Policy information sourced from the Combined Policies of Epping Forest District Local Plan (1998) and Alterations (2006).

CF6 Redevelopment/ change of use of educational facilities outside the Green Belt

The Council will grant planning permission for the redevelopment or change of use of educational facilities outside the Green Belt only when it is satisfied that:

  • any facilities which are currently, or will be, surplus to requirements will not be needed for educational use in the medium to long term;
  • the loss of any associated open space would not have an excessive effect on the townscape in the vicinity; and
  • the existing facilities do not offer potential for any recreational or community facility for which there is a recognised need in the locality and which is unlikely to be met in any other way.

For more information, please see the Combined Policies document