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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 dates60,595Searchable applications
403Recorded as pending
80%Approval rate · 52,271 approved or refused records
10,538Refused applications
41,733 approved · 10,538 refused · 3,147 withdrawn.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 Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.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 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
Explore published planning boundaries and follow their source records for designation details. Coverage varies: an empty map does not mean there are no restrictions. Check the council’s current maps and documents before relying on a boundary.
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
- Under ConsultationEPF/1921/26
Single storey rear extension; 2 x storey side extension; Loft Conversion with Rear Dormer Extension; Front Porch extension with open canopy.
31 Rous Road, Buckhurst Hill, IG9 6BN
Received 12 Oct 2026 - Under ConsultationEPF/1923/26
Nazeing & South Roydon Conservation Area T1 & T2: Oak - Crown lift to 8m above ground. T3: Oak - Reduce lateral branches by 3m to prevent overhang to neighbouring property.
Sky View House, Middle Street, Nazeing, Waltham Abbey, EN9 2LH
Received 12 Oct 2026 - Under ConsultationEPF/1922/26
Single storey rear extension.
15, Westmede, Chigwell, IG7 5LR
Received 12 Oct 2026 - Under ConsultationEPF/1925/26
Approval of Details Reserved by Conditions 6 Surface Water Drainage, 9 Contaminated Land, 11 Hard and Soft Landscaping and 12 Ecology of EPF/0053/25 (Construction of a 4-bedroom two storey dwelling with associated parking and landscaping).
Now known as no 8 Highgrove Close, Loughton IG10 2FD (formerly land to the rear of 33-37 Hillyfields, Loughton, IG10 2PT)
Received 12 Oct 2026 - Under ConsultationEPF/1926/26
Variation of condition 10 of planning permission EPF/0625/22 to permit the use of markers, headstones and other monuments made from non-biodegradable materials on part of the site.
Netherhouse Farm, Sewardstone Road, Waltham Abbey, E4 7RJ
Received 12 Oct 2026 - Under ConsultationEPF/1927/26
Certificate of Lawful Development for proposed single storey side extension.
47, Onslow Gardens, Ongar, CM5 9BQ
Received 12 Oct 2026 - Under ConsultationEPF/1928/26
Certificate of Lawful Development for proposed loft conversion with rear roof lights.
9 Brookfield, Weald Hall Lane, Thornwood, CM16 6NG
Received 12 Oct 2026 - Under ConsultationEPF/1930/26
Grade II* Listed building consent for change of use from C2 residential to heritage visitor center / trust administrators/ office use and occasional overnight accommodation for staff and volunteers; replacement garden building.
London Lodge East, Lodge Road, Epping, CM16 5HR
Received 12 Oct 2026 - Under ConsultationEPF/1929/26
Change of use from C2 residential to heritage visitor center / trust administrators/ office use and occasional overnight accommodation for staff and volunteers; replacement garden building.
London Lodge East, Lodge Road, Epping, CM16 5HR
Received 12 Oct 2026 - Under ConsultationEPF/1931/26
TPO/EPF/15/12 (Ref: T2 & T3) T1 & T2: Horse Chestnuts - Reduce lateral growth away from building by up to 2.5m, as specified. NB: The permitted specification of works is detailed in the conditions below.
1 Swiss Cottage Place, High Road, Loughton, IG10 4RG
Received 12 Oct 2026 - Decision MadeEPF/1932/26
Nazeing & South Roydon Conservation Area T1: Oak - Crown lift over road by up to to 5m and 4m over driveway. T2: Oak - Crown lift over driveway by up to 4m.
Pond House, Back Lane, Nazeing, Waltham Abbey, EN9 2DD
Received 12 Oct 2026 - Under ConsultationEPF/1933/26
Approval of Detail Reserved by Condition 14 (Hard & Soft Landscaping) of EPF/0566/26 (Demolition of the existing dwelling and construction of a replacement 6 bedroom dwelling).
White Cottage, Sewardstone Road, Waltham Abbey, E4 7RE
Received 13 Oct 2026 - Under ConsultationEPF/1934/26
Approval of Details Reserved by Conditions 4 Tree Protection Plan/Arboricultural Method Statement, 5 Contaminated Land, 6 Construction Method Statement, 7 Surface Water Drainage, 8 Biodiversity Enhancement Strategy, 9 Parking and BNG Requirement of EPF/0450/24 (Outline planning application with all matters reserved except for access for the erection of 9 dwellings and associated parking and landscaping (Allocated Site - Ref: LSHR.R1)).
Land East of Sheering Lower Road, Sheering Lower Road, Lower Sheering, CM21 9LQ
Received 13 Oct 2026 - Under ConsultationEPF/1935/26
Approval of Details Reserved by Conditions 5 and 6 Work Survey/Method Statement of EPF/1253/25 (Listed building consent for repair and replacement of external fabric, windows and doors).
Livingstone Cottages, High Street, Ongar, CM5 9EA
Received 13 Oct 2026 - Under ConsultationEPF/1936/26
Approval of Detail Reserved by Condition 3 (external finished) of EPF/2147/25 (Single storey rear extension at lower ground level).
47, Clovelly, York Hill, Loughton, IG10 1HZ
Received 13 Oct 2026 - Under ConsultationEPF/1938/26
Removal of existing rear conservatory. Proposed single storey rear extension and changes to existing roof to match extension.
29, Morgan Crescent, Theydon Bois, Epping, CM16 7DU
Received 13 Oct 2026 - Under ConsultationEPF/1937/26
TPO/EPF/07/74 (Ref: A1) T4: Ash - Remove branch overhanging neighbouring property and reduce main leader to main fork (to approx. 4.5-5m, as specified. NB: The permitted specification of works is detailed in the conditions below.
Bedford House, 4 Westbury Road, Buckhurst Hill, IG9 5NW
Received 9 Oct 2026 - Under ConsultationEPF/1939/26
Grade II listed building Consent for structural roof repairs.
225, High Street, Epping, CM16 4BL
Received 13 Oct 2026 - Under ConsultationEPF/1940/26
TPO/EPF/01/23 T21: Oak - Crown lift on garden side by up to 2.5m from ground, as specified. T44: Beech & T45: Birch - Face back encroaching branches across carriageway to kerbline to a height of up to 5m, as specified. NB: The permitted specification of works is detailed in the conditions below.
Theydon Bower, Bower Hill, Epping, CM16 7AB
Received 14 Oct 2026 - Under ConsultationEPF/1941/26
Approval of Details Reserved by Condition 9 External Finishes of EPF/0007/24 (Residential development comprising residential dwellings (Use Class C3), together with car parking, garden spaces, a flexible café/commercial use (Use Class E) with vehicular access from High Road (B1393) external landscaping and associated development).
Tudor House, High Road, Thornwood, Epping, CM16 6LT
Received 14 Oct 2026 - Under ConsultationEPF/1942/26
Proposed ancillary single storey outbuilding incorporating Gym, store, Entertaining area and wc.
43, Spring Grove, Loughton, IG10 4QD
Received 14 Oct 2026 - Decision MadeEPF/1943/26
York Hill Conservation Area T1: Birch - Selective prune of branches overhanging boundary with no.6.
5, Wallers Hoppet, Loughton, IG10 1SP
Received 14 Oct 2026 - Decision MadeEPF/1948/26
St John's Conservation Area T1: Oak - Fell leaving a high stump for habitat. T2: Sycamore - Fell leaving a high stump for habitat. G1: Mixed group of Holly, Yew, Sycamore and Oak - Thin out holly and yew trees to allow access to fell T1 & T2 and to allow more light to woodland floor and space for mature trees to grow.
St Johns Centenary Hall, High Road, Buckhurst Hill, IG9 5RX
Received 15 Oct 2026 - Under ConsultationEPF/1947/26
Demolition of conservatory and erection of a single storey side extension; conversion of garage to habitable space to provide part carport, part ancillary habitable accommodation.
Lunds Farm House, Wind Hill, Magdalen Laver, Ongar, CM5 0EX
Received 15 Oct 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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