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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.

A further consultation is now open. Please give us your views 

General Evidence Documents

Castle Point Plan Regulation 19 Draft

last updated: 24 October 2025

Supporting Documents

Existing links added to this page 19/08/2025

 

Evidence Base

The following evidence documents have been created over the years by the Council or by partners, such as Essex County Council. They are useful documents that have been used to help the Council gain a greater understanding of the context of the borough from open spaces and flood risk to retail studies and infrastructure. These studies have helped inform the contents of the Castle Point Plan. 

Climate Change and Flood Risk

Additional document added 26/08/2025

Economy and Retail

 

Natural Environment

 

Green Belt

Additional Document 15/08/2025

 

Health and Wellbeing

 

Infrastructure

Additional Documents added 12/08/2025

Additional Documents added 26/08/2025

Housing and Accommodation

Additional Document added 29/08/2025

Urban Design and the Historic Environment

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