Decision Maker: Cabinet

Outcome: Recommendations Approved (subject to call-in)

Is Key Decision?: No

Is Callable In?: Yes

Date of Decision: November 24, 2025

Purpose: To agree that the Waltham Abbey North Strategic Masterplan Framework be formally endorsed in order for it to be taken into account as an important material consideration in the determination of future planning applications, and to inform pre-application advice, assessing planning and any other development management and implementation related purposes relating to the site.

Content: (1)        That the Cabinet noted the process undertaken and the outputs from the public consultation on the Draft Waltham Abbey North Strategic Masterplan Framework undertaken between July and September 2025;   (2)        That the Cabinet agreed that the Waltham Abbey North Strategic Masterplan Framework be formally endorsed in order for it to be taken into account as an important material consideration in the determination of future planning applications, and to inform pre-application advice, assessing planning and any other development management and implementation related purposes relating to the site; and   (3)        That the Cabinet agreed that the Planning Services Director, in consultation with the Planning Portfolio Holder, be authorised to make minor amendments to the Waltham Abbey North Strategic Masterplan Framework, including any document accessibility requirements, prior to publication.