Planning guidance and information

Find more information on the planning process, removing or protecting trees, how we ensure well designed and environmnentally friendly spaces and more.

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Local list

Find more information on local listing, what it means, and if a building, park or garden is locally listed

The Planning Committee

Find out more about when and why a planning application would be put to the Planning Committee.

The planning portal

Find more information on the planning process through the planning portal.

Biodiversity

Find out what we are doing to ensure development has a positive impact on biodiversity.

Trees

Find more information on Tree Preservation Orders (TPOs), conservation areas, trees on development sites and getting consent for works.

Landscape

Find out about landscape character and landscape works as part of development.

Heritage

Find out if your project will be affected by an important listed building such as a scheduled monument, registered park or garden.

Design

Discover what we are doing to ensure well-designs, beautiful and safe places.

Article 4

Made when the character of an important area would be threatened. They are common in conservation areas and can be issued in built up areas to prevent development where there is no space.

ABRO Development Site

Public Inquiry starts 10am Tuesday 08 July 2025.

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Tendring Colchester Borders Garden Community

The community addresses the long-term need for new housing in our area, in a strategic way.

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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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