Epping Forest - P5 Buckhurst Hill

P5 Buckhurst Hill

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. BUCK.R1 Land at Powell Road – approximately 31 homes
2. BUCK.R2 Queens Road car park – approximately 41 homes
3. BUCK.R3 Stores at Lower Queens Road – approximately 15 new homes and reprovision of 24 homes and retail floorspace

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 Buckhurst Hill will be expected to deliver and/or contribute proportionately towards infrastructure items as required, including:
1. appropriate education provision including early years, primary school and secondary school places;
2. appropriate provision of health facilities;
3. provision of walking and cycling facilities, and linkages both within the site and to key destinations;
4. enhancements to public transport provision or other initiatives which reduce the need to travel by car; and
5. improvements and provision of green and blue infrastructure and open space throughout the settlement.

District Centre Uses

In accordance with Policy E2, at least 65% of the ground floor Primary Commerical, Business and Service Frontage and at least 40% of the ground floor Secondary Commerical, Business and Service Frontage will be maintained in Use Class E uses in Buckhurst Hill District Centre.

Air Pollution

The development of sites within Buckhurst Hill 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 Buckhurst Hill 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.