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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 dates59,493Searchable applications
413Recorded as pending
80%Approval rate · 51,264 approved or refused records
10,341Refused applications
40,923 approved · 10,341 refused · 3,108 withdrawn. Received dates in our records: 29 Jan 1996 to 29 Oct 2026. Most recent record check: 2 Nov 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 Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.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/1243/26
Erection of a single-storey front/side infill extension.
12, Hoe Lane, Lambourne, Romford, RM4 1AX
Received 23 Jun 2026 - Under ConsultationEPF/1244/26
Proposed demolition of existing dwelling and associated garage with a new proposed replacement dwelling and detached garage.
Abbess Lodge, Green Hill Road, Abbess Beauchamp And Berners Roding, Ongar, CM5 0PA
Received 23 Jun 2026 - Decision MadeEPF/1245/26
Proposed barn conversion to dwelling with associated extension, cart lodge and garage (Variation of consents EPF/2594/16 and EPF/2605/16).
Shonks Farm, Mill Street, North Weald Bassett, CM17 9JQ
Received 23 Jun 2026 - Decision MadeEPF/1246/26
Grade II Listed Building Consent for proposed barn conversion to dwelling with associated extension, cart lodge and garage (Variation of consents EPF/2594/16 and EPF/2605/16).
Shonks Farm, Mill Street, North Weald Bassett, CM17 9JQ
Received 23 Jun 2026 - Decision MadeEPF/1247/26
Expansion of existing nursery into a disused outbuildings in the rear of 34 Sun Street and replacement of metal roller doors and other timber doors and windows with new, and creation of small roof over a rear yard.
34, Foresters Den Abbey Nursery, Sun Street, Waltham Abbey, EN9 1EJ
Received 23 Jun 2026 - Decision MadeEPF/1248/26
Listed Building Consent for expansion of existing nursery into disused outbuildings in the rear of 34 Sun Street and replacement of metal roller doors and other timber doors and windows with new, and creation of small roof over a rear yard.
34, Foresters Den Abbey Nursery, Sun Street, Waltham Abbey, EN9 1EJ
Received 23 Jun 2026 - Decision MadeEPF/1249/26
Single storey Rear / Side extension.
76, Weald Bridge Road, North Weald Bassett, Epping, CM16 6ES
Received 23 Jun 2026 - Decision MadeEPF/1250/26
First floor extension with alterations to openings. Single storey rear extension. Alterations to front porch.
135, Old Nazeing Road, Nazeing, Waltham Abbey, EN10 6RF
Received 23 Jun 2026 - Decision MadeEPF/1251/26
Request for Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) Screening Opinion - Proposed Residential Development of up to 250 Dwellings with Associated Infrastructure and Landscaping
Land at Temple Farm, High Street, Roydon, Harlow, CM19 5LW
Received 23 Jun 2026 - Decision MadeEPF/1252/26
Variation of Condition 2 Plan numbers of EPF/0292/21 (Erection of 38 residential dwellings with access from Forest Drive, and provision of associated open space, services and landscaping).
Land North of Forest Drive, Forest Drive, Theydon Bois, CM16 7HH
Received 23 Jun 2026 - Decision MadeEPF/1253/26
Approval of Details Reserved by Conditions 5 Types and Colours of External Finishes and 15 Landscaping of EPF/2513/24 (Variation of condition 2 'Plan no's' on permission EPF/1905/22 (Demolition of 1 x detached dwelling and an erection of two buildings to accommodate 9 x 2 bed flats, along with parking amenity and landscaping)).
142, Manor Road, Chigwell, IG7 5PR
Received 23 Jun 2026 - Decision MadeEPF/1254/26
Installation of Jet Wash and 3 sided enclosure and associated drainage and services.
91, Midway Garage Shell, London Road, Lambourne, Romford, RM4 1XL
Received 23 Jun 2026 - Decision MadeEPF/1255/26
Certificate of Lawful Development for proposed construction of an outbuilding to the rear of garden.
15, Poplar Shaw, Waltham Abbey, EN9 3NJ
Received 23 Jun 2026 - Decision MadeEPF/1256/26
Approval of Details Reserved by Condition 9 Proof of Legal Right of Access of EPF/1573/22 (Sub-division of the plot and erection of a new dwelling together with parking and landscaping).
52, Hansells Mead, Roydon, Harlow, CM19 5HZ
Received 23 Jun 2026 - Decision MadeEPF/1257/26
Approval of Details Reserved by Condition 11 Construction Management Plan of EPF/0446/25 (Demolition of existing single storey garden room. Erection of new garden room with basement and outdoor LED screen).
30, Verviers, Tomswood Road, Chigwell, IG7 5QS
Received 23 Jun 2026 - Decision MadeEPF/1258/26
First floor rear extension.
Tabara, Hemnall Street, Epping, CM16 4LR
Received 24 Jun 2026 - Decision MadeEPF/1259/26
Grade II Listed Building consent for installation of new cameras, relocation of passenger information display and associated works.
Loughton Underground Station, Station Approach, Loughton, IG10 4PD
Received 24 Jun 2026 - Decision MadeEPF/1260/26
Proposed first floor side, rear & two storey front extension.
Elm Lodge, Wellington Hill, Loughton, IG10 4AG
Received 25 Jun 2026 - Decision MadeEPF/1261/26
Certificate of Lawful Development for proposed loft conversion with rear dormer and front roof lights.
152, Borders Lane, Loughton, IG10 3SB
Received 25 Jun 2026 - Decision MadeEPF/1262/26
Proposed two storey side extension and single storey rear extension.
3, Woodside, Buckhurst Hill, IG9 5DR
Received 25 Jun 2026 - Decision MadeEPF/1263/26
Proposed single storey flat roof rear extension.
2, Langfield Close, Nazeing, Waltham Abbey, EN9 2QL
Received 25 Jun 2026 - Decision MadeEPF/1264/26
Rear ground, first and roof extension to existing detached dwelling, with small extension to front.
61, Spring Grove, Loughton, IG10 4QE
Received 25 Jun 2026 - Decision MadeEPF/1265/26
Permission in principle for Erection of up to 9 dwellings.
The Golf House, Crooked Mile, Nazeing Common, Nazeing Waltham Abbey, EN9 2ED
Received 26 Jun 2026 - Decision MadeEPF/1266/26
Demolition of the existing outbuilding and construction of a new single storey annexe in association with the existing dwelling.
Church Cottage, Betts Lane, Nazeing, Waltham Abbey, EN9 2DB
Received 26 Jun 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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