We stand up for Epping Forest, advocate on its behalf, and protect its irreplaceable biodiversity, and heritage for generations to come.
Epping Forest Heritage Trust is a voice for the Forest. We raise awareness about its importance with the public, policymakers and politicians. We respond to various consultations, both locally and nationally, that are relevant to protecting and preserving the Forest.
We respond to local development, consultations and planning applications
To view our approach of monitoring planning applicaitons, please visit here
Epping South Masterplan
Our responses and follow-ups to EFDC’s Epping South Masterplan 2024, including the planning of a minimum of 450 new homes and new community facilities.
North Weald Bassett Planning Application
Planning developments of land to South of Vicarage Lane, North Weald Bassett, Epping, CM16, and our on-going concern.
EFDC Local Plan
Our responses to the Epping Forest District Council Local Plan 2023-2033. Within the plan are proposals to build 11,400 new dwellings in the EFDC area.
Proposed Latton Priory Development
Our concerns and responses regarding the proposed Latton Priory Development in Epping Forest District Council’s (EFDC) emerging Local Plan
Waltham Forest Local Plan Brief
A significant element is the building of a minimum of 27,000 new homes to deal with the projected population increase from 277,000 to 328,000 by 2035.
Land North of Dowding Way – Next distribution centre
Read latest news and our serious concerns about the impact this development could have on the Forest as a Special Area of Conservation.
To find out more about our work in relation to local developments, planning and consultations, and view our detailed responses, please visit here.
We campaign for accessible and sustainable transport, reduce pollution, and to protect people’s health & wellbeing, and the biodiversity of the Forest.
The effects of air pollution on Epping Forest
This paper describes the sources of air pollution, how it is measured, who is responsible for reducing it, the effect on the Forest, and suggestions of what we can do.
A104 Epping New Road Safety Proposal
Essex Highways has received funding from the government to improve the safety of Epping New Road. Our views on the safety proposal.
Signage project from Epping and Loughton Tube Stations
New public display boards installed as part of a campaign to waymark walking routes into Epping Forest, while promoting the use of public transport.
To find out more about our work around reducing air pollution and promoting sustainable transport, please visit here.
We work with partners to raise the profile of Epping Forest
#LoveEppingForest: Election Campaigns
On-going campaigns to raise the profile of Epping Forest by asking local candidates and councillors to pledge their love for the Forest in their decision-making
A More Natural Capital
We are proud to be part of ‘A More Natural Capital’, a coalition of environmental groups calling for voters to press all candidates to commit, if elected, to taking action to improve and protect London’s natural environment for people and wildlife.
We feed in our views to the management of the Forest
Epping Forest & Commons Committee
The City of London Corporation’s committee responsible for overseeing management of Epping Forest
Epping Forest Consultative Group
We are a member of the Epping Forest Consultative Group which meets three times a year where we feed in our views in relation to the management of the Forest.