An application has been submitted for a town centre temporary car park, to be used while another is built. 

Once finished the new Cottis Lane multi-storey in Epping will provide 330 spaces. 

But developer Qualis Commercial plans to provide 47 temporary spaces at its existing development in St John's Road.

The St Johns site is available due to locally listed buildings restrictions and planned demolition works.

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Qualis, which was set up by Epping Forest District Council, also plans to provide a separate space off the high street within the old depot for Monday market traders to park their vehicles.

Leader of Epping Forest District Council, Councillor Chris Whitbread, said: “We were able to explain the concerns coming from the community and asked Qualis to look into what they could do.

Epping Forest Guardian: (Left to right) Cllr Chris Whitbread, Karen Telling - Senior project manager for Qualis Commercial, Cllr Holly Whitbread, Cllr Les Burows(Left to right) Cllr Chris Whitbread, Karen Telling - Senior project manager for Qualis Commercial, Cllr Holly Whitbread, Cllr Les Burows “We are pleased they have been able to find this temporary solution.

“Cottis Lane marks the start of the exciting redevelopment proposals for the town and once complete will make way for the new leisure centre to be built.”

Managing director of Qualis Commercial, Simon Rutter, said: “We have worked hard to be able to provide an area of temporary parking.

“In addition, we continue to talk to the owners of other carparks in the town to explore all alternatives whilst the works at Cottis Lane take place."