To participate in a shared update of the transport models covering Tendring, Colchester and Braintree.
As part of the Local Plan review, the Council will need to undertake transport modelling associated with proposed housing and employment allocations in the Tendring District. The study will form part of the Council’s evidence base to inform the Local Plan review. In order for this evidence to be robust, preliminary work to update the existing transport model is required – ensuring that the appropriate geographic areas are modelled in sufficient detail to understand what impact additional development will have on the transport network.
The transport model enhancements covering Braintree, Colchester and Tendring are being carried out in parallel, which provides economies of scale for each of the planning authorities; since it is more cost effective to update the three district areas covered by the transport model at the same time. This joint work has been procured by Essex County Council, who will recharge the appropriate portion to each of the participating authorities.
The decision to commission evidence for the Local Plan Review was taken and published on 12/01/2024.
Authority for Delegated Decision:
Part 3, Schedule 3 – Responsibility for Executive Functions delegated to Officers paragraph 4.3 (1) – the Corporate Director has delegated authority to discharge executive functions within their respective service areas (Part 3.38). All delegations are subject to consultation where considered appropriate in the circumstances (paragraph 4.3 (4(ii) – Part 3.39).

Agree for Essex County Council to commission the updating of the relevant transport models, to enable further site-specific work to be undertaken to support the Local Plan review.

Option 1 – Agree for Essex County Council to commission the updating of the relevant transport models, to enable further site-specific work to be undertaken to support the Local Plan review.
Option 2 – Do nothing. Not preparing appropriate evidence to inform the Local Plan’s updated policies will increase the risk that they are not fit for purpose, and that the Plan is found not to be sound when examined by a Government Inspector.