Castle Point - Re-consultation on Local Plan development framework

CASTLE POINT BOROUGH COUNCIL

PUBLIC NOTICE CASTLE POINT PLAN 2026-2043

STATEMENT OF REPRESENTATIONS PROCEDURE
Planning and Compulsory Purchase Act 2004

The Town and Country Planning (Local Planning) (England) Regulations 2012 (Part 6, Regulation 19)
RE-CONSULTATION
24 OCTOBER - 5 DECEMBER 2025

Castle Point Borough Council (“the Council”) formally approved the Castle Point Plan 2026-2043 (“the Local Plan”) for publication on the 23rd 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 future development within the Castle Point Borough up to 2043. Based on evidence, the Local Plan assesses what new homes, jobs, infrastructure, services, and facilities are required over the life of the Local Plan and identifies how they should be delivered. It is a statutory document which 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 by the Council.

As a consequence of a technology error related to the previous consultation, the Council is now re-consulting on the Local Plan. This 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 via 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 08:45am - 5:15pm,

Friday 08:45am - 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 09:00am - 5:00pm

Great Tarpots Library: 127 London Road, Benfleet, Essex, SS7 5UH

Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday 09:00am - 5:30pm

Hadleigh Library: 180 London Road, Hadleigh, South Benfleet, Essex, SS7 2PD

Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday 09:00am - 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 via the link which can be found on the Castle Point Borough Council website by selecting Castle Point Plan.

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 cppIan@castlepoint.gov.uk

 or cppIan@castlepoint.gov.uk by post to:

The Castle Point Plan, Castle Point Borough Council, Kiln Road, Thundersley, Essex, SS7 1TF.

Response Booklets will also be available at 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 2:00pm and 3:30pm

  The Paddocks, Canvey Island – 11 November 2025 between 7:00pm and 8:30pm

  Runnymede Hall, Thundersley – 17 November 2025 between 7:00pm and 8:30pm

  Runnymede Hall, Thundersley – 25 November 2025 between 2:00pm and 3:30pm

Representations should focus on whether the Castle Point Plan is Legally Compliant and whether it is considered to meet the soundness tests, 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.

For any further information about the Castle Point Plan or the consultation process, please email cppIan@castlepoint.gov.uk