104 homes at Land to the East of St. Leonards Road, Lower Nazeing

The site and its setting

The 3.33-hectare site contains agricultural and greenfield land, borders St Leonards Road and housing, and includes a public right of way and river.

“Crucially, the additional units do not give rise to adverse impacts on the surrounding area or infrastructure capacity. The scheme continues to deliver high-quality housing, including 40% affordable provision, and secures approximately £2 million in planning contributions towards education, health, highways, open space, and community infrastructure.”

“The s ite is predominantly within EA Flood Zone 1 with a small section within EA Flood Zone 2, specifically where the access is proposed. A public right of way and a main river runs through the site.”

Officer report

Consultation responses

More than 100 objections were received, while the Parish Council supported the application subject to consultation and a significant community-hall contribution.

“NA ZEING PARISH COUNCIL – To support the application on the condition that Nazeing Parish Council are consulted on the traffic calming, traffic light controlled pedestrian crossings and all other details. I n addition, further to previous comments, since this is such a large development within the Epping Forest District Council Local Plan, the Council believe that since a new community hall is also in the Plan that a significant Section 106 contribution should be included.”

“ECC Green Infrastructure No Objection Subject to Conditions ECC Highways No Objection Subject to Conditions/S106 ECC Ecology No Objection Subject to Conditions ECC SuDs Objection – Superseded by EA & EFDC Drainage ECC Archaeology No Objection Subject to Conditions National Highways No Objection Subject to Conditions Historic England Delegated to LPA Conservation Team Natural England No Objection Subject to Conditions/S106 Sports England No Objection Subject to…”

Officer report

Who spoke

The Committee heard from an objector, the Parish Council, the applicant’s agent and Ward Councillor Chris Whitbread; Councillor L Morgan also addressed members.

What members changed

Members supported bringing the speed gateway signs forward before construction and added advice about local affordable-housing connections and wider flooding and highway issues.

“An amendment to condition 22, to deliver the speed gateway signs prior to commencement was proposed by Cllr Shaw, seconded by Cllr Lucas and voted for by the Committee. The amendment ensures that appropriate measures are in place before construction works begin to safeguard existing residents from hazardous road conditions.”

“Additional informatives to give priority to housing people with local connection to Nazeing, and to encourage engagement with Essex County Council as the lead Local Flood authority and Highways Authority were proposed by Cllr Amos, seconded by Cllr Church and agreed by the Committee.”

Minutes

The committee vote

The Committee voted to approve the application subject to a Section 106 legal agreement, with an amended condition and additional informatives.

“The Committee voted to APPROVE the application, with an amended condition and additional informatives, as shown below (subject to S106 Legal Agreement).”

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The final decision

The gateway signs must be installed before development starts, with the remaining access and highway works completed before first occupation and retained thereafter.

“Modification to Condition 22 - Split to deliver the gateway signs prior to development and the remaining highway works prior to first occupation;”

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