Policy information sourced from the Waltham Forest Local Plan

47 Education and Childcare Facilities

A. Development proposals for new education or childcare facilities in the borough will be supported:

  1. Where population change and growth require its provision:
    1. In areas of need as identified through annual reviews of the Infrastructure Delivery Plan;
    2. In accessible locations, with good public transport accessibility and access by walking and cycling;
  2. Where entrances and playgrounds are situated away from busy roads especially for early years and primary education facilities;
  3. Where they maximise the use of educational facilities for community, recreation or cultural use, through appropriate design measures;
  4. Where encouragement is given to the shared use of services between schools, colleges, universities, sports providers, community and cultural facilities;
  5. Where they are designed to be accessible and inclusive to meet the needs of a range of users, including disabled people; and
  6. Where they are designed to incorporate safe, suitable and accessible outdoor space.

B. Development proposals that would result in a loss of education or childcare facilities will not be supported, unless it can be demonstrated that there is no ongoing or projected future demand.

For more information please see the Waltham Forest Local Plan