Epping Forest - P11 Thornwood

P11 Thornwood

Proposals for development on allocated sites should accord with the site specific policy requirements set out in Part Two of this Plan.

Residential Sites

In accordance with Policy SP1, the following sites are allocated for residential development:
1. THOR.R1 Land at Tudor House – approximately 124 homes
2. THOR.R2 Land West of High Road – approximately 48 homes

Employment Sites

There are no new employment site allocations in Thornwood. In accordance with Policies SP1 and E1 the following existing sites are designated for employment uses:
1. THOR.E1 Camfaud Concrete Pumps
2. THOR.E2 Land at Esgors Farm
3. THOR.E3 Woodside Industrial Estate
4. THOR.E4 Weald Hall Lane Industrial Area

Infrastructure Requirements

New development must be served and supported by appropriate on and off-site infrastructure and services. Development should deliver and/or contribute towards the delivery of infrastructure where this is necessary and fairly and reasonably related to the development having full regard to the Infrastructure Delivery Plan Schedule and its wider infrastructure objectives.
Development proposals in Thornwood will be expected to deliver and/or contribute proportionately towards infrastructure items including:
1. appropriate education provision including early years, primary school and secondary school places;
2. appropriate provision of health facilities.
3. enhancements to public transport provision or other initiatives which reduce the need to travel by car;
4. upgrade and improvement of utility infrastructure including water, waste water, solid waste, gas, electricity and telecommunications where necessary;
5. improvements and provision of green and blue infrastructure and open space throughout the settlement; and
6. community uses.

Air Pollution

The development of sites within Thornwood has the potential to produce air pollution that could impact upon air quality in the District, including the Epping Forest. All development proposals will need to demonstrate that they are in accordance with Policy DM2 and Policy DM22 and should have regard to the Council’s adopted Air Pollution Mitigation Strategy for the Epping Forest. This includes, where necessary, the provision of financial contributions for the purposes of implementing air pollution mitigation initiatives and undertaking air quality monitoring and any necessary future air quality assessments.

Recreational Pressure

Developments within Thornwood which would result in a net increase in dwellings have the potential to result in recreational pressure on the Epping Forest Special Area of Conservation. All such developments will need to demonstrate that they are in accordance with Policy DM2. This includes, where necessary, the provision of financial contributions towards mitigation and monitoring measures.

Flood Risk

Except for essential infrastructure and water compatible developments, no built development on residential allocations will be permitted on land within Flood Zones 2 and 3 as shown on the Council’s latest Strategic Flood Risk Assessment maps, including the appropriate allowance for climate change.