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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
55,341Searchable applications
418Recorded as pending
80%Approval rate · 47,229 approved or refused records
9,597Refused applications

37,632 approved · 9,597 refused · 2,974 withdrawn. Received dates in our records: 29 Jan 1996 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 Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.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/0080/26

    Rebuild and extend existing dormer and external render to house.

    147, Old Nazeing Road, Nazeing, Waltham Abbey, EN10 6QU

    Received 14 Jan 2026
  2. Decision MadeEPF/0081/26

    Certificate of Lawful Development for hip to gable loft conversion, existing rear extension roof to be flattened.

    20, Dacre Gardens, Chigwell, IG7 5HG

    Received 14 Jan 2026
  3. Decision MadeEPF/0082/26

    Replacement window positions/sizes at first floor. Additional side window to ensuite and change of external materials to the building.

    16, Millwell Crescent, Chigwell, IG7 5HY

    Received 14 Jan 2026
  4. Decision MadeEPF/0084/26

    Certificate of Lawful Development for proposed hip to gable loft conversion and rear dormer.

    8, Linkside, Chigwell, IG7 5DN

    Received 14 Jan 2026
  5. Decision MadeEPF/0083/26

    Approval of Details Reserved by Condition 14 Schedule of Repairs 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 14 Jan 2026
  6. Decision MadeEPF/0085/26

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

    18, Pike Way, North Weald Bassett, Epping, CM16 6BL

    Received 14 Jan 2026
  7. Decision MadeEPF/0086/26

    Erection of 2 storey 3 bedroom self-build detached dwelling.

    Land at Whitakers Way to the rear of the rear of 47 - 49 Baldwins Hill Loughton IG10 1SF

    Received 14 Jan 2026
  8. Decision MadeEPF/0089/26

    TPO/EPF/19/82 T2: Horse Chestnut - Crown reduce by up to 25%, as specified. T3: Oak - Crown reduce by up to 25%, as specified. NB: The permitted specification of works is detailed in the conditions below.

    29, St Johns Court, Buckhurst Hill, IG9 5SP

    Received 14 Jan 2026
  9. Decision MadeEPF/0087/26

    Certificate of Lawful Development for proposed erection of a pergola within the rear garden area.

    15, Smeaton Road, Chigwell, IG8 8BD

    Received 14 Jan 2026
  10. Decision MadeEPF/0088/26

    Demolition of the existing side extensions / garage, erection of double storey side and rear extensions, demolition of existing roof over chalet bungalow and erection of new roof to the same height, rebuild and replace front dormer, provision of 3 no. dormers to the rear following demolition of existing rear dormer, demolition and rebuild of porch to match existing, associated external and internal alterations, and provision of new patio to garden. All works associated with the retention of the chalet bungalow.

    43, Meadow Way, Chigwell, IG7 6LR

    Received 14 Jan 2026
  11. Decision MadeEPF/0090/26

    Proposed single storey 1 bedroom, self-contained residential unit.

    2-4 Central Stores, Roding Road, Loughton, IG10 3EN

    Received 15 Jan 2026
  12. Decision MadeEPF/0091/26

    TPO/EPF/28/82 (Ref: T23) T1: Lime - Reduce in height to 4m at ground level, as specified. NB: The permitted specification of works is detailed in the conditions below.

    Rowans, 223 Lambourne Road, Chigwell, IG7 6JN

    Received 15 Jan 2026
  13. Decision MadeEPF/0092/26

    TPO/EPF/05/84 (Ref: T2) T1: Oak - Crown reduce to previous points, as specified. NB: The permitted specification of works is detailed in the conditions below.

    Pine View Manor, Hartland Road, Epping, CM16 4PB

    Received 15 Jan 2026
  14. Decision MadeEPF/0093/26

    Demolish existing conservatory and replace with flat roof single storey extension.

    6, Audleigh Place, Chigwell, IG7 5QT

    Received 15 Jan 2026
  15. Decision MadeEPF/0094/26

    Variation of Condition 2 Plan numbers of EPF/2389/24 (Demolition of existing dwelling and detached garage. Erection of 4no. four bedroom dwellings with associated landscaping, private amenity areas, car parking and 3no. new vehicular accesses across the existing footway).

    3, Woodberry Down, Epping, CM16 6RJ

    Received 15 Jan 2026
  16. Decision MadeEPF/0096/26

    Extension to existing 3 bay garage providing a 2 bed granny flat for ancillary use.

    Stubbings Hall, Stubbins Hall Lane, Waltham Abbey, EN9 2EE

    Received 15 Jan 2026
  17. Decision MadeEPF/0095/26

    Approval of Details Reserved by Condition 4 Details of fixtures of EPF/0984/24 (Grade II Listed Building Consent for proposed demolition of post 1948 additions; extension of existing building to create 2 dwellings; widening of existing vehicular crossovers).

    Horseshoe Cottage, Horseshoe Hill, Waltham Abbey, EN9 3SN

    Received 15 Jan 2026
  18. Decision MadeEPF/0098/26

    TPO/EPF/29/82 (Ref: T3, T9) 12-4: Sycamore - Coppice to 0.5m, as specified. 16-7: Oak - Monolith, as specified. NB: The permitted specification of works is detailed in the conditions below.

    Willingale Playing Field, The Street, Willingale, Ongar, CM5 0SN

    Received 15 Jan 2026
  19. Decision MadeEPF/0097/26

    First floor side and rear extension and rear ground floor extensions

    Hillcrest, Manor Road, Lambourne, Romford, RM4 1NB

    Received 15 Jan 2026
  20. Decision MadeEPF/0099/26

    Replacement single storey rear extension.

    8 Dacres Gate, Dunmow Road, Fyfield, Ongar, CM5 0NQ

    Received 15 Jan 2026
  21. Under ConsultationEPF/0102/26

    Retrospective application for a change of use from agricultural land to 2 No. dog walking fields including access, fencing, 2 No. visitor parking areas, 2 No. wooden weather shelters and 2 No. dog climbing frames.

    Mount Farm, Tawney Common, Theydon Mount, Epping, CM16 7PX

    Received 15 Jan 2026
  22. Decision MadeEPF/0100/26

    Construction of an ancillary building to accommodate a laundry room, workshop, general storage and a covered parking area for 6 vehicles and generator and refuse storage area.

    Pepper Alley, Mott Street, Waltham Abbey, IG10 4AP

    Received 15 Jan 2026
  23. Decision MadeEPF/0101/26

    Approval of Details Reserved by Condition number 3 - external finishes and number 9 - Remediation Statement (Phase 1b only) of 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).

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

    Received 15 Jan 2026
  24. Decision MadeEPF/0103/26

    Single storey rear extension.

    Black Hall, Bridge Road, Moreton, Ongar, CM5 0LJ

    Received 16 Jan 2026

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