Planning policy
North Weald Bassett Strategic Masterplan
North Weald Bassett Strategic Masterplan
Residents from across Epping Forest District are being asked to take part in a formal consultation on the Strategic Masterplan Framework (SMF) document for North Weald Bassett.
The Masterplan is required to be prepared by the Epping Forest District Council Local Plan in order to guide future development that has been allocated for North Weald Bassett.
The Masterplan includes:
- A minimum of 1,050 new energy efficient homes, including social rented and shared ownership, that would be available to local people
- New community facilities and land for healthcare facilities
- Improved access to St Andrew’s Primary School and commitment to additional education provision either through a new primary school or the expansion of St Andrew’s
- New and improved, fully equipped children’s play spaces
- Better sports facilities including an additional junior / mini pitch and improvements to the Memorial Playing Fields as the central sporting hub, making it more of a focal point in the village
- Public open space for recreation and biodiversity
- Additional planting throughout the masterplan area, including a new community orchard
- New retail units to complement existing shops and services in the village
- A new roundabout on the A414 providing direct access to the masterplan area
The vision for the Strategic Masterplan is to deliver:
A landscape-led masterplan that will deliver a variety of new homes, which respects the discrete character of the village; utilises existing landscape features; places an emphasis on social focal points, connectivity and integration with the fabric of the village; fosters a sense of community; and acknowledges the history of North Weald Bassett.
The final Strategic Masterplan for North Weald Bassett will establish a framework and principles for future growth in the village. Epping Forest District Council will use the Masterplan for determining future planning applications.
Providing feedback
The consultation runs from 21 November 2023 to 16 January 2024.
A digital copy of the Strategic Masterplan document can be viewed through the link below:
Comments can be made online through the following link:
A pdf copy of the comments form can be found here:
In-person events
Epping Forest District Council will be hosting 2 in-person events in December where residents can discuss the draft Strategic Masterplan Framework document and put forward their views.
Event dates
- Saturday 9 December 2023 from 10am to 2pm at St Andrew’s School, School Green Lane, North Weald, Epping, CM16 6EH
- Tuesday 12 December 2023 from 4pm to 7pm at St Andrew’s School, School Green Lane, North Weald, Epping, CM16 6EH
Booking is not required to attend the sessions.
Copies of masterplan
Copies of the Strategic Masterplan Framework document, together with comments forms can also be viewed at Epping Forest District Council offices, North Weald Bassett Library and Thornwood Common Parish Hall.