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  • Green infrastructure strategy

    Published on 3 June 2020

    Green infrastructure strategy

    Following consultation on the draft green infrastructure strategy in 2020, (more…)

  • Harlow and Gilston Garden Town

    Published on 14 February 2019

    Harlow and Gilston Garden Town

    The Harlow and Gilston Garden Town (HGGT) sits in the heart of the UK Innovation Corridor. (more…)

  • Moreton, Bobbingworth and the Lavers neighbourhood plan regulation 16 publication

    Published on 22 January 2019

    Moreton, 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 2025

    Local 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 2024

    Infrastructure 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,
  • Local Plan evidence base

    Published on 12 February 2024

    Local Plan evidence base

    The Local Plan evidence base includes the supporting documents that have been used to help produce the policies and site allocations within the Local Plan. (more…)

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    Adopted Local Plan March 2023

    Published on 16 February 2023

    Adopted Local Plan March 2023

    On 9 February 2023, the Council received the Inspector’s Report on the Examination of the Epping Forest District Local Plan 2011 to 2033.

    The Inspector’s Report concludes that subject to the Main Modifications set out in the Appendix to the report, (more…)