Chelmsford City Council has prepared a Local Plan Review which has reached submission stage following Regulation 19 consultations in 2025 and early 2026.
The SoCG confirms that:
•CCC is planning to meet its housing and employment needs in full within its own boundary;
•no areas of disagreement exist between the authorities; and
•effective and ongoing cooperation has been undertaken in line with the Duty to Cooperate requirements.
Signing the SoCG ensures that TDC’s engagement is formally recorded and that TDC’s position is clearly represented at examination.

To approve and sign the Statement of Common Ground (SoCG) between Chelmsford City Council (CCC) and Tendring District Council (TDC), dated 27 February 2026, for submission as part of CCC’s Local Plan review (Regulation 22).

There are no direct implications arising from Local Government Reorganisation or Devolution. However, maintaining effective cross boundary working—such as through Statements of Common Ground—supports wider ambitions for joined up strategic planning across the area and ensures that Tendring continues to collaborate positively with neighbouring authorities.