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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
60,759Searchable applications
403Recorded as pending
80%Approval rate · 52,416 approved or refused records
10,573Refused applications

41,843 approved · 10,573 refused · 3,150 withdrawn.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 Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.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/2003/26

    Approval of Details Reserved by Condition 8 Submit Tree Survey of EPF/0706/26 (New detached single-family dwelling to replace existing bungalow (Retrospective)).

    78, Bracken Drive, Chigwell, IG7 5RD

    Received 20 Oct 2026
  2. Under ConsultationEPF/2002/26

    Approval of Details Reserved by Condition 3 Reptile Method Statement of EPF/1215/25 Allowed on Appeal (Change of use to the keeping of horses for recreational purposes).

    Land to the Southwest of Stonards Hill, Epping

    Received 20 Oct 2026
  3. Under ConsultationEPF/2004/26

    TPO/EPF/02/93 (Ref: T18, T19) T1: Field Maple - Crown reduce by up to 2.5m, as specified. T2: Oak - Crown reduce by up to 2.5m, as specified. NB: The permitted specification of works is detailed in the conditions below.

    7, Cleves Close, Loughton, IG10 3NN

    Received 20 Oct 2026
  4. Under ConsultationEPF/2006/26

    Demolition of the existing rear conservatory and erection of a single-storey rear extension with a pitched roof, including associated internal alterations and the use of external materials to match the existing dwelling.

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

    Received 20 Oct 2026
  5. Under ConsultationEPF/2007/26

    Construction of detached dwelling and cart lodge.

    Land Adjacent to Little Croft, Toot Hill Road, Ongar, CM5 9QP

    Received 21 Oct 2026
  6. Under ConsultationEPF/2008/26

    Prior Notification for Formation and excavation of an Agricultural Reservoir.

    Parvills Farm, Epping Upland, Essex, CM16 6PL

    Received 21 Oct 2026
  7. Under ConsultationEPF/2009/26

    Loft conversion with rear dormer and front roof lights, single storey rear extension, ground floor front extension, garage conversion and new roof over.

    7, Longfields, Ongar, CM5 9BZ

    Received 21 Oct 2026
  8. Under ConsultationEPF/2011/26

    TPO/EPF/09/08 (Ref: A5) G1: Mixed - Fell Cypress and Ash within group and replace, as specified. NB: The permitted specification of works is detailed in the conditions below.

    1, Academy Way, Loughton, IG10 3GS

    Received 15 Sept 2026
  9. Under ConsultationEPF/2012/26

    Approval of Details Reserved by Condition 4 Surface Water Drainage of EPF?1277/26 (Proposed part two-storey front and side extension, two-storey rear extension, basement, front porch, and roof extension incorporating a loft conversion with front and rear dormers).

    112, Manor Road, Chigwell, IG7 5PW

    Received 21 Oct 2026
  10. Under ConsultationEPF/2015/26

    TPO/EPF/11/09 (Ref: T8) T1: Oak – Crown reduce by up to 4m, as specified. NB: The permitted specification of works is detailed in the conditions below.

    58, Bracken Drive, Chigwell, IG7 5RD

    Received 21 Oct 2026
  11. Under ConsultationEPF/2016/26

    Baldwins Hill Conservation Area T1-5: Ash - Fell.

    Baldwyns Cottage, 9 Stony Path, Loughton, IG10 1SJ

    Received 22 Oct 2026
  12. Under ConsultationEPF/2017/26

    Waltham Abbey Conservation Area T1-T4: Hawthorn - Fell. T4-T11, T14: Blackthorn - Fell. T12, T15, T18: Ash - Fell. T13: Goat Willow - Target prune two damaged branches. T16: Cherry - Fell. T17: Willow - Fell. T19: Horse Chestnut - Fell.

    Cornmill Meadows, Crooked Mile, Waltham Abbey, EN9 2ES

    Received 22 Oct 2026
  13. Under ConsultationEPF/2018/26

    TPO/EPF/09/11 (Ref: T2) T1: Oak - Remove damaged/diseased stem back to main trunk, as specified. NB: The permitted specification of works is detailed in the conditions below.

    15, Ely Place, Chigwell, IG8 8AG

    Received 22 Oct 2026
  14. Under ConsultationEPF/2020/26

    Approval of Details Reserved by Condition 3 Construction Method Statemen, 7 Biodiversity Enhancement Strategy and Biodiversity Gain Plan of EPF/0931/26 (Erection of new classroom building for existing day nursery; provision of new pedestrian entrance gate; and associated works).

    50, Brookland Drive, Waltham Abbey, EN9 3FA

    Received 22 Oct 2026
  15. Under ConsultationEPF/2021/26

    First floor side extension.

    6 The Drive, Loughton, IG10 1HB

    Received 22 Oct 2026
  16. Under ConsultationEPF/2022/26

    Ancillary outbuilding including raised deck with recessed hot tub, safety balustrades and privacy screens and level hardstanding.

    78, Sedley Rise, Loughton, IG10 1LT

    Received 22 Oct 2026
  17. Under ConsultationEPF/2023/26

    Approval of Details Reserved by Conditions 4 Parking and 5 Lighting of EPF/0917/24 (Regularisation of a development comprising the retention of an existing area of hardstanding, security fencing and gates to serve the continued use of the site for open storage (Class B8)).

    Richmond Farm, Parsloe Road, Epping Upland, Epping, CM16 6QB

    Received 22 Oct 2026
  18. Decision MadeEPF/2024/26

    TPO/EPF/17/91 T8: Black Locust - Fell and replace, as specified. NB: The permitted specification of works is detailed in the conditions below.

    Forest House, Vicarage Lane, Chigwell, IG7 6NA

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

    Certificate of Lawful Development for proposed single storey side extension.

    Acorns, Dunmow Road, Fyfield, Ongar, CM5 0NW

    Received 22 Oct 2026
  20. Under ConsultationEPF/2028/26

    Prior approval for change of use from a glasshouse (agriculture) to general storage (class B8).

    The Leaves, Tylers Road, Roydon, Harlow, CM19 5LJ

    Received 22 Oct 2026
  21. Under ConsultationEPF/2029/26

    Environmental Statement for Regulation 25 EIA

    Land at Latton Priory, north of Rye Hill Road (Allocation Site SP4.1)

    Received 23 Oct 2026
  22. Under ConsultationEPF/2030/26

    Certificate of Lawful Development for single storey side extension.

    6, Middle Boy, Lambourne, RM4 1DT

    Received 23 Oct 2026
  23. Under ConsultationEPF/2031/26

    Advertisement consent for signage and external lighting.

    The Owl Public House, Lippitts Hill, Loughton, IG10 4AL

    Received 23 Oct 2026
  24. Under ConsultationEPF/2032/26

    Proposed first floor side, rear & two storey front extension.

    Elm Lodge, Wellington Hill, Loughton, IG10 4AG

    Received 23 Oct 2026

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