Colchester Borough Council
Local plans
Contents
Colchester Local Plan 2026-2043
Planning policy url
Plan period
2026-2043
Housing numbers
21,692
Housing requirement total
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Notes
Policy ST5: Colchester’s Housing Need
The Council will plan, monitor and manage the delivery of at least 21,692 new homes in Colchester City between 2026 and 2043.
The annual housing requirement for Colchester is 1,276, as identified by the Standard Methodology.
PINS data
Local development framework number: 2352
published
28 Aug 2026
PINS Timeline
| published | 28 Aug 2026 |
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Colchester Local Plan (North Essex Garden Communities)
Planning policy url
Plan period
2013-2033
Housing numbers
18,400
Housing requirement total
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Notes
Aligned Local Plan with North Essex authorities (Braintree, Colchester, Tendring).
PINS data
Local development framework number: 1841
adopted
01 Feb 2021
PINS Timeline
| published | 16 Jun 2017 |
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| submitted | 09 Oct 2017 |
| sound | 10 Dec 2020 |
| adopted | 01 Feb 2021 |