Colchester City Council Preferred Options Local Plan Regulation 18 Consultation 2025

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Colchester City Council Preferred Options Local Plan Regulation 18 Consultation 2025

Policy PP19: Land North of Oak Road, Tiptree

Representation ID: 11634

Received: 24/12/2025

Respondent: Historic England -East of England

Representation Summary:

This large site is located within the wider setting of a number listed buildings, including the Grade II* Messing Park (LEN 1224649).

Initial assessment

Effects uncertain. A full Heritage Impact Assessment will be essential to confirm the site’s suitability from a historic environment perspective and to identify appropriate mitigation measures or opportunities for enhancement. The resulting recommendations should then be incorporated into criteria ‘k’ of the policy.

Full text:

This large site is located within the wider setting of a number listed buildings, including the Grade II* Messing Park (LEN 1224649).

Initial assessment

Effects uncertain. A full Heritage Impact Assessment will be essential to confirm the site’s suitability from a historic environment perspective and to identify appropriate mitigation measures or opportunities for enhancement. The resulting recommendations should then be incorporated into criteria ‘k’ of the policy.

Comment

Colchester City Council Preferred Options Local Plan Regulation 18 Consultation 2025

Policy PP20: Land at Bonnie Blue Oak, Tiptree

Representation ID: 11635

Received: 24/12/2025

Respondent: Historic England -East of England

Representation Summary:

Policy PP20: Land at Bonnie Blue Oak, Tiptree
This site is potentially within the setting of a number of listed buildings, most notably the Elms Farm complex to east.

Initial assessment

While development at this site may be acceptable, a full Heritage Impact Assessment will be essential to confirm the site’s suitability from a historic environment perspective and to identify appropriate mitigation measures or opportunities for enhancement. The resulting recommendations should then be incorporated into criteria ‘g’ of the policy.

Full text:

Policy PP20: Land at Bonnie Blue Oak, Tiptree
This site is potentially within the setting of a number of listed buildings, most notably the Elms Farm complex to east.

Initial assessment

While development at this site may be acceptable, a full Heritage Impact Assessment will be essential to confirm the site’s suitability from a historic environment perspective and to identify appropriate mitigation measures or opportunities for enhancement. The resulting recommendations should then be incorporated into criteria ‘g’ of the policy.

Comment

Colchester City Council Preferred Options Local Plan Regulation 18 Consultation 2025

Policy PEP8 Land South of Factory Hill, Tiptree

Representation ID: 11636

Received: 24/12/2025

Respondent: Historic England -East of England

Representation Summary:

The site is potentially within the setting of the Grade II listed House, now part of Wilkins & Sons Jam factory and adjacent wall (LEN 1224938). According to the Council’s Heritage Impact Assessment sifting report there may be some intervisibility between this and the site.

Initial assessment

While development at this site may be acceptable, a proforma Heritage Impact Assessment will help to confirm the site’s suitability from a historic environment perspective and to identify appropriate mitigation measures or opportunities for enhancement. The resulting recommendations should then be incorporated into criteria ‘d’ of the policy.

Full text:

The site is potentially within the setting of the Grade II listed House, now part of Wilkins & Sons Jam factory and adjacent wall (LEN 1224938). According to the Council’s Heritage Impact Assessment sifting report there may be some intervisibility between this and the site.

Initial assessment

While development at this site may be acceptable, a proforma Heritage Impact Assessment will help to confirm the site’s suitability from a historic environment perspective and to identify appropriate mitigation measures or opportunities for enhancement. The resulting recommendations should then be incorporated into criteria ‘d’ of the policy.

Comment

Colchester City Council Preferred Options Local Plan Regulation 18 Consultation 2025

Policy PP23: Land East Dawes Lane, West Mersea

Representation ID: 11637

Received: 24/12/2025

Respondent: Historic England -East of England

Representation Summary:

The site is potentially located within the setting of a number of Grade II listed buildings, and the Mersea Mount: a Roman barrow at Barrow Hill Farm scheduled monument (LEN ‎1019019).

Initial assessment

While development at this site may be acceptable, a proforma Heritage Impact Assessment will help to confirm the site’s suitability from a historic environment perspective and to identify appropriate mitigation measures or opportunities for enhancement. The resulting recommendations should then be incorporated into criteria ‘j’ of the policy.

Full text:

The site is potentially located within the setting of a number of Grade II listed buildings, and the Mersea Mount: a Roman barrow at Barrow Hill Farm scheduled monument (LEN ‎1019019).

Initial assessment

While development at this site may be acceptable, a proforma Heritage Impact Assessment will help to confirm the site’s suitability from a historic environment perspective and to identify appropriate mitigation measures or opportunities for enhancement. The resulting recommendations should then be incorporated into criteria ‘j’ of the policy.

Comment

Colchester City Council Preferred Options Local Plan Regulation 18 Consultation 2025

Policy PP25: View Park, Abberton and Langenhoe

Representation ID: 11638

Received: 24/12/2025

Respondent: Historic England -East of England

Representation Summary:

The site is potentially located within the setting of three Grade II listed buildings.

Initial assessment

While development at this site may be acceptable, a Heritage Impact Assessment will help to confirm the site’s suitability from a historic environment perspective and to identify appropriate mitigation measures or opportunities for enhancement. The resulting recommendations should then be incorporated into criteria ‘g’ of the policy.

Full text:

The site is potentially located within the setting of three Grade II listed buildings.

Initial assessment

While development at this site may be acceptable, a Heritage Impact Assessment will help to confirm the site’s suitability from a historic environment perspective and to identify appropriate mitigation measures or opportunities for enhancement. The resulting recommendations should then be incorporated into criteria ‘g’ of the policy.

Comment

Colchester City Council Preferred Options Local Plan Regulation 18 Consultation 2025

Policy PP26: Land North of Boxted Straight Road, Boxted Cross

Representation ID: 11639

Received: 24/12/2025

Respondent: Historic England -East of England

Representation Summary:

The site is potentially located within the setting of a number of listed buildings, including 1 x Grade I, and 17 x Grade II.

Initial assessment

While development here could be acceptable, a Heritage Impact Assessment will help to confirm the site’s suitability from a historic environment perspective and to identify appropriate mitigation measures or opportunities for enhancement. The resulting recommendations should then be incorporated into criteria ‘g’ of the policy.

Full text:

The site is potentially located within the setting of a number of listed buildings, including 1 x Grade I, and 17 x Grade II.

Initial assessment

While development here could be acceptable, a Heritage Impact Assessment will help to confirm the site’s suitability from a historic environment perspective and to identify appropriate mitigation measures or opportunities for enhancement. The resulting recommendations should then be incorporated into criteria ‘g’ of the policy.

Comment

Colchester City Council Preferred Options Local Plan Regulation 18 Consultation 2025

Policy PP27: Swan Grove, Chappel

Representation ID: 11640

Received: 24/12/2025

Respondent: Historic England -East of England

Representation Summary:

The site is located within the setting of a number of Grade II listed buildings, and potentially within the setting of the Chappel Conservation Area.

Initial assessment

While development at this site may be acceptable, a Heritage Impact Assessment will help to confirm the site’s suitability from a historic environment perspective and to identify appropriate mitigation measures or opportunities for enhancement. The resulting recommendations should then be incorporated into criteria ‘f’ of the policy.

Full text:

The site is located within the setting of a number of Grade II listed buildings, and potentially within the setting of the Chappel Conservation Area.

Initial assessment

While development at this site may be acceptable, a Heritage Impact Assessment will help to confirm the site’s suitability from a historic environment perspective and to identify appropriate mitigation measures or opportunities for enhancement. The resulting recommendations should then be incorporated into criteria ‘f’ of the policy.

Comment

Colchester City Council Preferred Options Local Plan Regulation 18 Consultation 2025

Policy PP28: Land West of Station Road, Wakes Colne

Representation ID: 11641

Received: 24/12/2025

Respondent: Historic England -East of England

Representation Summary:

The site is located within close proximity of the Grade II* Church of All Saints (LEN 1225059) and the Chappel Conservation Area.

Initial assessment

While development at this site may be acceptable, a proforma Heritage Impact Assessment will help to confirm the site’s suitability from a historic environment perspective and to identify appropriate mitigation measures or opportunities for enhancement. The resulting recommendations should then be incorporated into criteria ‘j’ of the policy.

Full text:

The site is located within close proximity of the Grade II* Church of All Saints (LEN 1225059) and the Chappel Conservation Area.

Initial assessment

While development at this site may be acceptable, a proforma Heritage Impact Assessment will help to confirm the site’s suitability from a historic environment perspective and to identify appropriate mitigation measures or opportunities for enhancement. The resulting recommendations should then be incorporated into criteria ‘j’ of the policy.

Comment

Colchester City Council Preferred Options Local Plan Regulation 18 Consultation 2025

Policy PEP12 Land at Wakes Hall Business Centre

Representation ID: 11642

Received: 24/12/2025

Respondent: Historic England -East of England

Representation Summary:

The site is potentially located within the setting of five Grade II listed buildings, and the Grade II* Church of All Saints (LEN 1225059).

Initial assessment

While development here may be acceptable, a full Heritage Impact Assessment will be required to confirm whether the site is suitable from a historic environment perspective and to identify appropriate mitigation measures or opportunities for enhancement. The resulting recommendations should then be incorporated into criterion ‘c’ of the policy.

Full text:

The site is potentially located within the setting of five Grade II listed buildings, and the Grade II* Church of All Saints (LEN 1225059).

Initial assessment

While development here may be acceptable, a full Heritage Impact Assessment will be required to confirm whether the site is suitable from a historic environment perspective and to identify appropriate mitigation measures or opportunities for enhancement. The resulting recommendations should then be incorporated into criterion ‘c’ of the policy.

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: 11643

Received: 24/12/2025

Respondent: Historic England -East of England

Representation Summary:

The site is potentially located within the setting of four Grade II listed buildings.

Initial assessment

While development here appears broadly acceptable, a proforma Heritage Impact Assessment will help to confirm the site’s suitability from a historic environment perspective and to identify appropriate mitigation measures or opportunities for enhancement. The resulting recommendations should then be incorporated into criteria ‘h’ of the policy.

Full text:

The site is potentially located within the setting of four Grade II listed buildings.

Initial assessment

While development here appears broadly acceptable, a proforma Heritage Impact Assessment will help to confirm the site’s suitability from a historic environment perspective and to identify appropriate mitigation measures or opportunities for enhancement. The resulting recommendations should then be incorporated into criteria ‘h’ of the policy.

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