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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
54,710Searchable applications
408Recorded as pending
80%Approval rate · 46,604 approved or refused records
9,482Refused applications

37,122 approved · 9,482 refused · 2,946 withdrawn.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 Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.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/2404/25

    Side and rear extension, garage roof alterations, front porch, boundary wall and gates.

    14, The Laurels, Coopersale Street, Epping, CM16 7QJ

    Received 28 Nov 2025
  2. Decision MadeEPF/2405/25

    Grade II listed building consent for proposed barn conversion to dwelling with associated extension, cart lodge and garage (Amendment to implemented scheme under EPF/2594/16 and EPF/2605/16).

    Shonks Farm, Mill Street, Hastingwood, Harlow, CM17 9JQ

    Received 28 Nov 2025
  3. Decision MadeEPF/2406/25

    Replace existing rear conservatory roof and frames onto existing base to provide extension.

    19, Stradbroke Drive, Chigwell, IG7 5QU

    Received 28 Nov 2025
  4. Decision MadeEPF/2407/25

    Proposed front extension to existing garage and conversion to bedroom.

    The Gallery, Derby Road, Roydon, Harlow, EN11 0BG

    Received 28 Nov 2025
  5. Decision MadeEPF/2408/25

    Erection of a double-storey side extension and single-storey rear extension.

    45, Pyrles Lane, Loughton, IG10 2NW

    Received 28 Nov 2025
  6. Decision MadeEPF/2409/25

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

    64, Ardmore Lane, Buckhurst Hill, IG9 5SA

    Received 1 Dec 2025
  7. Under ConsultationEPF/2410/25

    Steel Portal frame barn within Hobbs Cross Golf Centre to accommodate Golf Course Maintenance equipment and consumables.

    Hobbs Cross Golf Centre, Hobbs Cross Road, Theydon Garnon, Epping, CM16 7NQ

    Received 1 Dec 2025
  8. Decision MadeEPF/2411/25

    6M GROUND FLOOR REAR EXTENSION. ALL THE EXTERNAL MATERIELS TO MATCH AS EXISTING. PROPOSED WALLS, BRICK, BLOCK CAVITY TO MATCH AS EXISTING. PROPOSED BIFOLD DOOR, UPVC DOUBLE GLAZED TO MATCH AS EXISTING. PROPOSED FLAT ROOF, HIGH QUALITY FELT FINISH WITH ROOFLIGHT MAXIMUM PROJECTION 150mm ABOVE EXISTING ROOF PLANE.

    11, Oak Piece, North Weald Bassett, Epping, CM16 6JH

    Received 1 Dec 2025
  9. Decision MadeEPF/2413/25

    Certificate of Lawful Development for existing replacement ground floor doors and windows and construction of single storey entrance porch.

    116, Kids Inc, Palmerston Road, Buckhurst Hill, IG9 5LQ

    Received 1 Dec 2025
  10. Decision MadeEPF/2412/25

    Approval of Details Reserved by Conditions 20: Biodiversity Enhancement Strategy of EPF/0342/25 (Removal of existing green houses and storage buildings and construction of two detached dwellings with associated car ports and garden areas. Resubmission of withdrawn application: EPF/0192/22).

    Howards Nursery, Epping Road, Nazeing, Waltham Abbey, EN9 2DH

    Received 1 Dec 2025
  11. Decision MadeEPF/2414/25

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

    12, Bradwell Road, Buckhurst Hill, IG9 6BY

    Received 1 Dec 2025
  12. Decision MadeEPF/2415/25

    Single storey rear extension.

    18, Albion Park, Loughton, IG10 4RB

    Received 1 Dec 2025
  13. Decision MadeEPF/2416/25

    Non-material Amendment to EPF/1500/25 (wraparound extension).

    36, Broomstick Hall Road, Waltham Abbey, EN9 1LS

    Received 1 Dec 2025
  14. Decision MadeEPF/2417/25

    Approval of Details Reserved by Conditions 6 Biodiversity Method Statement and 12 Contaminated Land of EPF/1718/18 (HONG.R1 - Erection of 7 three bedroom houses including new access from Millfields, provision of parking spaces, amenity space and landscaping).

    Land at Mill Lane, High Ongar, Ongar, CM5 9RQ

    Received 1 Dec 2025
  15. Decision MadeEPF/2419/25

    Certificate of Lawful Development for proposed rear dormer extension and associated internal works.

    Wych Holm, Bournebridge Lane, Stapleford Abbotts, Romford, RM4 1LT

    Received 2 Dec 2025
  16. Decision MadeEPF/2418/25

    Partial gable end roof loft extensions and conversion, including a dormer window extension to the front elevation, a shed dormer extension to the rear elevation and a small internal corner roof extension over the existing staircase, with an associated reorganisation of the internal accommodation layout at first floor level.

    3, Aragon Close, Loughton, IG10 3NP

    Received 2 Dec 2025
  17. Decision MadeEPF/2420/25

    Certificate of Lawful Development for single storey rear extension and hip to gable loft conversion with rear dormer and front roof lights.

    112, Crooked Mile, Waltham Abbey, EN9 1QR

    Received 2 Dec 2025
  18. Decision MadeEPF/2424/25

    Certificate of Lawful Development for proposed replacement of existing cricket pitch with non turf cricket pitch.

    Buckhurst Hill Cricket And Lacrosse Club, Roding Lane, Buckhurst Hill, IG9 6BJ

    Received 2 Dec 2025
  19. Decision MadeEPF/2421/25

    Retrospective submission for single storey rear extension and basement.

    2, Stradbroke Drive, Chigwell, IG7 5QX

    Received 2 Dec 2025
  20. Decision MadeEPF/2422/25

    Conversion of garage into habitable area and creation of a side access door.

    25, Brook Way, Chigwell, IG7 6AW

    Received 2 Dec 2025
  21. Decision MadeEPF/2423/25

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

    8, Dickens Rise, Chigwell, IG7 6PA

    Received 2 Dec 2025
  22. Decision MadeEPF/2425/25

    Footpath from Borders Lane to entrance of Wellness Centre

    New City College, Epping Forest Campus, Wellness Centre, Borders Lane, IG10 3SA

    Received 2 Dec 2025
  23. Decision MadeEPF/2426/25

    Prior Notification for demolition of existing agricultural building and construction of replacement.

    Ongar Park Hall, High Road, North Weald Bassett, Epping, CM16 6GQ

    Received 2 Dec 2025
  24. Decision MadeEPF/2430/25

    Alteration to existing dropped kerb.

    14, Manor Road, Chigwell, IG7 5PD

    Received 2 Dec 2025

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