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The Town and Country Planning (Border Facilities and Infrastructure) (EU Exit) (England) Special Development Order 2020: Temporary development at North Weald Airfield, Essex, comprising the change of use of the site from existing hardstanding to a temporary Inland Border Facility to provide 53 HGV spaces and 66 staff parking spaces. Temporary ancillary buildings are proposed to include an inspection building (up to 10.5 metres height), gate booths, portacabin offices and toilet facilities for the welfare of drivers, the enhancement of boundary fencing, a modular paving system for HGV parking, on-site signage and lighting. Her Majesty's Revenue and Customs ('HMRC') are seeking approval for the use of the site for a range of border controls, including customs checks, an office of departure and destination for lorries moving goods under the Common Transit Convention, and to process ATA Carnets for the temporary import of non-perishable goods. The site is intended to operate from 1st January 2021 until 31st December 2022, 24 hours a day seven days a week.

North Weald Airfield Hurricane Way North Weald Bassett Epping

Decision MadeReference: EPF/2759/20Epping Forest District Council

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Application summary

Status
Decision Made
Application type
Other
Received
26 Nov 2020
Validated
26 Nov 2020
Determination deadline
Not published
Local authority
Epping Forest District Council

Application overview

The Town and Country Planning (Border Facilities and Infrastructure) (EU Exit) (England) Special Development Order 2020: Temporary development at North Weald Airfield, Essex, comprising the change of use of the site from existing hardstanding to a temporary Inland Border Facility to provide 53 HGV spaces and 66 staff parking spaces. Temporary ancillary buildings are proposed to include an inspection building (up to 10.5 metres height), gate booths, portacabin offices and toilet facilities for the welfare of drivers, the enhancement of boundary fencing, a modular paving system for HGV parking, on-site signage and lighting. Her Majesty's Revenue and Customs ('HMRC') are seeking approval for the use of the site for a range of border controls, including customs checks, an office of departure and destination for lorries moving goods under the Common Transit Convention, and to process ATA Carnets for the temporary import of non-perishable goods. The site is intended to operate from 1st January 2021 until 31st December 2022, 24 hours a day seven days a week.

Proposal details

Reference
EPF/2759/20
Ward
North Weald Bassett
Parish
North Weald Bassett

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North Weald Airfield Hurricane Way North Weald Bassett Epping

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DocumentPublishedAction
DC Consultation (External)4 Dec 2020View
DC Supporting Information for Applications23 Dec 2020View
DC Parish Council Responses4 Jan 2021View
Plans: Site Plan · PDF23 Dec 2020View
DC Supporting Information for Applications23 Dec 2020View
Development Control Application Decision Notices1 Dec 2020View

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