Policy information sourced from the Combined Policies of Epping Forest District Local Plan (1998) and Alterations (2006).

RP3 Water Quality

The Council, after consultation with the Environment Agency, and, as appropriate, British Waterways and Thames Water, will refuse permission for developments or activities which present an undue risk to the quality and quantity of:

  1. groundwater; or
  2. water in rivers, canals, lakes, ponds or other water courses.

For more information, please see the Combined Policies document