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Colchester City Council Preferred Options Local Plan Regulation 18 Consultation 2025
Policy CS6: Caravan Parks
Representation ID: 13726
Received: 14/01/2026
Respondent: Anglian Water Services
Agent: Anglian Water Services
Anglian Water supports the requirement for the developer to seek
confirmation with us that there is adequate wastewater treatment and
sewage infrastructure capacity to serve the caravan park and avoid adverse
impacts on water quality. Such confirmation with Anglian Water must be sought in advance of the
submission of the planning application and within the previous 12 months to
address both network and treatment capacity and ideally set out in a foul
drainage assessment for the site.
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 PC4: Development Density
Representation ID: 13727
Received: 14/01/2026
Respondent: Anglian Water Services
Agent: Anglian Water Services
Development density is a key factor in delivering community scale rainwater
reuse schemes. The report Water reuse in new housing: Understanding the
business case published on the EWSC website identifies the benefits of
examining in greater detail the relationship between development density
and the respective cost of community versus on-plot installations, due to the
significance of external pipework costs as a component of the total cost
within community systems. Community scale systems yield cost savings over
on-plot reuse above densities of around 60 units/ha - concluding that it is
density not the size of development which is the deciding factor.
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 PC6: Design and Amenity
Representation ID: 13728
Received: 14/01/2026
Respondent: Anglian Water Services
Agent: Anglian Water Services
Anglian Water supports the policy requirements to achieve high standards of
design in new developments. Many of the design requirements align with
other policy themes around surface water management and SuDS, flood risk,
and green infrastructure, to demonstrate how important these features are
to successful place-making and climate resilience. Anglian Water would
welcome reference to improved water efficiency in clause h:
Minimise carbon emissions and energy use through sustainable design
solutions such as orientation, massing, natural ventilation, and tree planting.
Incorporate water efficient measures, sustainable drainage systems, and
biodiversity enhancements to contribute to climate resilience;
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 PP1: Britannia Car Park, Colchester
Representation ID: 13729
Received: 14/01/2026
Respondent: Anglian Water Services
Agent: Anglian Water Services
Anglian Water supports policy criteria g, h, and i, which help mitigate flood and pollution risks through SuDS, water efficiency, and ensuring wastewater treatment capacity. For brownfield sites draining to combined sewers, Anglian Water expects developments to reduce surface water flows and will not accept new surface water connections to combined sewers. Existing assets, such as large combined sewers, must be safeguarded with access for maintenance. We request adding wording to protect sewerage infrastructure and recommend an additional clause in Policy NZ3 requiring developers to maintain access to water and sewerage assets. Site-specific infrastructure should be referenced in supporting text.
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 PP2: Vineyard Gate, Colchester
Representation ID: 13730
Received: 14/01/2026
Respondent: Anglian Water Services
Agent: Anglian Water Services
Anglian Water supports policy criteria h, i, and j, which help mitigate flood and pollution risks through SuDS, water efficiency, and ensuring wastewater treatment capacity. For brownfield sites draining to combined sewers, Anglian Water expects developments to reduce surface water flows and will not accept new surface water connections to combined sewers. Existing assets, including large combined sewers within site boundaries, must be safeguarded with access for maintenance. We request policy wording to protect water and sewerage infrastructure or, alternatively, reference this requirement in supporting text and Policy NZ3. Site-specific infrastructure should also be noted in allocation supporting text.
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 PP3: St Runwalds Street Car Park, Colchester
Representation ID: 13731
Received: 14/01/2026
Respondent: Anglian Water Services
Agent: Anglian Water Services
Anglian Water supports policy criteria f, g, and h, which help mitigate flood and pollution risks through SuDS, water efficiency, and ensuring wastewater treatment capacity. For brownfield sites draining to combined sewers, Anglian Water expects developments to reduce surface water flows and will not accept new surface water connections to combined sewers. Existing assets, including combined sewers within site boundaries, must be safeguarded with access for maintenance. We request policy wording to protect sewerage infrastructure or, alternatively, reference this requirement in supporting text and Policy NZ3. Site-specific infrastructure should also be noted in allocation supporting text.
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 PP4: Braiswick, Colchester
Representation ID: 13732
Received: 14/01/2026
Respondent: Anglian Water Services
Agent: Anglian Water Services
As for PP1, Anglian Water supports the policy criteria g, h, and i - to ensure
that both flood risk and pollution risks can be avoided through appropriate
mitigation and phasing to manage surface water run-off through SuDS,
improving water efficiency, and ensuring there is wastewater treatment
capacity.
For greenfield sites (or sites with no existing surface water connection), no
new surface water connections to the combined sewer will be accepted.
New developments must provide adequate drainage for both foul and
stormwater in separate 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 PP5: Land at Chesterwell, Colchester
Representation ID: 13733
Received: 14/01/2026
Respondent: Anglian Water Services
Agent: Anglian Water Services
As for PP1, Anglian Water supports the policy criteria g, h, and i - to ensure
that both flood risk and pollution risks can be avoided through appropriate
mitigation and phasing to manage surface water run-off through SuDS,
improving water efficiency, and ensuring there is wastewater treatment
capacity.
For greenfield sites (or sites with no existing surface water connection), no
new surface water connections to the combined sewer will be accepted.
New developments must provide adequate drainage for both foul and
stormwater in separate 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 PP6: Land at Colchester North Station Mixed Used
Representation ID: 13734
Received: 14/01/2026
Respondent: Anglian Water Services
Agent: Anglian Water Services
Anglian Water supports policy criteria j, k, and l, which help mitigate flood and pollution risks through SuDS, water efficiency, and ensuring wastewater treatment capacity. We also welcome criterion m, identifying specific infrastructure needs, including water supply and wastewater. For brownfield sites draining to combined sewers, Anglian Water expects developments to reduce surface water flows and will not accept new surface water connections to combined sewers. Existing assets, including surface water sewers within site boundaries, must be safeguarded with access for maintenance. We request policy wording or supporting text to ensure this requirement, alongside a general clause in Policy NZ3.
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 PP7: Land off Bakers Lane, Colchester
Representation ID: 13735
Received: 14/01/2026
Respondent: Anglian Water Services
Agent: Anglian Water Services
As for PP1, AW supports the policy criteria h, i and j - to ensure
that both flood risk and pollution risks can be avoided through appropriate
mitigation and phasing to manage surface water run-off through SuDS,
improving water efficiency, and ensuring there is wastewater treatment
capacity. We further support policy criterion k, which identifies specific
infrastructure needs including water supply and wastewater infrastructure.
For greenfield sites (or sites with no existing connection), no
new surface water connections to the combined sewer will be accepted.
New developments must provide adequate drainage for both foul and
stormwater in separate 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
