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

RST8 Play Areas

The Council will:

  • protect existing play areas from built development;
  • only permit developments resulting in a loss of play areas where:
    • the developer will provide appropriate replacement facilities in the immediate vicinity, or, where this is impracticable;
    • the developer will contribute towards the upgrading or maintenance costs of existing facilities;
  • seek to ensure the provision of new play areas and equipment in or close to Loughton town centre;
  • require residential developments on large sites to incorporate play areas of an appropriate size and location on the basis of:
    • any existing shortfall in the locality; and
    • any need generated by the development; and
  • require that all new play areas:
    • are suitably equipped;
    • incorporate safety surfaces;
    • are maintained in a safe condition; and
    • are surrounded by dog-proof fencing and gates.

For more information, please see the Combined Policies document