On 1 September 2026, Full Council approved the Tendring District Local Plan Review Submission Version for Regulation 19 consultation and noted that a final decision to submit the Local Plan to the Secretary of State would be required following that consultation. Council also noted the need for submission to take place before 31 December 2026 in order to proceed under the current plan-making system. The Service Level Agreement forms part of the practical arrangements necessary to support the examination process should the Council subsequently resolve to submit the Local Plan for independent examination.
Entering into the agreement supports the efficient management of the forthcoming examination and reflects established practice for local plan examinations.
The agreement is a standard Planning Inspectorate document used for local plan examinations and does not create legal relations between the parties. Inspector costs associated with examination of the Local Plan will be met by the Council in accordance with the arrangements set out in the agreement and budget provision made for the Local Plan Review process. No significant equality implications have been identified arising from this decision.