Local Plan Review
Notice of Public Consultation on Preferred Options for the Tendring District Local Plan Review
Dear stakeholder,
We are writing to you because you are a Statutory Consultee or have indicated that you wish to be informed of matters relating to our Local Plan.
Notice of Public Consultation on Preferred Options for the Tendring District
Local Plan Review
Planning and Compulsory Purchase Act 2004
Town and Country Planning (Local Planning) (England) Regulations 2012
Tendring District Council is carrying out a review of the Tendring District Local Plan to ensure it remains up to date, effective, and capable of guiding development in the District up to 2042.
The Council is now publishing the Tendring District Local Plan Review 2025-2042 and Beyond Preferred Options Consultation Document January 2026 and associated Sustainability Appraisal and Habitats Regulations Assessment as part of the Regulation 18 stage of consultation. This marks the second formal opportunity for residents, businesses, community organisations, landowners, developers, and all other interested parties to comment on the emerging proposals.
This consultation sets out the Council’s preferred policy approaches and the sites proposed for future residential, employment, and mixed-use development. We welcome feedback both in support of and objecting to the proposals, as well as any alternative suggestions.
The consultation runs for just over six weeks, from Monday 9 February 2026 until 5pm on Monday 23 March 2026.
Where You Can View the Consultation Documents
The Preferred Options consultation document and supporting information are available online at: https://tendringdc.oc2.uk
Paper copies can also be inspected at:
Public libraries across the District (during usual opening hours)
Clacton Town Hall, Station Road, Clacton-on-Sea (during usual opening hours)
How to Comment (Make ‘Representations’)
Responses can be submitted through the online response forms available at: https://tendringdc.oc2.uk
If you are unable to respond online:
Paper response forms are available at public libraries and at Clacton Town Hall.
Forms can also be requested from the Planning Policy Team (contact details below).
Completed paper forms or written comments in other formats (such as letters or emails) should be returned to: Planning Policy, Tendring District Council, Town Hall, Station Road, Clacton-on-Sea, CO15 1SE or emailed to: planning.policy [at] tendringdc.gov.uk
Consultation Events
The Council will be holding a series of public drop-in events where Planning Officers will be available to explain the proposals and assist with the consultation process.
Thurs 26th February
Brightlingsea
Brightlingsea Parish Hall
Victoria Place
Brightlingsea
CO7 0BP
3pm – 7pm
Sat 28th February
Weeley
St Andrew’s C of E Primary School
Old Clacton Road
Weeley
CO16 9LW
10am – 2pm
Thurs 5th March
Frinton
Frinton Community Association, Soken House
Triangle Shopping Centre
Frinton on Sea
CO13 0AU
3pm – 7pm
Mon 9th March
Lawford
Venture Centre 2000
Bromley Road
Lawford
CO11 2JE
3pm – 7pm
Wed 11th March
Harwich
1912 Centre
Cow Lane
Harwich
CO12 3ES
3pm – 7pm
Deadline for Responses
All representations must be received no later than 5pm on Monday 23 March 2026.
Further information
For questions or further assistance, please contact the Planning Policy Team:
Telephone: (01255) 686177
Email: planning.policy [at] tendringdc.gov.uk
Kind regards,
Planning Policy Team
Tendring District Council
9th February 2026