Decision

The Cabinet has decided to designate the area around St John’s Church, Buckhurst Hill as the 'St John’s Conservation Area' and adopt the 'St John’s Character Appraisal and Management Plan'.

Analysis

outcome: Recommendations were approved by the Cabinet.

summary: The decision involves the designation of a conservation area, adoption of a character appraisal and management plan, and creation of an Article 4(2) Direction.

topline: The Cabinet has decided to designate the area around St John’s Church, Buckhurst Hill as the 'St John’s Conservation Area' and adopt the 'St John’s Character Appraisal and Management Plan'.

reason_contentious: This issue may be contentious as it involves potential restrictions on development and changes to the local area.

affected_stakeholders: ["Local residents", "Developers", "Historical preservation groups"]

contentiousness_score: 6

political_party_relevance: There are no explicit mentions of political parties in the decision.

URL: https://rds.eppingforestdc.gov.uk/ieDecisionDetails.aspx?ID=4301

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: Yes

Is Callable In?: Yes

Purpose: This report seeks agreement to the designation of the conservation area; the adoption of its character appraisal and management plan; and the creation of the associated Article 4 (2) Direction

Content: This report seeks agreement to the designation of the conservation area; the adoption of its character appraisal and management plan; and the creation of the associated Article 4 (2) Direction (1)           That the Cabinet agreed to the designation of the area around St John’s Church, Buckhurst Hill as the “St John’s Conservation Area”; and   (2)           That the Cabinet agreed the “St John’s Character Appraisal and Management Plan” be adopted.

Date of Decision: May 27, 2025