‘Five Council’ Proposal Public Consultation

‘Five Council’ Proposal Public Consultation

Have your say on the future of councils in Essex.  Councils across Greater Essex are seeking public input on plans to replace the current Local Authority structure with fewer, larger unitary councils. 

Have your say in the consultation here

Service Update

Services are running normally

Make a Planning Application

  • See if planning permission is required (permitted development)
  • Find a planning agent.
  • Consider pre-application advice, meeting with a Council Planning Officer.
  • Refer to the application checklists.
  • Calculate your planning fee.
  • Make your application on the Planning Portal.

See the latest Planning Guide here

  1. Pre Application Meetings and Advice

  2. Application Checklists

  3. Planning Application Fees

  4. Submit a Planning Application

  5. Find a Planning Agent

  6. How a planning application is decided