Local Plan Index
What is a Local Plan?
One of the main duties of the District Council is to plan for the use of land. This includes producing a Local Plan which sets the guidelines for deciding planning applications. Land for development is in short supply and under increasing pressure for many types of use. The aim of the Local Plan is to guide development so that it meets the District's needs for new homes, jobs, shops and leisure facilities but does not spoil our towns, villages, countryside and coast. Tendring District has a District Local Plan adopted by the Council on 11 December 2007 which covers the period up to 2011.
How does the Local Plan affect Planning Applications?
Most development and changes of use of land require planning permission from the District Council. The Local Plan is the main starting point in deciding planning applications and provides the guidance for rational and consistent decisions across the District.For further information contact the Planning Policy Team:
Telephone: 01255 686177
E-mail: mfoster@tendringdc.gov.uk
Write to:
Development Plan Manager,
Council Offices
Weeley Clacton-on-sea
Essex
CO16 9AJ
Background Local Plan documents and technical studies are also available on request. Please contact the Planning Policy team for further information.