Draft Local Plan 2016

The draft Local Plan was published for a 6-week consultation between 31 October and 12 December 2016.

Download a full copy of the Draft Local Plan (pdf 10MB)

A detailed analysis of the comments was undertaken and a summary of the key issues identified was included as an appendix to the report considered by Cabinet on 11 July 2017.

Download Cabinet report 11 July 2017 (pdf 133KB)

Due to the size of the document we have also provided individual chapters and area maps, to ensure they are easier to download.

Index of the Draft Local Plan (pdf 189KB)
How do I respond to the Draft Local Plan (pdf 148KB)
Foreword from Epping Forest District Council Leader and Planning Policy Portfolio Holder (pdf 140KB)
Chapter 1 – Introduction (pdf 242KB)
Chapter 2 – Setting the Scene (pdf 1MB)

Find out about the context and background to the Draft Local Plan and how we have reached this point in the process.

Chapter 3 – Strategic Policies (pdf 3MB)

Find out about the Draft Local Plan’s vision and objectives, the key issues it needs to address and the strategic policies which set out:

  • how much development is to be planned for
  • where that development should be located together with major transport infrastructure
  • Green Belt boundaries and policy
  • Green networks
Chapter 4 – Housing, Economy, Transport and Development Management Policies (pdf 976KB)

Find out more detail about the policies covering issues such as housing, employment, transport, historic and built environment, design and environmental policies.

Chapter 5 – The Places (pdf 4MB)

Read here about the preferred approach in the Draft Local Plan for your town or village. You can view high resolution versions of the relevant maps for your town or village below:

Chapter 6 – Infrastructure and Delivery (pdf 183KB)

Find out more about the infrastructure policies and approach for seeking contributions from developers as well as how the Local Plan will be delivered and monitored.

Appendices

More information