We adopted Section 1 of the current Colchester Local Plan in February 2021 and Section 2 in July 2022.
The current Local Plan guides growth and development across Colchester up to 2033.
Local plans must be reviewed and updated at least every five years to make sure they remain effective.
We are preparing a new Local Plan for Colchester. It will guide growth and development up to 2043, including:
- what development will take place
- where development will take place
- policies for protecting and conserving the environment
Once adopted, the new Local Plan will replace the existing local planning policies.
Colchester City Council is undertaking consultation on the Submission Draft Local Plan in accordance with Regulation 19 of the Town and Country Planning (Local Planning) (England) Regulations 2012.
To find out how to comment on the Submission Draft Local Plan, Policies Map, Sustainability Appraisal and Habitats Regulations Assessment go to our Engagement and Consultation page.
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The Local Development Scheme sets out the timetable for preparing and adopting the new Local Plan.