Epping, Essex Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Epping, Essex.
Essex · England · Town
About Epping
Epping is a market town and civil parish located in the Epping Forest District of Essex, approximately 17 miles northeast of central London. Nestled on a ridge between the River Roding and River Lea valleys, Epping is bordered by the northern edge of Epping Forest, providing a unique blend of urban and natural landscapes. This setting may influence planning applications, particularly those related to environmental conservation and land use.
Population: 12,547 (2021) · Area: 7.7 km²
District: Epping Forest
Website: http://www.eppingtowncouncil.gov.uk/
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £625,328 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Epping Forest
- Parliamentary constituency: Epping Forest
- LSOA: Epping Forest 010B
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Epping.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Epping.
- Ecology & Wildlife Constraints (keywords: bats, bat survey, bat roost, great crested newt, GCN...)
- Trees & Landscape (keywords: tree preservation order, TPO, arboricultural, tree survey, root protection area...)
- Flood & Drainage (keywords: flood zone 2, flood zone 3, flood risk assessment, FRA, surface water...)
- Heritage & Conservation (keywords: listed building, grade II, grade II*, grade I, conservation area...)
- Green Belt (keywords: green belt, inappropriate development, very special circumstances, openness)
- Highways & Access (keywords: visibility splays, highway authority objection, access arrangement, parking provision, transport statement...)
- Refusal & Risk Indicators (keywords: refusal, delegated refusal, appeal dismissed, overdevelopment, character and appearance...)
- Planning Process & Appeals (keywords: appeal lodged, appeal allowed, appeal dismissed, public inquiry, inspector)
Planning Activity Summary
Approval rates, average decision times, and application type distribution for Epping based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
37 planning applications found near Epping.
- - 9, St Johns Road, Epping, CM16 5DN
Epping Conservation Area T1 & T2: Ash - Fell.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Epping Forest | Date: 2026-05-04
View full details - - 33, Chapel Road, Epping, CM16 5DS
Approval of Details Reserved by Condition 4 Surface Water Drainage of EPF/2105/20 (Erection of a two storey detached dwelling to the side of the existing property with one off-street parking space. Fo
Status: Rejected | Type: Conditions | Council: Epping Forest | Date: 2026-04-08
View full details - - 15, Regent Road, Epping, CM16 5DL
Certificate of Lawful Development to confirm proposed works associated with the building fall within use Class E and are therefore within the scope of lawful development.
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Epping Forest | Date: 2026-03-25
View full details - - 15 Regent Road, Epping, CM16 5DL
Prior Approval for change of use of first floor from commercial (Use Class E) to residential (Use Class C3).
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Epping Forest | Date: 2026-03-20
View full details - - 117, High Street, Epping, CM16 4BD
Advertisement consent for 2 non illuminated fascia signs and window vinyl.
Status: Undecided | Type: Advertising | Council: Epping Forest | Date: 2026-03-03
View full details - - 15, Regent Road, Epping, CM16 5DL
Certificate of Lawful Development for confirmation of last use of building falling within Use Class E.
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: Epping Forest | Date: 2026-03-02
View full details - - 225, High Street, Epping, CM16 4BL
Grade II Listed Building consent for proposed external repair, replacement and refurbishment works.
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Epping Forest | Date: 2026-02-16
View full details - - 4, St Johns Road, Epping, CM16 5DN
Single storey rear extension.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Epping Forest | Date: 2026-02-16
View full details - - 18, Regent Road, Epping, CM16 5DL
Proposed single storey rear extension.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Epping Forest | Date: 2026-02-05
View full details - - 34, Crows Road, Epping, CM16 5DE
Non-Material Amendment to EPF/0022/23 (The demolition of an existing 4 bedroom detached house and erection of two semi-detached 4 bedroom houses).
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Epping Forest | Date: 2026-02-03
View full details - - 28, Lincolns Field, Epping, CM16 5DZ
Single storey side extension.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Epping Forest | Date: 2026-02-03
View full details - - 33, Chapel Road, Epping, CM16 5DS
Demolition of existing rear conservatories. Erection of lower ground, ground and first floor rear extensions.
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Epping Forest | Date: 2026-01-20
View full details - - Bakers Lane Car Park, Bakers Lane, Epping, CM16 5BD
Approval of Details Reserved by Condition 28 Contaminated Land of EPF/2924/20 (Full application for the redevelopment of existing surface level car park to provide a leisure centre to include swimming
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Epping Forest | Date: 2025-10-24
View full details - - 31, Albany Court, Epping, CM16 5ED
Certificate of Lawful Development for proposed garage conversion.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Epping Forest | Date: 2025-10-07
View full details - - 16, Chapel Road, Epping, CM16 5DS
Certificate of Lawful Development for a proposed loft dormer extension.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Epping Forest | Date: 2025-06-23
View full details - - 73, St Johns Road, Epping, CM16 5DW
Proposed ground floor single storey rear and side infill extension.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Epping Forest | Date: 2025-05-26
View full details - - 89, Tower Road, Epping, CM16 5EW
Single storey rear conservatory extension.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Epping Forest | Date: 2025-05-15
View full details - - 13, Crows Road, Epping, CM16 5DE
Certificate of Lawful Development for Proposed hip to gable loft conversion with rear dormer and front roof lights.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Epping Forest | Date: 2025-05-15
View full details - - 42, Tower Road, Epping, CM16 5EN
Proposed vehicle crossover.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Epping Forest | Date: 2025-03-26
View full details - - 58 Buckhingham Road Epping CM16 5AG
Confirmation of all conditions on planning permission EPF/0585/09 (St Johns School Site - Reserved matters application (siting, design, external appearance and landscaping) for the demolition of exist
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Epping Forest | Date: 2025-01-07
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A brief summary of Epping in Essex
Epping is a market town and civil parish located in the Epping Forest District of Essex, approximately 17 miles northeast of central London. Nestled on a ridge between the River Roding and River Lea valleys, Epping is bordered by the northern edge of Epping Forest, providing a unique blend of urban and natural landscapes. This setting may influence planning applications, particularly those related to environmental conservation and land use. The Town has a population of approximately 12,547 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Epping Forest district.
Epping covers an area of approximately 7.7 km². The surrounding landscape and character of the area play an important role in how planning applications are assessed by the local authority.
Property prices in Epping show an average sale price of £625,328, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Epping a particularly low-crime area.
Epping has 3 conservation areas within its boundaries: Bell Common, Epping, Copped Hall, Epping. Planning applications within or near these conservation areas are subject to additional scrutiny to preserve the architectural and historic character of the area. Homeowners and developers should be aware that permitted development rights may be restricted.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Epping includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Epping Forest SSSI; 3 Ancient Woodland sites; 1 Special Areas of Conservation (SAC): Epping Forest. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Epping planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Further local information can be found on the community website at http://www.eppingtowncouncil.gov.uk/. Results include full application details, decision status, and the ability to track applications over time and set planning alerts to help you monitor and review pending planning applications.
Planning Activity in Epping
In the last 24 months, 66 planning applications were submitted near Epping. Of these, 84% were approved, with an average decision time of 69 days.
This is broadly in line with the national average of approximately 87%. Epping maintains a standard approach to planning decisions.
At 69 days on average, decisions near Epping slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Epping were full planning applications (19), discharge of conditions (17), tree works (14). Full planning applications account for 29% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 2 large-scale (major) developments, 62 smaller schemes were submitted.
1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 0 were dismissed (100% success rate). This relatively high appeal success rate suggests that the local authority may be refusing some applications that the Planning Inspectorate considers acceptable.
Nearby Towns
Explore planning applications in nearby areas:
- Bell Common planning applications
- Ivy Chimneys planning applications
- Epping Upland planning applications
- Steward's Green planning applications
- Theydon Bois planning applications
- Coopersale Common planning applications
- Gernon Bushes planning applications
- Coopersale Street planning applications
Related Planning Guides
- What Is Planning Permission in the UK? — Planning permission is the formal approval you need from your local council before making certain changes to a building or piece of land.
- What Is Permitted Development? — Permitted development rights allow certain building works and changes of use without the need to apply for planning permission.
- How Long Does Planning Permission Take? — Typical timelines for planning permission decisions in the UK, from submission to approval, and what can cause delays.