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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
55,018Searchable applications
418Recorded as pending
80%Approval rate · 46,901 approved or refused records
9,547Refused applications

37,354 approved · 9,547 refused · 2,957 withdrawn.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 Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.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/2548/25

    Installation of a new ground floor window to the west gable elevation during planned render renewal works, and associated internal alterations to form a ground floor shower room within the existing utility/store area.

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

    Received 18 Dec 2025
  2. Decision MadeEPF/2549/25

    Proposed kitchen extension (resubmission of EPF/0084/25 and EPF/0085/25).

    The Barn, Epping Lane, Stapleford Tawney, Romford, RM4 1ST

    Received 18 Dec 2025
  3. Decision MadeEPF/2550/25

    Certificate of Lawful Development for proposed single storey rear extension and loft conversion with rear dormer.

    14, Middle Street, Nazeing, Waltham Abbey, EN9 2LD

    Received 18 Dec 2025
  4. Decision MadeEPF/2556/25

    Non-Material Amendment to EPF/1639/25 (Proposed two storey rear and side extension with new double gable pitched roof to the rear. Proposed new roof over garage to the front).

    5, Parkland Close, Chigwell, IG7 6LL

    Received 19 Dec 2025
  5. Decision MadeEPF/2553/25

    Erection of rear extensions at ground and first floor level, along with excavation of basement, and roof alterations including removal of chimney.

    8, Summerfield Road, Loughton, IG10 4JF

    Received 19 Dec 2025
  6. Decision MadeEPF/2554/25

    Removal of redundant chimney stack above roof level, replacement of existing roof covering, and installation of integrated social photovoltaic panels to a maisonette.

    346, Roundhills, Waltham Abbey, EN9 1UQ

    Received 19 Dec 2025
  7. Recommendation MadeEPF/2555/25

    Retention of the existing office and extension to the building to create a 1 bedroom apartment and 2 bedroom apartment.

    Balfour Beatty House, Old Station Road, Loughton, IG10 4PE

    Received 19 Dec 2025
  8. Decision MadeEPF/2558/25

    Certificate of Lawful Development for proposed single storey rear and side extensions, loft conversion with rear dormer and front roof lights and enlarged dormer to rear elevation.

    Stoneleigh, Hemnall Street, Epping, CM16 4LR

    Received 19 Dec 2025
  9. Decision MadeEPF/2560/25

    Proposed Single Story Rear Extension with Crown Roof

    Elm Lodge, Wellington Hill, Loughton, IG10 4AG

    Received 19 Dec 2025
  10. Decision MadeEPF/2559/25

    Demolition of the existing garage and erection of a replacement two-storey outbuilding to provide additional residential accommodation, together with minor external alterations, removal of 1 no. pine tree and associated ancillary works.

    7, High Silver, Loughton, IG10 4EL

    Received 19 Dec 2025
  11. Decision MadeEPF/2561/25

    Proposed Single Storey Rear Extension, 2 Storey Side Extension, Loft Conversion Including Dormer Window to Rear Elevation & Roof lights to Front Elevation, Extended First Floor Dormer to Rear and Integral Garage to Front Elevation following removal of existing Garage together with New Boundary Wall, railings and Gates to Frontage and Fence to Side Boundary.

    Stoneleigh, Hemnall Street, Epping, CM16 4LR

    Received 19 Dec 2025
  12. Decision MadeEPF/2563/25

    Removal of existing single storey rear extension and replace with proposed single storey rear extension.

    30, The Greens Close, Loughton, IG10 1QE

    Received 19 Dec 2025
  13. Decision MadeEPF/2562/25

    Grade II Listed Building Consent for re-rendering and works to the existing windows at Wood Farmhouse.

    Wood Farm, Moreton Road, Ongar, CM5 0EY

    Received 19 Dec 2025
  14. Decision MadeEPF/2564/25

    Pitched roof open carport extension to a existing detached garage structure.

    73, The Black Cottage, Bell Common, Epping, CM16 4DZ

    Received 19 Dec 2025
  15. Decision MadeEPF/2565/25

    Proposed Change of Use of 1 No. Lounge / Diner and Sluice room into 2 No. additional care home bedrooms to create a total of 75 beds within the existing care home.

    244, Lambwood Heights, Lambourne Road, Chigwell, IG7 6HX

    Received 19 Dec 2025
  16. Decision MadeEPF/2566/25

    Approval of Details Reserved by Condition 4 External Finishes of EPF/2193/25 (Demolition of part single storey / part two storey side extension and erection of a replacement part single storey / part two storey side extension, removal of front entrance steps and railings and erection of replacement steps and railings, along with minor alteration to window and door on southern elevation).

    130, Braeside School, High Road, Buckhurst Hill, IG9 5SD

    Received 19 Dec 2025
  17. Under ConsultationEPF/2567/25

    Development of residential units (Class C3) and Flexible Class F2(b/E(e) use with provision of access, landscaping, vehicle and cycle parking, sustainable urban drainage systems and other associated works.

    Land South of Chigwell Rise, Chigwell, IG7 6AQ

    Received 19 Dec 2025
  18. Decision MadeEPF/2568/25

    Demolition of existing chalet bungalow and of replacement two storey 5 bedroom self-build dwelling with rooms in the roof.

    Number Four, Woodman Lane, Waltham Abbey, E4 7QR

    Received 22 Dec 2025
  19. Decision MadeEPF/2572/25

    Ground floor rear extension and an extension of the existing rear dormer, in addition to implemented ref EPF/ 2656/21.

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

    Received 22 Dec 2025
  20. Under ConsultationEPF/2569/25

    Demolition of existing dwelling house and outbuildings, amendment to access, erection of 3 no. detached dwellings with garages, landscaping and associated development thereto.

    93, Manor Road, Chigwell, IG7 5PN

    Received 22 Dec 2025
  21. Decision MadeEPF/2570/25

    Certificate of Lawful development for proposed single storey outbuilding accommodating a gym to north of the existing building.

    Forest Cottage, High Road, Thornwood, Epping, CM16 6LP

    Received 22 Dec 2025
  22. Decision MadeEPF/2571/25

    Certificate of Lawful Development for proposed single storey outbuilding accommodating a games room to rear of the existing building.

    Forest Cottage, High Road, Thornwood, Epping, CM16 6LP

    Received 22 Dec 2025
  23. Under ConsultationEPF/2573/25

    Erection of new replacement dwelling and outbuilding with associated external works; following demolition of the existing dwelling and garages.

    14, Brook Way, Chigwell, IG7 6AW

    Received 22 Dec 2025
  24. Decision MadeEPF/2574/25

    Extension to the building, roof top plant, drainage and ancillary works/infrastructure.

    Spencer Close, St Margaret’s Hospital, The Plain, Epping, CM16 6TN.

    Received 22 Dec 2025

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