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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
56,724Searchable applications
413Recorded as pending
80%Approval rate · 48,539 approved or refused records
9,836Refused applications

38,703 approved · 9,836 refused · 3,029 withdrawn.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 Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.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/0722/26

    Grade II Listed building consent for removal of side extension and rear conservatory later additions and replacement with single storey side and rear extensions incorporating first-floor accommodation within the roof space.

    Nazeing Park Cottage, Back Lane, Nazeing, Waltham Abbey, EN9 2RS

    Received 13 Apr 2026
  2. Under ConsultationEPF/0723/26

    Change of use of former Granary and Stable Building to One Unit of Holiday Accommodation with associated car parking

    Latton Priory Farm, London Road, Hastingwood, Harlow, CM17 9LH

    Received 10 Apr 2026
  3. Decision MadeEPF/0725/26

    Certificate of Lawful Development for proposed erection of garden outbuilding.

    95, Old Nazeing Road, Nazeing, Waltham Abbey, EN10 6RJ

    Received 13 Apr 2026
  4. Decision MadeEPF/0726/26

    Certificate of Lawful Development for two proposed dormers.

    10, Manor Road, Chigwell, IG7 5PD

    Received 13 Apr 2026
  5. Decision MadeEPF/0727/26

    Approval of Details Reserved by Conditions 4 Hard and Soft Landscaping, 5 Water Calculations 6, Surface Water Drainage and 7 Parking Spaces of EPF/0754/25 Allowed on Appeal (Change of use from the existing outbuilding to C3 Dwelling House).

    Land Adjoining 33, Maypole Drive, Chigwell, IG7 6DE

    Received 13 Apr 2026
  6. Under ConsultationEPF/0728/26

    Retrospective application for the rebuilding of an existing garden boundary wall, including an increase in height, undertaken to replace and improve the former structure while maintaining its existing alignment and boundary function.

    84, The Plain, Epping, CM16 6TW

    Received 13 Apr 2026
  7. Under ConsultationEPF/0729/26

    Outline Application (all matters reserved except means of access) for housing led mixed use development (12.6 hectares net developed area) comprising: up to 250 Units (50% Affordable) (CLASS C3); commercial (CLASS E [C], [E], [F], [G][I]) development [commercial floorspace/primary healthcare up to ,500M2, day nursery up to 1,000M2, excluding parking and associated land, care/retirement living [CLASS C2] approximately 60 to 70 bed/up to 7,000M2]; New accessible green space (26.42HA) for informal leisure and Biodiversity Net Gain; together with a new all-purpose access from Hainault Road and a Sustainable Urban Drainage System (SuDS) (AMENDED DESCRIPTION)

    Land East of Hainault Road, Chigwell

    Received 14 Apr 2026
  8. Decision MadeEPF/0730/26

    Approval of Details Reserved by Condition 2 Landscaping (for retirement apartments only) of EPF/2601/22 (Outline application for the redevelopment of the site to provide up to 52 later living apartments (Extra Care Housing) incorporating a convenience shop and café (use class E); 13 retirement cottages (Extra Care Housing); 10 self-build & custom build houses; 4 affordable houses, open space, bowling green, children's play area and improved local bus service; all matters reserved except access).

    The site of the former location of the Chimes Garden Centre, Old Nazeing Road, Nazeing, EN10 6RJ

    Received 14 Apr 2026
  9. Decision MadeEPF/0734/26

    TPO/EPF/23/88 (Ref: T26) T1: Horse Chestnut - Crown reduce to previous points, as specified. NB: The permitted specification of works is detailed in the conditions below.

    17, Albion Hill, Loughton, IG10 4RA

    Received 14 Apr 2026
  10. Decision MadeEPF/0731/26

    Proposed roof extension with dormers to rear and side.

    50, Marjorams Avenue, Loughton, IG10 1PU

    Received 14 Apr 2026
  11. Decision MadeEPF/0732/26

    Approval of Details Reserved by Conditions 3 Details of existing wall construction, 4 Method Statement and 5 Details of external wall build-up of EPF/2442/25 (Grade II listed building consent for replacement render).

    Walnut Tree Cottage, Wood Lane, Willingale, Ongar, CM5 0QU

    Received 14 Apr 2026
  12. Decision MadeEPF/0733/26

    Single storey side extension.

    70, Alderton Hall Lane, Loughton, IG10 3HE

    Received 14 Apr 2026
  13. Decision MadeEPF/0736/26

    Proposed raised patio.

    68, Buckhurst Way, Buckhurst Hill, IG9 6HP

    Received 14 Apr 2026
  14. Decision MadeEPF/0735/26

    Removal of existing side outbuilding to allow for side extension and new entrance porch.

    23, Cunningham Rise, North Weald Bassett, Epping, CM16 6JR

    Received 14 Apr 2026
  15. Decision MadeEPF/0737/26

    Approval of Details Reserved by Conditions 3 Bat Method Statement, 4 Tree protection, 5 Surface Water Drainage, 6 Types and Colours of external finishes, 7 Hard and Soft Landscaping, 11 Ecology and 17 Contaminated Land of EPF/0270/24 (Replacement Dwelling and demolition of existing buildings with associated servicing and landscaping).

    Daws Hill Nursery, Daws Hill, Waltham Abbey, E4 7RD

    Received 14 Apr 2026
  16. Decision MadeEPF/0738/26

    Certificate of Lawful Development for proposed single storey rear extension.

    97, Parkfields, Roydon, Harlow, CM19 5JA

    Received 15 Apr 2026
  17. Decision MadeEPF/0739/26

    TPO/EPF/20/04 T19: London Plane - Crown reduce by up to 5m, as specified. NB: The permitted specification of works is detailed in the conditions below.

    242, Aspen Mews, Lambourne Road, Chigwell, IG7 6FA

    Received 15 Apr 2026
  18. Decision MadeEPF/0740/26

    Certificate of Lawful Development for proposed garage conversion to habitable space.

    20, Roding View, Buckhurst Hill, IG9 6AQ

    Received 15 Apr 2026
  19. Decision MadeEPF/0741/26

    Rear extension for disabled person (Amended application to EPF/2283/25).

    27, Conyers Way, Loughton, IG10 2AB

    Received 15 Apr 2026
  20. Decision MadeEPF/0742/26

    Approval of Details Reserved by Condition 4 Archaeology of EPF/2363/25 (Construction of swimming pool, outbuilding, shed and greenhouse. Demolish 2 sheds).

    Wardens Hall Estate, Wardens Hall, Fyfield Road, Willingale, Ongar, CM5 0QA

    Received 15 Apr 2026
  21. Decision MadeEPF/0744/26

    Approval of Details Reserved by Conditions 3 and 4 Materials and Details of EPF/0053/26 and EPF/0064/26 LB (New fenestration to kitchen/dining area, new first floor side gable window to annex and 2 x conservation roof lights to bathroom. Like for like roof tile replacement as necessary).

    Wynters Cottage, Hastingwood Road, Magdalen Laver, Ongar, CM5 0EW

    Received 16 Apr 2026
  22. Decision MadeEPF/0747/26

    Approval of Details Reserved by Conditions 3 Tree Protection Measures and 4 Hard Surfacing of EPF/1036/22 Allowed on Appeal (Conversion of an existing stable into a one bedroomed dwelling).

    Donkey hoppitt, Toot hill road, Claterford end, Essex, CM5 9QN

    Received 16 Apr 2026
  23. Decision MadeEPF/0745/26

    Removal of conservatory. New single storey rear extension with roof-lights and new single storey front extension.

    12, Meadow Way, Sheering, Harlow, CM21 9LL

    Received 16 Apr 2026
  24. Decision MadeEPF/0748/26

    Certificate of Lawful Development for proposed single storey exension.

    57, Traps Hill, Loughton, IG10 1TD

    Received 16 Apr 2026

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