Directorate of Planning and Economic Development

Planning News	Proposed National changes to the permitted development regime

Online Planning Services	Visit iPlan, the Council's Interactive Planning Website, to view up information on current applications  Apply online for Planning Permission at the Planning Portal Find out more about Planning at the Planning Portal View Webcasts of Planning Committee Meetings
What we do	The Directorate of Planning and Economic Development works on behalf of local people to protect, enhance and develop the environment, for now and for the future. We balance the views of neighbours, residents and amenity groups, local businesses, and parish and town councils. Our services cover most aspects of planning in the area, from building an extension on your house to major housing or individual developments.
Development Control Quick Links	Development Control home page Find out if  you need planning permission  Forms and Fees Planning guidance notes Weekly list of applications  Delegated decision lists.  Committee Agendas and Officer reports Committee meeting schedule.
Other Planning Quick Links	Building Control Forward Planning  Local Development Plan Economic Development. Census results Environment Listed buildings and conservation areas  Tree protection. Countrycare
Contacting Us	By Post: The Directorate of Planning and Economic Development , Civic Offices, High Street, Epping, Essex, CM16 4BZ In Person: Planning reception is open 9.00-5.15 Monday-Thursday, and 9.00-5.00 Friday. Phone:  01992 564000 Fax: 01992 564229 Email: ContactPlanning@eppingforestdc.gov.uk . ( A list of email addresses is available here)