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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37,033 approved · 9,450 refused · 2,942 withdrawn.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 Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.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
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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/2306/25

    Approval of Details Reserved by Condition 2 Contaminated Land of EPF/2170/22 (Application for Approval of Reserved Matters following Outline Approval. (The submission contains the proposed site layout (LAYOUT), full details of all proposed house types and garages and the proposed construction materials (APPEARANCE and SCALE), details of internal roads and footpaths, and private driveways (LAYOUT) and details of the proposed hard and soft landscaping and the landscape management plan (LANDSCAPING). These details are also supported by a Planning, design and Access Statement, a Highways Technical Note and details of the surface water drainage design. The outline application was NOT an environment impact assessment application)).

    J And W Fencing Ltd, Pecks Hill, Nazeing, Waltham Abbey, EN9 2NY

    Received 13 Nov 2025
  2. Decision MadeEPF/2307/25

    Double storey rear extension.

    Broadgates, Birds Green, Willingale, Ongar, CM5 0PN

    Received 13 Nov 2025
  3. Decision MadeEPF/2308/25

    Conversion of the existing stable block into a dwelling with associated works.

    The Stables, Mount Road, Theydon Mount, Epping, CM16 7PP

    Received 13 Nov 2025
  4. Decision MadeEPF/2309/25

    Certificate of Lawful Development for proposed outbuilding.

    12, Mount Pleasant Road, Chigwell, IG7 5ER

    Received 13 Nov 2025
  5. Decision MadeEPF/2312/25

    Non-Material Amendment to EPF/0007/24 (Residential development comprising residential dwellings (Use Class C3), together with car parking, garden spaces, a flexible café/commercial use (Use Class E) with vehicular access from High Road (B1393) external landscaping and associated development). Proposed swap of terraced plots 107 (3B5P shared ownership) with 87 (3B5P private), 108 (2B3P shared ownership) with 98 (2B3P private) and 109 (2B3P shared ownership) with 97 (2B3P private). The quantum, tenure and mix of affordable housing is not changed.

    Tudor House, High Road, Thornwood, Epping, CM16 6LT

    Received 14 Nov 2025
  6. Decision MadeEPF/2310/25

    Proposed shed with green roof.

    2, Green Lane, Chigwell, IG7 6LY

    Received 14 Nov 2025
  7. Decision MadeEPF/2311/25

    Certificate of Lawful Development for proposed hipped roof to either side for loft conversion with rear dormer.

    65, Millwell Crescent, Chigwell, IG7 5HX

    Received 14 Nov 2025
  8. Decision MadeEPF/2313/25

    T9 Leylandii hedge - Cut back limbs over shed for general maintenance

    2, Little Dragons, Loughton, IG10 4DG

    Received 14 Nov 2025
  9. Decision MadeEPF/2314/25

    TPO/EPF/10/90 (Ref: G1) T1: Sycamore - Crown reduce, as specified. NB: The permitted specification of works is detailed in the conditions below.

    7, Windsor Wood, Waltham Abbey, EN9 1LY

    Received 14 Nov 2025
  10. Decision MadeEPF/2315/25

    TPO/EPF/13/80 T1: Lime - Fell and replace, as specified. NB: The permitted specification of works is detailed in the conditions below.

    65, Alderton Hill, Loughton, IG10 3JD

    Received 14 Nov 2025
  11. Decision MadeEPF/2316/25

    Various internally illuminated signage.

    113-127, Epping New Road, Buckhurst Hill, IG9 5TZ

    Received 14 Nov 2025
  12. Decision MadeEPF/2317/25

    Certificate of Lawful Development for existing use in excess of 10 year for 1. Landscape Maintenance contract business with corporate flower displays including plant storage (B8) 2. Small shop area within glasshouse for sale of plants to retail customers to the nursery (plants purchased for re-sale) (E) 3. Storage of equipment for Landscape Business (B8) 4. Barn to north of greenhouse largely used for storage of equipment used for contract business with exception of small area used as a Barber Shop (B8 and E).

    Beechside Nursery, Mott Street, Waltham Abbey, E4 7RW

    Received 17 Nov 2025
  13. Decision MadeEPF/2318/25

    Proposed front bay windows and all associated works.

    9, Leo Cottage, Greensted Road, Ongar, CM5 9LG

    Received 17 Nov 2025
  14. Decision MadeEPF/2319/25

    Approval of Details Reserved by Condition 16 Details of opening hours of EPF/1246/24 (Retention and refurbishment of existing pub, together with supporting redevelopment of the surplus car park to provide three houses and ancillary development).

    Travellers Friend, Epping Road, Epping Upland, Epping, CM16 6PU

    Received 17 Nov 2025
  15. Decision MadeEPF/2320/25

    Discharge of conditions 1-7, 9, 10, 11, 17, 20 and 21 of EPF/1246/24 (Retention and refurbishment of existing pub, together with supporting redevelopment of the surplus car park to provide three houses and ancillary development)

    Travellers Friend, Epping Road, Epping Upland, Epping, CM16 6PU

    Received 17 Nov 2025
  16. Decision MadeEPF/2321/25

    Non-Material Amendment to EPF/3100/21 (Front ground floor extension and new porch).

    21, Wellfields, Loughton, IG10 1PB

    Received 17 Nov 2025
  17. Decision MadeEPF/2323/25

    Approval of Details Reserved by Conditions 2 Materials and 5 Surface Water Drainage of EPF/0975/25 (Substantial demolition of existing cottage and erection of a replacement self-build dwelling with associated parking and landscaping).

    Croft Cottage, Tylers Road, Roydon, Harlow, CM19 5LJ

    Received 17 Nov 2025
  18. Decision MadeEPF/2322/25

    Approval of Details Reserved by Condition 19 Biodiversity Net Gain of EPF/1246/24 (Retention and refurbishment of existing pub, together with supporting redevelopment of the surplus car park to provide three houses and ancillary development).

    Travellers Friend, Epping Road, Epping Upland, Epping, CM16 6PU

    Received 17 Nov 2025
  19. Decision MadeEPF/2324/25

    TPO/EPF/04/17 T1: Pine - Reduce height and lateral stems by up to 2.5m, as specified. Crown thin by up to 10%, as specified. NB: The permitted specification of works is detailed in the conditions below.

    41, The Pines, Church Hill, Epping, CM16 4RA

    Received 17 Nov 2025
  20. Decision MadeEPF/2325/25

    Certificate of Lawful Development for proposed two storey rear extension.

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

    Received 17 Nov 2025
  21. Decision MadeEPF/2327/25

    Certificate of Lawful Development for proposed loft conversion with rear dormers.

    22, Meadow Way, Chigwell, IG7 6LP

    Received 17 Nov 2025
  22. Decision MadeEPF/2328/25

    Prior Notification for erection of a building to provide storage and workspace in connection with existing forestry operations at the site.

    Netherhouse Farm, Sewardstone Road, Waltham Abbey, E4 7RJ

    Received 17 Nov 2025
  23. Under ConsultationEPF/2329/25

    Proposed change of use from Class B2 Manufacture of Horse Boxes to Class B8 for the Storage of Commercial Vehicles (with Ancillary Workshop and Site Office).

    The Conifers, Glen Faba Road, Roydon, Harlow, CM19 5JW

    Received 17 Nov 2025
  24. Decision MadeEPF/2330/25

    Approval of Details Reserved by Condition - Informative (No. 46) for BNG of EPF/1769/24 (The erection of 42no residential dwellings together with highway, car parking and associated works).

    Development Land, Oak Hill Road, Stapleford Abbotts, RM4 1JL

    Received 17 Nov 2025

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