Examination of the Castle Point Plan
The Castle Point Plan has been submitted to the Secretary of State for independent examination on 31st January 2026 under Regulation 22 of the Town and Country Planning (Local Planning)(England) Regulations 2012 (as amended). On Friday 20th February 2026, Inspector M Worden (BA (Hons), Dip, TP, MRTPI) and Inspector C Carpenter (BA, MA, MRTPI) were appointed to hold an independent examination of the Castle Point Plan.
The role of the Planning Inspectors is to examine the Castle Point Plan and its supporting evidence to decide whether it meets the soundness and legal compliance tests. Contact with the Inspectors will be provided via the Programme Officer.
Inspectors
The Secretary of State has appointed two Inspectors; M Worden (BA (Hons), Dip, TP, MRTPI) and C Carpenter (BA, MA, MRTPI), to hold an independent examination of the Castle Point Plan in accordance with Section 20(4) of the Planning and Compulsory Purchase Act 2004.
Programme Officer
Mrs Annette Feeney has been appointed as 'Programme Officer' for the examination of the Castle Point Plan. The programme officer provides the main link between the Planning Inspectors, Council and participants. The main roles of the programme officer are to organise and administer the examination, including organisation of the public hearing sessions and dealing with all procedural matters. The programme officer is independent from the Council and reports directly to the appointed Planning Inspectors.
Contact Details
Name: Mrs Annette Feeney
Email: AFeeney@castlepoint.gov.uk
Telephone: 07775771026
Post: C/O Castle Point Plan, Planning Policy, Castle Point Borough Council, Kiln Road, Thundersley, Benfleet, SS7 1TF