Neighbourhood Planning

Neighbourhood Plans, enabled by the NPPF and Localism Act 2011, allow local communities to shape development in their area through locally created planning policies. In Colchester City, many parishes have adopted plans to guide future growth, including Boxted, Wivenhoe, Tiptree, and West Mersea.

Adopted Neighbourhood Plans

Explore adopted Neighbourhood Plans across Colchester City, where local communities have set out policies to guide development in their areas.

Emerging Neighbourhood Plans

View Neighbourhood Plans currently being prepared across Colchester City, where communities are actively shaping future development in their areas.

Guidance and useful links

Access guidance and useful resources to support the preparation of Neighbourhood Plans in Colchester City.

Frequently asked questions

Find answers to common questions about Neighbourhood Planning in Colchester City, including how plans are prepared, approved, and implemented.