Epping Forest - P9 Roydon

P9 Roydon

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. ROYD.R1 The Old Coal Yard – approximately seven homes
2. ROYD.R2 Land at Kingsmead School – approximately 21 homes
3. ROYD.R4 Land at Parklands Nursery – approximately 20 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 Roydon 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, providing linkages both within the site and to key destinations, including to the Lee Valley Regional park;
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.

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.

Air Pollution

The development of sites within Roydon 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 reard 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.