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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
55,239Searchable applications
418Recorded as pending
80%Approval rate · 47,129 approved or refused records
9,578Refused applications

37,551 approved · 9,578 refused · 2,967 withdrawn.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 Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.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/0029/26

    Construction of Dormer Loft Extension.

    35, Algers Road, Loughton, IG10 4NG

    Received 6 Jan 2026
  2. Decision MadeEPF/0028/26

    Erection of a self-build dwelling.

    Fieldview, Ashlings Farm, Blackmore Road, Ingatestone, Essex, CM4 0JU

    Received 6 Jan 2026
  3. Decision MadeEPF/0030/26

    Application to discharge requirement 14 (Stage 5b) – Archaeology by National Grid Electricity Transmission plc for an Order Granting Development Consent for the North London Reinforcement Project for the uprating of an existing 275kV transmission line of approximately 14km in length from Waltham Cross substation to Tottenham substation to enable it to run at a voltage of 400kV, together with associated development.

    Waltham Cross to Tottenham Substation, near to Highbridge Street, Waltham Abbey

    Received 6 Jan 2026
  4. Decision MadeEPF/0031/26

    Approval of Details Reserved by Conditions 7 and 11 Details of Fixtures of EPF/1446/22 (Demolition of 21st century single storey extension to the rear and one and a half storey rear projection. Erection of a part one and a half storey extension and single storey extension to the rear. Creation of a part basement under the footprint of the building. Part re-configuration of the ground floor, first floor and second floor).

    Little Gregories, Little Gregories Lane, Theydon Bois, Epping, CM16 7JP

    Received 6 Jan 2026
  5. Decision MadeEPF/0032/26

    Proposed two storey rear and side extension with loft conversion fit out.

    52, Fontayne Avenue, Chigwell, IG7 5HF

    Received 6 Jan 2026
  6. Decision MadeEPF/0033/26

    TPO/EPF/14/11 TG10 Common Ash - Fell to ground level.

    Mulberry House, Chelmsford Road, Ongar, CM5 9NL

    Received 18 Dec 2025
  7. Under ConsultationEPF/0035/26

    Variation of Condition 2 Plan numbers of EPF/0471/23 (Construction of new dwelling with detached car port).

    Land adjacent to Millside, Toot Hill Road, Toot Hill, CM5 9LJ

    Received 7 Jan 2026
  8. Decision MadeEPF/0037/26

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

    26, Starling Close, Buckhurst Hill, IG9 5TN

    Received 7 Jan 2026
  9. Decision MadeEPF/0038/26

    Internal and external changes to facilitate new kitchen.

    Fairlands, Anchor Lane, Abbess Beauchamp And Berners Roding, Ongar, CM5 0JR

    Received 7 Jan 2026
  10. Decision MadeEPF/0039/26

    Grade II* Listed Building Consent for internal and external changes to facilitate new kitchen.

    Fairlands, Anchor Lane, Abbess Beauchamp And Berners Roding, Ongar, CM5 0JR

    Received 7 Jan 2026
  11. Decision MadeEPF/0040/26

    Extension of existing office building, new external materials including roofing, wall cladding, doors and windows, revised parking area and external details, including EV charging point, landscaping, and biodiversity enhancement layout plan.

    57, High Road, North Weald Bassett, CM16 6HW

    Received 8 Jan 2026
  12. Decision MadeEPF/0041/26

    Variation of Condition 2 Plan numbers of EPF/1425/25 (First floor side extension with alterations to tiled roof and repositioning of existing dormer).

    14, Eleven Acre Rise, Loughton, IG10 1AN

    Received 8 Jan 2026
  13. Decision MadeEPF/0042/26

    TPO/EPF/27/98 T4 Ash - Crown reduce to previous pruning points. NB: The permitted specification of works is detailed in the conditions below.

    3 The Sycamores, Brentwood Road, Ongar, CM5 9GA

    Received 8 Jan 2026
  14. Decision MadeEPF/0045/26

    Proposed single-storey 4m rear extension with an eaves height of 2.868m and a maximum overall height of 2.981m.

    30, Chandler Road, Loughton, IG10 2LQ

    Received 8 Jan 2026
  15. Decision MadeEPF/0043/26

    Variation of Condition 2 Plan numbers of EPF/1931/19 (Proposed extension of existing building with a new basement, entrance lobby and mid-storey extensions to the South and North elevations, together with a new separate pool house).

    North Wilmore Barn, Workers Road, High Laver, Ongar, CM5 0DZ

    Received 8 Jan 2026
  16. Decision MadeEPF/0044/26

    Approval of Details Reserved by Conditions 3 and 4 Window and Door Details of EPF/1940/25 (Internal alterations, new window and installation of 2No rooflights).

    East Barn, Dunmow Road, Abbess Beauchamp And Berners Roding, Ongar, CM5 0NX

    Received 8 Jan 2026
  17. Decision MadeEPF/0046/26

    TPO/EPF/02/16 T1: Ash - Crown reduce height and sides by up to 2.5m, as specified. Crown thin by up to 10%, as specified. Crown lift by up to 3m from ground, as specified. NB: The permitted specification of works is detailed in the conditions below.

    1 Brancaster Place, Church Hill, Loughton, IG10 1QN

    Received 9 Jan 2026
  18. Decision MadeEPF/0047/26

    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 9 Jan 2026
  19. Decision MadeEPF/0048/26

    Erection of a single-storey rear extension to the existing dwelling to provide a rear living room / lounge.

    Days Farm, Lippitts Hill, Loughton, IG10 4AL

    Received 9 Jan 2026
  20. Decision MadeEPF/0050/26

    Removal of existing side garage and rear conservatory, roof extension with hip to gable at rear and dormer window to side, replacement side garage, single storey rear extension with roof lantern, roof over main entrance into dwelling on front elevation and window and door changes.

    78, Dukes Avenue, Theydon Bois, Epping, CM16 7HF

    Received 9 Jan 2026
  21. Decision MadeEPF/0051/26

    Certificate of Lawful Development for existing use as granted under planning application EPF/1704/24.

    Sturtsbury Farm, Middle Street, Nazeing, Waltham Abbey, EN9 2LP

    Received 9 Jan 2026
  22. Decision MadeEPF/0052/26

    Retrospective application for erection of loft conversion with rear dormer extension, single storey rear extension and front porch extension.

    84, The Plain, Epping, CM16 6TW

    Received 9 Jan 2026
  23. Decision MadeEPF/0053/26

    New fenestration to kitchen/dining area, new first floor side gable window to annex and 2 x conservation roof lights to bathroom. Like for like roof tile replacement as necessary.

    Wynters Cottage, Hastingwood Road, Magdalen Laver, Ongar, CM5 0EW

    Received 12 Jan 2026
  24. Decision MadeEPF/0058/26

    Part single-storey rear extension, terrace area on single storey rear extension, remove existing rear dormers to create first storey rear extension, Remodel roof to create crown top and 2 rear dormers, part first storey front extension.

    4, Chester Road, Chigwell, IG7 6AJ

    Received 12 Jan 2026

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