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Colchester City Council Preferred Options Local Plan Regulation 18 Consultation 2025
Policy PP15: Hawkins Road, Colchester
Representation ID: 13779
Received: 14/01/2026
Respondent: Anglian Water Services
Agent: Anglian Water Services
Anglian Water supports policy criteria j, k, and l to mitigate flood and pollution risks through SuDS, water efficiency, and wastewater treatment capacity. For brownfield redevelopment or altered drainage, new development should reduce surface water flow to combined sewers in both volume and discharge rate; no new surface water connections will be permitted. The site is highly flood-prone, with over 5% in Flood Zone 3b and the Sequential Test indicating full coverage. Anglian Water questions whether regeneration benefits outweigh climate change risks, sewer overloading, and carbon impacts. Further guidance will follow in the Level 2 SFRA and Exceptions Test.
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 PP16: Coal Yard Site, Colchester
Representation ID: 13780
Received: 14/01/2026
Respondent: Anglian Water Services
Agent: Anglian Water Services
Anglian Water supports policy criteria i, j, and k to mitigate flood and pollution risks through SuDS, water efficiency, and wastewater treatment capacity. For brownfield redevelopment or altered drainage, new development should reduce 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, and Anglian Water requests policy wording in NZ3 to ensure access for maintenance. The site is highly flood-prone, with 24% in Flood Zone 3b. Anglian Water questions regeneration benefits versus climate change and flood risks.
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 OA1: King Edward Quay Opportunity Area
Representation ID: 13781
Received: 14/01/2026
Respondent: Anglian Water Services
Agent: Anglian Water Services
Anglian Water supports policy criteria j, k, l, and n to mitigate flood and pollution risks through SuDS, water efficiency, wastewater treatment capacity, and infrastructure provision. For brownfield redevelopment or altered drainage, new development should 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, and Anglian Water requests policy wording in NZ3 to ensure access for maintenance. The site is highly flood-prone, with 60% in Flood Zone 3b. Anglian Water supports green/blue infrastructure-led flood 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
Comment
Colchester City Council Preferred Options Local Plan Regulation 18 Consultation 2025
Policy OA2: Land East of Hawkins Road Opportunity Area
Representation ID: 13783
Received: 14/01/2026
Respondent: Anglian Water Services
Agent: Anglian Water Services
Anglian Water supports policy criteria h, i, j, and k to mitigate flood and pollution risks through SuDS, water efficiency, wastewater treatment capacity, and infrastructure provision. For brownfield redevelopment or altered drainage, new development should minimize surface water flow to combined sewers in both volume and discharge rate; no new surface water connections will be permitted. Existing assets, including large diameter combined sewers, require safeguarding, and Anglian Water requests policy wording in NZ3 to ensure access for maintenance. The site is highly flood-prone, with 100% in Flood Zone 3b. Anglian Water supports green/blue infrastructure-led flood solutions and mandatory flood storage.
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 OA3: Magdalen Street Opportunity Area
Representation ID: 13785
Received: 14/01/2026
Respondent: Anglian Water Services
Agent: Anglian Water Services
Anglian Water supports the policy criteria i,j,k.
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 PEP2 Knowledge Gateway
Representation ID: 13786
Received: 14/01/2026
Respondent: Anglian Water Services
Agent: Anglian Water Services
Anglian Water recognises that some of the Knowledge Gateway is already
developed and there are further economic growth opportunities in this area
for associated development to come forward to maximise the economic and
social benefits associated with the University. We would request that similar
policy criteria to other allocation sites are included 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,
and ensuring there is wastewater treatment capacity.
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 UE1 University of Essex
Representation ID: 13787
Received: 14/01/2026
Respondent: Anglian Water Services
Agent: Anglian Water Services
There are no specific criteria regarding management of surface water run-off
through SuDS, improving water efficiency, and ensuring there is wastewater
treatment capacity for the expansion of the University. Anglian Water
considers that these matters will be addressed through the relevant policies
in the plan including Policy EN8 and Policy NZ3 - subject to further
amendments proposed in our response.
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 PP17: Land South of A12, Marks Tey Growth Area
Representation ID: 13788
Received: 14/01/2026
Respondent: Anglian Water Services
Agent: Anglian Water Services
Anglian Water supports policy criteria m, n, o, and p to mitigate flood and pollution risks through SuDS, water efficiency, wastewater treatment capacity, and infrastructure provision, with phasing where necessary. New developments must provide separate foul and stormwater drainage and ensure surface water attenuation and discharge per the drainage hierarchy, with reuse considered. Anglian Water welcomes the requirement for a comprehensive masterplan developed collaboratively. Marks Tey falls within Copford WRC catchment, which has short-term capacity but requires upgrades for full growth. Planned AMP8 schemes include phosphorus reduction under WINEP and further investment through DWMP and PR29 to support sustainable growth.
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 PP18: Land North of A120, Marks Tey Growth Area
Representation ID: 13789
Received: 14/01/2026
Respondent: Anglian Water Services
Agent: Anglian Water Services
Anglian Water supports policy criteria n, o, and p to mitigate flood and pollution risks through SuDS, water efficiency, wastewater treatment capacity, and infrastructure provision, with phasing where necessary. New developments must provide separate foul and stormwater drainage and ensure surface water attenuation and discharge per the drainage hierarchy, with reuse considered. Anglian Water welcomes the requirement for a comprehensive masterplan developed collaboratively. Marks Tey falls within Copford WRC catchment, which has short-term capacity but requires upgrades for full growth. Planned AMP8 schemes include phosphorus reduction under WINEP and further investment through DWMP and PR29 to support sustainable growth.
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 PEP5 Land South of A12, Marks Tey
Representation ID: 13790
Received: 14/01/2026
Respondent: Anglian Water Services
Agent: Anglian Water Services
Anglian Water supports the policy criteria d, e, and f. Please see commentary
in relation to Copford WRC in Policy PP17.
We agree that new developments must provide adequate drainage for both
foul and stormwater in separate networks. It is expected that a strategic
employment site of this scale should have the means to ensure that surface
water is attenuated and discharged in accordance with the drainage
hierarchy, with reuse (as indicated in Policy NZ3) one of the key
considerations for developments at this scale.
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
