Supporting Planning Statement Willingale Road, Loughton

Debden Developments Ltd

Supporting Planning Redevelopment of site to provide residential Statement and D1/D2 use Former St Thomas More RC Church, Willingale Road, Loughton

All photos © JB Planning Associates unless otherwise noted.

collard avenue street view

Proposed view along Willingale Road.

willingale road street view Contents

1. Introduction 1 2. Site Description 3 3. Planning History 5 4. The Proposed Scheme ...... 7 5. Planning Policy Context 9 6. Supporting Planing Considerations 13 7. Planning Benefits 17 8. Conclusion 19

Appendix 1: Site Location Plan A1 Appendix 2: OS Location Plan A3 Appendix 3: Site Photo Board A5 Appendix 4: 31 October 2018 Pre-Application Meeting Summary Note A7 Appendix 5: Local Transport Links Map A11 Appendix 6: Audit of Community Facilities A15 Appendix 7: Map of Community Facilities A21 collard avenue street view Appendix 8: Section 106 Planning Obligation Draft Heads of Terms A23 Appendix 9: National Housing Crisis News Articles A31

Former St Thomas More RC Church, Supporting Planning Statement Willingale Road, Loughton

willingale road street view View of northern elevation of church.

Former St Thomas More RC Church, Supporting Planning Statement Willingale Road, Loughton 1 Introduction

1.1 This Supporting Planning Statement has been prepared in support of a full application on behalf of our clients, Debden Developments Ltd, who are the new freehold owners having purchased from the Roman Catholic Diocese. The development proposed is as follows:

“ Erection of 16 houses and 10 flats, including a new community hall (class D1/D2), associated parking, access, hard and soft landscaping and all ancillary works” 1.2 The application follows pre-application meetings with Epping Forest District Council planning officers for proposed residential re-development of former St Thomas More RC Church site at 106 Willingale Road, Loughton.

1.3 The former St Thomas More RC Church closed in October 2015; the site comprises the empty Roman Catholic Church with a parish hall/ social room, parking and open land within its grounds. Immediately to the south and adjoining is the former Presbytery (Priest’s House).

1.4 In general terms, the church site looks neglected and in our view, is a classic brownfield site within the built-up area in need of redevelopment.

1.5 This Supporting Planning Statement briefly describes the site and its surroundings and relevant planning history. Following this, a detailed description of the proposed scheme is included and it then briefly reviews the current planning policy situation and how the scheme complies with the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) and the Epping Forest District Council adopted and emerging local policies, followed by a section on supporting planning considerations. Concluding comments in support of the proposals are set out at the end of the statement.

Former St Thomas More RC Church, Supporting Planning Statement 1 Willingale Road, Loughton Willingdale Road existing access point.

2 Former St Thomas More RC Church, Supporting Planning Statement Willingale Road, Loughton 2 Site Description

The site and its surroundings 2.1 St Thomas More Church is located on a corner at the junction of Willingale Road and Collard Avenue in Loughton. The site area is 0.5 hectare (1.24 acres) comprising an empty Roman Catholic Church with a parish hall/social room, parking and open land within its grounds. Immediately to the south and adjoining is the Presbytery – Priest’s House.

2.2 The church is no longer in use and the last services were held in October 2015. The congregation now use the main St Edmund of Canterbury Roman Catholic Church in Loughton Town Centre.

2.3 The church itself is a simple brick building, functional in appearance with the flat roofed parish hall to the side. The site boundaries are enclosed by mature beech hedges and there are one or two quite large, deciduous trees within the grounds. There is a large amount of open grass and rough scrubland within the church grounds, presently under- used and partly overgrown.

2.4 The main access drive to the car park is via Willingale Road and the church main entrance is also along this road. There are two other vehicular access points/gates on Collard Avenue.

2.5 The site lies within a mature residential area comprising predominantly two storey dwellings which appear to be former local authority houses. We have presumed that many of the houses are now owner occupied.

2.6 A Site Location Plan is enclosed as Appendix 1, an OS Location Map is enclosed as Appendix 2 and a Site Photo Board showing the surrounding context is enclosed as Appendix 3.

Former St Thomas More RC Church, Supporting Planning Statement 3 Willingale Road, Loughton View of northern part of site.

4 Former St Thomas More RC Church, Supporting Planning Statement Willingale Road, Loughton 3 Planning History

3.1 The application follows a formal pre-application submission to Epping Forest District Council which comprised of two pre-application meetings with officers and subsequent discussions.

3.2 The initial pre-application proposed 4 different schemes which were as follows: a. Scheme 1 – 19 dwellings b. Scheme 2 – 23 dwellings c. Scheme 3 – 18 dwellings plus a D1/D2 unit d. Scheme 4 – 14 dwellings plus a D1/D2 unit

3.3 During pre-application discussions, officers advised for a higher density scheme, outward facing dwellings with active frontages, a less car dominated scheme and careful consideration for the siting of the D1/D2 community use within the site. Officers advised that the sloping topography of the site allows scope for a three storey development towards the corner of Collard Avenue and Willingale Road.

3.4 A summary note of the pre-application meeting held with officers on 31 October 2018 is enclosed as Appendix 4.

3.5 Further schemes have since been submitted to officers for pre- application advice as follows: e. Scheme 5 – 25 dwellings plus a D1/D2 unit f. Scheme 6 – 27 dwellings plus a D1/D2 unit g. Scheme 7 – 26 dwellings plus relocated D1/D2 unit onto Willingale Road frontage (the application scheme).

Former St Thomas More RC Church, Supporting Planning Statement 5 Willingale Road, Loughton PLOTS 8, 9 & 10

PLOTS 5, 6 & 7

PLOTS 11, 12 & 13

16 EXISTING 15 17 CROSSOVER

14 communal 4802 amenity area

to apartments 6795

11 6000 12

13 9

PLOT 4 10 TYPE A WILLINGALE ROAD 4B7P PLOT 14 18 House TYPE A/h 4B7P 19 PLOT 21 House TYPE B1 3B5P 7 House PLOT 3 TYPE A 8 4B7P House PLOT 15 20 TYPE A/h 4B7P 21 House COLLARD AVENUE 5 PLOT 22 PLOT 2 TYPE D TYPE A 3B5P PLOT 16 6 4B7P House TYPE B2/h House 3B5P House 22

23 EXISTING CROSSOVER

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5000 4500 4 PLOT 1 PLOT 23 TYPE B2 39 TYPE B3 3B5P 3B5P House House 38 PLOT 17 D2 USE PLOT 17 PLOT 18 2B4P D2 USE 37 Maisonette 64.3m² communal 25 amenity area 36 6000 40 26 35

PLOT 26 28 TYPE C

3B5P 6000 House 6000 1 PLOT 19 34 TYPE C/h 2 33 3B5P 29 House 30 31 32

41 PLOT 27 TYPE B4 PLOT 20 3B5P TYPE B4/h House 3B5P House

PLOT 24 PLOT 25 TYPE B5 TYPE E 3B5P 3B5P House House

Western elevation of church.

6 Former St Thomas More RC Church, Supporting Planning Statement Willingale Road, Loughton

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car parking bay: B 26.06.19 Planning Drawings Updated VM MN existing tree retained existing tree removed new tree planted low maintenance planting bed hedges block paving refuse/recycling bins cycle storage green roof A 07.03.19 Planning Drawings Updated VM MN (root protection zone) marshalls tegula Planning Willingale Road Roof Plan & Block Plan rear paths car parking bay: gravel with car parking bay: front paths: and patios: reinforced grass reinforced gravel marshalls tegula climbing plants drawing number revision scale @ A1 date drawn checked 450 x 450mm surface Terram with conservation cobbles - paving slabs Bodpave 85 kerb wheel stop pennant grey 1854 P- 04 B 1:200 01-02-19 HS MN with conservation Studio 35 10 Hornsey St London N7 8EL Ł T:020 7700 2736 Ł [email protected] Ł www.mepk.co.uk kerb wheel stop 4 The Proposed Scheme

PLOTS 8, 9 & 10

PLOTS 5, 6 & 7 4.1 The scheme proposed comprises of a total of 26 residential units (16

PLOTS houses and 10 flats). 11, 12 & 13 4.2 The apartment block to the northern part of the site, at the junction

16 EXISTING 15 17 CROSSOVER of Collard Avenue and Willingale Road will be 3 storeys and will

14 accommodate a total of 9 flats with 3 flats across each floor comprising communal 4802 amenity area of 8 x 2 bedroom and 1 x 1 bedroom. A bike store will also be to apartments 6795 accommodated on the ground floor of the apartment block.

11 6000 12 4.3 The eastern and western boundaries, fronting Willingale Road and 13 Collard Avenue respectively, will be characterised by two storey houses, 9 combined of 5 x 4 bedroom houses and 11 x 3 bedroom houses. A PLOT 4 10 TYPE A WILLINGALE ROAD 4B7P PLOT 14 18 further 2 bed flat is provided above the proposed community hall fronting House TYPE A/h 4B7P 19 Willingale Road. Car parking will be accommodated in the ground floor PLOT 21 House TYPE B1 3B5P car ports. 7 House PLOT 3 TYPE A 4.4 To the south-east of the site, fronting Willingale Road, in the location 8 4B7P House PLOT 15 20 of the former presbytery, will be a detached two storey building with a TYPE A/h 4B7P 21 House community hall at ground floor level and a 2 bedroom flat above. The COLLARD AVENUE building will have an extensive garden area and would maintain the 5 PLOT 22 PLOT 2 TYPE D appearance of a house, reflective of the other houses proposed under TYPE A 3B5P PLOT 16 6 4B7P House TYPE B2/h House 3B5P the scheme. House 22

23 EXISTING CROSSOVER 4.5 Two communal amenity areas will be provided on the site fronting

3 24 Collard Avenue. The ash tree will be retained in the south western

5000 4500 4 PLOT 1 PLOT 23 communal amenity space and a new feature tree will be planted in the TYPE B2 39 TYPE B3 3B5P 3B5P House amenity space adjacent to the apartment block. House 38 PLOT 17 D2 USE PLOT 17 PLOT 18 2B4P D2 USE Further description on the evolution of the proposed design and 37 Maisonette 4.6 64.3m² communal layout is within the submitted Design and Access Statement. 25 amenity area 36 6000 40 26 35

PLOT 26 28 TYPE C

3B5P 6000 House 6000 1 PLOT 19 34 TYPE C/h 2 33 3B5P 29 House 30 31 32

41 PLOT 27 TYPE B4 PLOT 20 3B5P TYPE B4/h House 3B5P House

PLOT 24 PLOT 25 TYPE B5 TYPE E 3B5P 3B5P House House

Former St Thomas More RC Church, Supporting Planning Statement 7 Willingale Road, Loughton

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WILLINGALE ROAD

Proposed House Type.

MATERIALS SCHEDULE

GREY FIBRECEMENT SLATES MARLEY ETERNIT THRUTONE - BLUE BLACK

GREY FIBRECEMENT WEATHERBOARD CLADDING - HARDIE PLANK, CEDAR STRUCTURE - ANTHRACITE GREY

WINDOWS TO BE DARK GREY POWDER COATED ALUMINIUM ANTHRACITE GREY

8 Former St Thomas More RC Church, Supporting Planning Statement (RAL 7016) PAVING MATERIALS Willingale Road, Loughton

PARKING BAYS: RUMBLE STRIP: 'COURTYARD SQUARES': 'COURTYARD': IBSTOCK - LEICESTER MARSHALLS TEGULA MARSHALLS TEGULA COBBLES MARSHALLS TEGULA MARSHALLS TEGULA MULTI RED STOCK HERRINGBONE RANDOM STRETCHER BOND STACK BONDED 'GRID' BRICK COLOUR: BURNT OCHRE COLOUR: TRADITIONAL COLOUR: TRADITIONAL COLOUR: PENNANT GREY

C 07.03.19 Planning Drawings Updated VM MN B 26.02.19 Material Schedule Revised VM MN A 25.02.19 Material Schedule Revised VM MN Planning Willingale Road Street Elevations & Materials Proposed

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Studio 35 10 Hornsey St London N7 8EL Ł T:020 7700 2736 Ł [email protected] Ł www.mepk.co.uk COLLARD AVENUE

WILLINGALE ROAD

5 Planning Policy Context

MATERIALS SCHEDULE

National Planning Policy Framework (2018) 5.1 The Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government published the revised NPPF in July 2018 – the first revision of the NPPF since its original publication in 2012. It implements around 85 reforms announced previously through the Housing White Paper, the planning for the right homes in the right places consultation and the draft revised National Planning Policy Framework consultation. It is a key part of the Government reforms to make the planning system less complex and more accessible, and to promise sustainable growth. GREY FIBRECEMENT 5.2 ParagraphSLATES 11 of the NPPF indicates that there should be a presumption inMARLEY favour of sustainable ETERNIT development. It provides that development proposalsTHRUTONE which accord- with the development plan should be approved without delay. BLUE BLACK 5.3 Section 11 of the NPPF focuses on making effective use of land with Paragraph 118 point d) highlighting that substantial weight should be given to the value of using brownfield land within settlements for homes and other identified needs.

5.4 Section 12 of the NPPF seeks to ensure the achievement of well- designed places. This is reinforced by paragraph 124 which states “The creation of high-quality buildings and places is fundamental to what the planning and development process should achieve. Good design is a key aspect of sustainable development, creates better places in which to live and work and helps make development acceptable to communities”. GREY FIBRECEMENT WEATHERBOARD The Epping Forest District Council Combined Policies of CLADDING - Epping Forest District Local Plan (1998) and Alterations (2006) HARDIE PLANK, 5.5 The EppingCEDAR Forest District STRUCTURE Council Combined - Policies of Epping Forest District LocalANTHRACITE Plan (1998) and GREY Alterations (2006) – Published February 2008 is the current Adopted Local Plan and has a number of policies which are relevant to the site.

5.6 Policy H2A relates to Previously Developed Land and states that the re-use of previously developed land will be encouraged when considering residential and mixed-use (including residential) development schemes. The Council will seek to deliver at least 70% of all new housing on previously developed sites.

5.7 Policy H3A Housing Density states that new housing developments will achieve a net site density of at least 30- 50 dwellings per hectare, subject to certain factors which may dictate otherwise. WINDOWS TO BE DARK GREY POWDER COATED ALUMINIUM ANTHRACITE GREY

Former St Thomas(RAL More RC 7016) Church, Supporting Planning Statement 9 PAVING MATERIALS Willingale Road, Loughton

C 07.03.19 Planning Drawings Updated VM MN B 26.02.19 Material Schedule Revised VM MN A 25.02.19 Material Schedule Revised VM MN Planning Willingale Road Street Elevations & Materials Proposed

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Studio 35 10 Hornsey St London N7 8EL Ł T:020 7700 2736 Ł [email protected] Ł www.mepk.co.uk 5.8 Policy H4 Dwelling Mix says that the Council requires that provision is made for a range of dwellings including an appropriate proportion of smaller dwellings to meet identified housing need on a site by site basis. This mix should be reflected in both market housing and affordable housing.

5.9 Policy H5A sets out the Council’s provision for affordable housing and all suitable development sites, the Council will seek an appropriate number and type of affordable dwellings.

5.10 Policy H6A sets out the site thresholds for affordable housing and in settlements where the population is greater than 3,000, provision of affordable housing will be expected in all applications for residential or mixed use (including residential) development where (a) the site is .5 ha or above or (b) 15 or more dwellings would be provided.

5.11 Policy H7A deals with levels of affordable housing and Criterion (1) on all suitable development sites in settlements with a population of 3,000 or greater, the Council will seek the provision of at least 40% of the total number of units to be affordable, based upon surveys of housing need.

5.12 Policy H9A ‘Lifetime Homes’ states that on development providing 10 or more new homes, the Council will seek to secure that no less than 10% are constructed in accordance with the lifetime homes standards of the Joseph Rowntree Foundation.

Epping Forest District Local Plan (Submission Version 2017) 5.13 The Submission Version of the Local Plan (SVLP) was agreed for publication on 14 December 2017 and sought representations from 18 December 2017 through to 29 January 2018. The SVLP is presently the subject of an Examination in public by an appointed Planning Inspector and which is taking place during 2019.

5.14 Under Appendix 6 of the Draft Local plan – Site Specific Requirements for Site Allocations, the site is designated as a proposed residential allocation for approximately 18 dwellings (proposal LOU.R16) with an additional requirement for proposals to incorporate an on-site replacement of the existing D2 Use Class community use.

5.15 EFDC recognise that the SVLP is not yet an adopted Plan, however given that it represents the most up-to-date planning policy document for the District supported by an extensive evidence base, it will be accorded significant weight as a material consideration and it is EFDCs aim to not deviate from it.

10 Former St Thomas More RC Church, Supporting Planning Statement Willingale Road, Loughton 5.16 Policy H 2 of the SVLP sets out the Councils affordable housing provisions. It states that on development sites which provide 11 or more homes (or combined gross internal residential floorspace of more than 1,000 sq m), the council will require 40% of the homes to be affordable housing. It however, goes on to state within Policy H 2 that proposals which do not accord with the requirements set out, must be accompanied by a financial and viability appraisal.

5.17 Policy DM 9 deals with High Quality Design and seeks to ensure that development proposals relate positively to their context, make positive contributions to a place and demonstrate how the landscaping and planting has been integrated into the development as a whole.

5.18 Policy DM 2 deals with the Epping Forest SAC (Special Area of Conservation) and highlights that new residential development likely to have a significant effect (either alone or in combination with other developments in these areas), will be required to demonstrate that adequate measured are put in place to avoid or mitigate any potential adverse effects. It goes on to further highlight that planning applications for new homes within these settlements (including Loughton) will be required to make a financial contribution to access management and monitoring of visitors to the Epping Forest SAC; the criteria requires a contribution of £352 per dwelling which would be secured via a S106 Agreement.

Supplementary Planning Documents (Essex County Council) 5.19 The Council have a number of supplementary planning documents which are relevant to the proposals to redevelop the site, in particular, advice within the Essex Design Guide (adopted 13 January 1998) is still relevant.

5.20 Furthermore, the Council use guidance within the Essex County Council – Revised Vehicle Parking Standards (2009) to inform the amount of on-site parking provision. There is other guidance on designing out crime, cycling and walking strategies.

Former St Thomas More RC Church, Supporting Planning Statement 11 Willingale Road, Loughton 12 Former St Thomas More RC Church, Supporting Planning Statement Willingale Road, Loughton 6 Supporting Planning Considerations

Principle of Development 6.1 Section 11 of the NPPF focuses on previously developed land stating that planning policies and decisions should give substantial weight to the value of using suitable brownfield land within settlements for homes and other identifiable needs and further stipulates that planning policies and decisions should promote and support the development of under-utilised land and buildings.

6.2 Policy H2A of The Epping Forest District Council Combined Policies of Epping Forest District Local Plan (1998) and Alterations (2006) relates to Previously Developed Land and further reiterates the NPPF and states that the re-use of previously developed land will be encouraged when considering residential and mixed-use (including residential) development schemes.

6.3 The land at former St Thomas More RC Church is a typical brownfield site, by definition, and is no longer in use; if undeveloped, the site would remain neglected and fall into further disrepair.

6.4 The principle of its re-development has therefore been recognised in the Submission Version of the Local Plan (2017) allocation LOU.R16.

Sustainable Location 6.5 The site lies in a sustainable long established residential location being 1.1km north of The Broadway, which is one of Loughton’s two main shopping centres; it benefits from family-run shops and national shopping chains such as Iceland Foods, Lloyds Bank, Superdrug, Ladbrokes, Greggs, Boots the Chemist, Pizza Hurt and William Hill. It also has a small weekly market.

6.6 A large Sainsbury’s supermarket is located on the corner of The Broadway and Chigwell Lane and there is a wider range of shops, cafes, restaurants and bars in central Loughton, 1.5km to the west of the site.

6.7 Loughton Golf Course and Epping Forest are 800m and 2km to the west of the site respectively.

6.8 The site lies within 500km of 3 schools rated ‘Outstanding’ by Ofstead. 6.9 The site benefits from significant public transport links; Debden London Underground Station (Central Line) is in Travelcard Zone and is approximately 1.4km to the south of the site. There are frequent direct underground services from Debden to Stratford, with a journey time of circa 23 minutes and to London Liverpool Street, with a journey time of circa 32 minutes.

Former St Thomas More RC Church, Supporting Planning Statement 13 Willingale Road, Loughton 6.10 A number of bus routes (20, 397 and 677) operate in the vicinity of the property, providing frequent services to The Broadway, Chingford, Walthamstow, Chigwell, Buckhurst Hill and Ilford. Map extracts of local bus routes are enclosed as Appendix 5.

6.11 The site is well served for road communications lying 1.95km to the north of Junction 5 of the M11 motorway, which intersects with Junction 27 of the M25 (London Orbital).

Density 6.12 The density of the proposed scheme would be 54 dwellings per hectare which optimises the re-use of this brownfield site within this suburban residential area.

Design and Layout 6.13 The buildings will be outward facing to maintain active frontages and accommodate small front gardens where appropriate. The design approach has sought to reduce the visual dominance of cars and road infrastructure from views into the site by integrating car parking within the buildings in the form of ground floor car ports. The retention of valuable trees and proposed hard and soft landscaping plans serves to soften the dominance of a new development on a currently underdeveloped site.

6.14 The materials contribute to the overall success of the development and have been carefully considered to reflect the architectural conventions of the surrounding area. Materials proposed include multi red stock brickwork (which is characteristic of the local area), grey weatherboard cladding and vertically proportioned windows across the site.

6.15 Overall, we believe that the scheme will make a pleasing addition to the streetscene and comply with policy DM 9 of the SVLP by providing a high quality development, reflective of the character of the surrounding area.

Local Community Facilities 6.16 An audit of the local community facilities was undertaken to demonstrate the proximity and availability of such facilities. The audit of community facilities is enclosed as Appendix 6 and a map of local community facility locations is enclosed as Appendix 7.

14 Former St Thomas More RC Church, Supporting Planning Statement Willingale Road, Loughton 6.17 Although the audit demonstrates that there is a well provided level of community facilities within close proximity of the site, the scheme proposes a D1/D2 community use hall to the south-eastern part of the site in accordance with allocation LOU.R16 which seeks to replace the existing community use with another one.

Parking 6.18 The Highway Authority (Essex County Council) parking standards state that flats and houses are to be treated the same in that 2 spaces per dwelling should be provided for a 2+ bedroom unit It was recommended by the councils Urban Design Officer that a less car reliant scheme be proposed to make for better place- making and the availability of on-street parking provisions should be used to supplement the short fall arising from a less car-dominated development Officers advised that a relaxation in on-site parking should be possible given the close proximity of the site to Debden Underground Station and local bus routes and thus the provision of 1.5 car parking spaces per 2 bedroom unit on site would be sufficient; this would equate to the need for providing a total of 39 spaces however a total of 41 have been proposed on site within the redevelopment including 3 exclusive spaces designated to the proposed D1/D2 community hall and 13 informal on street spaces for visitors and other users of the proposed community room.

Affordable Housing 6.19 Policy H 2 of the SVLP sets out the Councils affordable housing provisions. It states that on development sites which provide 11 or more homes (or combined gross internal residential floorspace of more than 1,000 sq m), the council will require 40% of the homes to be affordable housing.

6.20 Following discussions with EFDC officers, 35% of the scheme has been allocated for affordable housing, with 3 x 2 bedroom units shared equity and 5 x 2 bedroom and 1 x 1 bedroom as affordable rent. As part of the negotiations, the applicant has agreed to make a S106 contribution as a compromise for not providing the 40% affordable housing as per emerging policy.

6.21 The affordable housing allocated units are grouped together within the 3 storey apartment block to the northern corner of the site for ease of future management by a Registered Social Landlord.

Former St Thomas More RC Church, Supporting Planning Statement 15 Willingale Road, Loughton Epping Forest SAC 6.22 Policy DM 2 of the Submission Version of the Local Plan deals with the Epping Forest SAC (Special Area of Conservation) and highlights that new residential development likely to have a significant effect (either alone or in combination with other developments in these areas), will be required to demonstrate that adequate measured are put in place to avoid or mitigate any potential adverse effects. It goes on to further highlight that planning applications for new homes within these settlements (including Loughton) will be required to make a financial contribution to access management and monitoring of visitors to the Epping Forest SAC; the criteria requires a contribution of £352 per dwelling which would be secured via a S106 Agreement.

Section 106 Planning Obligation Draft Heads of Terms 6.23 A draft of the S106 Heads of Terms is enclosed as Appendix 8.

Trees 6.24 Following tree surveys undertaken, it was found that the large oak tree to the northern-most corner of the site, at the junction of Collard Avenue and Willingale Road, is structurally unsound and must be removed.

6.25 A TPO (Tree Preservation Order) protects the two trees at the south-eastern and south-western corners of the site. These will be protected during construction and been integrated into the design of the scheme. An Arboricultural Impact Assessment is enclosed with the planning application.

6.26 The scheme also includes the addition of a new feature tree within the communal amenity space fronting Collard Avenue, adjacent to the apartment block.

National Housing Crisis 6.27 News extracts referring to the national housing crisis and the need to boost the supply of housing, especially for young people, are enclosed as Appendix 9.

16 Former St Thomas More RC Church, Supporting Planning Statement Willingale Road, Loughton 7 Planning Benefits

There are a number of planning benefits associated with the proposed redevelopment. These are set out below and include: • The principle for redeveloping the site is established, with the allocation of the site as proposal LOU.R16 • 26 new homes (including 9 affordable flats) will be provided, contributing towards district wide housing targets (plots 8-13 affordable rent; plots 5, 6, 7 shared equity) • The new homes will be in a range of sizes, including 1, 2, 3, and 4-bedroom units • The proposals achieve high quality design, which responds to local character and enables removal of existing eye-sore buildings • The scheme will optimise the use of this brownfield site within an established residential area of Loughton • The scheme will retain the two best trees (now protected by TPO) and enables provision of new tree planting within gardens and communal amenity spaces • The scheme will make a financial contribution towards the Epping Forest Special Area of Conservation • A new community space will be provided for local use • The proposals design out crime and disorder, and the fear of crime

Former St Thomas More RC Church, Supporting Planning Statement 17 Willingale Road, Loughton 18 Former St Thomas More RC Church, Supporting Planning Statement Willingale Road, Loughton 8 Conclusion

8.1 This Supporting Planning Statement has been prepared in support of a planning application by Debden Developments Ltd for the erection of 26 new homes and provision of a new D1/D2 use community hall. The principle for redeveloping the site has already been established, with the allocation of the site as Proposal LOU.R16 in the Epping Forest District Local Plan Submission Version 2017.

8.2 The proposals will make efficient and productive use of an outmoded site within Loughton, replacing the disused church and presbytery with a carefully laid out and well-designed scheme for 26 new homes and a new community hall with appropriate designated parking for residents and attractive hard and soft landscaping.

8.3 The new houses and apartment block will have a distinctive and pleasing design, in keeping with the design principles set out in the Epping Forest District Local Plan Submission Version 2017. The development will provide a mix of properties of varying sizes and, styles and tenures.

8.4 The Statement of Community Involvement submitted with the application demonstrates the level of community engagement undertaken, seeking to identify issues and respond accordingly throughout the design process.

8.5 There is currently a well-documented national housing crisis, with the Government having identified a requirement for the completion of 300,000 homes annually in order to meet needs. It is therefore imperative to make efficient use of brownfield sites allocated for residential development in local plans, maximising density and demonstrating compliance with local and national planning policy whilst achieving good design.

8.6 In light of the above, we trust that officers will be able to support the proposals to redevelop the site, subject to S106 and conditions.

Former St Thomas More RC Church, Supporting Planning Statement 19 Willingale Road, Loughton View from southwestern corner of site. Appendix 1 Site Location Plan

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A6 Former St Thomas More RC Church, Supporting Planning Statement Willingale Road, Loughton 1. Road Juntion / Willingdale Avenue Collard 2. Change in level at northern part of site 3. boundary Avenue along Collard View 4. elevation of church Western St Thomas More Catholic Church, Willingdale Road, Loughton St BOARD SITE PHOTO Appendix 4 31 October 2018 Pre-Application Meeting Summary Note

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PA/1525/pmy

07 November 2018

Mr David Baker Epping Forest District Council Civic Offices 323 High Street Epping Essex CM16 4BZ

Dear David

Former St. Thomas More RC Church Site. Willingdale Road, Loughton

Further to our pre-application meeting on 31st October with yourself and your colleague Ione Braddick, I thought it might be useful if I summarised the main points we discussed and which I hope will be helpful in your consideration of the pre-application advice request.

Design and Layout

 There needs to be a balance between place-making versus parking having regard to the Essex County Council parking standards.  That officers will give further consideration to the “through route” between Willingdale Road and Collard Avenue. Prefer not to have the access route through the scheme.  Scope to include some 3-storey development at the lower part of the site.  Ione Braddick stated that drawing SK02 was acceptable in terms of density but suggested that “active frontages” be designed with front doors facing the existing roads.  Preference for terraces with parking behind and to set back properties to allow them to have small front gardens, active frontages are characteristic of the area but the frontages should not be car dominated.  Avoid an inward looking scheme.  Potential to create a hybrid scheme using pre-app drawings SK02 and SK03.

Parking

 Question whether or not to use Essex County Council parking standards or Epping Forest District Council emerging parking standards? This was a matter which you would take up with the Policy Team Working Group.  Two parking spaces for 2-bed units or more.  It may be possible to lower the on-site parking standard bearing in mind the reasonably close proximity of Debden Underground Station to the site.  It may be possible to include some car parking on the street, especially if this makes for better place-making within the scheme which officers should support.  There should be a degree of flexibility with regards to parking standards to see how this helps with overall place-making.  Try and avoid cars in front gardens.

Mr David Baker 2 7 November 2018 Epping Forest District Council

 18 dwellings may be a little on the low side and if a high quality scheme can be prepared, it may be possible to increase density and housing numbers.

Community Facilities

 Reference to the Council’s evidence base in the emerging local plan and the infrastructure delivery plan. The plan has identified that Loughton needs a community hall given that, by way of comparison, at Uttlesford there is a provision of one hall for 1,426 of population whereas in Loughton the provision is one hall per 2,900 of population.  The JBPA research into the scope and range of nearby local community facilities is helpful.  There is a question as to accessibility / distance of the various community facilities from the site?  Question to be considered as to who will run the community facility if it is provided. Will there be an anchor tenant?  D1 and or D2 uses are acceptable as previously advised.

Affordable Housing and Section 106

 The provision of affordable housing is triggered at developments of 11 new dwellings or more, 40% of the total development provision required to be affordable; officers are giving significant weight to policy in the emerging local plan.  Advisable to speak to James Shutt, EFDC Housing Officer with regard to the mix of units i.e. percentage of social rented versus shared equity.  It may be necessary to submit a Viability Assessment with the planning application given the potentially high percentage of affordable housing required as well as the requirement to provide a small replacement community hall if this makes the scheme unviable.  The council’s Housing Consultant is Kift Consulting Ltd and they will assess any submitted viability study on behalf of the council.  Epping Forest SAC – there is a requirement to pay £352 per new dwelling (including the affordable dwellings). Payment is required to help improve facilities for the management of Epping Forest.  There is a standard template for the s106; Heads of Terms within the agreement will be the affordable housing provision and financial contribution towards Epping Forest SAC.  DB to consider the possibility of an off-site contribution towards a community hall if the overall scheme is unviable.  Forward on to JBPA a Section 106 Affordable Housing/Epping Forest SAC template.

Other matters

 This is a brownfield site which should be developed at an early stage in Debden as opposed to using Green Belt land for housing.  Demolition of the church and adjacent buildings is permitted development subject to a prior notification procedure and which can be submitted ahead of the planning application if necessary.  It is worthwhile holding a community consultation event and contact local ward members.  The JBPA Draft List of Reports required to validate the planning application (which will be a full application) was acceptable. No need for a separate Transport Statement.

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Mr David Baker 3 7 November 2018 Epping Forest District Council

 Planning Performance Agreement – not necessary in this case given the small scale of the proposal. PPA generally used for schemes of 50 dwellings or more.

We confirm that we are further considering and refining the proposals for the site. As the scheme progresses, we will welcome the opportunity for further dialogue with Ione Braddick and yourself which may be by email (if appropriate) to save officer time now that the main planning issues have been identified.

We hope these summary points are helpful and look forward to hearing from you with your further pre-application advice (within the next two weeks) especially regarding the layout/density, the level of on-site parking; affordable housing policy and the Section 106 template.

Thank you for your pre-application comments to date.

Kind regards

Yours sincerely

Paul Atton MRTPI Associate Director [email protected]

cc: K Briggs; M Nelson

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1 Section 106 Draft Heads of Terms 2 Draft Heads of Terms

1.1 In accordance with the NPPF and the requirements of Regulation 122 (2) of the Affordable Housing Community Infrastructure Levy Regulations 2010 (as amended), these draft Heads 2.1 The following general matters will be addressed in the S.106: of Terms have been prepared by JB Planning Associates on behalf of Debden Developments Limited (the applicant), in relation to a full application for the • The numbers, type, tenure and location on the site of the affordable following development :- housing;

“Erection of 16 houses and 10 flats, including a new community hall (Class • The timing of the construction of the affordable housing and its phasing in D1/D2), associated parking, access, hard and soft landscaping and all relation to the occupancy of the market housing; ancillary works at the former St. Thomas More RC Church Site, Willingale • The arrangements for the transfer of the affordable housing to an affordable Road, Loughton, Essex, IG10 2DB” housing provider or the management of the affordable housing if no

Registered Social Landlord is involved; 1.2 A site plan, Drawing No. 1525.01 is enclosed as Appendix 1.

• The arrangements to ensure that such provision is affordable for both first 1.3 Parties to the S106 agreement are: and subsequent occupiers of the affordable housing; and • Debden Developments Limited of Galldris House, Pavilion Business Centre, • The occupancy criteria to be used for determining the identity of occupiers Kinetic Crescent, Innova Science Park, Enfield EN3 7FJ of the affordable housing and the means by which such occupancy criteria • Epping Forest District Council (The Council) of Civic Offices, 323 High shall be enforced. Street, Epping, Essex, CM16 4BZ 2.2 Up to 35% of the dwellings provided will be affordable, equating to 9 dwellings 1.4 Debden Developments Limited are owners of the land as registered at the Land broadly in accordance with Policy H2 of the Epping Forest District & Local Plan Registry as registered freehold proprietors of the development site registered under Submission Version 2017 with a financial contribution of £33,142 towards wider the title numbers EX756745, and EX756746. Copies of these Land Registry titles affordable housing provision. The tenure mix of these will be: are enclosed at Appendix 2. 1. 6 x Social Rented Dwellings and/or Affordable Rented Dwellings

2. 3 x Intermediate Dwellings in the form of shared ownership

2.3 Affordable Rented Dwellings means affordable housing units made available for rent by an Affordable Housing Provider at a level of no more than eighty percent (80%) of the average open Market Rent (including service charges).

2.4 A Cascade Mechanism will ensure that the selection of Occupiers having a Local Connection shall be given priority according to a connection with:

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1 Section 106 Draft Heads of Terms 2 Draft Heads of Terms

Registered Social Landlord is involved; 1.2 A site plan, Drawing No. 1525.01 is enclosed as Appendix 1.

2. 3 x Intermediate Dwellings in the form of shared ownership

2.4 A Cascade Mechanism will ensure that the selection of Occupiers having a Local Connection shall be given priority according to a connection with:

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• Firstly, Debden;

• Secondly, Loughton

• Thirdly, within the administrative area of Epping Forest District Council.

2.5 No more than 80% of the Market Dwellings shall be sold, let or occupied before all Affordable Housing Dwellings have been completed, made available for sale or transferred to a Registered Provider.

2.6 A financial contribution of £33,142 towards wider affordable housing provision in accordance with Policy H2 of the Local Plan Submission Version 2017.

Epping Forest Special Area of Conservation (SAC)

2.7 A payment of £352.00 per dwelling towards the Council’s strategy to mitigate the potential increase to recreational pressure from the scheme on Epping Forest, in accordance with Policy DM2 of the Local Plan Submission Version 2017.

Air Quality

2.8 A further financial contribution (amount to be confirmed) will be made to mitigate any perceived effect of the scheme on the wider air quality in accordance with Policy DM22 of the Local Plan Submission Version 2017.

PA/1525/KG 26 June 2019

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3 Former St Thomas More RC Site, Willingale Road, Loughton, Essex THIS IS A PRINT OF THE VIEW OF THE REGISTER OBTAINED FROM HM LAND REGISTRY SHOWING Full planning application for the construction of 26 dwellings and replacement community use THE ENTRIES SUBSISTING IN THE REGISTER ON 31 JAN 2019 AT 10:40:27. BUT PLEASE NOTE D1/D2 THAT THIS REGISTER VIEW IS NOT ADMISSIBLE IN A COURT IN THE SAME WAY AS AN OFFICIAL COPY WITHIN THE MEANING OF S.67 LAND REGISTRATION ACT 2002. UNLIKE AN OFFICIAL COPY, IT MAY NOT ENTITLE A PERSON TO BE INDEMNIFIED BY THE REGISTRAR IF HE OR SHE SUFFERS • Firstly, Debden; LOSS BY REASON OF A MISTAKE CONTAINED WITHIN IT. THE ENTRIES SHOWN DO NOT TAKE ACCOUNT OF ANY APPLICATIONS PENDING IN HM LAND REGISTRY. FOR SEARCH PURPOSES THE ABOVE DATE SHOULD BE USED AS THE SEARCH FROM DATE. • Secondly, Loughton THIS TITLE IS DEALT WITH BY HM LAND REGISTRY, PETERBOROUGH OFFICE. TITLE NUMBER: EX756745 • Thirdly, within the administrative area of Epping Forest District Council. There is no application or official search pending against this title.

2.5 No more than 80% of the Market Dwellings shall be sold, let or occupied before all Affordable Housing Dwellings have been completed, made available for sale or A: Property Register transferred to a Registered Provider. This register describes the land and estate comprised in the title. 2.6 A financial contribution of £33,142 towards wider affordable housing provision in ESSEX : EPPING FOREST 1 (09.11.2005) The Freehold land shown edged with red on the plan of the accordance with Policy H2 of the Local Plan Submission Version 2017. above title filed at the Registry and being Presbytery, Willingale Road, Loughton. 2 (09.11.2005) The Conveyance dated 4 March 1954 referred to in the Epping Forest Special Area of Conservation (SAC) Charges Register contains a provision as to ways watercourses sewers drains lights liberties privileges easements rights or advantages.

A payment of £352.00 per dwelling towards the Council’s strategy to mitigate the 2.7 B: Proprietorship Register potential increase to recreational pressure from the scheme on Epping Forest, in This register specifies the class of title and accordance with Policy DM2 of the Local Plan Submission Version 2017. identifies the owner. It contains any entries that affect the right of disposal. Air Quality Title absolute 1 (25.09.2018) PROPRIETOR: TWINS ESTATES (LONDON) LIMITED (Co. Regn. No. 2.8 A further financial contribution (amount to be confirmed) will be made to mitigate 09339273) of 166 College Road, Harrow, Middx HA1 1RA. 2 (25.09.2018) The price stated to have been paid on 21 August 2018 for any perceived effect of the scheme on the wider air quality in accordance with the land in this title and in EX756746 was £2,700,000. Policy DM22 of the Local Plan Submission Version 2017. 3 (25.09.2018) The Transfer to the proprietor contains a covenant to observe and perform the covenants referred to in the Charges Register and of indemnity in respect thereof.

C: Charges Register This register contains any charges and other matters that affect the land. 1 (09.11.2005) A Conveyance of the land in this title and other land dated 4 March 1954 made between (1) The London County Council and (2) The Brentwood Roman Catholic Diocese Trustee contains restrictive covenants. PA/1525/KG 26 June 2019 ¬NOTE: Copy filed. 2 (09.11.2005) The land is subject to the rights contained in the Conveyance dated 4 March 1954 referred to above. 3 (30.04.2018) By a Deed dated 17 April 2018 made between (1) Epping Forest District Council and (2) The Brentwood Roman Catholic Diocese Trustee the covenants contained in the Conveyance dated 4 March 1954 referred to above were expressed to be released. ¬NOTE: Copy filed.

Former St Thomas More RC Church, Supporting Planning Statement1 of 2A27 Willingale Road, Loughton

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This is a print of the vie of the title plan otained from M Land Registry shoing the state of the title plan on 1 January 2019 at 10129. This title plan shos the general position, not the exact line, of the oundaries. t may e suect to distortions in scale. Measurements scaled from this plan may not match measurements eteen the same A28points on the ground. Former St Thomas More RC Church, Supporting Planning Statement Willingale Road, Loughton This title is dealt ith y M Land Registry, Peterorough ffice. THIS IS A PRINT OF THE VIEW OF THE REGISTER OBTAINED FROM HM LAND REGISTRY SHOWING THE ENTRIES SUBSISTING IN THE REGISTER ON 31 JAN 2019 AT 10:36:39. BUT PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS REGISTER VIEW IS NOT ADMISSIBLE IN A COURT IN THE SAME WAY AS AN OFFICIAL COPY WITHIN THE MEANING OF S.67 LAND REGISTRATION ACT 2002. UNLIKE AN OFFICIAL COPY, IT MAY NOT ENTITLE A PERSON TO BE INDEMNIFIED BY THE REGISTRAR IF HE OR SHE SUFFERS LOSS BY REASON OF A MISTAKE CONTAINED WITHIN IT. THE ENTRIES SHOWN DO NOT TAKE ACCOUNT OF ANY APPLICATIONS PENDING IN HM LAND REGISTRY. FOR SEARCH PURPOSES THE ABOVE DATE SHOULD BE USED AS THE SEARCH FROM DATE. THIS TITLE IS DEALT WITH BY HM LAND REGISTRY, PETERBOROUGH OFFICE. TITLE NUMBER: EX756746 There is no application or official search pending against this title.

A: Property Register This register describes the land and estate comprised in the title. ESSEX : EPPING FOREST 1 (09.11.2005) The Freehold land shown edged with red on the plan of the above title filed at the Registry and being St Thomas More Rc Church, Willingale Road, Loughton. 2 (09.11.2005) The Conveyance dated 4 March 1954 referred to in the Charges Register contains a provision as to ways watercourses sewers drains lights liberties privileges easements rights or advantages.

B: Proprietorship Register This register specifies the class of title and identifies the owner. It contains any entries that affect the right of disposal. Title absolute 1 (25.09.2018) PROPRIETOR: TWINS ESTATES (LONDON) LIMITED (Co. Regn. No. 09339273) of 166 College Road, Harrow, Middx HA1 1RA. 2 (25.09.2018) The price stated to have been paid on 21 August 2018 for the land in this title and in EX757745 was £2,700,000. 3 (25.09.2018) The Transfer to the proprietor contains a covenant to observe and perform the covenants referred to in the Charges Register and of indemnity in respect thereof.

C: Charges Register This register contains any charges and other matters that affect the land. 1 (09.11.2005) A Conveyance of the land in this title and other land dated 4 March 1954 made between (1) The London County Council and (2) The Brentwood Roman Catholic Diocese Trustee contains restrictive covenants. ¬NOTE: Copy filed under EX756745. 2 (09.11.2005) The land is subject to the rights contained in the Conveyance dated 4 March 1954 referred to above. 3 (30.04.2018) By a Deed dated 17 April 2018 made between (1) Epping Forest District Council and (2) The Brentwood Roman Catholic Diocese Trustee the covenants contained in the Conveyance dated 4 March 1954 referred to above were expressed to be released. ¬NOTE: Copy filed under EX756745.

Former St Thomas More RC Church, Supporting Planning Statement1 of 2A29 Willingale Road, Loughton This is a print of the vie of the title plan otained from M Land Registry shoing the state of the title plan on 1 January 2019 at 10900. This title plan shos the general position, not the exact line, of the oundaries. t may e suect to distortions in scale. Measurements scaled from this plan may not match measurements eteen the same A30points on the ground. Former St Thomas More RC Church, Supporting Planning Statement Willingale Road, Loughton This title is dealt ith y M Land Registry, Peterorough ffice. Appendix 9 National Housing Crisis News Articles

Former St Thomas More RC Church, Supporting Planning Statement A31 Willingale Road, Loughton A32 Former St Thomas More RC Church, Supporting Planning Statement Willingale Road, Loughton 20/08/2018 Home ownership in England at a 30-year low, official figures show | Money | The Guardian

Home ownership in England at a 30year low, official figures show English Housing Survey finds private rented sector doubled in size since 2004, with ownership at lowest level since 1985

Rupert Jones Thu 2 Mar 2017 14.32 GMT

Home ownership in England has fallen to its lowest level for 30 years, while the number of people privately renting is now higher than in the early 1960s, according to oﬃcial ﬁgures.

Government data reveals that the private rented sector has doubled in size since 2004, with almost half of all people in England aged 25 to 34 paying a private landlord for their accommodation.

Ministers recently admitted England’s housing market was “broken”, with home ownership a distant dream for millions.

Labour claimed the figures showed that the government was “out of ideas” and had no long- term plan to fix the housing crisis. The Generation Rent campaign group said runaway house price inflation and the difficulty of saving a deposit had trapped millions in private rented housing, “even more [people] than in the days of slum landlords like Rachman”.

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Former St Thomas More RC Church, Supporting Planning Statement A33 Willingale Road, Loughton 20/08/2018 Home ownership in England at a 30-year low, official figures show | Money | The Guardian The latest English Housing Survey, produced by the Department for Communities and Local Government (DCLG), found that of the estimated 22.8m households in England, 14.3m – or 62.9% – were owner-occupiers in 2015-16.

It stated that owner-occupation rates “remain unchanged for the third year in a row” – but Labour and others were quick to seize on an accompanying table, which showed that the rate had slipped from 63.6% the previous year. This is down from a peak of 70.9% in 2003 and is the lowest ﬁgure since 1985, when it was 62.4%.

By contrast, the private rented sector has ballooned in size and now accounted for just over 4.5m households – double the 2.3m in 2004. The new ﬁgure represents 20% of the total, whereas in 2002 it was 10%.

Separate government data shows there were 4.377m private rented households in England in 1961.

The English Housing Survey said that, while younger people had always been over-represented in the private rented sector, over the past decade the increase “has been particularly pronounced”. In 2005-06, 24% of those aged 25-34 were privately renting. This ﬁgure has now leapt to 46%.

Over the same period, the percentage of those in this age group buying a home with a mortgage plummeted, from 53% to 35%.

The report also revealed a surge in the number of children growing up in a privately rented home rather than one owned by their parents. It estimated that there were now about 945,000 more households with dependent children in the private rented sector than there were a decade ago. Meanwhile, the number of households with children in the social rented sector was about 123,000 less than 10 years ago.

In 2015-16 the average private rent in London was £300 per week, about double the £153 ﬁgure for outside the capital. On average, those buying their home in England with a mortgage spent 18% of their household income on mortgage payments, whereas rent payments were 28% of household income for social renters, and swallowed up 35% of household income for those renting privately.

It also emerged that levels of overcrowding as measured by the so-called “bedroom standard” have increased in the social rented sector. At the same time, the proportion of homes judged to be “under-occupied” that were owned by the person living there had risen from 39% (5.3m households) in 1995-96 to 52% (7.4m households) now.

The report also provided fresh evidence that, for those who can afford to buy, the traditional 25-year mortgage may be on the way out. It found that almost all first-time buyers had taken out a repayment mortgage, and that 40% had signed up for a home loan lasting 30 years or more. The average age of a first-time buyer now is 32, up from 31 in 2005-06.

Responding to the ﬁgures, John Healey, the shadow housing secretary, said: “After seven years of failure on housing, not only has home ownership fallen, but aﬀordable housebuilding has hit a 24-year low, and rough sleeping has more than doubled.”

Dan Wilson Craw, director of Generation Rent, said: “The government knows that the housing market is broken but it is failing to do enough to ﬁx it. Ministers need to expand their ambitions to build homes, while reforming the law to provide stability for the millions who will be unable to buy in foreseeable future.”

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A34 Former St Thomas More RC Church, Supporting Planning Statement Willingale Road, Loughton 20/08/2018 Home ownership in England at a 30-year low, official figures show | Money | The Guardian However, in its white paper the government promised a fresh wave of homebuilding. It said the number of home completions in England had been lower than anywhere else in Europe, relative to the population, for the past three decades.

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Former St Thomas More RC Church, Supporting Planning Statement A35 Willingale Road, Loughton 20/08/2018 U.K. Government likely to miss annual housebuilding target by 50,000, 86% of housebuilders say - Knight Frank

U.K. Government likely to miss annual housebuilding target by 50,000, 86% of housebuilders say

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More than 100 house builders share opinions on supply, policy and affordable housing in new Knight Frank survey. by Patrick Gower July 12, 2018

Knight Frank has released its annual Housebuilding report, which states that 86% of housebuilders believe construction of 250,000 additional homes a year is the maximum achievable amount by 2022, falling short of the government’s 300,000 target.

Just 1% of respondents, which include more than 100 developers that account for almost three quarters of all newly-built homes across the country each year, think surpassing 300,000 additional homes each year is possible by 2022.

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A36 Former St Thomas More RC Church, Supporting Planning Statement Willingale Road, Loughton 20/08/2018 U.K. Government likely to miss annual housebuilding target by 50,000, 86% of housebuilders say - Knight Frank

The government is seeking methods to speed up delivery of housing via a review of build out rates currently being conducted by Sir Oliver Letwin, who this week published draft analysis stating absorption rates are the key factor limiting the speed of housebuilding in the country.

Though the Letwin review focusses on challenges after the planning process is complete, when asked about the barriers to speeding up development our respondents still identified planning as the biggest hurdle, with 39% identifying it as the top issue, although the proportion identifying the planning system as a hurdle has fallen since last year.

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Former St Thomas More RC Church, Supporting Planning Statement A37 Willingale Road, Loughton 20/08/2018 U.K. Government likely to miss annual housebuilding target by 50,000, 86% of housebuilders say - Knight Frank Looking ahead, 61% plan to increase the number of homes they build during the next 12 months, but that headline figure hides a split between the outlook of larger housebuilders and SMEs. 92% of large housebuilders (those that build over 1000 homes per year) plan to increase construction starts this year, however most small developers (57%) intend to decrease activity or leave output unchanged.

The future of the Help to Buy Equity Loan Scheme has become a topic of keen interest to housebuilders, many of whom are now embarking on building projects that will complete after 2021, when the scheme is scheduled to end. Nearly half of respondents (46%) said that ending the Help to Buy scheme in 2021 would have a negative impact on the supply of homes they were able to deliver.

However, concerns that ending the Help to Buy Equity Loan scheme will affect housing delivery does not translate into a plea for Help to Buy to continue indefinitely. Two-thirds said the scheme should end, although these were split between those who called for a tapered withdrawal of the scheme (50%) and those who said it should end completely at some point in 2021 (14%). Just over a third of all respondents (36%) said that the scheme should continue indefinitely.

Justin Gaze, Head of Residential Development Land at Knight Frank commented on the future of Help to Buy, “Whatever ministers decide, they must speak up soon if they are to avoid weighing on the supply of homes. The industry has shown itself capable of adapting to change, but businesses in every sector strain to operate amid policy uncertainty.”

The majority of respondents to the survey (55%) said that London Mayor Sadiq Khan’s Affordable Homes threshold of 35% could, if applied on a national basis, hinder the delivery of Affordable Homes, suggesting that any threshold would need to be set locally.

However, most respondents (62%) actually favoured a threshold approach to Affordable Housing, provided the target was set clearly and adhered to, due to its transparency and the likelihood it would make bidding for land more competitive.

When asked for opinions on Brexit, the majority said that that an uncertain economy was the greatest risk to their business, followed by labour availability and access to materials.

Respondents said outer London zones 3-6, the South East and the West Midlands present the greatest opportunities during the next three years.

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A38 Former St Thomas More RC Church, Supporting Planning Statement Willingale Road, Loughton 20/08/2018 U.K. Government likely to miss annual housebuilding target by 50,000, 86% of housebuilders say - Knight Frank David Fenton, Head of Regional Land at Knight Frank commented, “Nationwide, housebuilding looks set to increase, underpinned by more evenly distributed house price growth and high levels of employment in regional cities. However, our survey indicates that scepticism prevails among housebuilders over whether it’s possible to deliver 300,000 additional homes a year, and ultimately they will only build what they can sell.

“As our respondents have identified in the survey, the market is not without its challenges, and continued policy uncertainty has the potential to weigh on output in the coming years.”

The Housebuilding report examines the opportunities and challenges ahead for the development sector. The report reflects the views of respondents from more than 100 housebuilders and developers, ranging from FTSE 100 companies to firms building fewer than 10 homes a year. Together, the respondents account for almost 75% of all homes built across the country each year.

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