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 PEP9 Bullbanks Farm, Eight Ash Green

Representation ID: 11644

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 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 ‘c’ of the policy.

Full text:

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

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 ‘c’ of the policy.

Comment

Colchester City Council Preferred Options Local Plan Regulation 18 Consultation 2025

Policy PP33: Land East of Plummers, Fordham

Representation ID: 11645

Received: 24/12/2025

Respondent: Historic England -East of England

Representation Summary:

The site is potentially situated within the setting of nine Grade II listed buildings. As noted in the Council’s Heritage Impact Assessment Sift Report, these buildings are in close proximity, arranged around a historic green, including a farmhouse opposite and dispersed farms to the southeast, within an open landscape setting.

Initial assessment

While development could be acceptable, a full 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 potentially situated within the setting of nine Grade II listed buildings. As noted in the Council’s Heritage Impact Assessment Sift Report, these buildings are in close proximity, arranged around a historic green, including a farmhouse opposite and dispersed farms to the southeast, within an open landscape setting.

Initial assessment

While development could be acceptable, a full 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 PP34: Land North of Coach Road, Great Horkesley

Representation ID: 11646

Received: 24/12/2025

Respondent: Historic England -East of England

Representation Summary:

The site includes the Grade II listed Woodhouse Farmhouse (LEN 1222684), and is situated potentially within the setting of the Small multivallate hillfort known as Pitchbury Ramparts Scheduled Monument (LEN 1019959).

Initial assessment

While development could 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 ‘l’ of the policy.

Full text:

The site includes the Grade II listed Woodhouse Farmhouse (LEN 1222684), and is situated potentially within the setting of the Small multivallate hillfort known as Pitchbury Ramparts Scheduled Monument (LEN 1019959).

Initial assessment

While development could 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 ‘l’ of the policy.

Object

Colchester City Council Preferred Options Local Plan Regulation 18 Consultation 2025

Policy PP35: The Old School, Great Horkesley

Representation ID: 11647

Received: 24/12/2025

Respondent: Historic England -East of England

Representation Summary:

We have concerns regarding this site which includes two Grade II listed buildings and is potentially within the setting of several others.

Initial assessment

While development could be acceptable, a full 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 ‘i’ of the policy.

Full text:

We have concerns regarding this site which includes two Grade II listed buildings and is potentially within the setting of several others.

Initial assessment

While development could be acceptable, a full 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 ‘i’ of the policy.

Comment

Colchester City Council Preferred Options Local Plan Regulation 18 Consultation 2025

Policy PP36: Land at Earls Colne Road, Great Tey

Representation ID: 11648

Received: 24/12/2025

Respondent: Historic England -East of England

Representation Summary:

This site is located within the setting of the Grade II listed Newbarn, Farmyard Buildings Round Open Square (LEN 1223379), and potentially within the wider setting of several other listed buildings, although these are some distance away.

Initial assessment

While development could 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 ‘g’ and ‘h’ of the policy.

Full text:

This site is located within the setting of the Grade II listed Newbarn, Farmyard Buildings Round Open Square (LEN 1223379), and potentially within the wider setting of several other listed buildings, although these are some distance away.

Initial assessment

While development could 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 ‘g’ and ‘h’ of the policy.

Comment

Colchester City Council Preferred Options Local Plan Regulation 18 Consultation 2025

Policy PP37: Land north of Park Lane, Langham

Representation ID: 11649

Received: 24/12/2025

Respondent: Historic England -East of England

Representation Summary:

These sites are located in close proximity to numerous Grade II listed buildings
Initial assessment
While development could be acceptable, a full Heritage Impact Assessment will be needed 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 ‘m’ and ‘j’ of the corresponding policies.

Full text:

These sites are located in close proximity to numerous Grade II listed buildings
Initial assessment
While development could be acceptable, a full Heritage Impact Assessment will be needed 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 ‘m’ and ‘j’ of the corresponding policies.

Comment

Colchester City Council Preferred Options Local Plan Regulation 18 Consultation 2025

Policy PP38: Land opposite Wick Road, Langham

Representation ID: 11650

Received: 24/12/2025

Respondent: Historic England -East of England

Representation Summary:

These sites are located in close proximity to numerous Grade II listed buildings
Initial assessment
While development could be acceptable, a full Heritage Impact Assessment will be needed 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 ‘m’ and ‘j’ of the corresponding policies.

Full text:

These sites are located in close proximity to numerous Grade II listed buildings
Initial assessment
While development could be acceptable, a full Heritage Impact Assessment will be needed 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 ‘m’ and ‘j’ of the corresponding policies.

Comment

Colchester City Council Preferred Options Local Plan Regulation 18 Consultation 2025

Policy PP42: Land at White Hart Lane, West Bergholt

Representation ID: 11651

Received: 24/12/2025

Respondent: Historic England -East of England

Representation Summary:

The site is situated within the setting of several listed buildings including, the Grade II* High Trees Farmhouse (LEN 1225133).

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 ‘i’ of the policy.

Full text:

The site is situated within the setting of several listed buildings including, the Grade II* High Trees Farmhouse (LEN 1225133).

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 ‘i’ of the policy.

Comment

Colchester City Council Preferred Options Local Plan Regulation 18 Consultation 2025

Policy PP44: Land off Colchester Road, West Bergholt

Representation ID: 11652

Received: 24/12/2025

Respondent: Historic England -East of England

Representation Summary:

The site is located immediately to the south of the historic brewery complex which comprises the Grade II listed Main Building At Truman's Brewery (LEN 1225083), The Brewery House (Truman's) (LEN 1225082), and West Range at Truman's Brewery (LEN 1225084), and is potentially within the wider setting of other Grade II listed buildings.

Initial assessment

While development here could be acceptable, a detailed HIA will be required 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 criterion ‘k’ of the policy.

Full text:

The site is located immediately to the south of the historic brewery complex which comprises the Grade II listed Main Building At Truman's Brewery (LEN 1225083), The Brewery House (Truman's) (LEN 1225082), and West Range at Truman's Brewery (LEN 1225084), and is potentially within the wider setting of other Grade II listed buildings.

Initial assessment

While development here could be acceptable, a detailed HIA will be required 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 criterion ‘k’ of the policy.

Comment

Colchester City Council Preferred Options Local Plan Regulation 18 Consultation 2025

Policy PEP11 Land at Pattens Yard, West Bergholt

Representation ID: 11653

Received: 24/12/2025

Respondent: Historic England -East of England

Representation Summary:

The site is situated potentially within the setting of the Small multivallate hillfort known as Pitchbury Ramparts Scheduled Monument (LEN 1019959), and several Grade II listed buildings.

Initial assessment

While development here could be acceptable, a Heritage Impact Assessment will be required 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 criterion ‘k’ of the policy.

Full text:

The site is situated potentially within the setting of the Small multivallate hillfort known as Pitchbury Ramparts Scheduled Monument (LEN 1019959), and several Grade II listed buildings.

Initial assessment

While development here could be acceptable, a Heritage Impact Assessment will be required 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 criterion ‘k’ of the policy.

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