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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
60,667Searchable applications
403Recorded as pending
80%Approval rate · 52,335 approved or refused records
10,554Refused applications

41,781 approved · 10,554 refused · 3,149 withdrawn.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 Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.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

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

  1. Under ConsultationEPF/1978/26

    Erection of single storey front extension with gable roof.

    Elm Mews Aimes Green, Primrose Cottage, Claverhambury Road, Waltham Abbey, EN9 2AU

    Received 19 Oct 2026
  2. Under ConsultationEPF/1971/26

    Demolition of existing rear addition and construction of new single storey rear extension with mono-pitch roof and two roof windows

    52, Hilltop, Loughton, IG10 1PX

    Received 19 Oct 2026
  3. Under ConsultationEPF/1973/26

    TPO/EPF/03/87 T9: Lime - Crown reduce to previous points, as specified. NB: The permitted specification of works is detailed in the conditions below.

    43, York Hill, Loughton, IG10 1HZ

    Received 19 Oct 2026
  4. Under ConsultationEPF/1974/26

    Grade II listed building retrospective consent for internal wall removal.

    2, South Place, Waltham Abbey, EN9 1EP

    Received 19 Oct 2026
  5. Under ConsultationEPF/1976/26

    Proposed dropped kerb.

    156, Borders Lane, Loughton, IG10 3SB

    Received 19 Oct 2026
  6. Under ConsultationEPF/1977/26

    TPO/EPF/17/91 (Ref: T40, T41) T6: Lime - Crown reduce by up to 2m, as specified. Crown lift by up to 4m from ground, as specified. T7: Yew - Reduce weight out of top south overhanging corner and shape, as specified. T8 - TPO-T8 - Black Locust - Dead tree - Fell NB: The permitted specification of works is detailed in the conditions below.

    Forest House, Vicarage Lane, Chigwell, IG7 6NA

    Received 19 Oct 2026
  7. Under ConsultationEPF/1979/26

    6 meters rear extension.

    14, Grange Crescent, Chigwell, IG7 5JB

    Received 19 Oct 2026
  8. ValidEPF/1980/26

    Loft conversion with a rear dormer. Three front rooflights.

    14, Grange Crescent, Chigwell, IG7 5JB

    Received 19 Oct 2026
  9. Under ConsultationEPF/1982/26

    Approval of Details Reserved by Conditions 5 Surface Water Drainage and 17 Contaminated Land of EPF/0270/24 (Replacement dwelling and demolition of existing buildings with associated servicing and landscaping).

    Daws Hill Nursery, Daws Hill, Waltham Abbey, E4 7RD

    Received 19 Oct 2026
  10. Under ConsultationEPF/1983/26

    Certificate of Lawful Development for proposed demolition of the existing workshop and erection of a detached double garage for domestic use.

    The Anchorage, Epping Road, Roydon, Harlow, CM19 5DD

    Received 19 Oct 2026
  11. Under ConsultationEPF/1985/26

    Dropped kerb and vehicle access to the property.

    91, Coppice View, Coppice Row, Theydon Bois, Epping, CM16 7DW

    Received 19 Oct 2026
  12. Under ConsultationEPF/1986/26

    Permission in Principle Application for the development of farmyard site to provide one single storey dwelling.

    Bottles Farm, Stondon Road, Marden Ash, Ongar, CM5 9BU

    Received 19 Oct 2026
  13. Under ConsultationEPF/1987/26

    Replacement of the existing unauthorised front and rear doors with new traditionally designed timber doors of differing panel and glazing arrangements, fitted within the existing openings without alteration to the surrounding historic fabric, together with removal of the unauthorised metal canopy above the front entrance and associated making good.

    Wynters Brook, Hastingwood Road, Hastingwood, Harlow, CM17 9JN

    Received 19 Oct 2026
  14. Under ConsultationEPF/1988/26

    Hip to gable loft extension with front and rear dormer and new windows. Single storey rear extension, single storey side extension, raising of ground level of garage and driveway to match the existing house level. Replacement fenestration and conversion of existing cellar into basement storage area.

    5, Bracken Drive, Chigwell, IG7 5RG

    Received 19 Oct 2026
  15. Under ConsultationEPF/1989/26

    Certificate of Lawful Development for a single storey rear extension and a single storey side extension.

    70, Crown Close, Sheering, Harlow, CM22 7NE

    Received 19 Oct 2026
  16. Under ConsultationEPF/1990/26

    Retrospective permission for rear building alterations and the incorporation of additional rear space from 51 High Street into 51A High Street for bathroom and storage use under a new lease.

    51A High Street, Epping, CM16 4BA

    Received 20 Oct 2026
  17. Under ConsultationEPF/1991/26

    Demolition of existing buildings and hardstanding, conversion of the existing barn to form two dwellings, and the erection of six dwellings, together with open space, associated access, parking, landscaping and associated works.

    New Farm, Copped Hall Estate, High Road, Epping, CM16 5HT

    Received 20 Oct 2026
  18. Under ConsultationEPF/1992/26

    Approval of Details Reserved by Condition 25 Biodiversity Net Gain of EPF/0324/25 (Removal of existing green houses and storage buildings and construction of two detached dwellings with associated car ports and garden areas. Resubmission of withdrawn application: EPF/0192/22).

    Howards Nursery (Now known as Howard Mews), Epping Road, Nazeing, EN9 2DH

    Received 20 Oct 2026
  19. Decision MadeEPF/1993/26

    T56 - 1x Salix sp. / Willow sp - Lift low canopy – Pedestrian clearance. Specification: to 3m over footpath. Remove self-set Ash at base as well. T59 - 1x Fraxinus excelsior / Ash - Deadwood – Remove. Specification: Over footpath side, all deadwood over 30mm in diameter or 1m in length. T61 - 1x Fraxinus excelsior / Ash - Lift low canopy – Pedestrian clearance. Specification: to 3m over footpath. Remove epicormic stem at base on footpath side as well, aiding canopy lift works.

    Street Record, Nazeing New Road, Nazeing, Waltham Abbey, EN10 6RX

    Received 20 Oct 2026
  20. Under ConsultationEPF/1995/26

    Approval of Details Reserved by Condition 3 Contaminated Land of EPF?2225/20 (Erection of three bed attached dwelling).

    114, Pancroft, Lambourne, RM4 1DA

    Received 20 Oct 2026
  21. Decision MadeEPF/1997/26

    Nazeing & South Roydon Conservation Area G113: Mixed species - Crown lift by up to 4.5m over road.

    Back Lane/Betts Lane, Nazeing, Waltham Abbey, EN9 2DD

    Received 20 Oct 2026
  22. Decision MadeEPF/1998/26

    T80 - 1x Cerasus serrulata ‘Amanogawa’ / Flagpole Cherry - Fell – Ground level. Specification: (dead tree). T80 - 1x Cerasus serrulata ‘Amanogawa’ / Flagpole Cherry - Plant replacement. Specification: (Fagus orientalis) during the first planting season (September to April) following tree removal.

    Playground, Pound Close, Nazeing, Waltham Abbey, EN9 2HR

    Received 20 Oct 2026
  23. Decision MadeEPF/1999/26

    T2 - 1 x Aesculus hippocastanum / Horse Chestnut - Deadwood – Remove. Specification: throughout crown, all deadwood over 30mm in diameter or 1m in length.

    The Leisure Centre, Nazeing Common, Nazeing, Waltham Abbey, EN9 2SF

    Received 20 Oct 2026
  24. Under ConsultationEPF/2001/26

    Approval of Details Reserved by Condition 2 Schedule of Repairs of EPF/1672/25 Allowed on Appeal (Grade II Listed building consent to repair & replace existing fire damaged flat & pitched roof where required).

    18, Sun Street, Waltham Abbey, EN9 1EE

    Received 20 Oct 2026

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