Policy information sourced from the Epping Forest District Local Plan 2011-2033

P12 Coopersale, Fyfield, High Ongar, Lower Sheering, Sheering and Stapleford Abbotts

  • 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. COOP.R1 Land at Parklands – approximately six homes (Coopersale)
    2. FYF.R1 Land at Gypsy Mead - approximately 14 homes (Fyfield)
    3. HONG.R1 Land at Mill Lane - approximately ten homes (High Ongar)
    4. LSHR.R1 Land at Lower Sheering - approximately 14 homes (Lower Sheering)
    5. SHR.R1 Land at Daubneys Farm - approximately ten homes; SHR.R2 Land to the East of the M11 - approximately 62 homes; and SHR.R3 Land north of Primley Lane - approximately 12 homes (Sheering)
    6. STAP.R1 Land at Oak Hill Road - approximately 33 homes

Employment Sites

  • There are no new employment site allocations in Coopersale, Fyfield, High Ongar, Lower Sheering, Sheering or Stapleford Abbotts. In accordance with Policies SP1 and E1 the following existing sites are designated for employment uses:
    1. High Ongar – HONG.E1 Nash Hall Industrial Estate
    2. Lower Sheering – LSHR.E1 Land at The Maltings
    3. Stapleford Abbotts – STAP.E1 Land at High Willows

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 these settlements will be expected to deliver and/or contribute proportionately towards infrastructure items including:
    1. appropriate education provision including early years, primary school places 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. highways and junction upgrades;
    5. upgrade and improvement of utility infrastructure including water, waste water, gas, electricity and telecommunications where necessary; and
    6. improvements and provision of green and blue infrastructure and open space throughout the settlement.

Air Pollution

  • The development of sites within Coopersale, Fyfield, High Ongar, Lower Sheering, Sheering and Stapleford Abbotts 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.
  • Developments within Coopersale 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.

For more information please see the Epping Forest District Local Plan 2011-2033