Object
Colchester City Council Preferred Options Local Plan Regulation 18 Consultation 2025
Representation ID: 11168
Received: 01/12/2025
Respondent: Mrs Jane Harvey
This land is not in the parish planning. The land is elevated and will invade the privacy of all the bungalows and houses backing onto this land. Also West Bergholt has had an invasion of house building already how much more can this village take!! The file attached is the elevation of land behind the bungalows
This land is not in the parish planning. The land is elevated and will invade the privacy of all the bungalows and houses backing onto this land. Also West Bergholt has had an invasion of house building already how much more can this village take!! The file attached is the elevation of land behind the bungalows
Comment
Colchester City Council Preferred Options Local Plan Regulation 18 Consultation 2025
Representation ID: 11378
Received: 09/12/2025
Respondent: Mr Community Campaigner David Barton
Representations are being made with a view to supporting economic growth through the merits of High-Quality style Conservation with the hope of encouraging wider constructive and restorative support through positive and constructive working. It is submitted that TVA should play a key part in any and all policy moving forwards on the grounds of conferring practical benefits be these periodic maintenance, their perceived support from the public, their invaluable contribution to achieving Climate Crisis Targets set local, nationally and internationally alongside their overall cost-effectiveness to key stakeholders alike in terms of Planning and sourcing of raw materials.
as previous
Object
Colchester City Council Preferred Options Local Plan Regulation 18 Consultation 2025
Representation ID: 11509
Received: 17/12/2025
Respondent: Mr Mark Harvey
We have already had this proposal for Land off Colchester Road refused on appeal, so why is this on offer again. My property will be greatly impacted as the land proposed slopes upwards directly behind me the visual impact and loss of privacy will be immense. The local infrastructure cannot cope and the road access in and out of the village is already compromised as a rat run when the A12 is closed, very often. If this folly continues we need earliest notification of type of housing and proximity to boundaries to assess impact please.
We have already had this proposal for Land off Colchester Road refused on appeal, so why is this on offer again. My property will be greatly impacted as the land proposed slopes upwards directly behind me the visual impact and loss of privacy will be immense. The local infrastructure cannot cope and the road access in and out of the village is already compromised as a rat run when the A12 is closed, very often. If this folly continues we need earliest notification of type of housing and proximity to boundaries to assess impact please.
Comment
Colchester City Council Preferred Options Local Plan Regulation 18 Consultation 2025
Representation ID: 11652
Received: 24/12/2025
Respondent: Historic England -East of England
The site is located immediately to the south of the historic brewery complex which comprises the Grade II listed Main Building At Truman's Brewery (LEN 1225083), The Brewery House (Truman's) (LEN 1225082), and West Range at Truman's Brewery (LEN 1225084), and is potentially within the wider setting of other Grade II listed buildings.
Initial assessment
While development here could be acceptable, a detailed HIA will be required to confirm the site’s suitability from a historic environment perspective and to identify appropriate mitigation measures or opportunities for enhancement. The resulting recommendations should then be incorporated into criterion ‘k’ of the policy.
The site is located immediately to the south of the historic brewery complex which comprises the Grade II listed Main Building At Truman's Brewery (LEN 1225083), The Brewery House (Truman's) (LEN 1225082), and West Range at Truman's Brewery (LEN 1225084), and is potentially within the wider setting of other Grade II listed buildings.
Initial assessment
While development here could be acceptable, a detailed HIA will be required to confirm the site’s suitability from a historic environment perspective and to identify appropriate mitigation measures or opportunities for enhancement. The resulting recommendations should then be incorporated into criterion ‘k’ of the policy.
Object
Colchester City Council Preferred Options Local Plan Regulation 18 Consultation 2025
Representation ID: 11731
Received: 01/01/2026
Respondent: Mrs Julie Gillott
Item 12.39 on your own information highlights that West Bergholt is separated from Colchester by an area of open countryside, yet if the proposed development "Land off Colchester Road, West Bergholt" is allowed to go ahead it will open the door for other developments between West Bergholt and Braiswick, This coalescence should never take place.
12.39 West Bergholt is situated approximately 1km to the north-west of Colchester. The village is centered around a triangle of roads: the B1508 Colchester Road, Chappel Road and Lexden Road. West Bergholt is separated from Colchester by an area of open countryside and the valleys of St Botolph's Brook and the River Colne. The A12 bisects the open countryside between West Bergholt and Colchester. The majority of the more recent development has occurred on the northern side of Colchester Road.
Firstly you have spelt Chapel Road incorrectly. Item 12.39 on your own information highlights that West Bergholt is separated from Colchester by an area of open countryside, yet if the proposed development "Land off Colchester Road, West Bergholt" is allowed to go ahead it will open the door for other developments between West Bergholt and Braiswick, This coalescence should never take place.
Object
Colchester City Council Preferred Options Local Plan Regulation 18 Consultation 2025
Representation ID: 11732
Received: 01/01/2026
Respondent: Mrs Julie Gillott
This proposed site has been refused before by the Planning Inspectorate, evidenced by Appeal Ref: APP/A1530/W/18/3207626.
The WBNP proposes that the minimum number of dwellings to be provided over the plan period of 2018-2033 will be 120, with these dwellings provided on two sites identified to the north of the existing settlement. The appeal site lies outside the proposed WBNP settlement boundary, and in an area identified to avoid coalescence with Colchester. This site is wholly inappropriate.
This proposed site has been refused before by the Planning Inspectorate, evidenced by Appeal Ref: APP/A1530/W/18/3207626.
Land off Colchester Road, West Bergholt, Essex
The WBNP proposes that the minimum number of dwellings to be provided over the plan period of 2018-2033 will be 120, with these dwellings provided on two sites identified to the north of the existing settlement. The appeal site lies outside the proposed WBNP settlement boundary, and in an area identified to avoid coalescence with Colchester. This site is wholly inappropriate.
Object
Colchester City Council Preferred Options Local Plan Regulation 18 Consultation 2025
Representation ID: 11733
Received: 01/01/2026
Respondent: Mrs Julie Gillott
Disproportionate growth doesn't allow for the existing community to evolve, adapt and integrate. It will instead be disrupted and largely destroyed. habitat disruption both during construction and afterwards will be severe. Loss of wildlife, trees, hedgerow.
No credible and costed plan to deliver essential local road safety upgrades to support road traffic growth.
No credible and costed delivery plan for increased education and health capacity provision
No serious engagement with the local community. Many residents of West Bergholt only found out about the proposed additional 250 houses via the WB Parish Council
Failure to respect character of existing settlements
Disproportionate growth doesn't allow for the existing community to evolve, adapt and integrate. It will instead be disrupted and largely destroyed. habitat disruption both during construction and afterwards will be severe. Loss of wildlife, trees, hedgerow.
No credible and costed plan to deliver essential local road safety upgrades to support road traffic growth.
No credible and costed delivery plan for increased education and health capacity provision
No serious engagement with the local community. Many residents of West Bergholt only found out about the proposed additional 250 houses via the WB Parish Council
Failure to respect character of existing settlements
Object
Colchester City Council Preferred Options Local Plan Regulation 18 Consultation 2025
Representation ID: 11734
Received: 01/01/2026
Respondent: Mrs Julie Gillott
Central Government are forcing Councils and Parish Councils to accept a huge number of new build homes, when they are openly stating that lack of infrastructure should not be a reason to prevent 21000 homes being built in Colchester and surrounding areas. This is a ridiculous and nonsensical demand. Colchester Hospital already has "Corridor Care" and requires an extra 90 beds. So add the capacity of 21000 homes and the hospital infrastructure will collapse! Corridor Care is not CARE, it is a phrase to explain the lack of beds, staff, and space to support the amount of patients needing treatment.
Central Government are forcing Councils and Parish Councils to accept a huge number of new build homes, when they are openly stating that lack of infrastructure should not be a reason to prevent 21000 homes being built in Colchester and surrounding areas. This is a ridiculous and nonsensical demand. Colchester Hospital already has "Corridor Care" and requires an extra 90 beds. So add the capacity of 21000 homes and the hospital infrastructure will collapse! Corridor Care is not CARE, it is a phrase to explain the lack of beds, staff, and space to support the amount of patients needing treatment.
Comment
Colchester City Council Preferred Options Local Plan Regulation 18 Consultation 2025
Representation ID: 12734
Received: 12/01/2026
Respondent: Essex Bridleways Association
This allocation sits beside a wooded landscape and the existing green park and play space. Footpath 32 runs just north of this area but, as a footpath, it cannot legally be used by equestrians. With two nearby livery yards relying on the very limited off‑road network, there is a clear need for safe, inclusive access. Development here provides an opportunity to upgrade Footpath 32 into a multi‑user route and extend it through the green space and around the edge of the site, creating a circular path. This would protect countryside access, support local businesses and deliver a meaningful public benefit.
This allocation sits beside a wooded landscape and the existing green park and play space. Footpath 32 runs just north of this area but, as a footpath, it cannot legally be used by equestrians. With two nearby livery yards relying on the very limited off‑road network, there is a clear need for safe, inclusive access. Development here provides an opportunity to upgrade Footpath 32 into a multi‑user route and extend it through the green space and around the edge of the site, creating a circular path. This would protect countryside access, support local businesses and deliver a meaningful public benefit.
Object
Colchester City Council Preferred Options Local Plan Regulation 18 Consultation 2025
Representation ID: 12851
Received: 12/01/2026
Respondent: West Bergholt Parish Council
WBPC objects to this policy as the positioning of such an extensive site itself undoubtably harms the coalescence break. Therefore “Development must ensure it does not harm the coalescence break which is defined in the West Bergholt Neighbourhood Plan and ensure appropriate mitigation and enhancement is provided as evidence through appropriate landscape character evidence to be agreed with the Council” is fundamentally flawed for this policy, as evidenced in WB Neighbourhood Plan Policy PP12 and Map PP12 and paragraph 15.3.3. as well as the Viewpoint2SheetA.jpg.
WBPC objects to this policy as the positioning of such an extensive site itself undoubtably harms the coalescence break. Therefore “Development must ensure it does not harm the coalescence break which is defined in the West Bergholt Neighbourhood Plan and ensure appropriate mitigation and enhancement is provided as evidence through appropriate landscape character evidence to be agreed with the Council” is fundamentally flawed for this policy, as evidenced in WB Neighbourhood Plan Policy PP12 and Map PP12 and paragraph 15.3.3. as well as the Viewpoint2SheetA.jpg.
Object
Colchester City Council Preferred Options Local Plan Regulation 18 Consultation 2025
Representation ID: 12852
Received: 12/01/2026
Respondent: West Bergholt Parish Council
West Bergholt Parish Council objects to this policy based on the Inspector’s comments for this site covered by Appeal Ref: APP/A1530/W/18/3207626 (attached). See also WBNPIndicativeViewsCA7.jpg, WBNPIndicativeViewsCA7Photos.jpg
“20. It was evident from my site visit that both the eastern and western fields of the appeal site have a rural feel that relates much more to the wider agricultural area than to the nearby development within the settlement. ... This is an area of landscape transition, which is sensitive to change. In my judgement, the proposed development would have an adverse effect on the landscape character of the area of substantial significance.”
West Bergholt Parish Council objects to this policy based on the Inspector’s comments for this site covered by Appeal Ref: APP/A1530/W/18/3207626 (attached). See also WBNPIndicativeViewsCA7.jpg, WBNPIndicativeViewsCA7Photos.jpg
“20. It was evident from my site visit that both the eastern and western fields of the appeal site have a rural feel that relates much more to the wider agricultural area than to the nearby development within the settlement. ... This is an area of landscape transition, which is sensitive to change. In my judgement, the proposed development would have an adverse effect on the landscape character of the area of substantial significance.”
Object
Colchester City Council Preferred Options Local Plan Regulation 18 Consultation 2025
Representation ID: 12855
Received: 12/01/2026
Respondent: West Bergholt Parish Council
WBPC objects to this policy based on the Inspector’s comments for this site covered by Appeal Ref: APP/A1530/W/18/3207626 (attached). See also LocationOfViewpoints1And2.pdf, Viewpoint1.jpg Viewpoint2SheetA.jpg
“25. The development of the eastern field would project built form and suburban type activity beyond what is currently perceived to be the confines of the settlement. ... The apparent depth of the residential development, given that the land slopes to the south, would be apparent from Colchester Road. An expansion of the settlement of this scale and prominence, in this location, would significantly detract from the sense of separation between West Bergholt and Braiswick.”
WBPC objects to this policy based on the Inspector’s comments for this site covered by Appeal Ref: APP/A1530/W/18/3207626 (attached). See also LocationOfViewpoints1And2.pdf, Viewpoint1.jpg Viewpoint2SheetA.jpg
“25. The development of the eastern field would project built form and suburban type activity beyond what is currently perceived to be the confines of the settlement. ... The apparent depth of the residential development, given that the land slopes to the south, would be apparent from Colchester Road. An expansion of the settlement of this scale and prominence, in this location, would significantly detract from the sense of separation between West Bergholt and Braiswick.”
Object
Colchester City Council Preferred Options Local Plan Regulation 18 Consultation 2025
Representation ID: 12857
Received: 12/01/2026
Respondent: West Bergholt Parish Council
WBPC objects to this policy based on the Inspector’s comments on Appeal Ref: APP/A1530/W/18/3207626 (attached). See also WBNPIndicativeViewsCA7.jpg, WBNPIndicativeViewsCA7Photos.jpg
“27. ...... I find that the proposal would have a substantial adverse effect on the character and appearance of the area, and so would conflict with CS Policy ENV1. It would also conflict with that part of CS Policy SD1 that expects development to achieve compatibility with local character. In addition, the scheme would be at odds with the requirement in CS Policy DP1 that proposals respect or enhance the landscape that contributes positively to the site and the surrounding area.”
WBPC objects to this policy based on the Inspector’s comments on Appeal Ref: APP/A1530/W/18/3207626 (attached). See also WBNPIndicativeViewsCA7.jpg, WBNPIndicativeViewsCA7Photos.jpg
“27. ...... I find that the proposal would have a substantial adverse effect on the character and appearance of the area, and so would conflict with CS Policy ENV1. It would also conflict with that part of CS Policy SD1 that expects development to achieve compatibility with local character. In addition, the scheme would be at odds with the requirement in CS Policy DP1 that proposals respect or enhance the landscape that contributes positively to the site and the surrounding area.”
Object
Colchester City Council Preferred Options Local Plan Regulation 18 Consultation 2025
Representation ID: 12860
Received: 12/01/2026
Respondent: West Bergholt Parish Council
West Bergholt Parish Council objects to this policy based on the report to the then Colchester Borough Council into the West Bergholt Neighbourhood Plan submission version by the Independent Examiner in November 2018, see West Bergholt Neighbourhood Plan Policy PP12 and Map PP12 as evidence.
With regards to: Policy PP22: Coalescence
The Independent Examiner stated, “I therefore conclude that Policy PP22 will contribute to the delivery of sustainable development without modification.”
(Please note that Policy PP22 and Map PP22 became PP12 and Map PP12 in the adopted Neighbourhood Plan).
West Bergholt Parish Council objects to this policy based on the report to the then Colchester Borough Council into the West Bergholt Neighbourhood Plan submission version by the Independent Examiner in November 2018, see West Bergholt Neighbourhood Plan Policy PP12 and Map PP12 as evidence.
With regards to: Policy PP22: Coalescence
The Independent Examiner stated, “I therefore conclude that Policy PP22 will contribute to the delivery of sustainable development without modification.”
(Please note that Policy PP22 and Map PP22 became PP12 and Map PP12 in the adopted Neighbourhood Plan).
Object
Colchester City Council Preferred Options Local Plan Regulation 18 Consultation 2025
Representation ID: 12862
Received: 12/01/2026
Respondent: West Bergholt Parish Council
West Bergholt Parish Council objects to this policy, supported by the statement that “All development Proposals within West Bergholt parish, will also be determined against the policies in the West Bergholt Neighbourhood Plan (adopted October 2019) where they are up to date and relevant” as it doesn’t accord with:
PP12: Coalescence.
“Development will not be supported in the area shown on Map PP12 if individually or cumulatively it would result in increasing the coalescence between West Bergholt village and Braiswick, reducing their separate identity by reducing the separation between these two settlements.” See Policy PP12 and Map P12, WBNPIndicativeViewsCA7.jpg, WBNPIndicativeViewsCA7Photos.jpg
West Bergholt Parish Council objects to this policy, supported by the statement that “All development Proposals within West Bergholt parish, will also be determined against the policies in the West Bergholt Neighbourhood Plan (adopted October 2019) where they are up to date and relevant” as it doesn’t accord with:
PP12: Coalescence.
“Development will not be supported in the area shown on Map PP12 if individually or cumulatively it would result in increasing the coalescence between West Bergholt village and Braiswick, reducing their separate identity by reducing the separation between these two settlements.” See Policy PP12 and Map P12, WBNPIndicativeViewsCA7.jpg, WBNPIndicativeViewsCA7Photos.jpg
Object
Colchester City Council Preferred Options Local Plan Regulation 18 Consultation 2025
Representation ID: 12863
Received: 12/01/2026
Respondent: West Bergholt Parish Council
West Bergholt Parish Council objects to this policy as it doesn’t even appear to comply with policies ST3 and ST4 of this Preferred Options document. See LocationOfViewpoints1And2.pdf, Viewpoint1.jpg, Viewpoint2SheetA.jpg
West Bergholt Parish Council objects to this policy as it doesn’t even appear to comply with policies ST3 and ST4 of this Preferred Options document. See LocationOfViewpoints1And2.pdf, Viewpoint1.jpg, Viewpoint2SheetA.jpg
Object
Colchester City Council Preferred Options Local Plan Regulation 18 Consultation 2025
Representation ID: 12864
Received: 12/01/2026
Respondent: West Bergholt Parish Council
West Bergholt Parish Council objects to this policy but, if unsuccessful, would propose the following amendment:
“a) Approximately 82 new dwellings of tenure and bedroom size mix as evidenced in the RCCE West Bergholt Housing Needs Survey (November 2025) and the still relevant elements of the adopted West Bergholt Neighbourhood Plan and which is compatible with surrounding development;”.
See also the West Bergholt ‘Housing Need and Density Report’ and Minutes of Extraordinary Parish Council Meeting 07/01/2026.
West Bergholt Parish Council objects to this policy but, if unsuccessful, would propose the following amendment:
“a) Approximately 82 new dwellings of tenure and bedroom size mix as evidenced in the RCCE West Bergholt Housing Needs Survey (November 2025) and the still relevant elements of the adopted West Bergholt Neighbourhood Plan and which is compatible with surrounding development;”.
See also the West Bergholt ‘Housing Need and Density Report’ and Minutes of Extraordinary Parish Council Meeting 07/01/2026.
Object
Colchester City Council Preferred Options Local Plan Regulation 18 Consultation 2025
Representation ID: 12866
Received: 12/01/2026
Respondent: West Bergholt Parish Council
West Bergholt Parish Council objects to this policy as evidenced by West Bergholt’s Housing Needs Survey 2025, pages 2 and 3, but, if unsuccessful, considers that the following should be added:
"The development should be single and two storey buildings consisting of one or more short terraces of one-bedroom houses or small blocks of one-bedroom flats, short terraces or semi-detached two-bedroom bungalows and houses, semi-detached and detached three-bedroom bungalows and a few slightly larger houses.”
West Bergholt Parish Council objects to this policy as evidenced by West Bergholt’s Housing Needs Survey 2025, pages 2 and 3, but, if unsuccessful, considers that the following should be added:
"The development should be single and two storey buildings consisting of one or more short terraces of one-bedroom houses or small blocks of one-bedroom flats, short terraces or semi-detached two-bedroom bungalows and houses, semi-detached and detached three-bedroom bungalows and a few slightly larger houses.”
Object
Colchester City Council Preferred Options Local Plan Regulation 18 Consultation 2025
Representation ID: 12867
Received: 12/01/2026
Respondent: West Bergholt Parish Council
West Bergholt Parish Council objects to this policy but, if unsuccessful, considers that the following should be added:
"Private amenity space should be designed towards the minimum sizes set out in Policy PC8."
As evidenced in West Bergholt PC Summary of Local Meeting 15/12/2025 and photo ViewpointFromAlbanyRd.jpg .
West Bergholt Parish Council objects to this policy but, if unsuccessful, considers that the following should be added:
"Private amenity space should be designed towards the minimum sizes set out in Policy PC8."
As evidenced in West Bergholt PC Summary of Local Meeting 15/12/2025 and photo ViewpointFromAlbanyRd.jpg .
Object
Colchester City Council Preferred Options Local Plan Regulation 18 Consultation 2025
Representation ID: 12868
Received: 12/01/2026
Respondent: West Bergholt Parish Council
West Bergholt Parish Council objects to this policy as evidenced in West Bergholt PC Summary of Local Meeting 15th December 2025, but, if unsuccessful, considers that the second sentence in b) should be amended to:
“The point of the vehicular access from Colchester Road is to be agreed with the Highway Authority .........”
West Bergholt Parish Council objects to this policy as evidenced in West Bergholt PC Summary of Local Meeting 15th December 2025, but, if unsuccessful, considers that the second sentence in b) should be amended to:
“The point of the vehicular access from Colchester Road is to be agreed with the Highway Authority .........”
Object
Colchester City Council Preferred Options Local Plan Regulation 18 Consultation 2025
Representation ID: 12869
Received: 12/01/2026
Respondent: West Bergholt Parish Council
West Bergholt Parish Council objects to this policy as evidenced in West Bergholt PC Summary of Local Meeting 15th December 2025, but, if unsuccessful, considers that the following should be added:
“For the avoidance of doubt, by an appropriate legal agreement, prior to the commencement of works the developer of every new home in West Bergholt shall contribute a sum (in addition to any other planning obligation or standard charge) to be agreed with CCC to improvements to Heathlands School.”
West Bergholt Parish Council objects to this policy as evidenced in West Bergholt PC Summary of Local Meeting 15th December 2025, but, if unsuccessful, considers that the following should be added:
“For the avoidance of doubt, by an appropriate legal agreement, prior to the commencement of works the developer of every new home in West Bergholt shall contribute a sum (in addition to any other planning obligation or standard charge) to be agreed with CCC to improvements to Heathlands School.”
Object
Colchester City Council Preferred Options Local Plan Regulation 18 Consultation 2025
Representation ID: 12870
Received: 12/01/2026
Respondent: West Bergholt Parish Council
West Bergholt Parish Council objects to this policy as evidenced in West Bergholt PC Summary of Local Meeting 15th December 2025, but, if unsuccessful, considers that the following should be added:
“For the avoidance of doubt, by an appropriate legal agreement, prior to the commencement of works the developer of every new home in West Bergholt shall contribute a sum (in addition to any other planning obligation or standard charge) to be agreed with CCC to improving the capacity of the doctor's surgery in West Bergholt.”
West Bergholt Parish Council objects to this policy as evidenced in West Bergholt PC Summary of Local Meeting 15th December 2025, but, if unsuccessful, considers that the following should be added:
“For the avoidance of doubt, by an appropriate legal agreement, prior to the commencement of works the developer of every new home in West Bergholt shall contribute a sum (in addition to any other planning obligation or standard charge) to be agreed with CCC to improving the capacity of the doctor's surgery in West Bergholt.”
Object
Colchester City Council Preferred Options Local Plan Regulation 18 Consultation 2025
Representation ID: 12871
Received: 12/01/2026
Respondent: West Bergholt Parish Council
WBPC objects to this policy as evidenced in West Bergholt PC Summary of Local Meeting 15th December 2025, but, if unsuccessful, considers that the following should be added:
“For the avoidance of doubt, by an appropriate legal agreement, prior to the commencement of works the developer of every new home in West Bergholt shall contribute a sum (in addition to any other planning obligation or standard charge) to be agreed with CCC to improving road safety in West Bergholt.”
See also traffic photos and Safe Crossing Evidence.
WBPC objects to this policy as evidenced in West Bergholt PC Summary of Local Meeting 15th December 2025, but, if unsuccessful, considers that the following should be added:
“For the avoidance of doubt, by an appropriate legal agreement, prior to the commencement of works the developer of every new home in West Bergholt shall contribute a sum (in addition to any other planning obligation or standard charge) to be agreed with CCC to improving road safety in West Bergholt.”
See also traffic photos and Safe Crossing Evidence.
Object
Colchester City Council Preferred Options Local Plan Regulation 18 Consultation 2025
Representation ID: 12872
Received: 12/01/2026
Respondent: West Bergholt Parish Council
West Bergholt Parish Council objects to this policy as evidenced in West Bergholt PC Summary of Local Meeting 15th December 2025, but, if unsuccessful, considers that the following should be added:
“For the avoidance of doubt, by an appropriate legal agreement, prior to the commencement of works the developer of every new home in West Bergholt shall contribute a sum (in addition to any other planning obligation or standard charge) to be agreed with CCC to improve the open space/amenity area and/or sports facilities in West Bergholt and to improve community buildings in West Bergholt.”
West Bergholt Parish Council objects to this policy as evidenced in West Bergholt PC Summary of Local Meeting 15th December 2025, but, if unsuccessful, considers that the following should be added:
“For the avoidance of doubt, by an appropriate legal agreement, prior to the commencement of works the developer of every new home in West Bergholt shall contribute a sum (in addition to any other planning obligation or standard charge) to be agreed with CCC to improve the open space/amenity area and/or sports facilities in West Bergholt and to improve community buildings in West Bergholt.”
Object
Colchester City Council Preferred Options Local Plan Regulation 18 Consultation 2025
Representation ID: 12874
Received: 12/01/2026
Respondent: West Bergholt Parish Council
West Bergholt Parish Council objects to this policy as evidenced in West Bergholt PC Summary of Local Meeting 15th December 2025, but, if unsuccessful, considers that the following should be added:
“For the avoidance of doubt, by an appropriate legal agreement, prior to the commencement of works the developer of every new home in West Bergholt shall contribute a sum (in addition to any other planning obligation or standard charge) to be agreed with CCC to ensure no property shall be occupied until West Bergholt's WRC has sufficient capacity to deal with all wastewater that it receives.”
West Bergholt Parish Council objects to this policy as evidenced in West Bergholt PC Summary of Local Meeting 15th December 2025, but, if unsuccessful, considers that the following should be added:
“For the avoidance of doubt, by an appropriate legal agreement, prior to the commencement of works the developer of every new home in West Bergholt shall contribute a sum (in addition to any other planning obligation or standard charge) to be agreed with CCC to ensure no property shall be occupied until West Bergholt's WRC has sufficient capacity to deal with all wastewater that it receives.”
Object
Colchester City Council Preferred Options Local Plan Regulation 18 Consultation 2025
Representation ID: 12875
Received: 12/01/2026
Respondent: West Bergholt Parish Council
West Bergholt Parish Council objects to this policy as evidenced in West Bergholt PC Summary of Local Meeting 15th December 2025, but, if unsuccessful, considers that the following should be added:
“For the avoidance of doubt, by an appropriate legal agreement, prior to the commencement of works the developer of every new home in West Bergholt shall contribute a sum (in addition to any other planning obligation or standard charge) to be agreed with CCC to ensure all roads within the development are designated as 20mph.”
West Bergholt Parish Council objects to this policy as evidenced in West Bergholt PC Summary of Local Meeting 15th December 2025, but, if unsuccessful, considers that the following should be added:
“For the avoidance of doubt, by an appropriate legal agreement, prior to the commencement of works the developer of every new home in West Bergholt shall contribute a sum (in addition to any other planning obligation or standard charge) to be agreed with CCC to ensure all roads within the development are designated as 20mph.”
Object
Colchester City Council Preferred Options Local Plan Regulation 18 Consultation 2025
Representation ID: 13376
Received: 13/01/2026
Respondent: Ms Claire Cunningham
I support all the objections made by West Bergholt Parish Council particularly that regarding 'coalesce'.
I support all the objections made by West Bergholt Parish Council particularly that regarding 'coalesce'.
Support
Colchester City Council Preferred Options Local Plan Regulation 18 Consultation 2025
Representation ID: 13444
Received: 14/01/2026
Respondent: S Laver
Agent: Stanfords
PP44 is supported in principle, but the western parcel should be recognised as an immediately deliverable, sustainable site that can come forward independently. It lies adjacent to the settlement boundary with safe existing access, lit footways and good walking links to a wide range of village services. Evidence, including a Coalescence Impact Assessment, shows it reads as part of the village, is visually contained and does not increase coalescence with Braiswick. By contrast, the eastern parcel is more sensitive. The two parcels should not be tied together or require a single comprehensive scheme. - see supporting Documents attached.
PP44 is supported in principle, but the western parcel should be recognised as an immediately deliverable, sustainable site that can come forward independently. It lies adjacent to the settlement boundary with safe existing access, lit footways and good walking links to a wide range of village services. Evidence, including a Coalescence Impact Assessment, shows it reads as part of the village, is visually contained and does not increase coalescence with Braiswick. By contrast, the eastern parcel is more sensitive. The two parcels should not be tied together or require a single comprehensive scheme. - see supporting Documents attached.
Comment
Colchester City Council Preferred Options Local Plan Regulation 18 Consultation 2025
Representation ID: 13667
Received: 14/01/2026
Respondent: NEEB Holdings Ltd
Agent: Popham Planning Consultants
There appear to be no fundamental issues with this site. However, Land north of Colchester Road and east of Maltings Park Road, West Bergholt (site submitted: 7 March 2025 by NEEB Holdings Ltd, grid reference: TL 96887 27560, site area: 2.5 hectares) should also be allocated. This site could deliver 50 dwellings and more than 40% open space.
Land north of Colchester Road and east of Maltings Park Road can provide onsite waste water treatment so it is not limited by the capacity issues at West Bergholt WRC. It can therefore be delivered early in the plan period.
There appear to be no fundamental issues with this site. However, Land north of Colchester Road and east of Maltings Park Road, West Bergholt (site submitted: 7 March 2025 by NEEB Holdings Ltd, grid reference: TL 96887 27560, site area: 2.5 hectares) should be allocated in addition. Detailed site assessment work shows that this site could deliver 50 dwellings and more than 40% open space.
Land north of Colchester Road and east of Maltings Park Road, West Bergholt can provide onsite waste water treatment so it is not limited by the capacity issues at West Bergholt Water Recycling Centre. It can therefore be delivered early in the plan period with no environmental issues.
Object
Colchester City Council Preferred Options Local Plan Regulation 18 Consultation 2025
Representation ID: 13751
Received: 14/01/2026
Respondent: Colchester Borough Councillor
As Lexden and Braiswick ward councillor, I support West Bergholt Parish Council's position below:
"WBPC objects to this policy as the positioning of such an extensive site itself undoubtably harms the coalescence
break. Therefore “Development must ensure it does not harm the coalescence break which is defined in the West
Bergholt Neighbourhood Plan and ensure appropriate mitigation and enhancement is provided as evidence through
appropriate landscape character evidence to be agreed with the Council” is fundamentally flawed for this policy, as
evidenced in WB Neighbourhood Plan Policy PP12 and Map PP12 and paragraph 15.3.3. as well as the Viewpoint
document."
As Lexden and Braiswick ward councillor, I support West Bergholt Parish Council's position below:
"WBPC objects to this policy as the positioning of such an extensive site itself undoubtably harms the coalescence
break. Therefore “Development must ensure it does not harm the coalescence break which is defined in the West
Bergholt Neighbourhood Plan and ensure appropriate mitigation and enhancement is provided as evidence through
appropriate landscape character evidence to be agreed with the Council” is fundamentally flawed for this policy, as
evidenced in WB Neighbourhood Plan Policy PP12 and Map PP12 and paragraph 15.3.3. as well as the Viewpoint
document."