POLICY TIP16 : ELMS FARM

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Although a smaller amount of land than at Highlands Nursery the same amount of housing??? with space allocated to a medical centre and community centre and allotments. Surely this will mean the houses are closer together or smaller??? Concerned about the entrance to this off the B1022 which is a narrow main road? What about adverse damage to the neighbouring woodland and habitats????

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New Road long the east side of Elms Farm towards Messing is unsuitable for the increase in traffic that this development would create.

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Anglian Water Consultation Response
Tiptree Neighbourhood Plan Reg. 16 Consultation
Anglian Water welcomes the opportunity to respond the consultation on the Tiptree Submission Neighbourhood Plan.
Anglian Water
Anglian Water is the water and water recycling provider for over 6 million customers in the east of England. Our operational area spans between the Humber and Thames estuaries and includes around a fifth of the English coastline. The region is the driest in the UK and the lowest lying, with a full quarter of our area below sea level. This makes it particularly vulnerable to the impacts of climate change including heightened risks of both drought and flooding. Additionally, our region has the highest rate of housing in England. The initial 2021 census report identifies that population growth in the region was 8.3% in the past decade against a national average of 6.6%. Population growth in the borough of Colchester was at an even higher rate growing by 11.3% between 2011 and 2021.
Anglian Water has amended its Articles of Association to include the requirement that in undertaking these duties we will act in the public interest. Our Purpose is to bring environmental and social prosperity to the region we serve through our commitment to Love Every Drop. We recognise the carbon impacts of managing customer’s water needs and so Anglian Water has made the commitment to be a net zero business by 2030.
Anglian Water and the Neighbourhood Plan
Anglian Water is the statutory water and sewerage undertaker for the Tiptree neighbourhood plan area and is a statutory consultee under the Neighbourhood Planning (General) Regulations 2012. Anglian Water wants to proactively engage with the neighbourhood plan process to ensure the plan delivers benefits for the residents, and in doing so protect the environment and water resources. As a purpose-led company, we are committed to seeking positive environmental and social outcomes for our region.
Water Resources
Tiptree is within the South Essex Water Resource Zone (WRZ) – each WRZ is used to develop forecasts of supply and demand. The South Essex WRZ is predicted to be in a severe supply-demand deficit for water supply due the challenges of climate change, reduction in groundwater abstraction and population growth. This means we will need more resilience to supply customers throughout the Anglian Water region in the coming decades. Our plans to invest in the water supply network are set out in the Water Resource Management Plan 2019. The Strategic Pipeline Alliance builds on our existing infrastructure to develop a more integrated strategic network that utilises surpluses in Lincolnshire and North Fenland to support ‘downstream’ WRZs, including South Essex. We expect to complete the new network by 2025. Neighbourhood Plans can have a role in introducing demand management measures that increase water efficiency with customers and enables supplies to be maintained, such as encouraging more ambitious water efficiency measures in new homes, and rainwater harvesting.
Comments on the Tiptree Neighbourhood Plan
VISION AND OBJECTIVES
Anglian Water supports the objectives for the neighbourhood plan and the which set out how the overarching vision will be achieved. We particularly welcome references to delivering growth and supporting infrastructure in a sustainable manner and the aim to protect and enhance the local environment. This aligns with our ambitions to enable sustainable housing and economic growth and work with others to achieve significant improvements to ecological quality across our catchments.
5 SPATIAL STRATEGY
Colchester Local Plan: It is noted that the Colchester Local Plan Section 2 (adopted July 2022) allocates a minimum of 600 dwellings to Tiptree, to be delivered within the plan period to 2033. The plan identifies that 200 dwellings already have the benefit of planning permission in Tiptree and Policy SS14, sets out that the Tiptree Neighbourhood Plan will, inter alia, allocate specific sites for housing allocations to deliver a minimum of 400 dwellings; set out any associated policies needed to support this housing delivery; and set out the policy framework within the parish to guide the delivery of any infrastructure/community facilities required to support the development in accordance with the requirements of Local Plan Policies SG7 (Infrastructure Delivery and Impact Mitigation) and PP1 (Generic Infrastructure and Mitigation Requirements). We are supportive of this approach and the need for infrastructure delivery, including water supply and sewerage connections, to comply with the relevant Local Plan policies.
Anglian Water’s Developer Services team can advise developers on the water supply and wastewater options to inform the submission of applications on the proposed sites and we recommend early engagement with our pre-planning enquiry team to ensure that infrastructure provision can be planned in a coordinated manner.
We note that the plan identifies two areas allocated for development and each comprises several submitted sites that have been promoted by more than one land agent or developer. We agree with the assertion that it is a necessary requirement that each allocation is brought forward in a coordinated manner. This coordination is fundamental in enabling more efficient and effective infrastructure provision, which leads to positive outcomes for future occupiers and the existing community. It also ensures that measures to improve the environmental performance of new developments are more feasible and integrated into the overall scheme.
POLICY TIP01: TIPTREE SPATIAL STRATEGY – Anglian Water supports the policy approach which enables development proposals for necessary utilities infrastructure outside the settlement boundary where no reasonable alternative location is available; given the nature of our assets, such as pumping stations and water recycling centres, which are in locations outside the settlement boundary or not closely located to existing residential development. This policy provision will ensure that we are able to deliver any future enhancements to our assets so that they are robust and resilient.
In delivering development on the site allocations in Policies TIP15 and TIP16 we agree with the key matters identified in Policy TIP01, particularly those in relation to the delivery of utilities, high quality design, and green infrastructure including through the provision of SuDS (Sustainable Drainage Systems). The use of SuDS to minimise surface water run-off is a key solution to removing surface water from the sewerage system. This provides resilience against the impacts of climate change and addressing risk at our WRCs (Water Recycling Centres). Our Draft Drainage and Wastewater Management Plan identifies a long-term strategy (to 2050) of 50% surface water removal from the water recycling catchment serving Tiptree WRC.
We recommend that the Neighbourhood Plan introduces measures identified in the recently updated Planning Practice Guidance for addressing flood risk and suggest that the policy should encourage consideration of sustainable drainage systems early in the design process for development, including at the pre-application or master-planning stages, to ensure better integration, multi-functional benefits and reduced land-take.
Furthermore, we advise that the supporting text includes a reference to our pre planning enquiry service and signposts to our standard SuDS guidance and Surface Water Policy advice .
6 DESIGN AND HOUSING
Paragraph 6.4 - Whilst we recognise the importance of energy efficiency and low carbon/renewable sources of energy are important to reduce operational carbon from new developments the design of new buildings should also factor the efficient use of resources in general to reduce capital (embedded) carbon, but also encourage more ambitious water efficiency measures that include integrated water management. The significant allocations at Highland Nursery and Elms Farm have the scope to provide water efficient measures such as rainwater harvesting and reuse. When combined with SuDS, this has a positive outcome for future potable water demand within an area identified as being in serious water stress. We suggest that the wording of Policy TIP02 Good Quality Design is amended to read:
“Designs that incorporate new technology to increase energy and water efficiency and reduce the carbon footprint will be encouraged.”
11 COUNTRYSIDE, GREEN SPACES AND GREEN INFRASTRUCTURE
Policy TIP11: We support the approach to the provision of green infrastructure and the reference to its multi-functional benefits including adapting and mitigating against a changing climate. This highlights the need for nature-based solutions, such as natural flood management, to ensure greater resilience to climate change impacts such as flooding. The policy requirement to design Sustainable Drainage Systems (SuDS) to maximise the potential for biodiversity to thrive is welcomed and complements our purpose and strategic ambitions.
Flooding: We welcome the section addressing flooding in the neighbourhood plan (paragraphs 11.6-11.9) that identify the current and future risks and signpost developers and applicants to relevant guidance. Anglian Water can advise developers on SuDS and nature-based solutions for sites, and our manual for SuDS can be found here.
TIP15 HIGHLAND NURSERY
Anglian Water supports the policy requirements for this site allocation for 200 homes and welcomes the inclusion of criterion k setting out how infrastructure for our water recycling processes should be addressed, including referencing the Colchester Local Plan Policy SG7.
We would welcome an amendment to the supporting text to reference the need for developers to seek early engagement with our pre-planning team, to ensure that we have sufficient prior notice of the proposed development prior to the application stage.
We support the inclusion of multi-functional SuDS provision in criterion l. Encouragement of integrated water management such as, rainwater harvesting and reuse would be welcomed to support greater water efficiencies within the development.
TIP16 ELMS FARM
As previously stated for Policy TIP15, Anglian Water supports the policy requirements for this site allocation for 200 homes and welcomes the inclusion of criterion m. setting out how infrastructure for our water recycling processes should be addressed, including referencing the Colchester Local Plan Policy SG7.
We would welcome an amendment to the supporting text to reference the need for developers to seek early engagement with our pre-planning team, to ensure that we have sufficient prior notice of the proposed development prior to the application stage.
We support the inclusion of multi-functional SuDS provision in criterion n. Encouragement of integrated water management such as, rainwater harvesting and reuse, would be welcomed to support greater water efficiencies within the development.
ADDITIONAL COMMENTS
Whilst not fully within the remit of this neighbourhood plan, the scope of development to the north of Tiptree and need for the completion of the link road to manage traffic movements, which is facilitated in part by the two proposed allocations, it is logical that development will need to come forward in between both allocations to deliver the full extent of the link road. As this central area is within Messing-cum-Inworth Parish, there seems to be a missed opportunity for strategic delivery or master-planning wider development over the longer term (beyond the plan period) - although it is noted that common ground as been established between the two parishes regarding the completion of the ‘missing link’. Master-planning the whole area and associated phasing of infrastructure would offer a more feasible and viable route for delivery and provide greater opportunity for efficiencies and carbon savings. Development of this central area and completion of the link road can only be facilitated through Local Plan policies.
Early consideration of SuDS in the design process can ensure that multi-functional SuDS are utilised effectively and provide a consistent level of protection from surface water flooding across the development. The recently updated Planning Practice Guidance on flood risk clearly states that “The layout and function of drainage systems needs to be considered at the start of the design process for new development, as integration with road networks and other infrastructure can maximise the availability of developable land.” Given the scope and direction of development to the north of Tiptree and the requirement for a new link road, SuDS are an essential component of the design process for the proposed allocations and future growth over the longer term.

Conclusion
Anglian Water supports the direction taken in the Tiptree Neighbourhood Plan - subject to the suggested clarifications - and taken with the recently adopted Colchester Local Plan is consistent with our strategic direction. Our view is that further prominence could be placed on integrated water management in the proposed allocations to maximise efficiencies in water supply and water recycling processes, whilst providing environmental benefits.

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I approve of this policy. The link road serving the development with a junction on Colchester Road will eliminate the need to use the existing difficult junction of Messing Road (erroneously shown as New Road on Google Maps) with Colchester Road. If this junction were to be a roundabout, this would also have the effect of slowing traffic entering Tiptree at this point. The warning signs shown on the bend of the road near the Maypole Pub/restaurant are often not observed resulting in traffic travelling at 60 mph in Maypole Road.

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ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL RESPONSE TO THE TIPTREE NEIGHBOURHOOD PLAN
Minerals and Waste
ECC as the Minerals and Waste Planning Authority (MWPA) welcomes appropriate reference
to the minerals and waste local plans.
TIP02: Good Quality Design
ECC as the MWPA recommend that the Policy TIP02 includes reference to promoting waste
reduction, re-use and recycling, sustainable building design and the use of sustainable
materials, including in relation to their procurement, in the construction of new development
or redevelopment, in line with Policy S4 of the Essex Minerals Local Plan (MLP).
TIP15: Highland Nursery and TIP16:Elms Farm
The proposed allocations were tested for any minerals and/or waste safeguarding
implications. Whilst each allocation is at least partially within a Minerals Safeguarding Area
(MSA) for sand and gravel, in each case this is below the 5ha which would trigger the MLP
safeguarding policy as it relates to mineral resources.
There are no safeguarded existing, permitted or allocated minerals and/or waste
developments located in Tiptree Parish. As such, the proposed allocations are not in either a
Minerals Consultation Area or a Waste Consultation Area as designated through MLP Policy
S8 and the Essex and Southend-on-Sea Waste Local Plan Policy 2 respectively. Such
consultation areas extend up to 250m from safeguarded facilities (400m for Water Recycling
Centres), with the MWPA being a statutory consultee for all development proposed within
such areas.
For information, the map on page 3 sets out the extent of the MSA within the Plan area.
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General
For information purposes only, it is noted that minerals and waste developments are defined
as a ‘County Matter’ in the Town and Country Planning (Prescription of County Matters)
(England) Regulations 2003, and are therefore outside of the remit of the Plan. As such,
where the Plan refers to ‘development’, this does not apply to development relating to
minerals and waste matters.
Transportation and Highways
ECC in its role as Highways Authority and Transportation Authority, which includes
responsibilities for sustainable travel and passenger transport, provides the following
comments.
Policy TIPO6
• Point A – To note. ECC practice is generally for shared footway/cycleways unless it is a
strategic cycleway and then where segregation is necessary due to safety reasons arising
from the volume of cycle/pedestrian traffic.
Policies TIP15 and TIP16
ECC welcomes reference to “The provision of an appropriate Residential Travel Plan” in both
policies.
To note, any adoptable roads should conform to the Essex Design Guide for residential
streets and any layout should reflect the guidance set out in the Street Type Table contained
within the guide. Parking for new developments should comply with the Essex Planning
Officers’ Association (EPOA) parking standards, which ECC as the Highway Authority applies
to development proposals.
Passenger Transport (Public Transport/Bus Services)
The allocations and subsequent developments coming forward, represent a rare opportunity
for the Parish Council to secure the required bus services and the Plan could state more
explicitly that the developments provide an avenue to secure funding. ECC can also assist
by looking favourably towards other developments along the bus routes, which could pool
resources to help ensure that such improvements could be ‘pump primed’ until the service
has sufficient patronage.
Surface Water Management and Flood Risk
ECC as the Lead Local Flood Authority (LLFA) welcomes appropriate reference to
Sustainable Drainage Systems (SuDS) within policy and supporting text.
Sustainable development and environment
Green Infrastructure and Biodiversity Net Gain
ECC welcomes the changes made since the last iteration of the Plan and where appropriate
reference has been made within policy and supporting text throughout the Plan on these two
issues.
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Energy Efficiency and Zero Carbon Homes
It is acknowledged TIP02 states “Designs that incorporate new technology to increase energy
efficiency and reduce the carbon footprint will be encouraged”. However, the Plan should
include a supportive statement to improve energy efficiency to existing as well as new builds.
The Plan should outline requirements for all developments to be ‘zero carbon ready’ by design
and, where feasible, for buildings to be certified to a Passivhaus. Whilst energy efficiency
targets are set nationally in Building Regulations, there are opportunities for neighbourhood
plans to influence new development, through policies requiring developers to demonstrate
how they’ve followed the ‘energy hierarchy’ in reducing energy demand before implementing
renewable energy, or make the most of solar gain and passive cooling through the orientation,
layout and design of the development. ECC recommends reference is made to the Essex
Design Guide (2018) ‘Climate Change’ section. This provides guidance on several topics,
including Layout Principles and Densities for Sustainable Development. Further guidance on
solar orientation and climate change and the historic environment is to be published
imminently. The Elmstead Market Draft Neighbourhood Plan provides a good example of
what the Plan could say on this important topic.
ECC would welcome the inclusion of reference to the Essex Climate Action Commission
(ECAC), which is a formal independent cross-party commission established in October 2019.
The ECAC’s formal role is to:
• identify ways where we can mitigate the effects of climate change, improve air quality,
reduce waste across Essex and increase the amount of green infrastructure and
biodiversity in the county; and
• explore how we attract investment in natural capital and low carbon growth.
ECAC published its recommendations in a report titled Net Zero: Making Essex Carbon
Neutral in July 2021, and ECC is working with it partners, including local authorities, to deliver
the report’s recommendations. The recommended text for inclusion in the NP is provided
below.
“In 2019, Colchester Borough Council declared a climate emergency acknowledging that
urgent action is required to limit the environmental impacts produced by the climate crisis.
The Council aims to achieve carbon neutrality by 2030. This is supported by Essex
County Council who established the Essex Climate Action Commission in 2019 to
promote and guide climate action in the county and move Essex to net zero by 2050. It
is an independent, voluntary, and cross-party body bringing together groups from the
public and private sector, as well as individuals from other organisations. The
Commission published its report, Net Zero: Making Essex Carbon Neutral, in July 2021
and its recommendations are relevant to all Essex local authorities, parish and town
councils, as well as Essex businesses, residents, and community groups. The report sets
out a comprehensive plan for Essex to: reduce its greenhouse gas emissions to net zero
by 2050 in line with UK statutory commitments; and to make Essex more resilient to
climate impacts such as flooding, water shortages and overheating. The report covers a
wide range of topic areas including land use, energy, waste, transport, plus the built and
natural environments. The report’s recommendations are now incorporated into a Climate
Action Plan and a focused work programme over the coming years to ensure the effects
of climate change can be mitigated.”
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Other
Infrastructure contributions
ECC recommends that the NP refers to the Essex Developers’ Guide to Infrastructure
Contributions should development place pressure on local infrastructure, given the proposed
allocations. The guide provides details on the range of infrastructure contributions ECC may
seek in order to mitigate the impact of development. These contributions include:
• Education - Early Years and Childcare; Schools (primary, secondary, post 16, Special
Education Needs); school transport and sustainable travel
• Transport - Highways and Transportation; Sustainable Travel Planning; Passenger
Transport; Public Rights of Way
• Employment and Skills Plans
• Waste Management
• Libraries
• Flood and Water Management and Sustainable Drainage Systems (SuDS)
Housing and adaptability
ECC are the Adult Social Care (ASC) authority and must ensure that the needs of older adults
and adults with a disability are reflected in line with our duty under the Care Act 2014 and the
wider prevention and maximising independence agendas. This includes reviewing both
general needs housing, and any specialist housing provision.
ECC recommend that the Plan makes specific reference to both the Building Regulations Part
M4 (2) and M4 (3) as below:
“On housing developments of 10 or more dwellings, 10% of market housing should be to
Building Regulations Part M4(2) ‘adaptable and accessible’ standard. For affordable
homes, 10% should be to Building Regulations Part M4(2) and 5% should be to Part
M4(3) ‘wheelchair-user’ standards.”
This need is integrated into the Essex Design Guide for older people, and the principles
explored are transferable to all types of care accommodation, including dementia care.
ECC would also recommend the NP sets out a requirement that parking for any M4(3) homes
also needs to be Part M compliment, i.e.., 3.3m or capable of being widened. As a minimum,
the number of spaces provided to this standard should reflect the number of Part M4(3)
dwellings provided at any development

ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL RESPONSE TO THE TIPTREE NEIGHBOURHOOD PLAN
Minerals and Waste
ECC as the Minerals and Waste Planning Authority (MWPA) welcomes appropriate reference
to the minerals and waste local plans.
TIP02: Good Quality Design
ECC as the MWPA recommend that the Policy TIP02 includes reference to promoting waste
reduction, re-use and recycling, sustainable building design and the use of sustainable
materials, including in relation to their procurement, in the construction of new development
or redevelopment, in line with Policy S4 of the Essex Minerals Local Plan (MLP).
TIP15: Highland Nursery and TIP16:Elms Farm
The proposed allocations were tested for any minerals and/or waste safeguarding
implications. Whilst each allocation is at least partially within a Minerals Safeguarding Area
(MSA) for sand and gravel, in each case this is below the 5ha which would trigger the MLP
safeguarding policy as it relates to mineral resources.
There are no safeguarded existing, permitted or allocated minerals and/or waste
developments located in Tiptree Parish. As such, the proposed allocations are not in either a
Minerals Consultation Area or a Waste Consultation Area as designated through MLP Policy
S8 and the Essex and Southend-on-Sea Waste Local Plan Policy 2 respectively. Such
consultation areas extend up to 250m from safeguarded facilities (400m for Water Recycling
Centres), with the MWPA being a statutory consultee for all development proposed within
such areas.
For information, the map on page 3 sets out the extent of the MSA within the Plan area.
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General
For information purposes only, it is noted that minerals and waste developments are defined
as a ‘County Matter’ in the Town and Country Planning (Prescription of County Matters)
(England) Regulations 2003, and are therefore outside of the remit of the Plan. As such,
where the Plan refers to ‘development’, this does not apply to development relating to
minerals and waste matters.
Transportation and Highways
ECC in its role as Highways Authority and Transportation Authority, which includes
responsibilities for sustainable travel and passenger transport, provides the following
comments.
Policy TIPO6
• Point A – To note. ECC practice is generally for shared footway/cycleways unless it is a
strategic cycleway and then where segregation is necessary due to safety reasons arising
from the volume of cycle/pedestrian traffic.
Policies TIP15 and TIP16
ECC welcomes reference to “The provision of an appropriate Residential Travel Plan” in both
policies.
To note, any adoptable roads should conform to the Essex Design Guide for residential
streets and any layout should reflect the guidance set out in the Street Type Table contained
within the guide. Parking for new developments should comply with the Essex Planning
Officers’ Association (EPOA) parking standards, which ECC as the Highway Authority applies
to development proposals.
Passenger Transport (Public Transport/Bus Services)
The allocations and subsequent developments coming forward, represent a rare opportunity
for the Parish Council to secure the required bus services and the Plan could state more
explicitly that the developments provide an avenue to secure funding. ECC can also assist
by looking favourably towards other developments along the bus routes, which could pool
resources to help ensure that such improvements could be ‘pump primed’ until the service
has sufficient patronage.
Surface Water Management and Flood Risk
ECC as the Lead Local Flood Authority (LLFA) welcomes appropriate reference to
Sustainable Drainage Systems (SuDS) within policy and supporting text.
Sustainable development and environment
Green Infrastructure and Biodiversity Net Gain
ECC welcomes the changes made since the last iteration of the Plan and where appropriate
reference has been made within policy and supporting text throughout the Plan on these two
issues.
4
Energy Efficiency and Zero Carbon Homes
It is acknowledged TIP02 states “Designs that incorporate new technology to increase energy
efficiency and reduce the carbon footprint will be encouraged”. However, the Plan should
include a supportive statement to improve energy efficiency to existing as well as new builds.
The Plan should outline requirements for all developments to be ‘zero carbon ready’ by design
and, where feasible, for buildings to be certified to a Passivhaus. Whilst energy efficiency
targets are set nationally in Building Regulations, there are opportunities for neighbourhood
plans to influence new development, through policies requiring developers to demonstrate
how they’ve followed the ‘energy hierarchy’ in reducing energy demand before implementing
renewable energy, or make the most of solar gain and passive cooling through the orientation,
layout and design of the development. ECC recommends reference is made to the Essex
Design Guide (2018) ‘Climate Change’ section. This provides guidance on several topics,
including Layout Principles and Densities for Sustainable Development. Further guidance on
solar orientation and climate change and the historic environment is to be published
imminently. The Elmstead Market Draft Neighbourhood Plan provides a good example of
what the Plan could say on this important topic.
ECC would welcome the inclusion of reference to the Essex Climate Action Commission
(ECAC), which is a formal independent cross-party commission established in October 2019.
The ECAC’s formal role is to:
• identify ways where we can mitigate the effects of climate change, improve air quality,
reduce waste across Essex and increase the amount of green infrastructure and
biodiversity in the county; and
• explore how we attract investment in natural capital and low carbon growth.
ECAC published its recommendations in a report titled Net Zero: Making Essex Carbon
Neutral in July 2021, and ECC is working with it partners, including local authorities, to deliver
the report’s recommendations. The recommended text for inclusion in the NP is provided
below.
“In 2019, Colchester Borough Council declared a climate emergency acknowledging that
urgent action is required to limit the environmental impacts produced by the climate crisis.
The Council aims to achieve carbon neutrality by 2030. This is supported by Essex
County Council who established the Essex Climate Action Commission in 2019 to
promote and guide climate action in the county and move Essex to net zero by 2050. It
is an independent, voluntary, and cross-party body bringing together groups from the
public and private sector, as well as individuals from other organisations. The
Commission published its report, Net Zero: Making Essex Carbon Neutral, in July 2021
and its recommendations are relevant to all Essex local authorities, parish and town
councils, as well as Essex businesses, residents, and community groups. The report sets
out a comprehensive plan for Essex to: reduce its greenhouse gas emissions to net zero
by 2050 in line with UK statutory commitments; and to make Essex more resilient to
climate impacts such as flooding, water shortages and overheating. The report covers a
wide range of topic areas including land use, energy, waste, transport, plus the built and
natural environments. The report’s recommendations are now incorporated into a Climate
Action Plan and a focused work programme over the coming years to ensure the effects
of climate change can be mitigated.”
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Other
Infrastructure contributions
ECC recommends that the NP refers to the Essex Developers’ Guide to Infrastructure
Contributions should development place pressure on local infrastructure, given the proposed
allocations. The guide provides details on the range of infrastructure contributions ECC may
seek in order to mitigate the impact of development. These contributions include:
• Education - Early Years and Childcare; Schools (primary, secondary, post 16, Special
Education Needs); school transport and sustainable travel
• Transport - Highways and Transportation; Sustainable Travel Planning; Passenger
Transport; Public Rights of Way
• Employment and Skills Plans
• Waste Management
• Libraries
• Flood and Water Management and Sustainable Drainage Systems (SuDS)
Housing and adaptability
ECC are the Adult Social Care (ASC) authority and must ensure that the needs of older adults
and adults with a disability are reflected in line with our duty under the Care Act 2014 and the
wider prevention and maximising independence agendas. This includes reviewing both
general needs housing, and any specialist housing provision.
ECC recommend that the Plan makes specific reference to both the Building Regulations Part
M4 (2) and M4 (3) as below:
“On housing developments of 10 or more dwellings, 10% of market housing should be to
Building Regulations Part M4(2) ‘adaptable and accessible’ standard. For affordable
homes, 10% should be to Building Regulations Part M4(2) and 5% should be to Part
M4(3) ‘wheelchair-user’ standards.”
This need is integrated into the Essex Design Guide for older people, and the principles
explored are transferable to all types of care accommodation, including dementia care.
ECC would also recommend the NP sets out a requirement that parking for any M4(3) homes
also needs to be Part M compliment, i.e.., 3.3m or capable of being widened. As a minimum,
the number of spaces provided to this standard should reflect the number of Part M4(3)
dwellings provided at any development

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