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@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
