 7 Oct 2025
  9. Decision MadeEPF/2044/25

    Erection of a detached triple garage with gym to the side of the existing dwelling, and erection of a detached garden office structure with terrace and storage within the rear garden.

    Oaklands, Hamlet Hill, Roydon, Harlow, CM19 5LD

    Received 7 Oct 2025
  10. Decision MadeEPF/2045/25

    Grade II listed building consent for demolition of single storey lean-to, and replacement with single storey extension, replacement porch, removal of modern partition walls and external repairs.

    South Lodge, Coopersale Street, Epping, CM16 7QJ

    Received 7 Oct 2025
  11. Decision MadeEPF/2046/25

    Two storey and part single storey rear and side extensions, removal of front porch and chimney stack. Fenestration alterations new windows and new front door and canopy.

    8, Kings Green, Loughton, IG10 1RJ

    Received 7 Oct 2025
  12. Decision MadeEPF/2051/25

    Approval of Details Reserved by Conditions 7 Hard and Soft Landscaping and 10 Boundary Treatment 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 8 Oct 2025
  13. Decision MadeEPF/2048/25

    Certificate of Lawful Development for proposed garden room.

    Wrenwood, Sawbridgeworth Road, Sheering, Harlow, CM22 7DR

    Received 8 Oct 2025
  14. Decision MadeEPF/2050/25

    Approval of Details Reserved by Condition 5 Tree Protection 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 8 Oct 2025
  15. Decision MadeEPF/2047/25

    Prior approval for proposed change of use of an existing agricultural barn into 5 separate residential dwellings.

    Manor Farm Barn, Mott Street, Waltham Abbey, IG10 4AP

    Received 8 Oct 2025
  16. Decision MadeEPF/2049/25

    Approval of Details Reserved by Conditions 11 and 15 and Construction Method 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 8 Oct 2025
  17. Decision MadeEPF/2052/25

    First floor rear extension and porch.

    184, Augusta Cottages, Hoe Lane, Lambourne, Romford, RM4 1NL

    Received 8 Oct 2025
  18. Decision MadeEPF/2053/25

    Approval of Details Reserved by Conditions 21 and 39 Lighting 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 8 Oct 2025
  19. Under ConsultationEPF/2054/25

    Proposed Flatted Development for seven new flats.

    283, High Street, Epping, CM16 4DA

    Received 8 Oct 2025
  20. Decision MadeEPF/2056/25

    Variation of Condition 3 Materials of EPF/1117/24 (Proposed loft conversion with roof ridge increase, and internal alteration for additional bedroom, bathroom, kitchen, dining, living and storage space).

    Bournebridge, Oak Hill Road, Stapleford Abbotts, Romford, RM4 1JH

    Received 8 Oct 2025
  21. Decision MadeEPF/2055/25

    Approval of Details Reserved by Conditions 3 Materials, 4 Details of substation, 35 EVP, 36 Broadband and 40 Solar Panels of EPF/1769/24 (The erection of 42no residential dwellings together with highway, car parking and associated works).

    Oak Hill Road, Stapleford Abbotts, RM4 1JL

    Received 8 Oct 2025
  22. Decision MadeEPF/2057/25

    Approval of Details Reserved by Conditions 3 Materials, 4 Boundary treatments, 5 EVP and 7 Broadband of EPF/2056/19 (Demolition of bungalow and construction of a two-storey building of four luxury flats with room in the roof.)

    142, Buckhurst Way, Buckhurst Hill, IG9 6HP

    Received 8 Oct 2025
  23. Decision MadeEPF/2060/25

    Internal reconfiguration, external repairs and changes to fenestration.

    Aylmers Farm, Old Dairy, Sheering Lower Road, Sheering, Harlow, CM17 0NE

    Received 9 Oct 2025
  24. Decision MadeEPF/2058/25

    Construction of an entrance gate and associated wall.

    Garnish Hall, Hobbs Cross Road, Theydon Garnon, Epping, CM16 7NX

    Received 9 Oct 2025

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