Another major step forward for the Writtle Neighbourhood Plan

It may have seemed that we have been quite quiet recently, but we have been waiting for a vital decision to be made before we could proceed further.

I am now pleased to report that we have received formal confirmation from Chelmsford City Council Planners that the Neighbourhood Plan will not require the preparation of a Strategic Environmental Assessment ( SEA) or a Habitats and Species Assessment ( HSA). This is following consultation with the Environment Agency, Historic England and Natural England.  Had we been informed that these two technical documents were  necessary, it would have involved a much increased workload and slowed our programme considerably.

We are now able to proceed with a further round of consultation with yourselves, known as Regulation 14,  following which we will be able to submit the final draft plan to the City Council for the final formal processes necessary to take the plan forward towards final adoption. We hope to issue further information and invite your participation shortly.

A copy of the Chelmsford City Council Screening Report dated 12th August 2020 is published on the Neighbourhood Plan Section of  this website.

Jonathan Weymouth,  Chair, Writtle Neighbourhood Plan Steering Group