195 homes and traveller pitches at Land to the west of Tyler's Green & South of A414, North Weald Bassett, Epping

“Mental health contribution = £66,089.40 (based on 195 dwellings x £338.92 per dwelling); Education • Early Years and Childcare (EY&C) contribution = £424,200 based upon 195 dwellings and 5 gypsy and traveller pitches, this development would generate the need for 17.78 Early Years & Childcare (EY&C) places. This equates to £23,865 per place.”

“The application site covers 7.35 hectares and has a boot shape. The site is currently served by a gated field access to the south of the A414 and comprises three arable fields to the west of Blackhorse Lane, which bounds the eastern boundary of the eastern-most field. Close to the southern boundary and just east of the western most field is a pond.”

“There are 3 listed buildings surrounding the site. Located within the allocated site NWB.R2 is the Grade II listed Tylers Farmhouse. Located around 100m east of the site is the Grade II listed Tylers Lodge and over 50m south of the site is the Grade II Listed White Cottage.”

“The site is allocated for residential development under Policy P6 (NWB.R1 Land West of Tylers Green) for North Weald Bassett within the Epping Forest District Local Plan 2011-2033, Part One (2023)…”

“In areas adjoining existing residential properties, including parts of Tylers Farm, building heights would be limited to 2 storeys, not exceeding 7.8m. • Green and Blue Infrastructure: Green corridors (described as GC5 and GC10 in North Weald Bassett Strategic Masterplan Framework (NWB SMF) are proposed as key links across the site, incorporating pedestrian and cycle routes, alongside smaller green links within development blocks and along existing hedgerows.”

“The application seeks outline permission, with all matters reserved except access, for up to 195 dwellings and a 5-pitch Gypsy and Traveller site on allocated land at North Weald Bassett. The scheme forms part of a wider strategic allocation delivering a minimum of 1,050 homes, a new primary school, green infrastructure and transport improvements.”

“The proposal would deliver significant public benefits, including 40% affordable housing, Traveller accommodation, financial contributions towards education and healthcare, proportionate mitigation for M11 Junction 7 (details to be agreed), investment in sustainable transport, and biodiversity enhancements, in accordance with Policy P6 of the Local Plan.”

“National Highways No objection subject to s106 contributions towards improvements to J7 of the M11 Natural England No objection subject to appropriate mitigation being secured…”

“The Committee discussed the planning merits of the application. Issues discussed included the A414 Highway access, rat run and traffic safety, local plan allocation, Infrastructure including Sewer Capacity, Heritage Impact, Educational benefits and Traveller Pitches.”

“The Committee voted to APPROVE the application as per officer recommendation with the following additional condition:”

“No residential plot hereby approved, including any driveway, parking court, garden or other external area within its curtilage, shall be used for the parking or storage of commercial vehicles exceeding 3.5 tonnes gross vehicle weight, or for the storage of plant, machinery, equipment, materials, skips or containers associated with any trade, business or commercial activity.”