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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 dates55,675Searchable applications
415Recorded as pending
80%Approval rate · 47,553 approved or refused records
9,663Refused applications
37,890 approved · 9,663 refused · 2,987 withdrawn.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 Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.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 2026Planning information Planning and buildingLocal plan Planning and buildingPre-application advice Planning and buildingArticle 4 directions Planning and building
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.
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More application records
- Decision MadeEPF/0228/26
Two storey side extension, front bay window with tile roof and open porch.
2, Forest View Road, Loughton, IG10 4DX
Received 4 Feb 2026 - Decision MadeEPF/0229/26
Single storey side and rear extension.
36, Broomstick Hall Road, Waltham Abbey, EN9 1LS
Received 4 Feb 2026 - Decision MadeEPF/0230/26
Certificate of Lawful Development for existing use of former security hut as dwelling in excess of four years.
Albany Stud Farm, Epping New Road, Buckhurst Hill, IG9 5UA
Received 4 Feb 2026 - Decision MadeEPF/0231/26
Approval of Details Reserved by Conditions 3 Surface Water Drainage and 4 Broadband of EPF/0975/19 Allowed on Appeal (Erection of a single storey rear extension and erection of a new attached dwelling, following demolition of existing garage).
11, Crossfields, Loughton, IG10 3PY
Received 4 Feb 2026 - Decision MadeEPF/0232/26
TPO/EPF/21/09 (Ref: T35, T36, T40) T1, T2: Oak - Crown reduce by up to 2.5m, as specified. T3: Oak - Prune to previous points, as specified. NB: The permitted specification of works is detailed in the conditions below.
65, Tomswood Road, Chigwell, IG7 5QR
Received 4 Feb 2026 - Decision MadeEPF/0234/26
Variation of Condition 2 Plan numbers of EPF/0571/25 (Existing single storey rear extension replaced with new single storey extension, part being two storey. Existing roof replaced with higher eaves and ridge, new accommodation within roof space. New window configuration in new rendered walls. Single storey front porch).
Willows, Sidney Road, Theydon Bois, Epping, CM16 7DT
Received 4 Feb 2026 - Decision MadeEPF/0233/26
Demolition of existing outbuilding and replacement with a new outbuilding for use as summerhouse (resubmission of refused application EPF/2526/24).
The Briars, Old House Lane, Roydon, Harlow, CM19 5DN
Received 4 Feb 2026 - Decision MadeEPF/0235/26
Loft conversion with hip to gable, rear dormer and 4 roof lights to front roof slope.
59, Woodland Way, Theydon Bois, Epping, CM16 7DY
Received 4 Feb 2026 - Decision MadeEPF/0236/26
Single storey rear extension.
Oak Hall, Stondon Road, Ongar, CM5 9BU
Received 5 Feb 2026 - Decision MadeEPF/0237/26
Two storey side extension.
29, Princes Close, North Weald Bassett, Epping, CM16 6EW
Received 5 Feb 2026 - Decision MadeEPF/0239/26
s73 Variation of Condition 2 (Plan Numbers) of EPF/1028/21 (Proposed demolition of existing buildings and erection of single dwelling, formation of vehicular access and landscaping).
Land at Greensted Hall, Church Lane, Ongar, CM5 9LD
Received 5 Feb 2026 - Decision MadeEPF/0238/26
Certificate of Lawful Development for proposed front porch and side toilet cubicle.
26 Ladyfields, Loughton, IG10 3RP
Received 5 Feb 2026 - Decision MadeEPF/0240/26
Proposed single storey rear extension.
18, Regent Road, Epping, CM16 5DL
Received 5 Feb 2026 - Decision MadeEPF/0241/26
TPO/EPF/21/09 (Ref: T41) T4: Oak - Fell and replace, as specified. NB: The permitted specification of works is detailed in the conditions below.
65, Tomswood Road, Chigwell, IG7 5QR
Received 4 Feb 2026 - Decision MadeEPF/0243/26
Erection of a self-build detached dwelling and detached cart lodge, including associated access, parking and curtilage.
Millers Farm, Epping Road, Roydon, Harlow, CM19 5DD
Received 5 Feb 2026 - Decision MadeEPF/0242/26
Demolition of existing garage and formation of single storey side extension.
12, Starling Close, Buckhurst Hill, IG9 5TN
Received 5 Feb 2026 - Decision MadeEPF/0244/26
Structural alterations of additional windows and doors in conjunction with to be submitted revised change of used application
Bansons Yard, Unit 4 Bansons Yard, High Street, Ongar, CM5 9AA
Received 5 Feb 2026 - Decision MadeEPF/0246/26
Certificate of Lawful Development for proposed loft conversion with rear loft dormer and hip to gable conversions on each flank wall. Insertion of front and rear roof window.
Briarwood, Oak Hill Road, Stapleford Abbotts, Romford, RM4 1JJ
Received 5 Feb 2026 - Decision MadeEPF/0245/26
Proposed single storey rear and side extension following demolition of existing porch and linked outbuildings.
47, Primley Lane, Sheering, Harlow, CM22 7NH
Received 5 Feb 2026 - Decision MadeEPF/0247/26
Certificate of Lawful Development for proposed rear dormer extension.
Maltings, 251 Nine Ashes Road, High Ongar, Ongar, CM4 0LA
Received 6 Feb 2026 - Decision MadeEPF/0248/26
Demolition of existing garage, erection of single-storey front and rear extensions and hip-to-gable loft conversion with rear dormer.
Laurel Dene, Stapleford Road, Stapleford Abbotts, Romford, RM4 1EJ
Received 6 Feb 2026 - Decision MadeEPF/0249/26
Certificate of Lawful Development (existing) for confirmation of commencement of EPF/1023/23.
Three Horseshoes Farm, Church Road, Waltham Abbey, Loughton, IG10 4AJ
Received 6 Feb 2026 - Under ConsultationEPF/0252/26
Proposed 3 bedroom 2 storey self-build dwelling on land currently used for the storage of building materials adjacent to Reclaimed Ltd.
Netherhouse Farm, Unit 2, Sewardstone Road, Waltham Abbey, E4 7RJ
Received 9 Feb 2026 - Decision MadeEPF/0250/26
Erection of a detached self-build dwellinghouse to Plot 3 in place of a detached dwellinghouse approved under EPF/0675/25, EPF/0679/24, EPF/1713/16 and EPF/2934/21 respectively.
Fairmead Plot 3, Church Road , Loughton, IG10 4AJ
Received 9 Feb 2026
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What these statistics cover
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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