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Colchester City Council Preferred Options Local Plan Regulation 18 Consultation 2025
Policy EN2: Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) and Environmental Net Gain
Representation ID: 13708
Received: 14/01/2026
Respondent: Anglian Water Services
Agent: Anglian Water Services
Anglian Water supports the policy requiring all qualifying development to achieve at least the statutory 10% Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG). While additional BNG is encouraged, we believe the statutory requirement should apply to essential infrastructure projects, as achieving BNG onsite is often unfeasible where Anglian Water is not the landowner or for linear schemes crossing multiple ownerships. Even where we own land, operational needs and future upgrades limit scope for onsite BNG. Our AMP8 infrastructure upgrades and WINEP schemes already deliver significant biodiversity benefits, supporting sustainable growth and aligning with the Government’s 25-Year Environment Plan and wider nature recovery goals.
See attachment with detailed comments on numerous policies. Anglian Water welcomes the opportunity to contribute comments on the Draft
Local Plan for Colchester City Council. We consider that the Plan is well set out with in relation
to managing flood risk, surface water and wastewater, and enabling water efficiency. We
recognise the challenges for meeting the uplift in housing requirements and the
infrastructure required to help deliver future growth across the district, with the main
focus being Colchester and the larger towns.
We have raised some policy matters relating to consistency between policies addressing surface
water flood risk, water supply, and wastewater, and how these matters are attributed to site
allocation policies.
We look forward to continuing our positive and proactive discussions with the Council in
respect of our comments and the next iteration of the Local Plan, including supporting updates
to the evidence base if required
Comment
Colchester City Council Preferred Options Local Plan Regulation 18 Consultation 2025
Policy EN5: New and Existing Trees
Representation ID: 13711
Received: 14/01/2026
Respondent: Anglian Water Services
Agent: Anglian Water Services
Anglian Water supports the policy promoting tree planting in new developments, including regeneration schemes, as it enhances green infrastructure and reduces surface water runoff. However, the policy should also reference underground utilities such as water mains and sewers to avoid conflicts. Tree planting must consider root space requirements and prevent damage to underground assets, including avoiding planting directly over sewers unless protective measures are used. Guidance such as Trees in Hard Landscapes: A Guide for Delivery should inform design. Anglian Water can provide advice to developers on tree placement and utility design to ensure compatibility and long-term sustainability.
See attachment with detailed comments on numerous policies. Anglian Water welcomes the opportunity to contribute comments on the Draft
Local Plan for Colchester City Council. We consider that the Plan is well set out with in relation
to managing flood risk, surface water and wastewater, and enabling water efficiency. We
recognise the challenges for meeting the uplift in housing requirements and the
infrastructure required to help deliver future growth across the district, with the main
focus being Colchester and the larger towns.
We have raised some policy matters relating to consistency between policies addressing surface
water flood risk, water supply, and wastewater, and how these matters are attributed to site
allocation policies.
We look forward to continuing our positive and proactive discussions with the Council in
respect of our comments and the next iteration of the Local Plan, including supporting updates
to the evidence base if required
Comment
Colchester City Council Preferred Options Local Plan Regulation 18 Consultation 2025
Policy EN8: Flood Risk and Sustainable Drainage Systems (SuDS)
Representation ID: 13712
Received: 14/01/2026
Respondent: Anglian Water Services
Agent: Anglian Water Services
Anglian Water supports the policy requiring new development to manage flood risk and surface water through SuDS, prioritizing measures that deliver biodiversity, water efficiency, and improved water quality. We welcome references to greywater and rainwater reuse but recommend removing green roofs and water butts from the policy, as they offer limited runoff reduction compared to integrated reuse systems. We request inclusion of Anglian Water’s Surface Water Risk Management Guidance and clear prohibition of new surface water connections to foul or combined sewers. Existing brownfield connections should provide betterment. Developers must fund necessary upgrades before connecting to surface water networks.
See attachment with detailed comments on numerous policies. Anglian Water welcomes the opportunity to contribute comments on the Draft
Local Plan for Colchester City Council. We consider that the Plan is well set out with in relation
to managing flood risk, surface water and wastewater, and enabling water efficiency. We
recognise the challenges for meeting the uplift in housing requirements and the
infrastructure required to help deliver future growth across the district, with the main
focus being Colchester and the larger towns.
We have raised some policy matters relating to consistency between policies addressing surface
water flood risk, water supply, and wastewater, and how these matters are attributed to site
allocation policies.
We look forward to continuing our positive and proactive discussions with the Council in
respect of our comments and the next iteration of the Local Plan, including supporting updates
to the evidence base if required
Comment
Colchester City Council Preferred Options Local Plan Regulation 18 Consultation 2025
Policy EN9: Pollution and Contaminated Land
Representation ID: 13713
Received: 14/01/2026
Respondent: Anglian Water Services
Agent: Anglian Water Services
Broaden to include other
impacts on local amenity such as odour and introducing an 'agent of change'
to an area. Development proposals for sensitive uses, including residential
development, near our water recycling centres or pumping stations, must not
put at risk the operation of our existing infrastructure, and that the Agent of
Change Principle will apply.
Our assets such as water recycling centres and pumping stations can be a
source of odour and noise that may impact on sensitive receptors such as
residential developments - we have developed guidance on encroachment
buffers which can be found on our website.
See attachment with detailed comments on numerous policies. Anglian Water welcomes the opportunity to contribute comments on the Draft
Local Plan for Colchester City Council. We consider that the Plan is well set out with in relation
to managing flood risk, surface water and wastewater, and enabling water efficiency. We
recognise the challenges for meeting the uplift in housing requirements and the
infrastructure required to help deliver future growth across the district, with the main
focus being Colchester and the larger towns.
We have raised some policy matters relating to consistency between policies addressing surface
water flood risk, water supply, and wastewater, and how these matters are attributed to site
allocation policies.
We look forward to continuing our positive and proactive discussions with the Council in
respect of our comments and the next iteration of the Local Plan, including supporting updates
to the evidence base if required
Comment
Colchester City Council Preferred Options Local Plan Regulation 18 Consultation 2025
Policy GN1: Open Space and Green Network and Waterways Principles
Representation ID: 13714
Received: 14/01/2026
Respondent: Anglian Water Services
Agent: Anglian Water Services
Anglian Water is supportive of the policy aims and welcome the
incorporation of multifunctional green and blue spaces to support
sustainable drainage and climate change that contribute to enhancing
biodiversity and supporting nature recovery.
See attachment with detailed comments on numerous policies. Anglian Water welcomes the opportunity to contribute comments on the Draft
Local Plan for Colchester City Council. We consider that the Plan is well set out with in relation
to managing flood risk, surface water and wastewater, and enabling water efficiency. We
recognise the challenges for meeting the uplift in housing requirements and the
infrastructure required to help deliver future growth across the district, with the main
focus being Colchester and the larger towns.
We have raised some policy matters relating to consistency between policies addressing surface
water flood risk, water supply, and wastewater, and how these matters are attributed to site
allocation policies.
We look forward to continuing our positive and proactive discussions with the Council in
respect of our comments and the next iteration of the Local Plan, including supporting updates
to the evidence base if required
Comment
Colchester City Council Preferred Options Local Plan Regulation 18 Consultation 2025
Policy GN3: Local Green Spaces
Representation ID: 13716
Received: 14/01/2026
Respondent: Anglian Water Services
Agent: Anglian Water Services
Anglian Water has large diameter combined and surface water sewers in the
LGS for Middlewick Ranges and a water main within the Mount Bures Village
Green. However, we do not consider that the Local Green Space (LGS)
designation will have an impact regarding the maintenance and repair of our
underground assets.
See attachment with detailed comments on numerous policies. Anglian Water welcomes the opportunity to contribute comments on the Draft
Local Plan for Colchester City Council. We consider that the Plan is well set out with in relation
to managing flood risk, surface water and wastewater, and enabling water efficiency. We
recognise the challenges for meeting the uplift in housing requirements and the
infrastructure required to help deliver future growth across the district, with the main
focus being Colchester and the larger towns.
We have raised some policy matters relating to consistency between policies addressing surface
water flood risk, water supply, and wastewater, and how these matters are attributed to site
allocation policies.
We look forward to continuing our positive and proactive discussions with the Council in
respect of our comments and the next iteration of the Local Plan, including supporting updates
to the evidence base if required
Comment
Colchester City Council Preferred Options Local Plan Regulation 18 Consultation 2025
Policy GN4: Tree Canopy Cover
Representation ID: 13717
Received: 14/01/2026
Respondent: Anglian Water Services
Agent: Anglian Water Services
Please refer to our response to Policy EN5: New and Existing Trees which has
the same implications regarding planting new trees and having regard to the
protection of existing/planned underground utilities infrastructure including
sewers and water mains.
See attachment with detailed comments on numerous policies. Anglian Water welcomes the opportunity to contribute comments on the Draft
Local Plan for Colchester City Council. We consider that the Plan is well set out with in relation
to managing flood risk, surface water and wastewater, and enabling water efficiency. We
recognise the challenges for meeting the uplift in housing requirements and the
infrastructure required to help deliver future growth across the district, with the main
focus being Colchester and the larger towns.
We have raised some policy matters relating to consistency between policies addressing surface
water flood risk, water supply, and wastewater, and how these matters are attributed to site
allocation policies.
We look forward to continuing our positive and proactive discussions with the Council in
respect of our comments and the next iteration of the Local Plan, including supporting updates
to the evidence base if required
Comment
Colchester City Council Preferred Options Local Plan Regulation 18 Consultation 2025
Policy NZ1: Net Zero Carbon Development (in operation)
Representation ID: 13719
Received: 14/01/2026
Respondent: Anglian Water Services
Agent: Anglian Water Services
3.c. It might be helpful for the supporting text to explain where the EUI limits
would not be applicable as some non-residential buildings will not be
suitable if not built or designed for in whole or in part for human occupation
e.g. operational buildings to support utilities infrastructure. We would
question in circumstances where Approved Document Part L is not applicable to the building, then it is likely that that EUI limits for certain types of nonresidential buildings will be unsuitable.
See attachment with detailed comments on numerous policies. Anglian Water welcomes the opportunity to contribute comments on the Draft
Local Plan for Colchester City Council. We consider that the Plan is well set out with in relation
to managing flood risk, surface water and wastewater, and enabling water efficiency. We
recognise the challenges for meeting the uplift in housing requirements and the
infrastructure required to help deliver future growth across the district, with the main
focus being Colchester and the larger towns.
We have raised some policy matters relating to consistency between policies addressing surface
water flood risk, water supply, and wastewater, and how these matters are attributed to site
allocation policies.
We look forward to continuing our positive and proactive discussions with the Council in
respect of our comments and the next iteration of the Local Plan, including supporting updates
to the evidence base if required
Comment
Colchester City Council Preferred Options Local Plan Regulation 18 Consultation 2025
Policy NZ3: Wastewater and Water Supply
Representation ID: 13723
Received: 14/01/2026
Respondent: Anglian Water Services
Agent: Anglian Water Services
Anglian Water supports the inclusion of a separate policy regarding
wastewater and water supply. Numerous comments on made on the different criteria in the policy. Reference should be made to the Shared Standards.
See attachment with detailed comments on numerous policies. Anglian Water welcomes the opportunity to contribute comments on the Draft
Local Plan for Colchester City Council. We consider that the Plan is well set out with in relation
to managing flood risk, surface water and wastewater, and enabling water efficiency. We
recognise the challenges for meeting the uplift in housing requirements and the
infrastructure required to help deliver future growth across the district, with the main
focus being Colchester and the larger towns.
We have raised some policy matters relating to consistency between policies addressing surface
water flood risk, water supply, and wastewater, and how these matters are attributed to site
allocation policies.
We look forward to continuing our positive and proactive discussions with the Council in
respect of our comments and the next iteration of the Local Plan, including supporting updates
to the evidence base if required
Comment
Colchester City Council Preferred Options Local Plan Regulation 18 Consultation 2025
Policy NZ4: Renewable Energy
Representation ID: 13725
Received: 14/01/2026
Respondent: Anglian Water Services
Agent: Anglian Water Services
Anglian Water supports the policy promoting renewable energy schemes, which are vital to achieving its goal of becoming a net zero carbon business by 2030. Renewable energy enhances energy security and resilience for critical infrastructure. Anglian Water uses land near operational sites for solar arrays and is trialling battery storage to store excess solar energy for later use, reducing reliance on grid power. Ecological surveys ensure solar installations coexist with nature throughout their lifespan. These initiatives demonstrate Anglian Water’s commitment to sustainability, carbon reduction, and integrated solutions that balance environmental protection with operational efficiency.
See attachment with detailed comments on numerous policies. Anglian Water welcomes the opportunity to contribute comments on the Draft
Local Plan for Colchester City Council. We consider that the Plan is well set out with in relation
to managing flood risk, surface water and wastewater, and enabling water efficiency. We
recognise the challenges for meeting the uplift in housing requirements and the
infrastructure required to help deliver future growth across the district, with the main
focus being Colchester and the larger towns.
We have raised some policy matters relating to consistency between policies addressing surface
water flood risk, water supply, and wastewater, and how these matters are attributed to site
allocation policies.
We look forward to continuing our positive and proactive discussions with the Council in
respect of our comments and the next iteration of the Local Plan, including supporting updates
to the evidence base if required
