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

HC16 Former Royal Gunpowder Factory Site, Waltham Abbey

The Council will encourage proposals for the restoration and reuse of the buildings on the former Royal Gunpowder Factory site (identified on the Proposals Map) provided that:

  1. the proposals relate to the use of the whole site and recognise its unique heritage and nature conservation value;
  2. the key buildings and structures are preserved through sensitive conversion and reuse;
  3. the proposals incorporate satisfactory decontamination measures;
  4. a gunpowder heritage museum/interpretation centre is created with associated visitor/education facilities on site; and
  5. the amount and location of any new development is justified, to the Council’s satisfaction, as either:-
    • replacement of existing buildings not subject to (2) above; or
    • an essential component of an acceptable plan for the whole site.

For more information, please see the Combined Policies document