Infrastructure Delivery Plan

At Mission Waltham Forest, we’re all about creating opportunities for every family and child. Our goal is to build an inclusive economy, make Waltham Forest a fantastic place to live and age well, tackle the housing crisis, lead the way to a net-zero borough, and create safe, green neighbourhoods where everyone can thrive.

Our Local Plan’s spatial strategy and policies guide development to ensure well-planned, inclusive growth. This includes new homes, workspaces, community uses, and a wide range of other public benefits, all aligning with our Mission Waltham Forest vision.

The IDP is our roadmap to make sure the infrastructure needed to support the Local Plan is delivered. It takes an evidence-led approach to ensuring that infrastructure is delivered at the right time, in the right places, and in a coordinated manner. It is a collaborative effort involving council services and infrastructure providers like NHS and TfL, Met Police or UK Power Networks.

 The IDP uses evidence to address these key questions:

• What infrastructure is required for the future?
• When will it be required?
• How much will it cost?
• How will it be funded and who is responsible for providing it?
• Are there any funding gaps? If so, how are they likely to be overcome?

'Infrastructure' encompasses a broad range of services and facilities. In our IDP, these are categorised into:

• Physical: 
  • Transport
  • Energy
  • Water
  • Waste
  • Digital Communications
  • Emergency Services
• Social and Community: 
  • Health
  • Education and Childcare
  • Culture
  • Heritage
  • Public Realm
  • Employment
  • Burial Space
  • Community Safety
  • Town Centre and Business
• Green and Blue: 
  • Climate Emergency
  • Air Quality
  • Green Infrastructure
  • Epping Forest Special Area of Conservation
  • Blue Infrastructure

The Infrastructure Delivery Schedule (IDS) is a crucial part of the Infrastructure Delivery Plan (IDP). It outlines key projects necessary to support sustainable and inclusive growth, detailing aspects such as expected delivery timescale, costs, funding sources, and any funding gaps. The IDS is a live document, updated regularly to reflect the current status of all infrastructure projects needed in the borough from now until 2035.

The IDP is a ‘live’ document, regularly updated to reflect changes in needs, new information, and technological advancements. Reviews involve various council services, external providers, and partners like TfL and the NHS.

The Council, as the Local Planning Authority, plays a crucial role in infrastructure delivery through planning policies, site allocations, direct funding, and facilitating third-party public-sector investment. The IDP also outlines governance arrangements for allocating Community Infrastructure Levy and S106 contributions paid by developers building in the borough.