In 2013 we started on the redevelopment of our facilities and managed with the funds available to build the All Weather Training Pitch plus our Clubhouse.
We were aware we didn't have sufficient funds to finish the project and expected to receive additional grant funding, however in the post Olympic era this was not forthcoming.
Our Club has been commended for enabling us to increase sport in the community including, Football, Netball, Tennis . We now have over 1,200 persons participating in sport other than rugby.

You may be aware we recently submitted a planning application for the following;

• PROPOSED NEW ALL-WEATHER PITCH TO REPLACE EXISTING GRASS PITCH
• IMPROVEMENTS IN DRAINAGE TO THE REMAINING GRASS PITCHES
• COMPLETION OF APPROVED CLUBHOUSE BUILDING TO PROVIDE FUNCTION HALL
• COMPLETION OF APPROVED CAR PARKING WITH INCREASED CAPACITY
• DEMOLITION OF THE OLD CLUB HOUSE

Our application will probably be successful however without the funds to deliver them, it is superfluous.
This is where your help is needed!!
In parallel with the above application WT Homes have submitted an application to build 10 family homes on the north side of our club on the small piece that is of no value for training .
The sale of this piece of land with planning permission will allow us to finalise our development.
We recently secured approval to the planning application from North Weald Parish Council plus Epping Upland Parish Council, The RFU and Sport England.
We now need to secure support from the Epping Forest District Council (EFDC)
who will be voting upon the planning application
To show your support there is an email address which you are able to send an email supporting the application
These will be seen by the councillors
There are guidelines in the document attached to this article to assist you in posting your support which will help influence the councillors of EFDC.
I would suggest you first print off or save it to a word document, you can then compile your own response.

Please ensure you quote epf/0917/18 in the subject box of your email

To send your support click the link below and email your support for the scheme on the planning application site

Click here to send email

We are doing our very best to finish what we started in 2013 and 10 minutes of your time would be most appreciated and vital in swaying the decision in our favour.

Please do this now because we all have busy lives and you will undoubtedly forget!
Lets finish what we started and secure the clubs future

PS Please feel free to share this with those outside the club who would be willing to lend their support
Families can send separate support to the council