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Colchester City Council Preferred Options Local Plan Regulation 18 Consultation 2025
Policy PP26: Land North of Boxted Straight Road, Boxted Cross
Representation ID: 13816
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. New developments must provide separate foul and stormwater drainage networks and ensure surface water attenuation and discharge per the drainage hierarchy. Anglian Water requests inclusion of a clause stating: “Development must not discharge surface water to the foul water network.” The site is within Langham WRC catchment, which faces capacity challenges despite AMP8 growth schemes. Further investment and sustainable connection points will be required due to infiltration issues and environmental constraints impacting future 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 PP27: Swan Grove, Chappel
Representation ID: 13817
Received: 14/01/2026
Respondent: Anglian Water Services
Agent: Anglian Water Services
AW supports policy criteria g and h to mitigate flood and pollution risks through SuDS, water efficiency, and wastewater treatment capacity, with phasing where required. New developments must provide separate foul and stormwater drainage networks and ensure surface water attenuation and discharge per the drainage hierarchy. Requests inclusion of clause: “Development must not discharge surface water to the foul water network.” Existing foul sewer assets within the site require safeguarding, and wording in Policy NZ3 should ensure access for maintenance. The site is within Earls Colne WRC catchment, which currently lacks capacity; phased delivery and pre-occupancy conditions are essential.
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 PP28: Land West of Station Road, Wakes Colne
Representation ID: 13818
Received: 14/01/2026
Respondent: Anglian Water Services
Agent: Anglian Water Services
AW supports policy criteria g and h to mitigate flood and pollution risks through SuDS, water efficiency, and wastewater treatment capacity, with phasing where required. New developments must provide separate foul and stormwater drainage networks and ensure surface water attenuation and discharge per the drainage hierarchy. Requests inclusion of clause: “Development must not discharge surface water to the foul water network.” Existing foul sewer assets within the site require safeguarding, and wording in Policy NZ3 should ensure access for maintenance. The site is within Earls Colne WRC catchment, which currently lacks capacity; phased delivery and pre-occupancy conditions are essential.
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 PEP12 Land at Wakes Hall Business Centre
Representation ID: 13819
Received: 14/01/2026
Respondent: Anglian Water Services
Agent: Anglian Water Services
We would request that these policy criteria
to mirror those in other Local Plan policies, are included in Policy PEP12 to
ensure a consistent approach to site allocations, and to recognise that
network and WRC capacity is dynamic and can change over time owing to a
range of factors.
We request a clause is included to state: Development must not discharge
surface water to the foul water network.
See comments regarding Earls Colne WRC set out in Policy PP27
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 PP29: Land East of School Road, Copford
Representation ID: 13821
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 networks and ensure surface water attenuation and discharge per the drainage hierarchy, with reuse considered. AW welcomes the requirement for a comprehensive masterplan developed collaboratively. They request exclusion of land occupied by Copford-School Road pumping station from the allocation and recommend a 15m buffer to protect sensitive receptors. The site is near Copford WRC, which will undergo growth schemes in AMP8.
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 PP30: Land South of Long Road, Dedham
Representation ID: 13824
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, with phasing where needed. New developments must provide separate foul and stormwater drainage networks and ensure surface water attenuation and discharge per the drainage hierarchy. Anglian Water requests inclusion of a clause stating: “Development must not discharge surface water to the foul water network.” Dedham WRC currently lacks capacity and has no AMP8 growth scheme identified, so development must be phased to align with future investment. DWMP28 will address long-term challenges including climate change and population 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 PP31: Land North of Halstead Road and East of Wood Lane, Eight Ash Green
Representation ID: 13827
Received: 14/01/2026
Respondent: Anglian Water Services
Agent: Anglian Water Services
Anglian Water notes Policy PP31 lacks criteria to mitigate flood and pollution risks, manage surface water via SuDS, improve water efficiency, and ensure wastewater treatment capacity with phasing where needed. These criteria should mirror other Local Plan policies for consistency and reflect dynamic WRC capacity. New developments must provide separate foul and stormwater drainage networks and include a clause stating: “Development must not discharge surface water to the foul water network.” A 15m buffer from the Eight Ash Green pumping station is recommended. Eight Ash Green WRC has short-term capacity but will require future investment, addressed through upcoming DWMPs.
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 PP32: Land North of Halstead Road and West of Fiddlers Wood Eight Ash Green
Representation ID: 13828
Received: 14/01/2026
Respondent: Anglian Water Services
Agent: Anglian Water Services
Anglian Water notes Policy PP31 lacks criteria to mitigate flood and pollution risks, manage surface water via SuDS, improve water efficiency, and ensure wastewater treatment capacity with phasing where needed. These criteria should mirror other Local Plan policies for consistency and reflect dynamic WRC capacity. New developments must provide separate foul and stormwater drainage networks and include a clause stating: “Development must not discharge surface water to the foul water network.” A 15m buffer from the Eight Ash Green pumping station is recommended. Eight Ash Green WRC has short-term capacity but will require future investment, addressed through upcoming DWMPs.
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 PEP9 Bullbanks Farm, Eight Ash Green
Representation ID: 13829
Received: 14/01/2026
Respondent: Anglian Water Services
Agent: Anglian Water Services
We would request that these policy criteria
to mirror those in other Local Plan policies, are included in Policy PEP9 to
ensure a consistent approach to site allocations, and to recognise that
network and WRC capacity is dynamic and can change over time owing to a
range of factors.
We request a clause is included to state: Development must not discharge
surface water to the foul water network.
See comments regarding Eight Ash Green WRC set out in Policy PP31.
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 PP33: Land East of Plummers, Fordham
Representation ID: 13830
Received: 14/01/2026
Respondent: Anglian Water Services
Agent: Anglian Water Services
We would request that these policy criteria
to mirror those in other Local Plan policies, are included in Policy PP33 to ensure a consistent approach to site allocations, and to recognise that
network and WRC capacity is dynamic and can change over time owing to a
range of factors.
We request a clause is included to state: Development must not discharge
surface water to the foul water network.
See comments regarding Eight Ash Green WRC set out in Policy PP31.
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
