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

P7 Chigwell

  • 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. CHIG.R4 Land Between Froghall Lane and Railway Line – approximately 105 specialist homes
    2. CHIG.R5 Land at Chigwell Nurseries – approximately 65 homes
    3. CHIG.R8 Land at Fencepiece Road – approximately six homes
    4. CHIG.R9 Land at Grange Court – approximately eight homes
    5. CHIG.R10 The Maypole – approximately 11 homes
    6. CHIG.R11 Land at Hainault Road – approximately 11 homes

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 Chigwell 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. 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;
    5. upgrade and improvement of utility infrastructure including water, waste water, solid waste, gas, electricity and telecommunications where necessary; and
    6. improvements and provision of green and blue infrastructure assets including open space.

Air Pollution

  • The development of sites within Chigwell has the potential to produce air pollution that could impact 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 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 Chigwell 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