Examination of the Castle Point Plan
The Castle Point Plan has been submitted to the Secretary of Statement for independent examination on 31st January 2026 under Regulation 22 of the Town and Country Planning (Local Planning)(England) Regulations 2012 (as amended).
When a Planning Inspector(s) has been appointed to examine the Castle Point Plan, this page will be updated. The role of the Planning Inspector(s) 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 Inspector(s) will be provided via the Programme Officer.
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 Inspector, 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 Inspector.
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