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

H6A Site Thresholds for Affordable Housing

  • In settlements where the population is greater than 3,000, provision of affordable housing will be expected in all applications for residential or mixed use (including residential) development, where:
    • the site is 0.5 of a hectare or above; or
    • 15 or more dwellings will be provided.
  • In settlements with a population of 3,000 or less, and where policy GB16 of this plan does not apply, affordable housing will be sought where applications are made for:
    • two or more dwellings on a greenfield site, and the site is 0.1ha or larger; or
    • three or more dwellings on a previously developed site, and the site is 0.2ha or larger.

This distinction is intended to recognise the likely difference in site purchase and preparation costs. These thresholds will apply unless it can be proven that viability of development or need for affordable housing justify relaxation of the requirement.

For more information, please see the Combined Policies document