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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
57,496Searchable applications
413Recorded as pending
80%Approval rate · 49,297 approved or refused records
9,979Refused applications

39,318 approved · 9,979 refused · 3,052 withdrawn. Received dates in our records: 29 Jan 1996 to 29 Oct 2026. Most recent record check: 1 Nov 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 Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.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/1093/26

    Installation of replacement 22.5m monopole with headframe accommodating 6 no antenna, and ancillary radio equipment, and 2 no. 0.3m transmission dishes along with replacement equipment cabinets in new 1.8m chain-link fenced compound and ancillary development thereto.

    Shaftesbury Farm, Lindsey Street, Epping, CM16 6RF

    Received 4 Jun 2026
  2. Decision MadeEPF/1092/26

    TPO/EPF/08/09 (Ref: T26) T1: Hornbeam - Crown reduce to previous points, as specified. NB: The permitted specification of works is detailed in the conditions below.

    5, Audleigh Place, Chigwell, IG7 5QT

    Received 4 Jun 2026
  3. Decision MadeEPF/1094/26

    Application to discharge Requirement 10 (Stage 5a) - Surface Water Drainage 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 4 Jun 2026
  4. Decision MadeEPF/1096/26

    Approval of Details Reserved by Condition 15 Hard and Soft Landscaping of EPF/2037/25 (Two proposed 4 bed dwellings).

    Jubilee Bungalow, Bournebridge Lane, Stapleford Abbotts, Romford, RM4 1LT

    Received 4 Jun 2026
  5. Decision MadeEPF/1095/26

    Retrospective application for front porch.

    7, King George Road, Waltham Abbey, EN9 1HG

    Received 4 Jun 2026
  6. Decision MadeEPF/1097/26

    Orangery extension to rear.

    47, Fallow Fields, Loughton, IG10 4QP

    Received 4 Jun 2026
  7. Decision MadeEPF/1098/26

    Certificate of Lawful Development for proposed single storey side extension.

    Peartree Cottage, Willingale Road, Fyfield, Ongar, CM5 0SD

    Received 4 Jun 2026
  8. Decision MadeEPF/1099/26

    T2: Ash - Fell and replace, as specified. T5: Ash - Fell and replace, as specified. NB: Trees previously stated to be retained under EPF/0176/16.

    120 Key West Court, High Road, Chigwell, IG7 5AR

    Received 4 Jun 2026
  9. Decision MadeEPF/1100/26/DOV

    Deed of Variation to s106 Legal Agreement attached to EPF/1681/19 (Construction of new Chigwell Primary Academy school, followed by demolition of existing buildings and creation of new playing field and playground, together with residential development comprising 59 number dwellings, together with car parking, garden spaces, vehicular access from High Road (A113), external landscaping and associated development).

    Chigwell Primary Academy, Mandir Lane, Chigwell, IG7 6ED

    Received 4 Jun 2026
  10. Decision MadeEPF/1108/26

    Refurbishment, roof & rear extensions to existing detached house and immediate landscaping works.

    90, Goldings Road, Loughton, IG10 2QN

    Received 4 Jun 2026
  11. Decision MadeEPF/1101/26

    TPO/EPF/16/86 (Ref: A6, A3) T56, T57, T59: Lime - Fell and replace with Hawthorn, as specified. T17: Sycamore - Fell, as specified. NB: The permitted specification of works is detailed in the conditions below.

    Land at Stonards Hill, Epping, CM16

    Received 4 Jun 2026
  12. Decision MadeEPF/1102/26

    Certificate of Lawful Development for proposed boundary fence.

    1, Nursery Rise, Waltham Abbey, EN9 3FB

    Received 4 Jun 2026
  13. Decision MadeEPF/1103/26

    Change of Use from Former Retail Garden Centre and Office to B8 Storage and Distribution Use with Associated Office Use Class E(g)(iii)

    Netherhouse Nursery, Sewardstone Road, Waltham Abbey, E4 7RJ

    Received 4 Jun 2026
  14. Decision MadeEPF/1104/26

    Retrospective application for replacement entrance gates, new brick piers, access driveway for gas delivery and sewerage waste remove (HGV lorries of gross laden weight up to 28 tonnes) and rerouting of gravel driveway to existing garage.

    2 Queens Cottages, Back Lane, Nazeing, Waltham Abbey, EN9 2RR

    Received 4 Jun 2026
  15. Decision MadeEPF/1105/26

    TPO/EPF/16/86 (Ref: A6) T55: Lime - Pollard to 6m height, as specified. T58: Lime - Pollard to 10m height, as specified. TPO/EPF/63/10 (Ref: W3) T5: Lime - Pollard to 10m height, as specified. T10: Cedar - Monolith to 5-8m, as specified. TPO/EPF/21/93 G1, G2: Limes - Crown reduce to previous points, as specified. T25: Lime - Crown reduce to previous points, as specified. TPO/EPF/12/90 T9: Lime - Crown reduce to previous points, as specified. T3. Lime Crown reduce to previous pollard points at about 6 metres. NB: The permitted specification of works is detailed in the conditions below.

    Land at Stonards Hill, Epping, CM16

    Received 4 Jun 2026
  16. Decision MadeEPF/1107/26

    Two storey side extension.

    Woodbury House, Woodbury Hill, Loughton, IG10 1JB

    Received 4 Jun 2026
  17. Decision MadeEPF/1109/26

    Non-Material Amendment to EPF/1572/24 (Construction of new dwelling with a detached garage).

    214, Upshire Road, Waltham Abbey, EN9 3PX

    Received 4 Jun 2026
  18. Decision MadeEPF/1110/26

    Demolition of an existing rear extension & existing outbuilding, replacement with the erection of single storey rear / side extension.

    13 Parkside, Harlow Road, Matching Tye, Harlow, CM17 0QW

    Received 4 Jun 2026
  19. Decision MadeEPF/1111/26

    Approval of Details Reserved by Condition 3 Window Details of EPF/0423/26 (Repair and refurbishment of existing timber sash windows, including draught-proofing, alongside the repointing of external brickwork using traditional lime mortar.

    Garden House, Farm Close, Roydon, Harlow, CM19 5LW

    Received 4 Jun 2026
  20. Decision MadeEPF/1112/26

    Single storey rear extension and associated internal alterations.

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

    Received 4 Jun 2026
  21. Decision MadeEPF/1113/26

    TPO/EPF/18/89 (Ref: T4, T5, T6) G8: Ash - Prune overhanging branches back to boundary, as specified. NB: The permitted specification of works is detailed in the conditions below.

    Site known as Thornwood Park, High Road, Thornwood, Epping, CM16 6LU

    Received 4 Jun 2026
  22. Decision MadeEPF/1114/26

    Grade II listed building consent for single storey rear extension and associated internal alterations.

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

    Received 4 Jun 2026
  23. Decision MadeEPF/1115/26

    Confirmation of discharge of conditions 5, 6, 7, 9, 10, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16 and 18.

    5 Wentworth Court, Albert Road, Buckhurst Hill, IG9 6EH

    Received 4 Jun 2026
  24. Decision MadeEPF/1116/26

    Non-Material Amendment to planning permission EPF/1204/22 revised by planning permission EPF/0035/24 for the demolition of the existing car wash and cycle/refuse store and redevelopment to provide a part 5 and part 6 storey building comprising office (Class E(g)(i)) and hotel (Class C1) use, together with associated car parking, cycle parking, access, servicing, refuse storage, plant and landscaping.

    1, Langston Road, Loughton, IG10 3SD

    Received 5 Jun 2026

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