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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
60,431Searchable applications
402Recorded as pending
80%Approval rate · 52,128 approved or refused records
10,502Refused applications

41,626 approved · 10,502 refused · 3,138 withdrawn. Received dates in our records: 29 Jan 1996 to 29 Oct 2026. Most recent record check: 3 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 Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.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. Under ConsultationEPF/1821/26

    Partial conversion of existing integral garage to habitable accommodation.

    5, Lukintone Close, Loughton, IG10 3NS

    Received 25 Sept 2026
  2. Under ConsultationEPF/1820/26

    Proposed two storey side extension, ground floor rear extension, loft conversion and internal alterations.

    19, Buxton Road, Theydon Bois, Epping, CM16 7HD

    Received 25 Sept 2026
  3. Under ConsultationEPF/1822/26

    Erection of 2 no. residential dwellings, alterations to existing vehicular crossover and associated works.

    Land west of 200, Roundhills, Waltham Abbey, EN9 1UN

    Received 25 Sept 2026
  4. Under ConsultationEPF/1823/26

    Proposed structural repair works to the buildings timber roof structure and clock tower.

    Albyns Farm, Albyns Lane, Stapleford Abbotts, Romford, RM4 1RS

    Received 25 Sept 2026
  5. Under ConsultationEPF/1825/26

    Replacement of the existing orangery with a two-storey rear extension, a two-storey front extension, a brick boundary wall with vehicular sliding gates, and an associated outbuilding.

    37, Spareleaze Hill, Loughton, IG10 1BS

    Received 25 Sept 2026
  6. Under ConsultationEPF/1824/26

    Part first floor rear extension.

    35, Ongar Road, Lambourne, Romford, RM4 1UD

    Received 25 Sept 2026
  7. Under ConsultationEPF/1826/26

    Construction of sports facility, external alterations, associated landscaping and facilities.

    The Marriott, Old Shire Lane, Waltham Abbey, EN9 3LX

    Received 25 Sept 2026
  8. Under ConsultationEPF/1831/26

    Loft conversion with hip-to-gable roof extension, rear facing dormer and two front roof windows. Replacement side elevation staircase window.

    46, Valley Hill, Loughton, IG10 3AL

    Received 28 Sept 2026
  9. Under ConsultationEPF/1827/26

    Outline planning application for the erection of 3 new dwellings with details of layout, access, and landscaping submitted for approval, with all other matters (appearance and scale) reserved.

    Land adj Donum, Harlow Road, Roydon, CM19 5HE

    Received 28 Sept 2026
  10. Under ConsultationEPF/1828/26

    First floor extension over the existing ground floor.

    1 New Barns Cottages, Pensons Lane, Bobbingworth, Ongar, CM5 9GW

    Received 28 Sept 2026
  11. Decision MadeEPF/1829/26

    Approval of Details Reserved by Condition 8 Contaminated Land of EPF/0332/22 (Outline Application for proposed demolition of existing buildings followed by comprehensive development of up to 62 new homes (inclusive of 40% onsite affordable housing), landscaping, community orchard, new access, parking and circa 1.9 ha of public open space).

    Rosario, High Road, Thornwood, Epping, CM16 6LU

    Received 28 Sept 2026
  12. Under ConsultationEPF/1830/26

    Variation of Condition 2 Plan Numbers of EPF/1500/26 (no 3 bedroom houses in total, in a terrace configuration).

    69, Church Hill, Loughton, IG10 1QP

    Received 28 Sept 2026
  13. Under ConsultationEPF/1832/26

    Variation of Condition 2 Plan Numbers of EPF/1572/24 (Construction of new dwelling with a detached garage).

    214, Upshire Road, Waltham Abbey, EN9 3PX

    Received 28 Sept 2026
  14. Under ConsultationEPF/1833/26

    TPO/EPF/24/86, TPO/EPF/04/98 T1 & T2: Poplar - Fell and replace, as specified. NB: The permitted specification of works is detailed in the conditions below.

    6, The Fountains, Loughton, IG10 4RZ

    Received 28 Sept 2026
  15. Under ConsultationEPF/1834/26

    (1) Proposed replacement of existing building 1 with building for vehicle repairs and vehicle storage; and (2) Replacement of existing buildings 3, 4, and 5 with building for class B8 use.

    Lakeside Nursery, North Street, Nazeing, Waltham Abbey, EN9 2NW

    Received 28 Sept 2026
  16. Decision MadeEPF/1835/26

    Single storey rear extension with flat roof.

    19, Habgood Road, Loughton, IG10 1HF

    Received 28 Sept 2026
  17. Decision MadeEPF/1836/26

    Approval of Details Reserved by Conditions 4 Contaminated Land, 5 Surface Water Drainage, 6 Hard and Soft Landscaping and 7 EVP of EPF/0644/26 (Change of use of garage building to form 2 no. Self-contained residential dwellings to include extension with associated private amenity areas, landscaping and car parking).

    Hastingwood Farm, Hastingwood Road, Hastingwood, Harlow, CM17 9JX

    Received 28 Sept 2026
  18. Under ConsultationEPF/1837/26

    Infill extension of existing garage to create space for miscellaneous storage.

    Great Gregories House, Theydon Road, Theydon Bois, Epping, CM16 4EF

    Received 28 Sept 2026
  19. Under ConsultationEPF/1838/26

    Variation of Condition 2 Plan numbers of EPF/1484/26 (Replacement Single Dwelling House).

    28, Ollards Grove, Loughton, IG10 4DW

    Received 28 Sept 2026
  20. Under ConsultationEPF/1840/26

    Variation of Condition 5 Matching Materials of EPF/1609/24 (Part single, part double storey rear extension, roof replacement to crown roof with rear dormer and side roof windows, along with alterations to fenestrations).

    19, Bury Road, Epping, CM16 5ET

    Received 29 Sept 2026
  21. Under ConsultationEPF/1839/26

    Proposed erection of 8x houses.

    Park Farm, Park Farm Nursery, Sewardstone Road, Waltham Abbey, E4 7RG

    Received 29 Sept 2026
  22. Decision MadeEPF/2601/22/DOV

    Deed of Variation for modification of Unilateral Undertaking (Outline application for the redevelopment of the 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; all matters reserved except access).

    Land to the South & East of the former Chimes Garden Centre, Nazeing, Waltham Abbey, EN10 6RJ

    Received 29 Sept 2026
  23. Under ConsultationEPF/1842/26

    Certificate of Lawful Development for proposed installation of standby emergency diesel generator and diesel storage tank (GC0156).

    Land Northeast of Lodge Farm Nazeing Common Nazeing Essex CM16 6FS

    Received 29 Sept 2026
  24. Under ConsultationEPF/1844/26

    Demolition of existing side extension. Proposed two storey extension to side and rear and proposed single storey rear extension. (Amended application to EPF/0274/26).

    2 Warden Hall Cottages, Fyfield Road, Willingale, Ongar, CM5 0QB

    Received 29 Sept 2026

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