WALTHAM ABBEY NORTH MASTERPLAN AREA
Waltham Abbey, Essex

Manor Oak Homes welcomes you to this public consultation webpage for the Waltham Abbey North Masterplan Area. The Masterplan Area is being promoted for residential-led development in accordance with the adopted Epping Forest Local Plan.

Strategic Masterplan Framework

A strategic masterplan is required by Epping Forest District Council’s Local Plan which allocates land to the North of Parklands, Waltham Abbey. The proposals comprise of:

• A minimum of 740 dwellings, to include 40% affordable housing
• Local Centre to include community centre, foodstore up to a size of 500 square metres
• New Access onto Parklands and the Crooked Mile
• Public Open Space to include neighbourhood equipped and locally equipped areas of play
• Sustainable Urban Drainage Features

Manor Oak and adjacent landowners are developing the Masterplan in consultation with Epping Forest District Council and other stakeholders.

Public Consultation

Public consultation on the masterplan was undertaken previously in July 2021 and a draft Strategic Masterplan Framework document has now been published for formal consultation by Epping Forest District Council. Following this, and subject to any further changes, it is expected that the final masterplan will be endorsed by the Council and used in decisions on planning applications.

The District Council’s consultation runs for 8 weeks from 22nd July until 16th September 2025.

A full copy of the Strategic Masterplan Framework document and an online comments form are available below.

The Strategic Masterplan Framework will also be on display, and feedback forms available for collection, at Waltham Abbey Leisure Centre during the consultation period.

Two Public exhibitions are being held at the Waltham Abbey Leisure Centre, Hillhouse, Waltham Abbey, EN9 3EL on:

• Wednesday 30th July 2025: 15:30 – 20:00
• Wednesday 6th August 2025: 15:30 – 20:00

Please drop into the exhibitions at any time during the above hours to speak to members from the project team.

Next Steps

This Public Consultation Exercise will Close at 5pm on 16th September 2025.

In collaboration with Epping Forest District Council planning officers, we will review all the consultation responses recieved from residents and stakeholders. We will then make amendments to the masterplan seeking to respond to issues, concerns and opportunities raised through the consultation exercise. 

The aim of the project team, in conjunction with EFDC officers is to take the finalised Strategic Masterplan Framework document to the Epping Forest Cabinet for endorsement on the 10th of November 2025.

Feedback

As part of developing our detailed proposals, we would like feedback from residents of Waltham Abbey about what this future environment should look like and how it will best fit in with your community and your surrounding areas.

We would like to hear your views and ideas on areas such as:

• Public open space
• Play Areas
• Broad mix of homes
• Community Centre
• Local Centre
• Affordable homes
• Sustainability
• Comunity Needs
• Biodiversity
• Character Areas

Formal Consultation has now begun and will conclude on the 16th September 2025.

The feedback form and contact details can be found below.

Data Protection: your contact details will only be used expressly in connection with this consultation.