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Castle Point Plan Mailing List
Please provide your contact details so we can keep you up to date on progress with preparing the Castle Point Local Plan. We will treat any contact details you provide us in accordance with our privacy policy - Privacy - Castle Point Borough Council - Citizen Space
Closed 23 June 2026
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Castle Point Active Wellbeing Strategy: Community Consultation
We want you to play a part in shaping the future of sport, physical activity and active wellbeing in Castle Point. Castle Point Borough Council is developing a new Active Wellbeing Strategy to support more local people to be more active. The new Strategy will shape the future provision of sport, leisure, physical activity and active wellbeing facilities and services across Castle Point....
Closed 19 June 2026
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Castle Point Design Code
The Castle Point Design Code will shape sustainably and high- quality development across the Castle Point Borough. It aligns with the National Model Design Code (MNDC) and the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) updates of 2024, ensuring developments reflect identity, heritage and best practices. The Castle Point Design Code will replace the outdated Residential Design Guidance...
Closed 16 June 2026
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Pets in sheltered housing consultation
Castle Point Borough Council is developing a dedicated policy on pets in sheltered housing. Pets are currently not permitted in sheltered housing. However, local arrangements have varied over time, which has led to inconsistent practice across different schemes. We would like to understand residents’ views, preferences and concerns to help shape a fair, clear and workable policy. ...
Closed 10 June 2026
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Planning Application Validation Requirements 2026
The validation requirements list explains which documents must be submitted with a planning application and what information each document needs to include, such as the plans required for different types of applications and the details that must be shown on those plans. As part of a review of our planning validation requirements, we are consulting with stakeholders on...
Closed 1 June 2026
We asked, you said, we did
Below are outcomes for some of the issues we've recently asked about.
We asked
We asked you about the issues that should be addressed through the Castle Point Plan, and the options available for addressing them.
Specifically we sought your views on the options for meeting housing needs across the borough.
You said
Overwhelmingly you told us:
- You were concerned about the impact of growth on infrastructure and on the natural environment and Green Belt.
- You'd prefer for us to make the best use of land in the existing urban area and to look towards the regeneration of employment land rather than greenfield sites when identifying locations for new housing.
- You supported the protection of open spaces, wildlife and heritage assets.
- You supported a move towards carbon net zero in new development, and that community, transport and health infrastructure were important to you.
- You wanted to ensure that where new houses were built that they were affordable for local people. You also indicated support for local businesses.
Not everybody agreed with every point above. There were some stakeholders that wanted to see higher levels of growth, and less focus placed on nature conservation outcomes.
We did
The Castle Point Plan is built around four key policies that will guide development across Castle Point:
- Protecting and improving green spaces: The plan puts nature first—supporting parks, green areas, and local biodiversity so that residents can enjoy more access to beautiful and healthy environments.
- Using urban land wisely: New development will be focused in existing towns and urban areas, with guidelines that make sure building densities are sustainable and suitable for each location.
- Meeting local needs for homes and jobs: The plan identifies where new housing and business spaces should go, helping Castle Point grow in a smart and balanced way. The current extent of the Green Belt remains unchanges.
- Investing in infrastructure and community services: Developers will be expected to help fund things like schools, roads, healthcare, and community facilities - so that growth benefits everyone.
We asked
We asked you to tell us about the area in which you live.
You said
You Described your area as:
- Friendly,
- Congested,
- Good Community,
- Quiet(Environment),
- Busy(Traffic).
Told us what was important to you as:
- Green Spaces,
- Being Safe,
- Open Spaces,
- Green Belt Protection,
- Shops.
What you would change if you could as:
- Road Maintenance,
- Stop Development,
- Pot Holes,
- Road Improvements,
- Traffic Reduction.
Anything Else about your area as:
- Congested,
- Stop Development,
- Green Belt Protection,
- Pot Holes,
- Road Condition.
We did
We analysed the responses and published an Initial Engagement Outcomes report revealing how the community feel’s about where they live.
Initial Engagement Outcomes report 2023
We will use these responses to prepare the Castle Point Plan and will engage on the options for addressing the issues raised in the summer of 2024.