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29 applications received or decided in the last 90 days · within 1 km of the centre of Epping · updated daily · Epping Forest District Council
- 46, Crows Road, Epping, CM16 5DFAwaiting decisionPrior Approval notification for a single-storey rear extension, which would extend 6.00 metres beyond the rear wall of the original house, with an eaves height of 3.00 metres and maximum height of 3.47 metres.Prior approval Part 1 Class A.1(ea): Larger home extensionReceived 7 Nov 2026EPF/2119/26
- 15, Hartwood, Hartland Road, Epping, CM16 4PHAwaiting decisionVariation of Conditions 2 Plan Numbers and 3 Materials of EPF/2098/22 (Proposed first floor front bay, alterations to existing window openings and external finishes and extended rear amenity space with associated garden walling and fencing).Removal/variation of conditions - Section 73 TCPAReceived 5 Nov 2026EPF/2113/26
- 323 Civic Offices, Epping Forest District Council, High Street, Epping, CM16 4BZAwaiting decisionApproval 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).Approval of details reserved by a conditionReceived 30 Oct 2026EPF/2084/26
- Civic Offices, Conder Building and Car Park, 323 Epping Forest District Council, High Street, Epping, CM16 4BZAwaiting decisionNon-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).Non-Material Amendment - Section 96 TCPAReceived 30 Oct 2026EPF/2083/26
- 37 Church Hill Epping Essex CM16 4RAAwaiting decisionEpping Conservation Area T1: Fir - Fell.Notification of proposed works to trees in a conservation areaReceived 23 Oct 2026EPF/2075/26
Planning in Epping
- Approved
- 93%
- 51 of 55 decided
- Decision time
- about 7 weeks
- on average
Applications within 1 km of the centre of Epping in the last 24 months, from Epping Forest District Council's planning register.
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CM16 322 applications in the last 12 months
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Planning authority: Epping Forest District Council
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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. 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 £569,737, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry. There are currently no active flood warnings for the Epping area, indicating a relatively low flood risk at present. This is a positive factor for both existing residents and those considering property purchases or new developments.
In terms of safety, there were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period (May 2026). This makes Epping a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.
The area around Epping has 5 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Epping planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. 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. Further local information can be found on the community website at http://www.eppingtowncouncil.gov.uk/.
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To comment on or object to a planning application near Epping, open it in the list above: each one links to the council's own page for it and shows any comment deadline.
In the last 24 months, 112 planning applications were submitted near Epping. Of these, 93% were approved, with an average decision time of 49 days.
The most common types were full planning applications (26), discharge of conditions (23), tree works (15). 4 large-scale developments were submitted during this period.
1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 0 were dismissed (100% success rate).