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Allowed8 September 20266008989

Land West of Stonards Hill, Epping, CM16 4PX

Planning appeal 6008989 at Land West of Stonards Hill, Epping, CM16 4PX (Epping Forest District Council) was allowed on 8 September 2026 by Inspector Andrew Owen, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal on biodiversity.

Change of use to the keeping of horses for recreational purposes (up to eight horses)

Authority
Epping Forest District Council
Appeal type
major · Planning
Procedure
Written
Development
agricultural
Inspector
Andrew Owen
Postcode
CM16 4PX

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the proposal on biodiversity

What decided it

The introduction of horses would not unacceptably harm biodiversity, with appropriate mitigation conditions securing protection for reptiles, woodland, stream margins and other habitats.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy GB7 of the FrameworkPolicy DM4 of the Epping Forest Local Plan (2023)Policy DM1 of the Local Plan
National Planning Policy Framework
Policy GB7

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