Directorate of Planning and Economic Development

Call for Sites - Core Strategy (LDF)

The Council is commencing work on its Core Strategy – the key document of the new Local Development Framework (LDF). An immediate priority of the LDF is to make sufficient land allocations to meet the housing and employment targets and infrastructure requirements of the East of England Plan (EEP), and provision for gypsies and travellers. We are seeking opinion on any sites that you feel may have genuine potential for development over at least the next fifteen years. Follow the link below to download the letter and form. Please complete and return the form to the Council by Friday 18th July 2008 – even if you have had recent discussions with officers or are involved in current applications.Click here for more details of the 'Call for Sites'

Development Control News	1APP the National Planning Application Form is now here, click here for more details from the DCLG website    As of April 6th all applications must be made using the 1APP form, any applications not using this form will be returned as invalid.
	Planning Application fees increase with effect from April 6th 2008 onwards. The revised fees and resulting schedule of prices can be viewed by clicking here. Please be aware that applications received from 6th April onwards must be accompanied by the correct fee.

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)