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Epping Forest planning applications
5,098 applications. 77% approved. 56 days to decide.
As of September 2026, PlanIndex holds 5,098 planning applications from Epping Forest. 707 were decided in the trailing 12 months, with 77% of clear-cut outcomes approved.
Epping Forest takes a median of 56 days to decide a planning application. See how that compares.
All applications
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EPF/1734/26 Awaiting decision
The Limes, Matching Green, Matching, Harlow, CM17 0QE
Removal of Condition 6: programme of historic building recording and analysis of EPF/1503/25 (Grade II listed building consent for conversion of existing outbuilding to 1 residential annexe ancillary to the main house).
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EPF/1731/26 Awaiting decision
Land at Greensted Road, Chipping Ongar, CM5 9LA
Approval of Biodiversity Gain Plan Reserved by Schedule 7A of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 (as amended) (alongside Condition 3 - HMMP under EPF/2604/25) of EPF/1546/24 (Redevelopment of the site to provide 85 dwellings including affordable housing, car and cycle parking, access arrangements, landscaping, services and associated infrastructure (ONG.R5 - Allocated Site In Ongar))
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EPF/1723/26 Awaiting decision
27, Chestnut Avenue, Buckhurst Hill, IG9 6EN
Proposed 6m deep single storey rear extension.
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EPF/1722/26 Awaiting decision
Playing Field, Hillhouse, Waltham Abbey, EN9 3EH
Approval of Detail Reserved by Condition 12 flood assessment & Condition 13 Surface Water of EPF/2207/16 (Outline application (all matters reserved, except approval sought for detail of access) for Health Centre building; 60 Independent Living Older Persons Apartments Building (Use Class C2 - with a minimum of 6 hours care to be provided per week for each apartment) minimum 40% affordable; Leisure Centre and Swimming Pool Building (to include Fitness Suite and Community Hall) ; Open Space including a mini soccer grass pitch for use by under 7/8 year olds and footpaths; Ancillary development including three vehicular accesses off Hillhouse, car parking, and SUDs Infrastructure and demolition of Ninefields Community Centre Building.)
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EPF/1729/26 Awaiting decision
Salcombe, Oak Hill Road, Stapleford Abbotts, RM4 1EH
Certificate of Lawful Development Proposed Single Storey Side extensions
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EPF/1725/26 Awaiting decision
29, Mount Pleasant Road, Chigwell, IG7 5EP
Front porch, rear 6m extension, 1 foot rear extension, dormer extension.
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EPF/1712/26 Awaiting decision
12, Mount Pleasant Road, Chigwell, IG7 5ER
demolition of the existing extension and creation of a single-storey rear extension of 6.0m deep
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EPF/1720/26 Awaiting decision
24, Rous Road, Buckhurst Hill, IG9 6BN
Single storey rear infill extension and hipped roof over existing 2 storey side extension
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EPF/1709/26 Awaiting decision
Greenways, Moreton Bridge, Moreton, Ongar, CM5 0LL
Erection of gable and side extensions, and associated works.
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EPF/1719/26 Awaiting decision
24, Rous Road, Buckhurst Hill, IG9 6BN
Certificate of Lawful Development of loft coversion with rear dormer.
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EPF/1721/26 Awaiting decision
Ongar Park Hall, High Road, North Weald Bassett, Epping, CM16 6GQ
Application for the approval of details reserved by condition 4 Surface Water Disposal condition 6 Biodiversity Enhancement Strategy and condition 7 Habitat Management and Monitoring Plan of EPF/0611/26 Demolition of existing agricultural building and construction of a replacement agricultural building.
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EPF/1718/26 Awaiting decision
15, Poplar Shaw, Waltham Abbey, EN9 3NJ
A single storey rear/ wrap around extension; A first floor side/ rear wrap around extension.
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EPF/1710/26 Awaiting decision
72A, Hainault Road, Chigwell, IG7 5DH
Certificate of Lawful Development Proposed Loft conversion with dormers
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EPF/1711/26 Awaiting decision
19, Brook Rise, Chigwell, IG7 6AP
Approval of Detail Reserved by Condition 5 External Finishes 8 Surface Water & 13 Cycle Parking of EPF/0291/26 (Demolition of an existing two storey chalet and construction of a replacement self-build new dwelling).
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EPF/1713/26 Awaiting decision
Davenant Foundation School, Chester Road, Loughton, IG10 2LD
Approval of Detail Reserved by Condition 13 Lighting of EPF/1305/25 (Demolish existing sixth form and library block and replace with new partial two storey sixth form including library and SEN classrooms).
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EPF/1708/26 Awaiting decision
7, Maltings Lane, Epping, CM16 6SB
TPO/EPF/07/98 G3: Lime - Crown reduce to previous points, as specified. NB: The permitted specification of works is detailed in the conditions below.
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EPF/1702/26 Awaiting decision
The Barn, Epping Lane, Stapleford Tawney, Epping, Romford, RM4 1ST
Proposed Cart lodge
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EPF/1707/26 Awaiting decision
Leverton County Gm Junior And Infant School, Honey Lane, Waltham Abbey, EN9 3BE
Proposed removal of existing brick slip cladding which is defective to existing modular building, to be replaced with textured plank cladding system
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EPF/1697/26 Awaiting decision
30, Verviers, Tomswood Road, Chigwell, IG7 5QS
Non-Material Amendment to EPF/0446/25 Demolition of existing single storey garden room. Erection of new garden room with basement and outdoor LED screen.
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EPF/1696/26 Awaiting decision
7, Barrons Close, Ongar, CM5 9BJ
Single storey ground floor rear extension
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EPF/1703/26 Awaiting decision
1, The Gables, Church Lane, Loughton, IG10 1PD
Certificate of Lawful Development Proposed Removal of garage door. Construct a wall with a window and door to replace the garage door. Minor alterations to the inside of the garage to create a home office and store room.
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EPF/1706/26 Awaiting decision
2, Clays Lane, Loughton, IG10 2RZ
Approval of Detail Reserved by Condition 6 Trees and Landscaping (Extension to rear and side of property, and associated landscape works)
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EPF/1704/26 Awaiting decision
41, Hainault Road, Chigwell, IG7 5DQ
Proposed single storey glazed garden room to South East Elevation
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EPF/1687/26 Awaiting decision
15, Ollards Grove, Loughton, IG10 4DW
TPO/EPF/17/04 T1: Liquidambar - Crown reduce by up to 2m, as specified. T2: Cedar - Crown reduce by up to 2m, as specified. Reduce laterals towards building by up to 2m, as specified. NB: The permitted specification of works is detailed in the conditions below.
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EPF/1692/26 Awaiting decision
Bronte House, 58-62 High Street, Epping, CM16 4AE
Insertion of 2 new windows on 2nd floor on SW elevation.
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EPF/1693/26 Awaiting decision
Searles Hall Farm, Mount Road, Theydon Garnon, Epping, CM16 7PH
Approval of Details Reserved by Condition 8 Schedule of Repairs of EPF/2538/20 (Proposed demolition of outbuildings; conversion of existing barns and new build development to provide three new dwellings (including an annexe for house number 3), associated gardens and infrastructure.)
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EPF/1690/26 Awaiting decision
69, Centre Drive, Epping, CM16 4JF
Single storey front extension and first floor rear extension
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EPF/1688/26 Awaiting decision
High Acre, Norwood End, Fyfield, Ongar, CM5 0RW
Single storey rear extension, 4m high and 8m deep with brick and weatherboarding.
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EPF/1689/26 Awaiting decision
7, Barncroft Green, Loughton, IG10 3ET
DEMOLISH EXISTING STRUCTURES AND CONSTRUCT SINGLE STOREY REAR EXTENSION
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EPF/1695/26 Awaiting decision
Buckhurst Mews, Queens Road, Buckhurst Hill, IG9 5BW
Approval of Detail Reserved by Condition 5 of EPF/2808/20 Allowed at appeal APP/J1535/W/22/3298387 (Demolition of structures to the rear of 75-77 Queens Road and erection of 8 new dwellings (Revised Scheme to EPF/2514/19).
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EPF/1694/26 Awaiting decision
51, Church Hill, Loughton, IG10 1QP
Certificate of Lawful Development Proposed Single storey rear extension.
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EPF/1685/26 Awaiting decision
16, Severns Field, Epping, CM16 5AP
Certificate of Lawful Development for proposed loft conversion with side dormers.
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EPF/1686/26 Awaiting decision
Land Adjacent to Harlow Road, Near Roydon, Harlow
Approval of Details Reserved by Condition 9 Construction Traffic Management Plan of EPF/1974/22 Allowed on Appeal (The construction and operation of a solar photovoltaic (‘PV’) farm and associated infrastructure, including inverters, DNO substation, customer switchgear, security cameras, fencing, access tracks and landscaping).
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EPF/1684/26 Awaiting decision
177 High Road Chigwell IG7 6NX
Approval of Details Reserved by Condition 18 Contaminated Land of EPF/2868/20 Allowed on Appeal (Proposed mixed-use development to provide 35 residential dwellings (Use Class C3) and 512 sqm of commercial floorspace (Use Class E) together with cycle and car parking, landscaping, provision of new pavement and loading bay on Brook Mews and associated infrastructure).
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EPF/1680/26 Awaiting decision
32, Ely Place, Chigwell, IG8 8AG
Loft conversion.
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EPF/1681/26 Awaiting decision
14, Tennyson Avenue, Waltham Abbey, EN9 3BJ
Certificate of Lawful Development for proposed hip to gable loft conversion with rear dormer and front roof lights.
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EPF/1675/26 Awaiting decision
74, High Road, Buckhurst Hill, IG9 5RP
TPO/EPF/02/19 T1: Oak - Fell and replace, as specified. NB: The permitted specification of works is detailed in the conditions below.
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EPF/1683/26 Awaiting decision
19, Morgan Crescent, Theydon Bois, Epping, CM16 7DU
Two storey side extension and single storey rear extension. Ground floor bay window roof to be extending across front elevation to create a covered entrance area.
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EPF/1682/26 Awaiting decision
14, Tennyson Avenue, Waltham Abbey, EN9 3BJ
Erection of single storey rear extension.
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EPF/1678/26 Awaiting decision
51, Grange Crescent, Chigwell, IG7 5JD
Single storey rear extension
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EPF/1676/26 Awaiting decision
16, Palmers Hill, Epping, CM16 6SQ
Approval of Details Reserved by Conditions 7 Surface Water Disposal, 8 Construction Method Statement, 9 EVP, 13 Biodiversity Enhancement Strategy and 14 Habitat Management 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).
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EPF/1677/26 Awaiting decision
89, Hainault Road, Chigwell, IG7 5DL
Single storey rear extension 8M
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EPF/1673/26 Awaiting decision
Gypsy Mead Works, Ongar Road, Fyfield, Ongar, CM5 0RB
Proposed boundary amendment to previously consented scheme under EPF/0016/19 relating to Plots 5 to 6 (Proposed development of x 23 no. new homes with associated parking facilities, cycle stores and rubbish disposal (FYF.R1 - Allocated Site in Fyfield).
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EPF/1672/26 Awaiting decision
Lowershot Nursery, Sedge Green, Roydon, Harlow, CM19 5JS
Certificate of Lawful Development Existing Construction of buildings A, B, C & D as identified
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EPF/1665/26 Granted
49, Staples Road, Loughton, IG10 1HR
Staples Road Conservation Area T1: Oak - Crown reduce by up to 2m. T2: Oak - Prune dead branches overhanging garden building.
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EPF/1667/26 Awaiting decision
11, Lee Grove, Chigwell, IG7 6AD
Certificate of Lawful Development for proposed single storey ancillary outbuilding.
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EPF/1668/26 Awaiting decision
81, Rous Road, Buckhurst Hill, IG9 6BU
Non-Material Amendment to EPF/0626/26 (Single storey rear extension, single storey front porch extension, conversion of integral garage to home office plus a loft conversion/extension).
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EPF/1664/26 Awaiting decision
47, Hainault Road, Chigwell, IG7 5DQ
Single storey rear extension.
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EPF/1670/26 Awaiting decision
6, Harriescourt, Waltham Abbey, EN9 3NS
Demolish conservatory and part of existing rear garage, erect single storey side and rear extension, replace all windows.
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EPF/1666/26 Awaiting decision
78, Bracken Drive, Chigwell, IG7 5RD
Approval of Details Reserved by Conditions 4 Lighting Design Strategy for Biodiversity and 5 Surface Water Drainage of EPF/0706/26 (New detached single-family dwelling to replace existing bungalow (Retrospective)).
Recent decisions
Data to September 2026
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EPF/1194/25 Refused
28, Wayletts, London Road, Stanford Rivers, Ongar, CM5 9QD
Change of industrial use (B2 Use Class) land to leisure, with introduction of 3 new padel courts with flood lights.
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EPF/1052/26 Refused
62, Bracken Drive, Chigwell, IG7 5RD
Variation of Condition 2 Plan Numbers of EPF/1144/25 (Demolition of existing house and erection of a new bungalow, incorporating pitched roof and dormers).
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EPF/0580/26 Granted
66, Wyldingtree, The Plain, Epping, CM16 6TW
Variation of Condition 17 boundary wall of EPF/0736/24 (Demolition of existing property and construction of 3 detached houses).
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EPF/0836/26 Refused
20, Oak Lodge Avenue, Chigwell, IG7 5HZ
Proposed ground floor rear extension, part first floor rear and double storey side extension. Alteration to roof and front bay windows.
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EPF/1337/26 Granted
12 Great Stony Park, High Street, Ongar, CM5 0TH
Proposed garage conversion to office use
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EPF/1389/26 Granted
Reduit, The Green, Theydon Bois, Epping, CM16 7JA
Certificate of Lawful Development for proposed conversion of garage into habitable space.
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EPF/1593/26 Granted
18 Sun Street, Waltham Abbey, EN9 1EE
Approval of Details Reserved by Condition 3 Materials of EPF/1672/25 Allowed on Appeal - Appeal B - (Grade II Listed Building consent to repair & replace existing fire damaged flat & pitched roof where required).
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EPF/1538/26 Split decision
Land North of Shonks Mill Bridge, Shonks Mill Road, Stanford Rivers, CM5 9QB
Approval of Details Reserved by Conditions 22 and 23 of EPF/2702/22 and Conditions 5 and 6 of EPF/1098/25 for Contaminated Land and Foul and Surface Water Drainage (Outline Hybrid permission for Flood Storage Area upstream of the M25, and 2 replacement dwellings and related Reserved Matters application).
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EPF/1494/26 Refused
29, Chigwell Rise, Chigwell, IG7 6AQ
Approval of Details Reserved by Condition 4 Surface Water Drainage of EPF/0783/26 (Part single and part double storey rear and front extension, single storey side extension and loft conversion including raising roof ridge).
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EPF/1504/26 Granted
Playing Field, Hillhouse, Waltham Abbey, EN9 3EH
Approval of Details Reserved by Conditions 15 and 16 Contaminated Land of EPF/2207/16 (Outline application (all matters reserved, except approval sought for the detail of access) for Health Centre building; 60 Independent Living Older Persons Apartment Building (Use Class C2 – with minimum of 6 hours care to be provided per week for each apartment) minimum 40% affordable; Leisure Centre and Swimming Pool Building (to include Fitness Suite and Community Hall); Open Space mini soccer grass pitch for use by under 7/8 year old and footpaths; Ancillary development including three vehicle accesses off Hillhouse, car parking, and SUDs Infrastructure and demolition of Ninefields Community Centre Building).
The full record
Decisions between 2000 and 2026
PlanIndex holds 4,442 decisions from Epping Forest between 2000 and 2026, part of 5,098 applications on record. Over that period 76% of clear-cut outcomes were approvals, 3,084 granted against 971 refused. The busiest single year was 2026, with 1,134 applications recorded.
The trailing-year figures above track current activity. This record reaches back further, so a decision here may predate the online portal; each application still has its own page with the source link.
From the archive
Earliest records shown in full
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AGR/EPF/1162/00 Granted
BILLINGSBOURNE FARM, MILLERS LANE, CHIGWELL, ESSEX, IG7 6DG
Agricultural determination for feed store.
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LB/EPF/1275/00 Decided
INGOLDS (5 BONDS COTTAGES), SCHOOL LANE, BEAUCHAMP RODING, ONGAR, ESSEX, CM5 0PG
Listed building application for porch and single storey extn
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EPF/1168/00 Withdrawn
WENSLEY HOUSE, BELL COMMON, EPPING UPLAND
Renewal of planning permission EPF/407/95 for demolition of garage and outbuilding, and erection of 1 and 1/2 storey bedroom wing with asssociated kitchen, roof terrace and conservatory.
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CAC/EPF/1169/00 Withdrawn
WENSLEY HOUSE, BELL COMMON, EPPING UPLAND
Renewal of conservation area consent for the demolition of existing garage and derelict former cricket pavilion.
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EPF/1138/00 Withdrawn
92 CHURCH HILL, LOUGHTON
Conversion of bungalow to a two storey dwelling house.
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EPF/1026/00 Granted
76 THE LINDENS, LOUGHTON
Rear conservatory.
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TEL/EPF/1349/00 Withdrawn
COPPED HALL GARDEN NURSERY, HIGH ROAD, EPPING, ESSEX, CM16 4DH
Instalation of telecommunications apparatus.
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EPF/1234/00 Granted
30 NORTH DENE, CHIGWELL
Loft conversion including two rear dormer windows.
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AGR/EPF/1176/00 Refused
THE BUNGALOW, 89 LONDON ROAD, ABRIDGE, ROMFORD, RM4 1XL
Agricultural determination application for agricultural storage building.
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EPF/1271/00 Withdrawn
40 HONEY LANE, WALTHAM ABBEY
Loft conversion and formation of rear dormer.
Decision speed
12 months to September 2026, where both dates are published
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Within 8 weeks the statutory target for most applications 420 59%
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8 to 13 weeks the target band for major development 172 24%
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Over 13 weeks often extended by agreement 115 16%
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Applications by ward in Epping Forest
- Broadley Common, Epping Upland and Nazeing 68
- Buckhurst Hill East and Whitebridge 103
- Buckhurst Hill West 190
- Chigwell Village 129
- Chigwell with Lambourne 200
- DC Admin 80
- DC North 161
- DC South 346
- Epping East 168
- Epping West and Rural 237
- Grange Hill 197
- Hastingwood, Matching and Sheering Village 66
- Lambourne 32
- Loughton Alderton 40
- Loughton Broadway 35
- Loughton Fairmead 58
- Loughton Forest 196
- Loughton Roding 96
- Loughton St. John's 169
- Loughton St. Mary's 82
- Moreton and Fyfield 57
- North Weald Bassett 112
- Ongar 143
- Passingford 104
- Roydon 34
- Roydon and Lower Nazeing 271
- Rural East 255
- Theydon Bois with Passingford 269
- Trees & Landscape 27
- Waltham Abbey Honey Lane 32
- Waltham Abbey North 96
- Waltham Abbey Paternoster 29
- Waltham Abbey South and Rural 187
- Waltham Abbey West 121
- X-DC 521
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Common questions
How many planning applications does Epping Forest decide?
In the 12 months to September 2026, Epping Forest decided 707 planning applications. 77% of clear-cut outcomes were approvals.
How long does a planning decision take in Epping Forest?
The median time from a planning application being received to a decision was 56 days over the 12 months to September 2026. Individual cases vary with complexity and consultation responses.
How many Epping Forest decisions arrive within the eight week target?
Of the 707 decisions in the 12 months to September 2026 where both dates are published, 59% came within eight weeks of the application being received, and 84% within thirteen weeks.
How many planning applications has Epping Forest decided in total?
PlanIndex holds 4442 decisions from Epping Forest between 2000 and 2026, out of 5,098 applications on record. Across that whole period 76% of clear-cut outcomes were approvals.
When is planning activity busiest in Epping Forest?
June 2026 was the busiest month across the 12 months to September 2026, with 229 applications recorded. The monthly pattern is listed on this page.
How do I find a planning application by its reference number?
Every application indexed here has its own page at a stable address. Look the reference up in a search engine together with the council name, or browse the latest applications below. Each page shows the description, address, dates and decision as the council published them.
Where can I see the full documents for an application?
Plans, drawings and officer reports stay on Epping Forest's own planning portal. Every application page here links straight to the source record.
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Epping Forest: 5,098 planning applications on record as of September 2026. Trailing 12 months: 707 decided, 77% approved, median 56 days to a decision. 1,212 new applications received in the same period. Decisions on record run between 2000 and 2026: 4,442 in total, 76% approved. Source: PlanIndex, planindex.co.uk.