Epping Forest - P2 Loughton

P2 Loughton

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

Residential and Mixed Use Sites

Employment Sites

In accordance with Policies SP1 and E1 the following existing sites are designated for employment uses:
1. LOU.E1 Oakwood Hill Industrial Estate
2. LOU.E2B Langston Road Industrial Estate
3. LOU.E3 Buckingham Court
In accordance with Policies SP1 and E1 the following site is allocated for B2 Use Class employment uses:
1. LOU.E2A Land adjacent to Langston Road Industrial Estate

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 objectives.
Development proposals in Loughton will be expected to deliver and/or contribute proportionately towards infrastructure items as required, including:
1. education provision including early years, primary school and secondary school places;
2. provision of health facilities;
3. highways and junction upgrades;
4. provision of walking and cycling facilities, and linkages both within the site and to key destinations;
5. enhancements to public transport provision or other initiatives which reduce the need to travel by car;
6. upgrade and improvement of utility infrastructure including water, waste water, solid waste, gas, electricity and telecommunications; and
7. improvements and provision of green and blue infrastructure assets including open space.

Town Centre Uses

In accordance with Policy E2, in Loughton High Road Town Centre, at least 70% of the ground floor Primary Commercial, Business and Service Frontage and at least 35% of the ground floor Secondary Commercial, Business and Service Frontage will be maintained in Use Class E uses.

District Centre Uses

In accordance with Policy E2, in Loughton Broadway District Centre, at least 60% of the ground floor Primary Commercial, Business and Service Frontage will be maintained in Use Class E uses.

Air Pollution

The development of sites within Loughton 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 Loughton 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.

Habitat Protection

Sites within the Impact Risk Zone for the Roding Valley Meadows Site of Special Scientific Interest and are above the identified development threshold should make provision for any avoidance and mitigation measures to address any impacts on this nationally important habitat.