Castle Point Plan Regulation 19 Further Consultation
Overview
The Regulation 19 Further Consultation
Castle Point Borough Council formally approved the Castle Point Plan 2026-2043 ("the Local Plan") for publication on the 23 July 2025. In accordance with Regulation 19 of The Town and Country Planning (Local Planning) (England) Regulations 2012, the Castle Point Plan and its supporting documents including but not limited to the Sustainability Appraisal, Habitats Regulations Assessment and Equality Impacts Assessment, have been published for public consultation.
The Local Plan sets out the vision and framework for guiding development within the Castle Point Borough up to 2043. Based on technical evidence, the Local Plan assesses what provision of homes, jobs, infrastructure, services, and facilities are required over the life of the Plan and identifies how they should be delivered. The Local Plan is a statutory document that contains policies that the Council will use to determine planning applications.
Consultation on the Local Plan and its supporting documents including but not limited to the Sustainability Appraisal, Habitats Regulations Assessment and Equality Impacts Assessment, took place from Friday 1 August 2025 until Friday 26 September 2025. Representations made during that period have been accepted as duly made, unless any respondent has individually notified otherwise.
As a consequence of a technology error, there was an earlier version of the Local Plan that appeared on the Council’s website which could be construed as being subject to consultation. This earlier incomplete draft was, for a period, accessible within the online consultation form only.
To confirm, the correct version of the Local Plan was published in all other relevant places including on the Council’s website landing page, council offices and libraries.
As a consequence of this technology error the Council is undertaking further consultation on the Castle Point Plan to ensure that everyone has the opportunity to make representations on the correct version of the plan.
If you made representations during the original consultation, you will receive an email setting out how we are dealing with those representations. Please check your emails for this. For those who previously responded by post, we will be sending a letter to you on this matter.
The further consultation will take place from Friday 24 October 2025 and end on Friday 5 December 2025. All representations must be received by the Council no later than 23:59 on Friday 5 December 2025. During this time, any person or organisation may make representations.
All Castle Point Plan consultation and evidence base documents are available online at https://www.castlepoint.gov.uk/castle-point-plan and for reference only at:
Castle Point Borough Council: Kiln Road, Thundersley, Essex, SS7 1TF
Monday to Thursday 8:45am – 5:15pm, Friday 8:45am – 4:45pm.
Waterside Leisure Centre: Somnes Avenue, Canvey Island SS8 9RA
Monday to Thursday: 6:00am – 10:00pm, Friday: 6:00am – 8:00pm,
Saturday: 8:00am – 5:45pm, Sunday: 8:00am – 8:00pm
Canvey Library: 3 High Street, Canvey Island, Essex, SS8 7RB
Monday to Saturday 9:00am – 5:00pm
Great Tarpots Library: 127 London Road, Benfleet, Essex, SS7 5UH
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday 9:00am – 5:30pm
Hadleigh Library: 180 London Road, Hadleigh, South Benfleet, Essex, SS7 2PD
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday 9:00am- 5:30pm
Please note, South Benfleet Library is currently closed for refurbishment and we are unable to provide materials in that location during this consultation.
Representations may be made electronically or in writing. Anyone wishing to make representations electronically should complete the online survey using the link provided at the bottom of this webpage.
Representations in writing can be made by completing a Response Booklet. Response Booklets may be collected from any of the above locations or requested in writing by letter to Castle Point Borough Council (Castle Point Plan) Kiln Road, Thundersley, Essex, SS7 1TF or via the email address cpplan@castlepoint.gov.uk
Response booklets can be submitted by email to cpplan@castlepoint.gov.uk or by post to:
The Castle Point Plan, Castle Point Borough Council, Kiln Road, Thundersley, Essex, SS7 1TF.
Response Booklets will also be available during the following community drop in sessions the Council will be conducting during the consultation period. This will give you the opportunity to attend and seek clarity on this process and obtain any information that may help you make representations.
The Paddocks, Canvey Island – 5 November 2025 between 2pm and 3:30pm
The Paddocks, Canvey Island – 11 November 2025 between 7pm and 8:30pm
Runnymede Hall, Thundersley – 17 November 2025 between 7pm and 8:30pm
Runnymede Hall, Thundersley – 25 November 2025 between 2pm and 3:30pm
Representations should focus on whether the Castle Point Plan is legally compliant and whether it is considered to meet the tests of soundness, as specified in the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF). Those making a representation should also state whether they would like to speak at the independent examination.
The Plan
The Castle Point Plan will set out where new development will be allocated, how much affordable housing will be built and includes policies for considering new development proposals such as infrastructure, community facilities, design and heritage and addressing the causes and potential impacts of climate change. It will support the growth and regeneration of the Borough up to 2043.
Related information:
National Planning Policy Framework 2024
Evidence based documentation 
Why your views matter
As with the initial Regulation 19 consultation, we are required to ask specific questions which gives the community an opportunity to comment on how the Castle Point Plan Draft document has been prepared, whether its aims are achievable, and whether it is based on robust evidence. We are therefore seeking your views on whether you feel the Castle Point Plan Draft document is 'legally compliant' and meets the test of 'soundness', as set out in the National Planning Policy Framework (above). When adopted, the Castle Point Plan will be used to help make decisions on planning applications in Castle Point.
It is therefore really important that everyone who has views on the legal compliance and soundness of the Castle Point Plan Draft document gets involved in this consultation. Please have your say!
Comment on the Plan
Events
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Canvey Island @ The Paddocks (Drop in style event)
From 5 Nov 2025 at 14:00 to 5 Nov 2025 at 15:30Castle Point Plan Regulation 19 Further Consultation
Community Drop In Session.
Please drop in when you would like to see us between these times. -
Canvey Island @ The Paddocks (Drop in style event)
From 11 Nov 2025 at 19:00 to 11 Nov 2025 at 20:30Castle Point Plan Regulation 19 Further Consultation
Community Drop In Session.
Please drop in when you would like to see us between these times. -
Thundersley @ Runnymede Hall (Drop in style event)
From 17 Nov 2025 at 19:00 to 17 Nov 2025 at 20:30Castle Point Plan Regulation 19 Further Consultation
Community Drop In Session.
Please drop in when you would like to see us between these times. -
Thundersley @ Runnymede Hall (Drop in style event)
From 25 Nov 2025 at 14:00 to 25 Nov 2025 at 15:30Castle Point Plan Regulation 19 Further Consultation
Community Drop In Session.
Please drop in when you would like to see us between these times.
Areas
- All Areas
Audiences
- Older people
- Retired People
- Working Aged People
- Young people
Interests
- Castle Point Plan
- local plan
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