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From the council’s own planning register, read in full from 2006. One of the councils’ registers on one map in Town Planner Pro.
Town Planner Pro holds 56,754 planning applications from the planning register of Epping Forest, read in full from 2006 to 6 November 2026. Of the 49,580 approved or refused, 81% were approved. In the last twelve months 2,139 were approved or refused, 78% approved. Figures as at 11 November 2026; the register was last read on 9 November 2026.
56,754
applications held
81%
of those approved or refused, approved
2,139
approved or refused in the last 12 months, 78% approved
514
pending on the register
By year
By the year the council validated each application (received, where no date of validation is given). % approved is of those approved or refused.
| Year | Applications | Approved | Refused | Withdrawn | % approved |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 to date | 2,061 | 1,118 | 289 | 46 | 79% |
| 2025 | 2,535 | 1,691 | 542 | 65 | 76% |
| 2024 | 2,507 | 1,739 | 496 | 55 | 78% |
| 2023 | 2,751 | 1,789 | 591 | 118 | 75% |
| 2022 | 2,806 | 1,899 | 584 | 107 | 76% |
| 2021 | 3,082 | 2,165 | 597 | 150 | 78% |
| 2020 | 2,897 | 1,986 | 543 | 190 | 79% |
| 2019 | 2,907 | 2,096 | 447 | 241 | 82% |
| 2018 | 3,175 | 2,478 | 383 | 187 | 87% |
| 2017 | 3,294 | 2,594 | 373 | 173 | 87% |
| 2016 | 3,148 | 2,426 | 397 | 147 | 86% |
| 2015 | 2,944 | 2,238 | 392 | 161 | 85% |
| 2014 | 2,774 | 2,018 | 400 | 193 | 83% |
| 2013 | 2,569 | 1,901 | 339 | 202 | 85% |
| 2012 | 2,353 | 1,817 | 317 | 157 | 85% |
| 2011 | 2,495 | 1,841 | 346 | 198 | 84% |
| 2010 | 2,575 | 1,726 | 396 | 304 | 81% |
| 2009 | 2,330 | 1,595 | 358 | 201 | 82% |
| 2008 | 2,238 | 1,576 | 415 | 199 | 79% |
| 2007 | 2,617 | 1,743 | 573 | 276 | 75% |
| 2006 | 2,323 | 1,594 | 464 | 238 | 77% |
96% of the applications held are on the map, placed by the council’s own point or red line, the property, or the postcode. Outcomes are the register’s; an application whose outcome is not yet read counts in none of the three.
The appeals decided here are in the appeal record for Epping Forest District Council.
Newest applications in Epping Forest
The 40 most recently validated, newest first.
- Pendingvalid 6 November 2026EPF/2116/26
Luxborough Lane, Chigwell
EIA Screening Opinion
The council’s page - Pendingvalid 5 November 2026EPF/2112/26
Hadleigh, Stondon Road, Ongar, CM5 9BU
Certificate of Lawful Development for proposed single storey rear extension and loft conversion with rear dormer.
The council’s page - Pendingvalid 5 November 2026EPF/2111/26
8, Boleyn Close, Loughton, IG10 3NL
Approval of Details Reserved by Condition 4 Tree Protection Plan and Arboricultural Method Statement of EPF/1428/26 (Single storey rear extension and conversion of garage to habitable space).
The council’s page - Pendingvalid 5 November 2026EPF/2109/26
22, Alderton Hill, Loughton, IG10 3JB
Variation of Condition 1 `Plan numbers' of EPF/0659/21 (Demolish existing dwelling and erect a new 5 bedroom dwelling).
The council’s page - Pendingvalid 5 November 2026EPF/2098/26
1A Tatsfield Avenue, Nazeing, Waltham Abbey, EN9 2HH
New front porch, two storey side extension and single storey rear extension.
The council’s page - Pendingvalid 4 November 2026EPF/2108/26
30 Bridge Hill and Land to the Rear, Epping, CM16 4ER
Approval of Details Reserved by Condition of EPF/0863/25 Biodiversity Net Gain (Demolition of one residential dwelling on Bridge Hill and the construction of nine new dwellings, incorporating new access, parking, landscaping, and pedestrian and cycle connections).
The council’s page - Pendingvalid 4 November 2026EPF/2059/26
The Piggeries, Greensted Road, Ongar, CM5 9LE
Retrospective change of use from Livery Stables, Barn and storage to Wellness Retreat.
The council’s page - Pendingvalid 4 November 2026EPF/2107/26
Homefield Nursery, Meadgate Road, Nazeing, EN9 2PB
Variation of Conditions 6 EVP and 7 Broadband of EPF/1962/25 (Retrospective change of use of land to provision of a Gypsy/Traveller site comprising no.5 pitches).
The council’s page - Pendingvalid 3 November 2026EPF/2069/26
Land at West of Braeside School, Ardmore Lane, Buckhurst Hill, IG9 5SD
Construction of three dwellings on the former hardstanding play area of Braeside School including access provision, car parking and associated infrastructure.
The council’s page - Pendingvalid 3 November 2026EPF/2106/26
Number Four, Woodman Lane, Waltham Abbey, E4 7QR
Extension, remodelling and energy led refurbishment.
The council’s page - Pendingvalid 3 November 2026EPF/2105/26
Westside, Grove Lane, Chigwell, IG7 6JD
Front, rear and side extension.
The council’s page - Pendingvalid 3 November 2026EPF/2104/26
1, Langston Road, Loughton, IG10 3SD
Approval of Details Reserved by Condition 13 Ecological Enhancement of EPF/0855/25 (Redevelopment of the site to provide a new self-storage facility (Use Class B8), new light Industrial workspace / incubator units (Use Class E(g)(iii)) and a new hotel (Use Class C1) with associated car and cycle parking, landscaping and other works ancillary to the development).
The council’s page - Pendingvalid 3 November 2026EPF/2102/26
Upshire Hall, Honey Lane, Waltham Abbey, EN9 3QS
Certificate of Lawful Development for existing use as a Storage and Distribution (B8) haulage yard and storage compound for plant and machinery at rear of Upshire Hall in excess of ten years.
The council’s page - Pendingvalid 3 November 2026EPF/2101/26
Church Farm, Back Lane, Nazeing, Waltham Abbey, EN9 2DD
Erection of equestrian stables, hay and feed store, horse walker, open sided ménage and muck clamp.
The council’s page - Pendingvalid 3 November 2026EPF/2097/26
Mulberry House, Chelmsford Road, High Ongar, Ongar, CM5 9NL
Grade II Listed Building consent for conversion of first floor of Mulberry Cottages to guest accommodation, new staircase and layout changes to ground floor and associated changes to windows, doors and rear roof slope.
The council’s page - Pendingvalid 3 November 2026EPF/2103/26
11, Wellfields, Loughton, IG10 1PB
Proposed Basement to a semi-detached dwelling in addition to a previous approval for a Two Storey Front and Rear Extension (Ref: EPF/0795/25).
The council’s page - Pendingvalid 3 November 2026EPF/2100/26
46, Upper Park, Loughton, IG10 4EQ
Proposed new main roof, incorporating a new loft conversion with a flat roof dormer, finished with black aluminium cladding panels with a Juliet balcony.
The council’s page - Pendingvalid 3 November 2026EPF/2077/26
20, Shooters Drive, Nazeing, Waltham Abbey, EN9 2QD
Demolition of existing Ground floor rear and side extensions, Erection of a new rear extension along with internal and external alterations.
The council’s page - Pendingvalid 2 November 2026EPF/2090/26
6, Maltings Hill, Moreton, Ongar, CM5 0JY
Non-Material Amendment of EPF/1944/24 (Proposed new access to highway to provide additional off street parking including gate and landscaping works).
The council’s page - Pendingvalid 2 November 2026EPF/2044/26
17-19, The Broadway, Loughton, IG10 3SP
Installation of commercial kitchen extraction system within an existing restaurant premises.
The council’s page - Pendingvalid 2 November 2026EPF/2093/26
Chigwell Primary Academy, Mandir Lane, Chigwell, IG7 6ED
Approval of Details Reserved by Conditions 4 Bat Strategy and 7 Construction Method Statement of EPF/1681/19 (Construction of new Chigwell Primary Academy School, followed by demolition of existing buildings and creation of new playing field and playground, together with residential development comprising 59 number dwellings, together with car parking, garden spaces, vehicular access from High Road (A113), external landscaping and associated development).
The council’s page - Pendingvalid 2 November 2026EPF/2096/26
Little Laver Hall, Little Laver Road, Little Laver, CM17 0RJ
Certificate of Lawful Development for existing extension and alterations of the Coach House (building B) and Construction of outbuilding (building F) in excess of four years prior.
The council’s page - Pendingvalid 2 November 2026EPF/2095/26
Little Laver Hall, Little Laver Road, Little Laver, CM17 0RJ
Certificate of existing use for two storey extension to Building A, Little Laver Hall, as shown on the Block Plan for residential use.
The council’s page - Pendingvalid 2 November 2026EPF/2094/26
106, The Lindens, Loughton, IG10 3HU
Certificate of Lawful Development for proposed loft conversion with rear dormer and front roof lights.
The council’s page - Pendingvalid 2 November 2026EPF/1701/26
18, Manor Road, Chigwell, IG7 5PD
Certificate of Lawful Development Proposed Out Building
The council’s page - Pendingvalid 2 November 2026EPF/2092/26
The Drive, Stapleford Road, Stapleford Abbotts, Romford, RM4 1EJ
Approval of Details Reserved by Condition 10 Ecological Enhancements of EPF/2875/21 (Variation of Condition 2 'Plans nos' for changes to Access Road and House Design on planning approval EPF/1117/18 (Redevelopment to provide six semi-detached houses)).
The council’s page - Pendingvalid 2 November 2026EPF/2091/26
Forest Heights, Epping New Road, Buckhurst Hill, IG9 5TE
TPO/EPF/08/22 (Ref: T23, T24, T25, T26, T27) T1-T4: Cedar - Crown lift by up to 6m from ground, as specified. T5: Sycamore - Crown lift by up to 3m from ground, as specified. NB: The permitted specification of works is detailed in the conditions below.
The council’s page - Pendingvalid 30 October 2026EPF/2085/26
100 Honey Lane, Waltham Abbey, EN9 3BG
Replacement of an existing front boundary treatment.
The council’s page - Pendingvalid 30 October 2026EPF/2084/26
323 Civic Offices, Epping Forest District Council, High Street, Epping, CM16 4BZ
Approval of Details Reserved by Condition 11 Hard and Soft Landscaping of EPF/0919/21 (The redevelopment of the existing office building and car park. Demolition of the existing office building and alterations to connection to existing Listed Civic Centre. Development to comprise new apartment buildings and houses to provide a mix of residential units (Use Class C3), revised vehicular and pedestrian access from High Street, all associated car and cycle parking, servicing, hard and soft landscaping and associated works).
The council’s page - Pendingvalid 30 October 2026EPF/2082/26
246-250, High Road, Loughton, IG10 1RB
Installation of 135kw solar PV roof mounted system.
The council’s page - Pendingvalid 30 October 2026EPF/2083/26
Civic Offices, Conder Building and Car Park, 323 Epping Forest District Council, High Street, Epping, CM16 4BZ
Non-Material amendment to EPF/0919/21 (The redevelopment of the existing office building and car park. Demolition of the existing office building and alterations to connection to existing Listed Civic Centre. Development to comprise new apartment buildings and houses to provide a mix of residential units (Use Class C3), revised vehicular and pedestrian access from High Street, all associated car and cycle parking, servicing, hard and soft landscaping and associated works).
The council’s page - Pendingvalid 30 October 2026EPF/2081/26
Tudor House, High Road, Thornwood, Epping, CM16 6LT
Non-Material amendment to 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).
The council’s page - Pendingvalid 30 October 2026EPF/2089/26
67, Palmers Grove, Nazeing, Waltham Abbey, EN9 2QE
Variation of Condition 2 Plan Numbers of EPF/2417/22 (Construction of new dwelling with associated car parking).
The council’s page - Pendingvalid 30 October 2026EPF/2079/26
Epping Forest Shopping Park, Langston Road, Loughton, IG10 3FT
Replacement of existing security gates at the entrance to Epping Forest Shopping Park.
The council’s page - Pendingvalid 30 October 2026EPF/2021/26
6 The Drive, Loughton, IG10 1HB
First floor side extension.
The council’s page - Pendingvalid 30 October 2026EPF/2046/26
9 Crown Hill, Upshire, Waltham Abbey, EN9 3TF
Construction of a single residential dwelling alongside associated development.
The council’s page - Pendingvalid 30 October 2026EPF/2051/26
Longways, 3 Hornbeam Close, Theydon Bois, Epping, CM16 7JT
Approval of Details Reserved by Condition 12 A and B Contaminated Land of EPF/2174/23 (Replacement dwelling at 3 Hornbeam Close, for a new 4-bedroom detached bungalow dwelling, with front and rear dormers).
The council’s page - Pendingvalid 30 October 2026EPF/1980/26
14, Grange Crescent, Chigwell, IG7 5JB
Loft conversion with a rear dormer. Three front rooflights.
The council’s page - Pendingvalid 30 October 2026EPF/1905/26
Eaton Park Cars, Bumbles Green Lane, Nazeing, Waltham Abbey, EN9 2SH
Change of Use from Car Sales Office & Forecourt to Office, Hand Car Wash and Car Storage; Erection of Boundary Railings, Shipping Containers and Open-Sided Canopy; and Installation of Signage.
The council’s page - Pendingvalid 29 October 2026EPF/2076/26
16, Palmers Hill, Epping, CM16 6SQ
Removal of Condition 14 Habitat Maintenance and Monitoring Plan of EPF/1008/25 (Demolition of existing rear extension and relocation of upper and lower windows. Erection of new adjoining single dwelling and amendments to the existing driveway access).
The council’s page
Latest decisions in Epping Forest
- Approveddecided 9 November 2026EPF/1828/26
1 New Barns Cottages, Pensons Lane, Bobbingworth, Ongar, CM5 9GW
First floor extension over the existing ground floor.
The council’s page - Approveddecided 9 November 2026EPF/1906/26
Holly Cottage, Church Lane, Stapleford Abbotts, RM4 1ES
Certificate of Lawful Development for proposed loft conversion with dormer and roof lights.
The council’s page - Approveddecided 9 November 2026EPF/1904/26
29, Ely Place, Chigwell, IG8 8AG
Proposed first floor extension to rear including roof light in new roof.
The council’s page - Approveddecided 9 November 2026EPF/1729/26
Salcombe, Oak Hill Road, Stapleford Abbotts, RM4 1EH
Certificate of Lawful Development Proposed Single Storey Side extensions
The council’s page - Refuseddecided 9 November 2026EPF/1733/26
Woodside Farm, Stapleford Road, Stapleford Abbotts, Romford, RM4 1ER
Proposed upwards extension on existing footprint of Woodside Farm.
The council’s page - Approveddecided 9 November 2026EPF/1759/26
Playing Field, Hillhouse, Waltham Abbey, EN9 3EH
Approval of Details Reserved by Condition 2 Tree Protection Plan, Arboricultural Method Statement and site monitoring schedule of EPF/0491/20 (Reserved matters application following outline consent for Health Centre building containing 60 no. extra care apartments & communal facilities with associated car parking & landscaping. (Revised application to EPF/1876/19)).
The council’s page - Approveddecided 9 November 2026EPF/1705/26
10-12, Sun Street, Waltham Abbey, EN9 1EE
Variation of Condition 2 Plan numbers of EPF/0713/25 (Loft conversion, involving conversion of an existing loft storage into habitable room).
The council’s page - Refuseddecided 9 November 2026EPF/1730/26
Ferrers Farm, Woolmongers Lane, High Ongar, Ongar, CM4 0JX
Erection of dog kennels, a single-storey building to be used as a teaching room, and installation of 7 parking spaces, in association of the use of the site for dog boarding kennels.
The council’s page - Approveddecided 9 November 2026EPF/1787/26
18, Lower Swaines, Epping, CM16 5ES
Ground Floor side extension replacing existing conservatory, First Floor side extension over existing ground floor side extension and Loft Conversion.
The council’s page - Approveddecided 9 November 2026EPF/1805/26
19, Oakwood, London Road, Stanford Rivers, Ongar, CM5 9PH
Certificate of Lawful Development for single storey ancillary use outbuilding.
The council’s page - Approveddecided 9 November 2026EPF/1814/26
Cedar Lodge, Church Lane, Sheering, Harlow, CM22 7NR
Certificate of Lawfulness for existing use of garden.
The council’s page - Approveddecided 9 November 2026EPF/1671/26
10, Lodge Close, Chigwell, IG7 6JL
Double storey side extension and single storey front extension.
The council’s page - Approveddecided 9 November 2026EPF/1825/26
37, Spareleaze Hill, Loughton, IG10 1BS
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.
The council’s page - Refuseddecided 9 November 2026EPF/1838/26
28, Ollards Grove, Loughton, IG10 4DW
Variation of Condition 2 Plan numbers of EPF/1484/26 (Replacement Single Dwelling House).
The council’s page - Split decisiondecided 9 November 2026EPF/2003/26
78, Bracken Drive, Chigwell, IG7 5RD
Approval of Details Reserved by Condition 8 Submit Tree Survey of EPF/0706/26 (New detached single-family dwelling to replace existing bungalow (Retrospective)).
The council’s page - Approveddecided 9 November 2026EPF/1995/26
114, Pancroft, Lambourne, RM4 1DA
Approval of Details Reserved by Condition 3 Contaminated Land of EPF?2225/20 (Erection of three bed attached dwelling).
The council’s page - Approveddecided 9 November 2026EPF/1925/26
Now Known As No 8 Highgrove Close, Loughton IG10 2FD (Formerly Land to the Rear of 33-37 Hillyfields, Loughton, IG10 2PT)
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).
The council’s page - Not requireddecided 6 November 2026EPF/1877/26
50, Queens Road, Loughton, IG10 1RS
Erection of a single-storey rear extension following the demolition of existing rear elements.
The council’s page - Approveddecided 6 November 2026EPF/1680/26
32, Ely Place, Chigwell, IG8 8AG
Loft conversion.
The council’s page - Approveddecided 6 November 2026EPF/1728/26
15, Regent Road, Epping, CM16 5DL
Installation of a buggy store beneath front porch, installation of a bin store, erection of balustrades to the first floor flat roof to create a roof terrace and alterations to fenestration.
The council’s page - Refuseddecided 6 November 2026EPF/1659/26
The Old Rectory, High Street, Ongar, CM5 9AD
Proposed outbuilding, including a garage and home office.
The council’s page - Approveddecided 6 November 2026EPF/1742/26
Land at Hooks Marsh, Fishers Green Lane, Waltham Abbey, EN9 2ED
Change of use from agricultural land to a dog walking field including access, fencing, visitor parking area, wooden weather shelter and dog climbing frame.
The council’s page - Approveddecided 6 November 2026EPF/1741/26
Forest Heights, Norwood End, Fyfield, Ongar, CM5 0RW
Conversion of existing cartlodge to create a three bedroom dwelling – revision to proposal for conversion of an existing outbuilding into a one-bedroom bungalow LPA ref: EPF/2504/25
The council’s page - Approveddecided 6 November 2026EPF/1803/26
114, Pancroft, Lambourne, RM4 1DA
Approval of Detail Reserved by Conditions 4 Surface Water, 6 Broadband and 10 Ecological Enhancement Strategy of EPF/2225/20 (Erection of three bed attached dwelling).
The council’s page - Approveddecided 6 November 2026EPF/1419/26
39, Hillcrest Road, Loughton, IG10 4QH
Erection of two storey front, side and rear extension. Lower ground level extension. Rear raised patio. Loft conversion.
The council’s page
From the planning register of Epping Forest, read by Town Planner Pro. Descriptions are the council’s own words; some registers cut them short in their lists. No applicant’s or agent’s details are kept, and a personal name within a description is shown as [name]. The council’s register is the record: check its own page before relying on an entry. This page is research, not advice.