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Planning, Building Control and Local Land Charges

You can submit a planning application, find and comment on planning applications and have a say in the future of your neighbourhood. Also apply for Building Control approval, find more information on Tree Preservation Orders and check Local Land Charges.

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Applications to be considered at the next Planning Committee

View a list of applications on the agenda at the next Planning Committee meeting.

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Application 222151

Solar Photovoltaic Farm - land to the Northwest of Hardy’s Green.

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Application 211762

A12 Chelmsford to A120 Widening Preliminary Design Consultation June 2.

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Myland and Braiswick Neighbourhood Plan submission consultation

The consultation on the Myland and Braiswick Neighbourhood Plan Review runs from Monday 27 March to Monday 15 May 2023.

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Tiptree Neighbourhood Plan

Find more information on the Tiptree Neighbourhood Plan Consultation

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Planning consultations

We publish details of planning consultations, including the purpose of the consultation and how to provide feedback..

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North Essex Garden Communities

Find information about the Tendring/Colchester borders Garden Communitiy as well as our timeline of work and progress updates

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