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Planning application documents: what to read first
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Land at Epping East, North of Steward Green Road and East of the Orchards, Epping, CM16
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Council sourceOutline planning application (with all matters reserved except primary vehicular accesses to the public highway) for a residential-led mixed-use development comprising up to 400 dwellings (Use Class C3), a care home (up to 80 beds, Use Class C2), elderly extra care/assisted living (up to 80 dwellings, Use Class C2 and/or C3), and a local centre, comprising a mixture of complimentary uses, including residential accommodation, local retail, and early years provision (Use Classes E and F), together with mobility hubs, public open space, public realm amenity space and outdoor play space, including a new Country Park (Suitable Alternative Natural Greenspace (SANG)) and associated landscaping and infrastructure.
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| Document | Published | Action |
|---|---|---|
| Sport England Comments #1Memo (Consultee Comments) | 15 Sept 2026 | View |
| Arboricultural Impact AssessmentSupporting Statement/Documents · PDF | 14 Sept 2026 | View |
| Parameter Plan - DensityPlans · PDF | 14 Sept 2026 | View |
| Land Contamination Assessment - Part 4Supporting Statement/Documents · PDF | 14 Sept 2026 | View |
| Agricultural Land ClassificationSupporting Statement/Documents · PDF | 14 Sept 2026 | View |
| Transport Assessment - Part 4Supporting Statement/Documents · PDF | 14 Sept 2026 | View |
| REVISED - Habitats Regulations AssessmentSupporting Statement/Documents · PDF | 17 Sept 2026 | View |
| ECC Archaeology Comments #1Memo (Consultee Comments) · PDF | 15 Sept 2026 | View |
| Design and Access StatementSupporting Statement/Documents · PDF | 14 Sept 2026 | View |
| ECC Green Infrastructure Comments #1Memo (Consultee Comments) · PDF | 29 Sept 2026 | View |
| EFDC Leisure Comments #1Memo (Consultee Comments) | 16 Oct 2026 | View |
| Epping Society Comments #1Representations (Neighbour/Parish Comments/Objections) · PDF | 29 Sept 2026 | View |
| ECC Highways Comments #1Memo (Consultee Comments) | 8 Oct 2026 | View |
| Health Impact AssessmentSupporting Statement/Documents · PDF | 14 Sept 2026 | View |
| National Highways Comments #1Memo (Consultee Comments) · PDF | 5 Oct 2026 | View |
| Statement of Community Involvement_Redacted · PDF | 14 Sept 2026 | View |
| Cadent Gas Comments #2Memo (Consultee Comments) | 22 Sept 2026 | View |
| SUPERSEDED - Preliminary Ecology AppraisalSupporting Statement/Documents · PDF | 14 Sept 2026 | View |
| EFDC Air Quality Comments #1Memo (Consultee Comments) | 7 Oct 2026 | View |
| Essex Police Comments #1Memo (Consultee Comments) · PDF | 22 Sept 2026 | View |
| Noise Impact AssessmentSupporting Statement/Documents · PDF | 14 Sept 2026 | View |
| Land Contamination Assessment - Part 6Supporting Statement/Documents · PDF | 14 Sept 2026 | View |
| EFDC Planning Policy Comments #1Memo (Consultee Comments) · PDF | 14 Oct 2026 | View |
| Cover LetterSupporting Statement/Documents · PDF | 15 Sept 2026 | View |
| Affinity Water Comments #1Memo (Consultee Comments) · PDF | 5 Oct 2026 | View |
| Essex Fire & Rescue Service Comments #1Memo (Consultee Comments) | 23 Sept 2026 | View |
| Landscape and Visual Impact Assessment (LVIA)Supporting Statement/Documents · PDF | 14 Sept 2026 | View |
| Parameter Plan - Building HeightsPlans · PDF | 14 Sept 2026 | View |
| Utilities StatementSupporting Statement/Documents · PDF | 14 Sept 2026 | View |
| EFDC Affordable Housing Comments #1Memo (Consultee Comments) | 28 Sept 2026 | View |
| ECC Landscape Team (LVIA) Comments #1Memo (Consultee Comments) | 19 Oct 2026 | View |
| Land Use and Accommodation ScheduleSupporting Statement/Documents · PDF | 14 Sept 2026 | View |
| Framework PlanPlans · PDF | 14 Sept 2026 | View |
| Land Contamination Assessment - Part 5Supporting Statement/Documents · PDF | 14 Sept 2026 | View |
| Conservation Comments #1Memo (Consultee Comments) · PDF | 5 Oct 2026 | View |
| Essex Police Comments #1Memo (Consultee Comments) · PDF | 30 Sept 2026 | View |
| Land Contamination Assessment - Part 7Supporting Statement/Documents · PDF | 14 Sept 2026 | View |
| Land Contamination Assessment - Part 2Supporting Statement/Documents · PDF | 14 Sept 2026 | View |
| Transport Assessment - Part 3Supporting Statement/Documents · PDF | 14 Sept 2026 | View |
| Parameter Plan - Land UsePlans · PDF | 14 Sept 2026 | View |
| EFDC Urban Design comments #1Memo (Consultee Comments) · PDF | 6 Oct 2026 | View |
| Housing Need and Supply AssessmentSupporting Statement/Documents · PDF | 14 Sept 2026 | View |
| Land Contamination Assessment - Part 3Supporting Statement/Documents · PDF | 14 Sept 2026 | View |
| Care Needs AssessmentSupporting Statement/Documents · PDF | 14 Sept 2026 | View |
| Location PlanPlans · PDF | 14 Sept 2026 | View |
| Conservators of Epping Forest Comments #1Memo (Consultee Comments) · PDF | 9 Oct 2026 | View |
| EFDC HIA Comments #1Memo (Consultee Comments) · PDF | 6 Oct 2026 | View |
| Parameter Plan - Access and MovementPlans · PDF | 14 Sept 2026 | View |
| Transport Note – Sustainable Travel StrategySupporting Statement/Documents · PDF | 14 Sept 2026 | View |
| Active Travel England Comments #1Memo (Consultee Comments) · PDF | 2 Oct 2026 | View |
| EFDC SuDS and Green Infrastructure CommentsMemo (Consultee Comments) · PDF | 6 Oct 2026 | View |
| Lighting StrategySupporting Statement/Documents · PDF | 14 Sept 2026 | View |
| Planning StatementSupporting Statement/Documents · PDF | 14 Sept 2026 | View |
| Affordable Housing StatementSupporting Statement/Documents · PDF | 14 Sept 2026 | View |
| Transport Assessment - Part 2Supporting Statement/Documents · PDF | 14 Sept 2026 | View |
| REVISED - Preliminary Ecology AppraisalSupporting Statement/Documents · PDF | 17 Sept 2026 | View |
| EFDC Contaminated Land Comments #1Memo (Consultee Comments) · PDF | 2 Oct 2026 | View |
| Framework Travel PlanSupporting Statement/Documents · PDF | 14 Sept 2026 | View |
| Cadent Gas Comments #1Memo (Consultee Comments) | 21 Sept 2026 | View |
| Green Belt AssessmentSupporting Statement/Documents · PDF | 14 Sept 2026 | View |
| Non-Technical SummarySupporting Statement/Documents · PDF | 15 Sept 2026 | View |
| Transport Assessment - Part 1Supporting Statement/Documents · PDF | 14 Sept 2026 | View |
| Epping Town Council Comments #1Representations (Neighbour/Parish Comments/Objections) · PDF | 5 Oct 2026 | View |
| Stage 1 - Road Safety Audit + Designers ResponseSupporting Statement/Documents · PDF | 28 Oct 2026 | View |
| Biodiversity Net Gain StatementSupporting Statement/Documents · PDF | 14 Sept 2026 | View |
| Biodiversity Metric Calculation Tool - Part #2Supporting Statement/Documents | 14 Sept 2026 | View |
| Heritage StatementSupporting Statement/Documents · PDF | 14 Sept 2026 | View |
| EFDC Tree Comments #1Memo (Consultee Comments) | 2 Oct 2026 | View |
| Flood Risk AssessmentSupporting Statement/Documents · PDF | 14 Sept 2026 | View |
| Biodiversity Metric Calculation Tool - Part #3Supporting Statement/Documents | 14 Sept 2026 | View |
| Air Quality AssessmentSupporting Statement/Documents · PDF | 14 Sept 2026 | View |
| ECC Infrastructure Comments #1Memo (Consultee Comments) · PDF | 29 Sept 2026 | View |
| Application Form - Without Personal DataSupporting Statement/Documents · PDF | 14 Sept 2026 | View |
| TFL Infrastructure Protection Comments #1Memo (Consultee Comments) | 17 Sept 2026 | View |
| Transport Assessment - Part 5Supporting Statement/Documents · PDF | 14 Sept 2026 | View |
| Hydraulic Modelling Technical NoteSupporting Statement/Documents · PDF | 14 Sept 2026 | View |
| EFDC HRA Comments #1Memo (Consultee Comments) · PDF | 15 Oct 2026 | View |
| Proposed Site Access PlansPlans · PDF | 14 Sept 2026 | View |
| DM Neighbour Letter.docx | 14 Sept 2026 | View |
| Natural England Comments #1Memo (Consultee Comments) · PDF | 28 Sept 2026 | View |
| BNG Habitat PlanSupporting Statement/Documents | 14 Sept 2026 | View |
| Landscape MasterplanPlans · PDF | 14 Sept 2026 | View |
| Sustainability StatementSupporting Statement/Documents · PDF | 14 Sept 2026 | View |
| Archaeological Desk-Based AssessmentSupporting Statement/Documents · PDF | 14 Sept 2026 | View |
| Biodiversity Metric Calculation Tool - Part #4Supporting Statement/Documents | 14 Sept 2026 | View |
| SUPERSEDED - Habitats Regulations AssessmentSupporting Statement/Documents · PDF | 14 Sept 2026 | View |
| Biodiversity Metric Calculation Tool - Part #1Supporting Statement/Documents | 14 Sept 2026 | View |
| Land Contamination Assessment - Part 1Supporting Statement/Documents · PDF | 14 Sept 2026 | View |
| Historic England Comments #1Memo (Consultee Comments) · PDF | 23 Sept 2026 | View |
| Environment Agency Comments #1Memo (Consultee Comments) · PDF | 28 Sept 2026 | View |
| Parameter Plan - Open SpacePlans · PDF | 14 Sept 2026 | View |
| Strategic Masterplan FrameworkSupporting Statement/Documents · PDF | 15 Sept 2026 | View |
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