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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
54,579Searchable applications
408Recorded as pending
80%Approval rate · 46,483 approved or refused records
9,450Refused applications

37,033 approved · 9,450 refused · 2,942 withdrawn.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 Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.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
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/2280/25

    Two storey rear extension with extension to front porch and new windows.

    1 Maple Close, Loughton Lane, Theydon Bois, Epping, CM16 7EJ

    Received 10 Nov 2025
  2. Decision MadeEPF/2281/25

    Single-Storey Rear Extension.

    2 Lilac Cottages, Matching Green, Matching, Harlow, CM17 0PR

    Received 10 Nov 2025
  3. Decision MadeEPF/2282/25

    New equestrian facilities including new stable block, horse walker and barn, with training and dressage areas. To replace new barn under construction and existing stable facilities associated with the main house complex, proposed for demolition.

    Dews Hall Farm, New Road, Lambourne, Romford, RM4 1AJ

    Received 10 Nov 2025
  4. Decision MadeEPF/2283/25

    Rear extension for disabled person.

    27, Conyers Way, Loughton, IG10 2AB

    Received 10 Nov 2025
  5. Decision MadeEPF/2284/25

    Change of use from restaurant (Class E) to hot food takeaway (Sui Generis) with ventilation to the rear.

    52, High Road, North Weald Bassett, Epping, CM16 6BY

    Received 10 Nov 2025
  6. Decision MadeEPF/2285/25

    TPO/EPF/09/12 (Ref: T12) T1: Oak - Crown reduce, as specified. T2: Ash - Crown reduce, as specified. NB: The permitted specification of works is detailed in the conditions below.

    32 Chigwell Grange, High Road, Chigwell, IG7 6BF

    Received 10 Nov 2025
  7. Decision MadeEPF/2286/25

    Proposed ground floor wraparound extension, internal alterations, and associated works.

    3, Hillcrest Road, Loughton, IG10 4QH

    Received 10 Nov 2025
  8. Decision MadeEPF/2288/25

    TPO/EPF/10/74 (Ref: A1) T4: Oak - Crown reduce, as specified. T5, T6, T7: Hornbeam - Fell and replace, as specified. NB: The permitted specification of works is detailed in the conditions below.

    41, Manor Road, Chigwell, IG7 5PL

    Received 10 Nov 2025
  9. Decision MadeEPF/2287/25

    Certificate of Lawful Development for proposed hip to gable loft conversion with rear dormer.

    3, Hillcrest Road, Loughton, IG10 4QH

    Received 10 Nov 2025
  10. Decision MadeEPF/2289/25

    Approval of Details Reserved by Condition 3 Additional information of EPF/1905/24 (Grade II listed building application for render repairs).

    Battles Hall, Hook Lane, Stapleford Abbotts, Romford, RM4 1EP

    Received 10 Nov 2025
  11. Decision MadeEPF/2290/25

    Erection of a first-floor side and rear extension, a ground-floor rear extension, and a porch extension, together with the application of composite cladding to the existing rendered surfaces at first-floor level.

    153, Lambourne Road, Chigwell, IG7 6EJ

    Received 11 Nov 2025
  12. Decision MadeEPF/2291/25

    Renewal of permission for 3 livery yard mobile homes for 2 year temporary siting at Elms Farm.

    Elms Farm, Equine Livery Yard, Waples Mill Road, Abbess Beauchamp And Berners Roding, Ongar, CM5 0TE

    Received 11 Nov 2025
  13. Decision MadeEPF/2294/25

    Non-Material Amendment to EPF/0739/25 (Variation of condition 2 `plan numbers of EPF/2619/21 (Replacement dwelling and associated works, including security hut & access road)).

    Albany Stud Farm, Epping New Road, Buckhurst Hill, IG9 5UA

    Received 11 Nov 2025
  14. Decision MadeEPF/2295/25

    Demolition of existing rear conservatory extension, construction of new single storey rear extension, demolition of existing side extension, construction of new part single/part two storey side extension.

    1, Allnutts Road, Epping, CM16 7BD

    Received 11 Nov 2025
  15. Decision MadeEPF/2296/25

    Upshire Conservation Area T1 & T2: Hornbeam - Prune overhanging branches back from boundary. T3: Ash - Fell.

    3 Walkers Cottages, Copthall Green, Waltham Abbey, EN9 3TA

    Received 11 Nov 2025
  16. Decision MadeEPF/2297/25

    TPO/EPF/41/99 (Ref: T5, T6) T1: Cedar - Selective prune lower branches by up to 4m, as specified. T2: Yew - Crown reduce height by up to 2m, as specified. NB: The permitted specification of works is detailed in the conditions below.

    2 Albion Hill, Loughton, IG10 4RA

    Received 11 Nov 2025
  17. Decision MadeEPF/2298/25

    Resubmission of refused application (ref: EPF/0787/25) for retrospective permission to install exterior extraction and ducting work.

    154, High Road, Loughton, IG10 4BE

    Received 11 Nov 2025
  18. Decision MadeEPF/2299/25

    Single Storey Rear Extension

    Salcombe, Oak Hill Road, Stapleford Abbotts, Romford, RM4 1EH

    Received 11 Nov 2025
  19. Decision MadeEPF/2300/25

    Single storey rear extension.

    64B, The Oak, Russell Road, Buckhurst Hill, IG9 5QE

    Received 12 Nov 2025
  20. Decision MadeEPF/2301/25

    Certificate of Lawful Development for proposed outbuilding.

    Hillside, Vicarage Lane, Chigwell, IG7 6LZ

    Received 12 Nov 2025
  21. Decision MadeEPF/2302/25

    Erection of single storey side/rear extension

    137, Greensted Road, Loughton, IG10 3DJ

    Received 12 Nov 2025
  22. Decision MadeEPF/2303/25

    Approval of Details Reserved by Condition 5 Contaminated Land of EPF/0524/20 (Construction of x20 no. new dwellings with associated infrastructure, parking, public open space & landscaping).

    High House Farm, Stapleford Road, Stapleford Abbotts, Romford, RM4 1EJ

    Received 12 Nov 2025
  23. Decision MadeEPF/2304/25

    TPO/EPF/40/98 T50: Common Ash (T50) - Crown reduce height and lateral spread by up to 3m, as specified. NB: The permitted specification of works is detailed in the conditions below.

    52, Tempest Mead, North Weald Bassett, Epping, CM16 6DY

    Received 12 Nov 2025
  24. Decision MadeEPF/2305/25

    Erection of new dwelling within rear garden of 8 Church Hill, alterations to front elevation of main building, internal alterations to existing first floor flat and combining of two commercial units to form one commercial unit.

    8 Mulberry Interiors, Church Hill, Loughton, IG10 1LA

    Received 12 Nov 2025

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