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Epping Forest planning applications
1,530 applications. 79% approved. 55 days to decide.
As of July 2026, PlanIndex holds 1,530 planning applications from Epping Forest. 287 were decided in the trailing 12 months, with 79% of clear-cut outcomes approved.
Latest applications
Data to July 2026
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EPF/1474/26 Awaiting decision
Maltings, 251 Nine Ashes Road, High Ongar, Ongar, CM4 0LA
Demolition of existing front porch and construction of an enlarged front porch to the principal elevation.
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EPF/1469/26 Awaiting decision
Land at Silver Street, Waltham Abbey, EN9 1RJ
Approval of Details Reserved by Conditions 4 Levels, 5 Types and Colours of External Finishes, 9 Foul and Surface Water, 10 Archaeology and 14 Contaminated Land of EPF/0779/25 (Erection of 1. No x 3-bed chalet bungalow with associated vehicle parking, cycle and bin storage, EV charging and landscaping).
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EPF/1472/26 Awaiting decision
Development Land, Oak Hill Road, Stapleford Abbotts, RM4 1JL
Approval of Details Reserved by Condition 30 Flood Alleviation Scheme of EPF/1769/24 (The erection of 42no residential dwellings together with highway, car parking and associated works).
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EPF/1471/26 Awaiting decision
Wantz Farm, Chelmsford Road, High Ongar, Ongar, CM5 9LX
Grade II listed building consent for removal of telephone cable and replace with fibre broadband line.
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EPF/1470/26 Awaiting decision
Green Leas, High Ongar Road, Ongar, CM5 9LZ
Certificate of Lawful Development for proposed demolition of existing conservatory and construction of single storey rear extension.
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EPF/1473/26 Awaiting decision
Land fronting Ongar Road adjacent access road to Bundish Hall Farm.
Prior Notification Agricultural for commercial polytunnel and ancillary water storage tank.
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EPF/1468/26 Awaiting decision
Sedge Gate Nursery, Sedge Green, Nazeing, Waltham Abbey, EN9 2PA
Retrospective reinstatement of the northern vehicular access from Sedge Green to serve as the access and egress for Units 12–31 Leaside Industrial Park (formerly Sedge Gate Nursery).
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EPF/1465/26 Awaiting decision
166, Manor House, High Street, Ongar, CM5 9JJ
TPO/EPF/66/09 T1: Cedar - Crown reduction of up to 2m, as specified. Install cable bracing system within crown, as specified. NB: The permitted specification of works is detailed in the conditions below.
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EPF/1463/26 Awaiting decision
35, Church Hill, Epping, CM16 4RA
Demolition of existing garage and rear conservatory, construction of single storey side/rear extension, part first floor rear extension, basement extension with light well and relaying front driveway/forecourt along with associated internal alterations.
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EPF/1466/26 Awaiting decision
Land Known As The Paddocks, Stanford Rivers Road, Ongar, CM5 9BT
Approval of Details Reserved by Condition 26 Types and Colours of External Finishes of EPF/1356/24 (Residential development of 36 dwellings including affordable housing, access from Stanford Rivers Road, associated estate roads, parking, open space and enhanced landscaping).
Recent decisions
Data to July 2026
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EPF/1110/26 Granted
13 Parkside, Harlow Road, Matching Tye, Harlow, CM17 0QW
Demolition of an existing rear extension & existing outbuilding, replacement with the erection of single storey rear / side extension.
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EPF/1139/26 Refused
Land to rear of Gables, Church Lane, Sheering, Harlow, CM22 7NR
Stable building.
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EPF/1209/26 Granted
69, Church Hill, Loughton, IG10 1QP
Variation of Condition 2 of EPF/0489/25 (4no 3 bedroom houses in total, in a terrace configuration).
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EPF/1223/26 Decided
3, Fiddlers Nook, Crooked Way, Nazeing, Waltham Abbey, EN9 2LE
Certificate of Lawful Development for proposed two storey rear extension and loft conversion with rear dormer and front roof lights.
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EPF/1338/26 Granted
8, Summerfield Road, Loughton, IG10 4JF
Approval of Details Reserved by Condition No. 3: Structural Method Statement of EPF/2553/25 (Erection of rear extensions at ground and first floor level, along with excavation of basement, and roof alterations including removal of chimney).
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EPF/1087/26 Refused
27, York Hill, Loughton, IG10 1RP
Formation of new door opening in gable end to provide access to the existing flat roof area. Addition of guardrails/balustrade to flat roof perimeter.
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EPF/1090/26 Granted
13, Brickenden Court, Waltham Abbey, EN9 3EF
Approval of Details Reserved by Condition 4 Surface Water Drainage of EPF/1283/25 (New attached two-storey dwelling house to extend existing terrace).
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EPF/1105/26 Granted
Land at Stonards Hill, Epping, CM16
TPO/EPF/16/86 (Ref: A6) T55: Lime - Pollard to 6m height, as specified. T58: Lime - Pollard to 10m height, as specified. TPO/EPF/63/10 (Ref: W3) T5: Lime - Pollard to 10m height, as specified. T10: Cedar - Monolith to 5-8m, as specified. TPO/EPF/21/93 G1, G2: Limes - Crown reduce to previous points, as specified. T25: Lime - Crown reduce to previous points, as specified. TPO/EPF/12/90 T9: Lime - Crown reduce to previous points, as specified. T3. Lime Crown reduce to previous pollard points at about 6 metres. NB: The permitted specification of works is detailed in the conditions below.
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EPF/1084/26 Refused
Readings Farm, Norton Heath Road Old A414, High Ongar, Ingatestone, CM4 0LP
Prior Approval for change of use of an agricultural building to a commercial business use (Use Class E).
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EPF/0650/26 Granted
37 Spring Grove, Loughton, IG10 4QD
Erection of a single-storey rear extension and two-storey side extension, alterations to the façade including bay windows.
The full record
Decisions between 2017 and 2026
PlanIndex holds 893 decisions from Epping Forest between 2017 and 2026, part of 1,530 applications on record. Over that period 75% of clear-cut outcomes were approvals, 524 granted against 178 refused. The busiest single year was 2026, with 747 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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EPF/1081/17/NEW Withdrawn
43 Crows Road Epping CM16 5DF
Certificate of Lawful Development for proposed single storey rear extension attached to existing outbuilding.
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EPF/3051/19 Granted
West Hatch High School High Road Chigwell Essex IG7 5BT
CC/EPF/96/19 - The permanent retention of the temporary construction access road without compliance with Condition 5 (cessation of use of temporary construction access and restoration of land to former condition) attached to planning permission CC/EPF/46/17.
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EPF/2950/19 Granted
Feltre Middle Street Nazeing Waltham Abbey EN9 2LW
Nazeing & South Roydon Conservation Area T1: Willow - Re-pollard to previous points.
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EPF/2951/19 Granted
Little Dormers Middle Street Nazeing Waltham Abbey EN9 2LW
Nazeing & South Roydon Conservation Area G1: 3 x Conifers and G2: 7 x Conifers - Fell.
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EPF/3038/19 Withdrawn
44 A Coopers Close Chigwell IG7 6EU
Two storey side extension.
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EPF/2953/19 Withdrawn
18a Sylvan Way Chigwell Essex IG7 4QB
Proposed change of use of existing buildings to create x2 no. self-contained dwellings with associated front porch & rear balcony to serve the first floor flat.
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EPF/2939/19 Granted
25 Bracken Drive Chigwell Essex IG7 5RG
Application for Approval of Details Reserved by Conditions 5" planted within 3 months", 6"Tree Protection Plan, Arboricultural Method Statement & site monitoring schedule" & 7"foundation details" for EPF/0673/19. (The removal of existing rear extension and loggia, with new rear extension using same footprint).
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EPF/3056/19 Granted
The Cherry Tree Matching Green Matching Harlow CM17 0PT
Matching Green Conservation Area 1 x Holly & 1 x Pine - Fell.
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EPF/3060/19 Granted
Chigwell School High Road Chigwell IG7 6QF
Approval of Details Reserved by Condition 8 `Ground conditions assessment' of EPF/1046/19 - (Proposed installation of an artificial grass pitch, perimeter hardstanding, pedestrian access and floodlights).
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EPF/3007/19 Granted
Herb Farm Granaries London Road Thornwood CM17 9LH
Application for Approval of Details Reserved by Condition 13 "Phase 1 Land Contamination investigation" for EPF/1333/14.(Demolition of existing commercial /industrial buildings and erection of x5. no. detached dwellings & garages).
Decision speed
12 months to July 2026, where both dates are published
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Within 8 weeks the statutory target for most applications 191 67%
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8 to 13 weeks the target band for major development 55 19%
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Over 13 weeks often extended by agreement 41 14%
Common questions
How many planning applications does Epping Forest decide?
In the 12 months to July 2026, Epping Forest decided 287 planning applications. 79% 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 55 days over the 12 months to July 2026. Individual cases vary with complexity and consultation responses.
How many Epping Forest decisions arrive within the eight week target?
Of the 287 decisions in the 12 months to July 2026 where both dates are published, 67% came within eight weeks of the application being received, and 86% within thirteen weeks.
How many planning applications has Epping Forest decided in total?
PlanIndex holds 893 decisions from Epping Forest between 2017 and 2026, out of 1,530 applications on record. Across that whole period 75% 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 July 2026, with 225 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.
Cite these figures
Epping Forest: 1,530 planning applications on record as of July 2026. Trailing 12 months: 287 decided, 79% approved, median 55 days to a decision. 842 new applications received in the same period. Decisions on record run between 2017 and 2026: 893 in total, 75% approved. Source: PlanIndex, planindex.co.uk.