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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
56,817Searchable applications
413Recorded as pending
80%Approval rate · 48,628 approved or refused records
9,854Refused applications

38,774 approved · 9,854 refused · 3,030 withdrawn.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 Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.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
Planning information Planning and buildingLocal plan Planning and buildingPre-application advice Planning and buildingArticle 4 directions Planning and building

Conservation areas and Article 4 directions

Explore published planning boundaries and follow their source records for designation details. Coverage varies: an empty map does not mean there are no restrictions. Check the council’s current maps and documents before relying on a boundary.

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/0743/26

    TPO/EPF/14/95 T1: Hornbeam - Crown reduce by up to 1.5m below previous pruning points to suitable growing point, as specified. Crown thin by up to 25%, as specified. NB: The permitted specification of works is detailed in the conditions below.

    9 New Forest Lane, Chigwell, IG7 5QN

    Received 16 Apr 2026
  2. Decision MadeEPF/0746/26

    Garage conversion.

    Rose View, Hamlet Hill, Roydon, Harlow, CM19 5JU

    Received 16 Apr 2026
  3. Decision MadeEPF/0749/26

    Demolition of the existing garage and erection of a replacement two-storey outbuilding to provide additional residential accommodation for ancillary use.

    7, High Silver, Loughton, IG10 4EL

    Received 16 Apr 2026
  4. Decision MadeEPF/0750/26

    Approval of Details Reserved by Condition 3 Contaminated Land of EPF/2037/25 (Two proposed 4 bed dwellings).

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

    Received 16 Apr 2026
  5. Decision MadeEPF/0751/26

    Approval of Details Reserved by Condition 3 Removal of unauthorised dormer of EPF/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 16 Apr 2026
  6. Decision MadeEPF/0752/26

    Demolition of existing stables and various ancillary buildings and replace with new detached dwelling and garage building.

    Land Adjacent to The Hawthorns, Toot Hill Road, Ongar, CM5 9QP

    Received 16 Apr 2026
  7. Decision MadeEPF/0753/26

    Replacement front entrance porch and extension to existing side lean-to, rear extension at ground floor, loft conversion, dropped kerb and parking area to front.

    25, Rookwood Gardens, Loughton, IG10 2DQ

    Received 17 Apr 2026
  8. Decision MadeEPF/0757/26

    Approval of Details Reserved by Condition 11 Construction Method Statement of EPF/0446/25 (Demolition of existing single storey garden room. Erection of new garden room with basement and outdoor LED screen).

    30, Verviers, Tomswood Road, Chigwell, IG7 5QS

    Received 17 Apr 2026
  9. Decision MadeEPF/0755/26

    Single storey side and rear extension.

    The Rodings, Roding Lane, Chigwell, IG7 6BE

    Received 17 Apr 2026
  10. Decision MadeEPF/0754/26

    Certificate of Lawful Development for proposed outbuilding.

    Tudor Cottage, Woodside, Thornwood, Epping, CM16 6LQ

    Received 17 Apr 2026
  11. Decision MadeEPF/0759/26

    Single storey rear extension with flat roof & lanters & new gates & wall at front.

    Lilybank, Riverside Avenue, Nazeing, Waltham Abbey, Broxbourne, EN10 6RB

    Received 17 Apr 2026
  12. Decision MadeEPF/0756/26

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

    34, Gladstone Road, Buckhurst Hill, IG9 5SW

    Received 17 Apr 2026
  13. Under ConsultationEPF/0758/26

    Part retrospective creation of lake with associated excavation and landscaping works.

    Little Marles Farm, Upland Road, Epping Upland, Epping, CM16 6PE

    Received 17 Apr 2026
  14. Under ConsultationEPF/0760/26

    A mansard roof extension with dormer windows to existing building to provide 8 no. new residential flats and communal outdoor amenity space above first floor retail units at rear.

    261 - 291 High Road , Loughton, IG10 1AH

    Received 17 Apr 2026
  15. Decision MadeEPF/0761/26

    Loft conversion with hip to gable with rear dormer and 4 rooflights to front.

    43 Bell Common, Epping, CM16 4DY

    Received 17 Apr 2026
  16. Recommendation MadeEPF/0762/26

    Partial demolition of existing house and erection of a self-build detached dwelling to the side (Resubmission following dismissal of appeal ref 6002623).

    Sparlings, Epping Road, Nazeing, Waltham Abbey, EN9 2DH

    Received 17 Apr 2026
  17. Decision MadeEPF/0763/26

    Royal Gunpowder Factory Conservation Area T1 & T2: Sycamore - Fell. T3: Ash - Fell.

    11, Walton Gardens, Waltham Abbey, EN9 1BL

    Received 17 Apr 2026
  18. Decision MadeEPF/0764/26

    Demolition of existing outbuildings and construction of new outbuilding.

    208, Nine Ashes Road, High Ongar, Ongar, CM4 0JY

    Received 17 Apr 2026
  19. Decision MadeEPF/0765/26

    Certificate of Lawful Development for proposed single storey ground floor rear extension.

    114, Roundhills, Waltham Abbey, EN9 1UP

    Received 17 Apr 2026
  20. Decision MadeEPF/0766/26

    Single storey rear extension.

    12 Powell Drive,London E4 7FG

    Received 20 Apr 2026
  21. Decision MadeEPF/0767/26

    Non-Material amendment to EPF/0942/24 (Application for an integrated retirement community of 144 residential units (Use Class C2), 1,050 sqm of communal facilities, new vehicular and pedestrian access, landscaped residents’ grounds, staff areas, refuse storage, sustainable urban drainage system, biodiversity areas and associated infrastructure and services).

    Land West of Froghall Lane, Chigwell

    Received 20 Apr 2026
  22. Decision MadeEPF/0768/26

    Infill of existing balconies to the established building line on western elevation. Infill of existing inset porch to established front elevation. Replacement of existing door on rear elevation with window. Minor changes to existing fenestration.

    1, The Poplars, Lambourne, Romford, RM4 1BB

    Received 20 Apr 2026
  23. Decision MadeEPF/0769/26

    Certificate of Lawful Development for proposed hip to gable loft conversion with rear dormer and front roof light.

    108, Roding Road, Loughton, IG10 3EJ

    Received 20 Apr 2026
  24. Decision MadeEPF/0770/26

    Retrospective application for a close-board timber fence, built along south/west/north boundary of fence. Board to be 1.8m in height and constructed from timber boarding and concrete posts. Laurel hedge to be planted along boundary.

    1, The Poplars, Lambourne, Romford, RM4 1BB

    Received 20 Apr 2026

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