Southend Local Plan Conversation

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New Local Plan - Planning for Growth and Change

The Local Plan is one of the Council’s most important documents as it sets out how the area should be developed in the future.

Local Plans are the key documents through which local planning authorities can set out a vision and framework for the future development of the area, engaging with their communities in doing so. Local Plans address needs and opportunities in relation to housing, the local economy, community facilities and infrastructure. They should safeguard the natural environment, enable adaptation to climate change and help secure high quality accessible design. The Local Plan provides a degree of certainty for communities, businesses and investors on future development proposals, and a framework for guiding decisions on individual planning applications.

Stage 2 - Refining the Plan

To comment on the consultation please visit Southend-on-Sea New Local Plan once you have registered/logged in you can comment on all elements of the plan.

Please email planningpolicy@southend.gov.uk

  • if you have any questions about this consultation
  • if you need any assistance in completing the survey
  • if you would like to receive an alternative version of the survey e.g. paper, or to feedback in another way.
  • if you would like to submit a site to be considered as part of the Local Plan process please see Call for Sites

In parallel to the Local Plan consultation we are interested in your views as part of this 'Big Debate' with four separate surveys (below) on what action the Council should be taking within its Local Plan to protect and enhance the natural environment and to adapt to and mitigate climate change.

  1. Planning for Climate Change and the Environment
  2. Planning for Economic Growth
  3. Planning For New Homes
  4. Planning for Transport and Infrastructure

Comments and views made at this stage will help shape a Preferred Approach document which will be subject to further public consultation next year.

**This stage of consultation closed at 5pm on 26th October 2021.**

*Please note all comments are required to be published online alongside your name. We are not able to accept anonymous comments.

To read about how the Council handles your data please visit our Privacy notice: Southend-on-Sea Borough Council Privacy Notice

The Local Plan is one of the Council’s most important documents as it sets out how the area should be developed in the future.

Local Plans are the key documents through which local planning authorities can set out a vision and framework for the future development of the area, engaging with their communities in doing so. Local Plans address needs and opportunities in relation to housing, the local economy, community facilities and infrastructure. They should safeguard the natural environment, enable adaptation to climate change and help secure high quality accessible design. The Local Plan provides a degree of certainty for communities, businesses and investors on future development proposals, and a framework for guiding decisions on individual planning applications.

Stage 2 - Refining the Plan

To comment on the consultation please visit Southend-on-Sea New Local Plan once you have registered/logged in you can comment on all elements of the plan.

Please email planningpolicy@southend.gov.uk

  • if you have any questions about this consultation
  • if you need any assistance in completing the survey
  • if you would like to receive an alternative version of the survey e.g. paper, or to feedback in another way.
  • if you would like to submit a site to be considered as part of the Local Plan process please see Call for Sites

In parallel to the Local Plan consultation we are interested in your views as part of this 'Big Debate' with four separate surveys (below) on what action the Council should be taking within its Local Plan to protect and enhance the natural environment and to adapt to and mitigate climate change.

  1. Planning for Climate Change and the Environment
  2. Planning for Economic Growth
  3. Planning For New Homes
  4. Planning for Transport and Infrastructure

Comments and views made at this stage will help shape a Preferred Approach document which will be subject to further public consultation next year.

**This stage of consultation closed at 5pm on 26th October 2021.**

*Please note all comments are required to be published online alongside your name. We are not able to accept anonymous comments.

To read about how the Council handles your data please visit our Privacy notice: Southend-on-Sea Borough Council Privacy Notice

  • CLOSED: This survey has concluded.

    Planning for New Homes - The Big Debate

    HousesWe are consulting on a New Local Plan that sets out options and potential sites for how we plan for new jobs, housing, local services, green spaces and supporting infrastructure to meet the needs of the Borough for the next 20 years.

    To comment please visit https://localplan.southend.gov.uk/

    Comments and views made at this stage will help shape a Preferred Approach document which will be subject to further public consultation next year.

    In parallel to the Local Plan consultation we are interested in your views as part of this separate survey on how best to plan and provide new homes over the next 20 years to meet the needs of future generations.

    Please see the background document, which provides further information about this subject.

    Please make your views and comments by 26 October 2021 

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  • CLOSED: This survey has concluded.

    Planning for Climate Change & the Environment - The Big Debate

    Make your views known: We are consulting on a New Local Plan that sets out options and potential sites for how we plan for new jobs, housing, local services, green spaces and supporting infrastructure to meet the needs of the Borough for the next 20 years.

    In parallel to the Local Plan consultation we are interested in your views as part of this separate survey on what action the Council should be taking within its Local Plan to protect and enhance the natural environment and to adapt to and mitigate climate change. 

    Please make your views and comments by 26 October 2021.

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  • CLOSED: This survey has concluded.

    Planning for Economic Growth - The Big Debate

    Make your views known: We are consulting on a New Local Plan that sets out options and potential sites for how we plan for new jobs, housing, local services, green spaces and supporting infrastructure to meet the needs of the Borough for the next 20 years.

    In parallel to the Local Plan consultation we are interested in your views as part of this separate survey on what action the Council should be taking within its Local Plan to protect and enhance the natural environment and to adapt to and mitigate climate change. 

    Meeting Economic Needs

    The Government requires all local planning authorities to provide a long term Local Plan to meet our needs for the future.  

    The Local Plan must set out a positive strategy in seeking to accommodate around 23,500 new homes and 11,000 new jobs over the next 20 years. In order to facilitate this the Local Plan should seek to protect existing employment land and allocate new land for new offices, industrial uses or other employment activities

    The Covid Pandemic has had a significant impact on the global and local economy, including consumer and travel to work patterns. The New Local Plan can play a key role in helping to act as a catalyst to recover from this impact.

    Please make your views and comments by 26 October 2021.

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  • CLOSED: This survey has concluded.

    Planning for Transport and Infrastructure - The Big Debate

    Make your views known: We are consulting on a New Local Plan that sets out options and potential sites for how we plan for new jobs, housing, local services, green spaces and supporting infrastructure to meet the needs of the Borough for the next 20 years.

    In parallel to the Local Plan consultation we are interested in your views as part of this separate survey on what action the Council should be taking within its Local Plan to protect and enhance the natural environment and to adapt to and mitigate climate change. 

    Please make your views and comments by 26 October 2021.

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