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Neighbourhood Planning
Adopted Neighbourhood ...
Find the documents for the adopted neighbourhood plans here.
Find the documents for the adopted neighbourhood plans here.
Read moreEight Ash Green Neighb...
Documents relating to the Eight Ash Green Neighbourhood Plan Submission
Documents relating to the Eight Ash Green Neighbourhood Plan Submission
Read moreWest Bergholt Neighbou...
Documents relating to the West Bergholt Neighbourhood Plan Submission
Documents relating to the West Bergholt Neighbourhood Plan Submission
Read moreEight Ash Green Refere...
Find the documents relating to the Eight Ash Green Referendum here.
Find the documents relating to the Eight Ash Green Referendum here.
Read moreEight Ash Green Examin...
The documents relating to the Eight Ash Green Examination
The documents relating to the Eight Ash Green Examination
Read moreWest Bergholt Examinat...
The documents relating to the West Bergholt Examination
The documents relating to the West Bergholt Examination
Read moreWivenhoe Neighbourhood...
Documents relating to the Wivenhoe Neighbourhood Plan Submission
Documents relating to the Wivenhoe Neighbourhood Plan Submission
Read moreExamination of Wivenho...
The documents relating to the Wivenhoe Neighbourhood Plan Examination
The documents relating to the Wivenhoe Neighbourhood Plan Examination
Read moreNeighbourhood Planning
Neighbourhood Planning and what it means to you
Neighbourhood Planning and what it means to you
Read moreTiptree Neighbourhood ...
The consultation on the Tiptree Neighbourhood Plan runs from 22 June 2020 to 10 August 2020.
The consultation on the Tiptree Neighbourhood Plan runs from 22 June 2020 to ...
Read moreTiptree Neighbourhood ...
Details of the appointed examiner for the Tiptree Neighbourhood Plan.
Details of the appointed examiner for the Tiptree Neighbourhood Plan.
Read moreQuick Links
Enquire about using a temporary structure
Following government guidance, Colchester Borough Council is introducing a new process for temporary buildings, structures and changes of use to help businesses to recover from the effects of the coronavirus.
Applications to be considered at the next Planning Committee
View a list of applications on the agenda at the next Planning Committee meeting.
Proposed solar photovoltaic farm: Layer-de-la-Haye
Planning Application number 202695: Land to west of the village and adjoining Birch Road, Layer-de-la-Haye.
Land off Colchester Road, West Mersea
Outline planning application reference number 200723 for the land off Colchester Road, West Mersea.
North Essex Garden Communities
Find information about the Braintree and Tendring border Garden Communities as well as our timeline of work and progress updates
Brownfield Land Register
Highlight a brownfield site to the Council that you think could be considered for redevelopment.
Fees and Charges
For more information on building control fees