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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
56,620Searchable applications
413Recorded as pending
80%Approval rate · 48,445 approved or refused records
9,816Refused applications

38,629 approved · 9,816 refused · 3,024 withdrawn. Received dates in our records: 29 Jan 1996 to 29 Oct 2026. Most recent record check: 1 Nov 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 Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.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/0673/26

    Demolition of existing garage structures and the construction of 6 new residential dwellings, together with associated landscaping, vehicular and cycle parking, private amenity spaces, refuse/recycling facilities, and all other associated site works.

    Land And Garages On The North Side Of, Shrublands Close, Chigwell, IG7 5EA

    Received 1 Apr 2026
  2. Decision MadeEPF/0674/26

    TPO/EPF/01/05 (Ref: T2, T4, T5) T1 & T2: Oak - Crown reduce height and spread by up to 2m, as specified. T3: Norway Maple - Crown reduce height and spread by up to 2m, as specified. NB: The permitted specification of works is detailed in the conditions below.

    Lower Cottage, Daws Hill, Waltham Abbey, E4 7QU

    Received 27 Mar 2026
  3. Decision MadeEPF/0675/26

    Demotion of dwelling and outbuildings and provision of 7no. new dwellings.

    Glenwood, Pedlars End, Moreton, Ongar, CM5 0LW

    Received 1 Apr 2026
  4. Decision MadeEPF/0676/26

    Change of use of Unit 13, Old School Block, Warlies Park House, from Class E (office) to Class F1(a) (non-residential education).

    Warlies Park House, School Block, Horseshoe Hill, Waltham Abbey, EN9 3SL

    Received 1 Apr 2026
  5. Decision MadeEPF/0677/26

    Certificate of Lawful Development for outbuilding in excess of four years.

    Daffodils Barn, Tysea Hill, Stapleford Abbotts, Romford, RM4 1JU

    Received 1 Apr 2026
  6. Decision MadeEPF/0678/26

    Approval of Details Reserved by Condition 4 (Contaminated Land) of EPF/1165/22 & EPF/0388/26 (New Data Centre).

    Alandale Scaffolding, Langston Road, Loughton IG10 3SL

    Received 1 Apr 2026
  7. Decision MadeEPF/0679/26

    Certificate of Lawful Development for existing use as boarding kennels.

    5 Norton Mandeville, Norton Lane, High Ongar, Ongar, CM4 0LN

    Received 1 Apr 2026
  8. Recommendation MadeEPF/0681/26

    Part change of use of ground floor to residential, mansard roof extension, 2nd floor rear extension, 2 storey rear extension following demolition of existing buildings and new external access stair, to create 3no. self contained dwellings.

    9, Queens Road, Buckhurst Hill, IG9 5BZ

    Received 2 Apr 2026
  9. Decision MadeEPF/0680/26

    Proposed demolition of existing garages and stores, and erection of Garages for The Dower House, and Annex accommodation for dependent relative.

    The Dower House, Harlow Road, High Laver, Ongar, CM5 0DT

    Received 2 Apr 2026
  10. Decision MadeEPF/0682/26

    Approval of Details Reserved by Condition No. 4: External finishes and No. 5: Joinery details of EPF/0163/26 (Single storey Rear Extension. Creation of new side entrance door and window, and reducing existing upper floor window size to facilitate bathroom).

    North Cottage, Epping Road, Nazeing, Waltham Abbey, EN9 2DH

    Received 2 Apr 2026
  11. Decision MadeEPF/0683/26

    Great Stony School Conservation Area T1, T2 & T3: Lime - Crown reduce lateral branches, as specified.

    4 Great Stony Park, High Street, Ongar, CM5 0TH

    Received 2 Apr 2026
  12. Decision MadeEPF/0684/26

    Non-Material amendment to EPF/2636/23 (Proposed two storey rear extension, alterations to front elevation including front porch. Internal and external alterations).

    18, Fairfield Road, Epping, CM16 6SU

    Received 2 Apr 2026
  13. Decision MadeEPF/0685/26

    Partial demolition of existing dwellinghouse. Construction of extensions at side and rear, continuing the established roof form.

    12, Barnaby Way, Chigwell, IG7 6NZ

    Received 2 Apr 2026
  14. Decision MadeEPF/0686/26

    Approval of Details reserved by Conditions 6 Types and Colours of external finishes, 7 EVP, 8 Surface Water Drainage and 9 Contaminated Land of EPF/2340/25 (Demolition of existing dwelling and construction of a replacement two storey dwelling with off-street parking).

    36, Scotland Road, Buckhurst Hill, IG9 5NR

    Received 2 Apr 2026
  15. Decision MadeEPF/0687/26

    Design-led, sustainable self-build housing development comprising three detached family dwellings.

    Days Farm, Lippitts Hill, Loughton, IG10 4AL

    Received 2 Apr 2026
  16. Decision MadeEPF/0688/26

    Construction of single storey rear extension.

    5, Drayton Avenue, Loughton, IG10 3DF

    Received 6 Apr 2026
  17. Decision MadeEPF/0689/26

    Off street parking vehicle crossing and dropped curb.

    72A, Hainault Road, Chigwell, IG7 5DH

    Received 6 Apr 2026
  18. Decision MadeEPF/0690/26

    Group of trees next to walkway appear to have roots causing slabs to move and make walkway uneven and require felling and treating with ecoplugs so repairs can be made to walkway, to fell to 50mm from ground level group of Ash trees next to pathway (G1)

    The Papworth Trust, Bramble Close, Chigwell, IG7 6DR

    Received 6 Apr 2026
  19. Decision MadeEPF/0691/26

    TPO/EPF/04/84 (Ref: T6) T2: Oak - Crown reduce by up to 3m, as specified. NB: The permitted specification of works is detailed in the conditions below.

    10, Lynceley Grange, Epping, CM16 6RA

    Received 6 Apr 2026
  20. Decision MadeEPF/0694/26

    Variation to condition 2 and 4 on planning permission EPF/0021/23 (Removal of existing barns and construction of a new detached dwelling, including new relocated vehicle access to Epping Road).

    Maybanks Farm, Epping Road, Ongar, CM5 9SQ

    Received 7 Apr 2026
  21. Decision MadeEPF/0692/26

    Proposed extensions to front, side, rear and roof to enlarge and update the existing detached house including basement.

    28, Albion Hill, Loughton, IG10 4RD

    Received 7 Apr 2026
  22. Decision MadeEPF/0693/26

    Advertisement consent for various internally illuminated and non-illuminated signage.

    Tesco, 271-277 High Street, Ongar, CM5 9AA

    Received 7 Apr 2026
  23. Decision MadeEPF/0695/26

    Erection of two storey front, side and rear extension. Lower ground level extension. Rear raised patio. Loft conversion.

    39, Hillcrest Road, Loughton, IG10 4QH

    Received 7 Apr 2026
  24. Decision MadeEPF/0696/26

    Single storey rear extension, partial first floor extension, and external alterations.

    Warlies Gardens, Horseshoe Hill, Waltham Abbey, EN9 3SL

    Received 7 Apr 2026

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