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Colchester City Council Preferred Options Local Plan Regulation 18 Consultation 2025
Policy OA4 Northern Gateway
Representation ID: 13736
Received: 14/01/2026
Respondent: Anglian Water Services
Agent: Anglian Water Services
Supports policy criteria i, j, and k, which help mitigate flood and pollution risks through SuDS, water efficiency, and ensuring wastewater treatment capacity. We also welcome criterion l, identifying specific infrastructure needs, including water supply and wastewater. For greenfield sites or those without existing surface water connections, no new surface water connections to combined sewers will be accepted. New developments must provide separate foul and stormwater drainage networks. Existing Anglian Water assets within site boundaries must be safeguarded with access for maintenance. We request policy wording or supporting text to reflect 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 PEP1 Colchester Business Park
Representation ID: 13737
Received: 14/01/2026
Respondent: Anglian Water Services
Agent: Anglian Water Services
As for PP1, Anglian Water supports the policy criteria d, e, and f - 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 PP8: Land at Lakelands Crescent, Colchester
Representation ID: 13738
Received: 14/01/2026
Respondent: Anglian Water Services
Agent: Anglian Water Services
As for PP1, Anglian Water supports the policy criteria e, f, and g - 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. The existing developments in this area
have separate foul and surface water sewer 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 PEP4 Maldon Road
Representation ID: 13741
Received: 14/01/2026
Respondent: Anglian Water Services
Agent: Anglian Water Services
Anglian Water supports PP1 policy criteria d and e, emphasizing flood and pollution risk mitigation through SuDS, water efficiency, and adequate wastewater treatment capacity. However, the policy lacks a criterion for attenuated surface water discharge, which may be an oversight. For greenfield sites or those without existing surface water connections, no new connections to combined sewers will be permitted; separate foul and stormwater drainage networks are required. Existing developments already have separate systems. Anglian Water also requests inclusion of wording—or supporting text—within Policy NZ3 to safeguard access for maintenance of existing sewerage infrastructure and protect assets within site boundaries.
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 PP9: North-East Colchester
Representation ID: 13743
Received: 14/01/2026
Respondent: Anglian Water Services
Agent: Anglian Water Services
Anglian Water supports policy criteria o, p, q, and r, which address flood and pollution risk mitigation through SuDS, water efficiency, wastewater treatment capacity, and infrastructure needs for water supply and wastewater. For greenfield sites or those without surface water connections, no new connections to combined sewers will be permitted; separate foul and stormwater drainage networks are required. Strategic sites should attenuate and discharge surface water per the drainage hierarchy, with reuse considered. Anglian Water requests wording in Policy NZ3 to safeguard access to existing water supply assets. They welcome the requirement for a comprehensive masterplan developed collaboratively.
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 PP10: Land South of Berechurch Hall Road, Colchester
Representation ID: 13767
Received: 14/01/2026
Respondent: Anglian Water Services
Agent: Anglian Water Services
AW supports the policy criteria k, l, and m - to ensure that
flood risk and pollution risks can be avoided through appropriate mitigation
to manage surface water run-off through SuDS, improving water efficiency,
We further support policy criterion n, which identifies specific infrastructure needs including
water supply and wastewater infrastructure.
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 foul and
stormwater in separate networks. AW welcomes the policy requirement for a comprehensive
masterplan for the entire allocation.
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 PP11: Europit Site, Colchester
Representation ID: 13769
Received: 14/01/2026
Respondent: Anglian Water Services
Agent: Anglian Water Services
Anglian Water supports policy criteria h, i, and j, which address flood and pollution risk mitigation through SuDS, water efficiency, wastewater treatment capacity, and appropriate phasing. For brownfield redevelopment or changes to surface drainage, Anglian Water seeks opportunities to reduce pollution risk by minimizing surface water flow to combined sewers in both volume and discharge rate. No new surface water connections to combined sewers will be permitted. Existing Anglian Water assets, including a large diameter surface water sewer, require safeguarding. Anglian Water requests policy wording or supporting text in Policy NZ3 to ensure suitable access for infrastructure maintenance.
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 PP12: Land at Robertson Van Hire Site, Colchester
Representation ID: 13771
Received: 14/01/2026
Respondent: Anglian Water Services
Agent: Anglian Water Services
Anglian Water supports the policy criteria f, g, and h.
As indicated in our response to Policy EN8, Anglian Water will use
opportunities presented by new development to reduce exposure to
pollution risk in the existing sewer network. As such, we expect new
development to exploit all practicable opportunities to reduce surface water
flow to the combined sewer network, in terms of volume and discharge flow
rate. No new surface water connections to the combined sewer will be
accepted.
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 PP13: 146 Magdalen Street Site, Colchester
Representation ID: 13773
Received: 14/01/2026
Respondent: Anglian Water Services
Agent: Anglian Water Services
Anglian Water supports the policy criteria f, g, and h.
As indicated in our response to Policy EN8, Anglian Water will use
opportunities presented by new development to reduce exposure to
pollution risk in the existing sewer network. As such, we expect new
development to exploit all practicable opportunities to reduce surface water
flow to the combined sewer network, in terms of volume and discharge flow
rate. No new surface water connections to the combined sewer will be
accepted.
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 PP14: Gas Works and Hythe Scrap Yard Site, Colchester
Representation ID: 13776
Received: 14/01/2026
Respondent: Anglian Water Services
Agent: Anglian Water Services
Anglian Water supports policy criteria l, m, n, and o, which address flood and pollution risk mitigation through SuDS, water efficiency, wastewater treatment capacity, and infrastructure needs. For brownfield redevelopment or changes to surface drainage, Anglian Water expects new development to minimize surface water flow to combined sewers in both volume and discharge rate; no new surface water connections will be permitted. Existing assets, including surface water and large diameter combined sewers, require safeguarding. Anglian Water requests policy wording or supporting text in Policy NZ3 to ensure access for maintenance. They also support flood risk avoidance and green/blue infrastructure solutions.
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
