Common Queries regarding the Development Plan
Adoption of Braintree District Local Plan 2013-2033
We have formally adopted the Braintree District Local Plan 2013-2033
This decision for North Essex Authorities’ Shared Strategic Section 1 Plan was made at a meeting of The Council on Monday 22 February 2021.
The decision for Section 2 Plan was made at meeting of The Council on Monday 25th July 2022.
The next planning policy public consultation
Current consultations as well as many recent consultations can be viewed on our Consultation Portal
Commenting on the Local Plan Review
Issues and Options consultation took place between 20th January and 7th March 2025. Comments have been considered as part of the Local Plan Review process.
The next public consultation will be on a draft version of the document (known as Regulation 18) and is anticipated at the end of the year.
Committee responsible for the Local Plan (and formerly Local Development Framework (LDF))
Watch the Local Plan Sub-Committee online at: braintree.gov.uk/youtube
Speaking at a Committee meeting
Most committee meetings are open to the public unless indicated otherwise. We ask that you let us know in advance of the meeting if you wish to speak. You can find out more on the Attending Committee Meetings page.
Timetable for preparing the Local Plan Review
Information about the 5-year housing supply
The Housing section of the Annual Monitoring Report (AMR) contains information about the 5-year housing supply. We publish Updated position statements. You can email us with any questions about the 5-year housing supply.
The next monitoring report
A monitoring report Is published in January of each year.
Plans to review and update the Council's Strategic Housing Land Availability Assessment (SHLAA)
The SHLAA is available on the website. The SHLAA was originally agreed by Local Plan Sub-Committee in November 2015.