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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
54,908Searchable applications
408Recorded as pending
80%Approval rate · 46,804 approved or refused records
9,532Refused applications

37,272 approved · 9,532 refused · 2,952 withdrawn. Received dates in our records: 2 Jul 1999 to 29 Oct 2026. Most recent record check: 31 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 Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.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/2501/25

    Demolition of dwelling and garage and construct a replacement dwelling (self-build).

    Kilnash, Vicarage Lane, North Weald Bassett, Epping, CM16 6AL

    Received 12 Dec 2025
  2. Decision MadeEPF/2503/25

    Prior Notification for a steel portal frame agricultural building extension and a separate agricultural machinery barn.

    Wood Farm, Moreton Road, Ongar, CM5 0EY

    Received 12 Dec 2025
  3. Decision MadeEPF/2502/25

    Approval of Details Reserved by Condition 11 Assessment of windows and doors of EPF/1369/24 (Grade II listed building consent for change of use from community use (Class F1) to one residential dwelling (Class C3), incorporating refurbishment works, plus removal of existing outbuilding and fencing and construction of single storey extension).

    Saint Albans Church Hall, Coopersale Common, Coopersale, Epping, CM16 7QT

    Received 12 Dec 2025
  4. Decision MadeEPF/2504/25

    Conversion of an existing outbuilding into a one-bedroom bungalow.

    Forest Heights, Norwood End, Fyfield, Ongar, CM5 0RW

    Received 12 Dec 2025
  5. Decision MadeEPF/2505/25

    Certificate of Lawful Development for proposed use as children’s day nursery with associated alterations.

    2, Church Hill, Loughton, IG10 1LA

    Received 12 Dec 2025
  6. Decision MadeEPF/2506/25

    Non-Material Amendment to EPF/1362/22 (Landscaping of the Garden, including a new fence and patio area, new flower beds, seating and pergola).

    Preceptors House, Coppice Row, Theydon Bois, Epping, CM16 7DN

    Received 12 Dec 2025
  7. Decision MadeEPF/2507/25

    Approval of Details Reserved by Condition 4 Boundary Treatments of EPF/0499/25 (Change of use from office to 2no. self-build flats).

    576, Limes Avenue, Chigwell, IG7 5NT

    Received 15 Dec 2025
  8. Decision MadeEPF/2508/25

    Proposed improvements and extensions.

    Corner Garth, Nursery Road, Loughton, IG10 4EF

    Received 15 Dec 2025
  9. Decision MadeEPF/2509/25

    Conversion of summerhouse into additional bedroom accommodation in connection with the existing assisted living facility, including provision of new access ramp, boundary treatment surrounding the building, and small bin storage area. (Revised application to EPF/0370/24).

    Brook Lodge, High Street, Ongar, CM5 9JX

    Received 15 Dec 2025
  10. Decision MadeEPF/2510/25

    Prior Notification for Agricultural steel portal frame Lean-to.

    Maybanks Farm, Epping Road, Ongar, CM5 9SQ

    Received 15 Dec 2025
  11. Decision MadeEPF/2511/25

    TPO/EPF/09/85 T4: Strawberry - Crown reduce height and laterals by up to 2m, as specified. NB: The permitted specification of works is detailed in the conditions below.

    54, Upper Park, Loughton, IG10 4EQ

    Received 15 Dec 2025
  12. Decision MadeEPF/2512/25

    Prior Notification for Building for the purposes of forestry under Class E of Part 6 of Schedule 2 of the GPDO 2015 (as amended).

    Land on the south-west side of M25, Theydon Mount, Epping

    Received 15 Dec 2025
  13. Decision MadeEPF/2513/25

    Erection of one storey rear extension

    29, Roydon Close, Loughton, IG10 3DN

    Received 15 Dec 2025
  14. Decision MadeEPF/2514/25

    Demolition of existing roof/first floor and construction of new pitched roof including first floor. New decking to the rear including privacy screens.

    Olivedale, Bournebridge Lane, Stapleford Abbotts, Romford, RM4 1LT

    Received 15 Dec 2025
  15. Decision MadeEPF/2515/25

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

    29, Roydon Close, Loughton, IG10 3DN

    Received 15 Dec 2025
  16. Decision MadeEPF/2516/25

    Single Storey Side Extension.

    11, St Marys Way, Chigwell, IG7 5BX

    Received 15 Dec 2025
  17. Decision MadeEPF/2517/25

    Certificate of Lawful Development for proposed two single-storey side extensions, front porch, and the construction of a single-storey detached garage/outbuilding.

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

    Received 15 Dec 2025
  18. Decision MadeEPF/2518/25

    TPO/EPF/24/95 T1: Beech - Crown reduce by up to 3m, as specified. NB: The permitted specification of works is detailed in the conditions below.

    157, Honey Lane, Waltham Abbey, EN9 3AX

    Received 15 Dec 2025
  19. Decision MadeEPF/2519/25

    Variation of Condition 5 Balcony railing height and design of EPF/2701/19 Allowed on Appeal (Construction of an additional storey comprising 6 two-bedroom flats).

    13, Brook Parade, Chigwell, IG7 6PF

    Received 16 Dec 2025
  20. Decision MadeEPF/2520/25

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

    18, Regents Place, Loughton, IG10 4PP

    Received 16 Dec 2025
  21. Decision MadeEPF/2521/25

    Advertisement consent for changes to Shopfront (front and side) signage including new lighting.

    7, SIMON CAMPION COURT, 232-234 HIGH STREET, EPPING, CM16 4AU

    Received 11 Dec 2025
  22. Under ConsultationEPF/2522/25

    Demolition of the existing annex and commercial unit and construction of a new self-build dwelling and car port.

    Wyldingtree Lodge, Weald Bridge Road, North Weald Bassett, Epping, CM16 6AS

    Received 16 Dec 2025
  23. Decision MadeEPF/2523/25

    Revised siting and orientation of the previously approved dwelling; and new, independent vehicular access from Roding Lane to replace the previously approved access.

    Former MOD Site, Chigwell

    Received 16 Dec 2025
  24. Decision MadeEPF/2524/25

    Certificate of Lawful Development Existing for confirmation of implementation of Planning Permission EPF/2835/22 (Extension of Existing Dwelling).

    Hillside, Vicarage Lane, Chigwell, IG7 6LZ

    Received 16 Dec 2025

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These figures describe applications collected by PlanningTrack for Epping Forest District Council, across all dates currently available. They are a partial dataset, rather than an authority-wide performance measure. The date range does not establish continuous historical coverage.

The approval percentage is approved records divided by approved plus refused records. Pending, withdrawn and unknown outcomes are excluded. No percentage is shown until there is an approved or refused record.

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