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436 in the last 90 days197 in the last 3096 in the last 1476% approveddecisions typically take 60 days

Source: Epping Forest District Council planning register · updated daily

Showing 1 to 5 of 679 · received or decided in the last 90 days

Elm Mews Aimes Green, Primrose Cottage, Claverhambury Road, Waltham Abbey, EN9 2AU
Erection of single storey front extension with gable roof.
PendingHouseholder planning permissionReceived 23 Oct 2026EPF/1978/26
Playground, Pound Close, Nazeing, Waltham Abbey, EN9 2HR
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.
PendingConsent under Tree Preservation OrdersReceived 23 Oct 2026EPF/1998/26
EPF/1994/26
T87 - 1x Acer pseudoplatanus / Sycamore - Lift low canopy – Pedestrian clearance. Specification: to 3m in height and by reducing epicormic growth on lower stem back to stem clearance.
WithdrawnConsent under Tree Preservation OrdersReceived 23 Oct 2026EPF/1994/26
The Leisure Centre, Nazeing Common, Nazeing, Waltham Abbey, EN9 2SF
T2 - 1 x Aesculus hippocastanum / Horse Chestnut - Deadwood – Remove. Specification: throughout crown, all deadwood over 30mm in diameter or 1m in length.
WithdrawnConsent under Tree Preservation OrdersReceived 23 Oct 2026EPF/1999/26
Street Record, Nazeing New Road, Nazeing, Waltham Abbey, EN10 6RX
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.
WithdrawnConsent under Tree Preservation OrdersReceived 23 Oct 2026EPF/1993/26

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Frequently asked questions

How many planning applications has Epping Forest District Council received?

Epping Forest District Council received 2,314 planning applications in the last 24 months. The approval rate is 76%.

How long does Epping Forest District Council take to decide applications?

Epping Forest District Council takes an average of 60 days to decide planning applications. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for householder and minor applications, and 13 weeks for major applications.

What is the planning approval rate for Epping Forest District Council?

Epping Forest District Council approves 76% of planning applications, against 87% nationally.

How do I object to a planning application in Epping Forest District Council?

Submit your representation to Epping Forest District Council during the public consultation period, typically 21 days from when the application was publicised. Planning Signal shows the consultation deadline for each application and links directly to the Epping Forest District Council planning portal.

Can I appeal an Epping Forest District Council planning decision?

Yes. If Epping Forest District Council refuses your application, you can appeal to the Planning Inspectorate. 1,331 appeals were lodged against Epping Forest District Council decisions in the last 24 months, with a 31% success rate.

Planning data sourced from Epping Forest District Council planning portal · Statistics based on the last 24 months

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Epping Forest District Council oversees a vibrant area in Essex, England, known for its namesake ancient woodland, Epping Forest. This district encompasses suburban towns such as Epping, Loughton, Waltham Abbey, Chigwell, and Buckhurst Hill, along with picturesque rural landscapes. Located in the western part of Essex, it borders the northeastern edge of Greater London, making it a significant area for those researching planning applications in both urban and rural contexts.

The council area encompasses 101 towns and villages, including Chigwell, Chipping Ongar, Epping, Loughton and Waltham Abbey. Use the planning application search above to find proposals across these communities by postcode.

In the last 24 months, Epping Forest District Council received 2,314 planning applications. Of these, 76% were approved, with an average decision time of 60 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (806), discharge of conditions (447), outline applications (349). 40 large-scale developments were submitted during this period.

1,331 planning appeals were lodged against Epping Forest District Council decisions, of which 358 were allowed and 790 were dismissed (31% success rate).

Residents and developers can search all planning permission and permitted development applications for Epping Forest District Council above. To comment or object to a live application, visit the Epping Forest District Council planning portal directly. Planning Signal links to the original submission for every application listed.