Planning and building control pages
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Interactive planning map
Published on 13 March 2019Interactive planning map
Our interactive planning map allows you to see past and present planning application reference numbers for properties in the district, (more…)
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Regularisation certificate
Published on 7 March 2019Apply for a regularisation certificate
Regularisation certificates are required where the work has already taken place without receiving the correct authorisation. This still applies if the work was done before you became owner of a property. (more…)
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Make a building control application
Published on 7 March 2019Make a building control application
When carrying out work you must decide on the type of application for your planned build, extension or alteration work. (more…)
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Green infrastructure strategy
Published on 3 June 2020Green infrastructure strategy
Following consultation on the draft green infrastructure strategy in 2020, (more…)
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Harlow and Gilston Garden Town
Published on 14 February 2019Harlow and Gilston Garden Town
The Harlow and Gilston Garden Town (HGGT) sits in the heart of the UK Innovation Corridor. (more…)
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Land at Harlow Road Appeal
Published on 3 April 2024Search, view and comment on planning applications
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Pre and post application advice
Planning application validation requirements
EFSAC – Guidance for applicants
Weekly list of planning applications
Development Management service guide
Planning Enforcement service guide
Land at Harlow Road Appeal
A public inquiry will be held following the refusal of the planning application for:
The construction and operation of a solar photovoltaic (‘PV’) farm and associated infrastructure, (more…)
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Weekly list of planning applications
Published on 30 January 2019Weekly list of planning applications
Download our weekly list of planning & (more…)
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Moreton, Bobbingworth and the Lavers neighbourhood plan regulation 16 publication
Published on 22 January 2019Moreton, Bobbingworth and the Lavers neighbourhood plan regulation 16 publication
In accordance with regulation 16 of the Neighbourhood Planning (General) Regulations 2012, Epping Forest District Council is now publicising the draft Moreton, Bobbingworth and the Lavers neighbourhood plan. Representations received regarding the plan proposal will be forwarded to an appointed examiner, (more…)
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Local Development Scheme
Published on 13 February 2025Local Development Scheme
The Local Development Scheme (LDS) sets out the timetable for preparing or reviewing a Local Plan for the Epping Forest district and preparing relevant supporting documents. (more…)
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Infrastructure delivery
Published on 17 April 2024Infrastructure delivery
EFDC infrastructure delivery plan (IDP)
The EFDC infrastructure delivery plan (pdf 4MB) was published in 2020 to support the Local Plan.
The IDP has a number of purposes including to: (more…)
- Provide details and descriptions of the infrastructure required
- Present indicative costs associated with delivering the infrastructure required to support growth
- Summarise the potential funding sources that could be used to deliver infrastructure upgrades,