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Castle Point Plan Consultation

We’ve set out a bold, community-led strategy for sustainable growth across the Borough. The Castle Point Plan will set out where new development will be allocated, how much affordable housing will be built and more up to 2043.

Please give us your views in our consultation 

Castle Point Plan Overview and Programme

Last updated: 1 August 2025

On 23 July 2025 the Council approved to proceed to a formal regulation 19 consultation on the  Castle Point Plan Regulation 19 Consultation - July 2025 [pdf] 29MB This marks an important step in the Castle Point Plan preparation. The consultation is now live, from 1 August to 26 September 2025 — Castle Point Plan - Castle Point Borough Council - Citizen Space

Once adopted, the Castle Point Plan will guide development in Castle Point up until 2043. It will provide a framework to inform decision making, with local communities having a strong voice in determining what will happen where they live.

The agreed timetable for the preparation of the Castle Point Plan is set out below. Details are published within the approved —  Local Development Scheme - July 2025.pdf [pdf] 331KB

If you would like to be kept informed of the progress of the Castle Point Plan please email CPPlan@castlepoint.gov.uk to be added to our mailing list. 

Castle Point Plan Timetable
Stage Time Period Engagement Activity
Issues Identification January 2023 - August 2023 4 - 6 months engagement on issues with partners, the community, local businesses and other stakeholders. The Initial Engagement Outcomes Report 2023 [pdf] 4MB  has the key outcomes from this engagement. 
Options Development September 2023 - June 2024 Feedback on how the Council is addressing the issues raised. Some informal engagement may occur.
Developing the Plan June 2024 – July 2025 2- 3 months Options Engagement with partners, the community, local businesses and other stakeholders. (Formal regulation 18)
Publication August 2025 – September 2025 Formal consultation with partners, the community, local businesses and other stakeholders (Formal regulation 19)
Submission November 2025  
Examination November 2025 – June 2026 (Estimated, dependent on Examiner) Those who have made formal comments at the Publication 
Stage may be invited by the Inspector to participate in the  Examination.
Adoption September 2026 (Estimated, dependent on Examiner)