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

NC1 SPAs, SACs and SSSIs

The Council will refuse planning permission for any development or land use change which could directly or indirectly destroy or adversely affect a Site of Special Scientific Interest. The Council will comply with the U.K.’s international obligations for those SSSIs designated or proposed as Special Protection Areas or Special Areas of Conservation.

For more information, please see the Combined Policies document