Colchester City Council has published its Regulation 18 draft Local Plan for consultation and invited Tendring District Council to comment. The two authorities have a long standing and constructive working relationship on strategic planning matters, supported by regular liaison and collaborative cross boundary work.
The response also reiterates both authorities’ commitment to preparing a Statement of Common Ground, which will help ensure continued alignment on strategic cross boundary issues as each authority moves towards Local Plan examination.
Submitting the response ensures Tendring District Council provides a constructive and proportionate contribution to the consultation process, consistent with the collaborative approach established between the two authorities.

To formally submit the response prepared by Tendring District Council that acknowledges this ongoing cooperation and confirms that the Council has no formal comments to submit on the content of the draft Local Plan at this stage. However, it does express its support for Colchester City Council’s continued efforts to progress its Local Plan in challenging circumstances and to an ambitious timetable.

Tendring District Council and Colchester City Council continue to work collaboratively on strategic planning matters across the wider North Essex area. The submission of this consultation response aligns with ongoing cross boundary cooperation, including future work on a Statement of Common Ground. No direct implications arise in relation to Local Government Reorganisation or Devolution.