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Colchester residents invited to shape new 22,000-homes local plan
Overview
Residents in Colchester are being given a final opportunity to provide feedback on a draft local plan outlining where 22,000 new homes should be built between 2026 and 2043 to meet government targets.
Key points
- Colchester City Council must build at least 1,300 houses annually between 2026 and 2043 under government targets.
- Major proposals in the draft local plan include 2,500 homes in Marks Tey, alongside developments in West Mersea and Wivenhoe.
- A consultation on the blueprints is open to residents until 13 October.
- A large portion of the housing requirement could be met by a 7,750-home development proposed on the Colchester-Tendring border.
- Following the consultation, the plan will be submitted to the government for independent examination by an inspector.