The Council previously consulted on draft Conservation Area Appraisals for St Osyth (October 2021) and Manningtree & Mistley (May 2022). These consultations generated a significant number of responses from residents, stakeholders, and statutory consultees. Following a detailed review of the feedback and further analysis of historic mapping and on-the-ground features, Officers propose targeted amendments to both the appraisal documents and the boundaries of the Conservation Areas.

The proposed changes are considered significant and warrant a further four-week period of focused public consultation. This will include publication of updated documents and direct notification to previous respondents.