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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39,318 approved · 9,979 refused · 3,052 withdrawn.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 Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.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/1117/26

    Prior Notification for erection of two grain and machine storage buildings.

    Bushes, Wind Hill, Magdalen Laver, Ongar, CM5 0DS

    Received 5 Jun 2026
  2. Decision MadeEPF/1119/26

    Certificate of Lawful Development for existing construction of buildings A, B, C, D & E as identified on submitted plans.

    Lowershot Nursery, Sedge Green, Roydon, Harlow, CM19 5JS

    Received 5 Jun 2026
  3. Under ConsultationEPF/1120/26

    Revised Reserved Application for Bungalows and Apartments for Retirement Village to determine appearance, landscape, layout and scale following Outline Application under EPF/2601/22 for redevelopment of site to provide up to 52 later living apartments (Extra Care Housing) incorporating a convenience shop and café (use class E); 13 retirement cottages (Extra Care Housing); 10 self-build & custom build houses; 4 affordable houses, open space, bowling green, children's play area and improved local bus service.

    The site of the former location of the Chimes Garden Centre, Old Nazeing Road, Nazeing, EN10 6RA

    Received 5 Jun 2026
  4. Decision MadeEPF/1128/26

    Proposed single-storey side extension incorporating ancillary cold storage facility, dedicated servicing area and associated external alterations to support the continued operation of Tysea store.

    Tysea Stores, Tysea Hill, Stapleford Abbotts, Romford, RM4 1JP

    Received 8 Jun 2026
  5. Decision MadeEPF/1127/26

    TPO/EPF/05/92 (Ref: G1) T1: Willow - Crown reduce to previous points, as specified. NB: The permitted specification of works is detailed in the conditions below.

    10, Harrier Way, Waltham Abbey, EN9 3JQ

    Received 8 Jun 2026
  6. Decision MadeEPF/1122/26

    Application to discharge Requirement 4 (Stage 5a) - In Accordance with Approved Details 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 8 Jun 2026
  7. Decision MadeEPF/1123/26

    Application to discharge Requirement 12 (Stage 5b) - Ecological Management Strategy 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 8 Jun 2026
  8. Decision MadeEPF/1124/26

    Change of use from dwelling house (C3) to Children's Care Home (C2) for 2 children.

    54, Fontayne Avenue, Chigwell, IG7 5HF

    Received 8 Jun 2026
  9. Decision MadeEPF/1125/26

    New rear dormer to replace two existing rooflights.

    13, Blackacre Road, Theydon Bois, Epping, CM16 7LT

    Received 8 Jun 2026
  10. Decision MadeEPF/1126/26

    TPO/EPF/12/99 T1, T2, T3: Willow - Crown reduce by up to 4m, as specified. NB: The permitted specification of works is detailed in the conditions below.

    Longyard Cottage, Betts Lane, Nazeing, Waltham Abbey, EN9 2DA

    Received 8 Jun 2026
  11. Decision MadeEPF/1129/26

    TPO/EPF/40/03 (Ref: T2) T1: Birch - Reduce limb overhanging neighbouring property by up to 2m, as specified. NB: The permitted specification of works is detailed in the conditions below.

    21 Hemnall Street, Epping, CM16 4LU

    Received 8 Jun 2026
  12. Decision MadeEPF/1130/26

    Certificate of Lawful development for existing building comprising a residential annexe.

    Scathes, Matching Green, Matching, Harlow, CM17 0PR

    Received 8 Jun 2026
  13. Decision MadeEPF/1131/26

    Certificate of Lawful Development for existing single storey rear extension.

    146 London Road, Lambourne, Romford, RM4 1XX

    Received 8 Jun 2026
  14. Decision MadeEPF/1132/26

    Single storey rear extension, reduced two storey side extension and additional first floor.

    Rainbirds, Nupers Lane, Stapleford Abbotts, Romford, RM4 1JR

    Received 8 Jun 2026
  15. Decision MadeEPF/1133/26

    Single storey front, side and rear extensions.

    56, Roding View, Buckhurst Hill, IG9 6AQ

    Received 8 Jun 2026
  16. Decision MadeEPF/1135/26

    Prior notification for a larger home extension for a single storey rear extension.

    31, Roding Gardens, Loughton, IG10 3NH

    Received 8 Jun 2026
  17. Decision MadeEPF/1134/26

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

    31, Roding Gardens, Loughton, IG10 3NH

    Received 8 Jun 2026
  18. Decision MadeEPF/1136/26

    Prior notification for larger home extension for the following: 1. The proposed rear extension projects by 5225mm from the original rear wall. 2. The eave height to the No. 16 Dunmow Close side is 2.4m. The opposite side eave height is 3.0m. 3. Overall height (ridge height) is 3610mm. 4. The materials used on the external surfaces of the proposed extension will match those on the existing building.

    15, Dunmow Close, Loughton, IG10 3AS

    Received 8 Jun 2026
  19. Decision MadeEPF/1137/26

    TPO/EPF/07/11 (Ref: T8) T98: Oak - Crown reduce by up to 2.5m, as specified. NB: The permitted specification of works is detailed in the conditions below.

    St Johns Centenary Hall, High Road, Buckhurst Hill, IG9 5RX

    Received 8 Jun 2026
  20. Under ConsultationEPF/1138/26

    Demolition of Existing Theydon Bois Balti House (Use Class E) and Associated Outbuildings, and Erection of New Building for New Restaurant and Café Spaces (Use Class E), and 13 x Residential Apartments (Use Class C3) with Ground Floor Car Parking and Other Associated Works.

    Theydon Bois Balti House, Station Approach, Theydon Bois, Epping, CM16 7HR

    Received 9 Jun 2026
  21. Decision MadeEPF/1139/26

    Stable building.

    Land to rear of Gables, Church Lane, Sheering, Harlow, CM22 7NR

    Received 9 Jun 2026
  22. Decision MadeEPF/1140/26

    Proposed Double Storey Side Extension.

    Bloomfield, Tysea Hill, Stapleford Abbotts, Romford, RM4 1JP

    Received 9 Jun 2026
  23. Decision MadeEPF/1141/26

    New detached chalet style house with front and rear roof dormers on garden land.

    Rainbirds, Nupers Lane, Stapleford Abbotts, Romford, RM4 1JR

    Received 9 Jun 2026
  24. Decision MadeEPF/1142/26

    Erection of a first-floor side extension to the existing dwelling house.

    117, Queens Road, North Weald Bassett, Epping, CM16 6JQ

    Received 9 Jun 2026

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