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Demolition of the existing building and the construction of new part 5/part 4/part 3 storey building to provide (i) a public library; (ii) space for offices, community use and Jazz Archive; (iii) the provision of 38 residential apartments; and (iv) associated access, parking, servicing, utilities, and landscaping

Loughton Library, Traps Hill, Loughton, Essex, IG10 1HD

Decision MadeReference: CC/EPF/88/22Essex County Council

Last published check: 22 Sept 2026, 00:58. Check the council record for more recent changes.

Application location

Loughton Library, Traps Hill, Loughton, Essex, IG10 1HD

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Application summary

Status
Decision Made
Application type
Full App (Major) CC
Received
9 Sept 2022
Validated
9 Sept 2022
Determination deadline
Not published
Local authority
Essex County Council

Application overview

Demolition of the existing building and the construction of new part 5/part 4/part 3 storey building to provide (i) a public library; (ii) space for offices, community use and Jazz Archive; (iii) the provision of 38 residential apartments; and (iv) associated access, parking, servicing, utilities, and landscaping

Proposal details

Reference
CC/EPF/88/22
Agent
Mrs Emma Walker

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DocumentPublishedAction
Secretary of State Call-In Request Decision LetterSecretary of State Call-In Request Decision Letter23 Nov 2023View
Decision NoticeDecision Notice30 Apr 2024View
Committee ReportCommittee Report20 Oct 2023View
Committee AddendumCommittee Addendum27 Oct 2023View
Committee Minutes October 2023Committee Minutes October 202322 Jan 2024View
Application FormApplication Form9 Sept 2022View
Covering LetterCovering Letter9 Sept 2022View
Planning StatementPlanning Statement9 Sept 2022View
Design and Access StatementDesign and Access Statement9 Sept 2022View
Transport StatementTransport Statement9 Sept 2022View
Drainage StrategyDrainage Strategy9 Sept 2022View
Heritage StatementHeritage Statement9 Sept 2022View
Archaeological Desk-Based AssessmentArchaeological Desk-Based Assessment9 Sept 2022View
Sustainability ChecklistSustainability Checklist9 Sept 2022View
Energy and Sustainability StrategyEnergy and Sustainability Strategy9 Sept 2022View
Biodiversity ChecklistBiodiversity Checklist9 Sept 2022View
Preliminary Ecological Assessment (Bio and Geodiversity Data)Preliminary Ecological Assessment (Bio and Geodiversity Data)9 Sept 2022View
Preliminary Ecological Assessment (Bat Roost Assessment)Preliminary Ecological Assessment (Bat Roost Assessment)9 Sept 2022View
Shadow Habitat Regulation AssessmentShadow Habitat Regulation Assessment9 Sept 2022View
Arboricultural Impact AssessmentArboricultural Impact Assessment9 Sept 2022View
Basement Impact AssessmentBasement Impact Assessment9 Sept 2022View
Fire Strategy ReportFire Strategy Report9 Sept 2022View
Ground Investigation Report (Contamination Report)Ground Investigation Report (Contamination Report)9 Sept 2022View
Statement of Community InvolvementStatement of Community Involvement9 Sept 2022View
Viability AssessmentViability Assessment11 Oct 2022View
Covering Email from agent to additional SuDS informationCovering Email from agent to additional SuDS information7 Nov 2022View
Downstream Defender Select - Design Data SheetDownstream Defender Select - Design Data Sheet7 Nov 2022View
Surface Water Model/CalculationsSurface Water Model/Calculations7 Nov 2022View
Flood MapFlood Map7 Nov 2022View
Email from agent in response to Essex Fire & Rescue Consultation ResponseEmail from agent in response to Essex Fire & Rescue Consultation Response8 Nov 2022View
Update to Table 5.2 of the Transport StatementUpdate to Table 5.2 of the Transport Statement23 Nov 2022View
Heritage Statement AddendumHeritage Statement Addendum16 Jan 2023View
Additional information/clarification pursuant to HRAAdditional information/clarification pursuant to HRA1 Feb 2023View
Covering Email from agent to additional SuDS informationCovering Email from agent to additional SuDS information14 Feb 2023View
Mitigation indices for stormwater treatment devicesMitigation indices for stormwater treatment devices14 Feb 2023View
SW Calculations (Updated)SW Calculations (Updated)14 Feb 2023View
Drainage StrategyDrainage Strategy14 Feb 2023View
Additional SuDS informationAdditional SuDS information15 Feb 2023View
Agent's response to Place Services (Landscape) Consultation ResponseAgent's response to Place Services (Landscape) Consultation Response21 Feb 2023View
Agent's response to EFDC Consultation ResponseAgent's response to EFDC Consultation Response7 Mar 2023View
Additional information/clarification pursuant to HRAAdditional information/clarification pursuant to HRA21 Mar 2023View
Email from agent with additional information attachedEmail from agent with additional information attached24 Aug 2023View
Site & Location PlanSite & Location Plan9 Sept 2022View
Existing Ground Floor PlanExisting Ground Floor Plan9 Sept 2022View
Existing First Floor PlanExisting First Floor Plan9 Sept 2022View
Existing Building ElevationsExisting Building Elevations9 Sept 2022View
Proposed MasterplanProposed Masterplan9 Sept 2022View
Proposed Ground Floor Plan (Library Level)Proposed Ground Floor Plan (Library Level)9 Sept 2022View
Proposed Basement PlanProposed Basement Plan9 Sept 2022View
2B4P Flat Types Sheet #12B4P Flat Types Sheet #19 Sept 2022View
1B2P Flat Types1B2P Flat Types9 Sept 2022View
Existing Traffic Regulation Order (Parking Restrictions on Traps Hill)Existing Traffic Regulation Order (Parking Restrictions on Traps Hill)9 Nov 2022View
Proposed Traffic Regulation Order StrategyProposed Traffic Regulation Order Strategy9 Nov 2022View
Proposed Site Layout - LandscapingProposed Site Layout - Landscaping21 Feb 2023View
Courtyard Proposal - LandscapingCourtyard Proposal - Landscaping21 Feb 2023View
Landscaping Sketch DetailsLandscaping Sketch Details21 Feb 2023View
Proposed First and Second Floor PlansProposed First and Second Floor Plans24 Aug 2023View
Proposed Third and Fourth Floor PlansProposed Third and Fourth Floor Plans24 Aug 2023View
Proposed Roof PlanProposed Roof Plan24 Aug 2023View
Proposed East ElevationProposed East Elevation24 Aug 2023View
Proposed South ElevationProposed South Elevation24 Aug 2023View
Proposed West ElevationProposed West Elevation24 Aug 2023View
Proposed North ElevationProposed North Elevation24 Aug 2023View
Proposed Internal Courtyard Facing ElevationsProposed Internal Courtyard Facing Elevations24 Aug 2023View
Proposed Section A-AProposed Section A-A24 Aug 2023View
Proposed Section B-BProposed Section B-B24 Aug 2023View
Proposed Internal Courtyard SectionProposed Internal Courtyard Section24 Aug 2023View
2B4P Flat Types Sheet #22B4P Flat Types Sheet #224 Aug 2023View
2B4P Flat Types Sheet #32B4P Flat Types Sheet #324 Aug 2023View
2B3P Flat Types Sheet #12B3P Flat Types Sheet #124 Aug 2023View
2B3P Flat Types Sheet #22B3P Flat Types Sheet #224 Aug 2023View
Visualisation #1Visualisation #124 Aug 2023View
Visualisation #2Visualisation #224 Aug 2023View
Proposed Site LayoutProposed Site Layout9 Sept 2022View
Proposed First Floor and Second Floor PlansProposed First Floor and Second Floor Plans9 Sept 2022View
Proposed Third and Fourth Floor PlansProposed Third and Fourth Floor Plans9 Sept 2022View
Proposed Courtyard LayoutProposed Courtyard Layout9 Sept 2022View
Proposed Roof PlanProposed Roof Plan9 Sept 2022View
Proposed East ElevationProposed East Elevation9 Sept 2022View
Proposed South ElevationProposed South Elevation9 Sept 2022View
Proposed West ElevationProposed West Elevation9 Sept 2022View
Proposed North ElevationProposed North Elevation9 Sept 2022View
Proposed Internal Courtyard Facing ElevationsProposed Internal Courtyard Facing Elevations9 Sept 2022View
Proposed Section A-AProposed Section A-A9 Sept 2022View
Proposed Section B-BProposed Section B-B9 Sept 2022View
Proposed Internal Courtyard SectionProposed Internal Courtyard Section9 Sept 2022View
2B4P Flat Types Sheet #22B4P Flat Types Sheet #29 Sept 2022View
2B4P Flat Types Sheet #32B4P Flat Types Sheet #39 Sept 2022View
2B3P Flat Types Sheet #12B3P Flat Types Sheet #19 Sept 2022View
2B3P Flat Types Sheet #22B3P Flat Types Sheet #29 Sept 2022View
Visualisation #1Visualisation #19 Sept 2022View
Visualisation #2Visualisation #29 Sept 2022View
Visualisation #3Visualisation #39 Sept 2022View
Visualisation #4Visualisation #49 Sept 2022View
Additional VisualisationsAdditional Visualisations7 Mar 2023View
Site NoticeSite Notice22 Sept 2022View
Linesearch BeforeUDigLinesearch BeforeUDig30 Sept 2022View
UK Power NetworksUK Power Networks30 Sept 2022View
UK Power Networks (Plans)UK Power Networks (Plans)30 Sept 2022View
CadentCadent30 Sept 2022View
Cadent (Plans)Cadent (Plans)30 Sept 2022View
Thames Water / Virgin Media (Plans)Thames Water / Virgin Media (Plans)30 Sept 2022View
Anglian WaterAnglian Water1 Oct 2022View
Highway AuthorityHighway Authority5 Oct 2022View
Place Services (Archaeology)Place Services (Archaeology)5 Oct 2022View
Essex County Fire and Rescue ServiceEssex County Fire and Rescue Service7 Oct 2022View
Loughton Town CouncilLoughton Town Council10 Oct 2022View
LLFALLFA18 Oct 2022View
Cllr PondCllr Pond23 Oct 2022View
Cllr PondCllr Pond26 Oct 2022View
Place ServicesPlace Services23 Nov 2022View
Highway AuthorityHighway Authority25 Nov 2022View
Epping Forest District CouncilEpping Forest District Council13 Jan 2023View
Place Services (Historic Buildings)Place Services (Historic Buildings)6 Feb 2023View
LLFALLFA21 Feb 2023View
Independent Review of Viability Assessment by Carter JonasIndependent Review of Viability Assessment by Carter Jonas21 Feb 2023View
HRA comments from ARUPHRA comments from ARUP2 May 2023View
Epping Forest District CouncilEpping Forest District Council12 Sept 2023View
ECC Infrastructure PlanningECC Infrastructure Planning9 Oct 2023View
HWEICBHWEICB13 Oct 2023View
HWEICB (Revised)HWEICB (Revised)20 Oct 2023View
Loughton Residents AssociationLoughton Residents Association10 Oct 2022View
Public Realm Financial Commitment LetterPublic Realm Financial Commitment Letter8 Jan 2024View
Legal AgreementLegal Agreement30 Apr 2024View

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Secretary of State Call-In Request Decision Letter Decision Notice
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