consultation
Read the CPRE Essex response to consultation on proposed planning changes
Thursday 5 November 2020
Consultation on the second major tranche of proposed changes to the planning regime closed on Thursday, October 29. CPRE Essex raised serious concerns over the proposals, which would see a significant increase in the amount of rural land that would have to be allocated for housing. Further, people would see a drastic reduction in their […] Read more >
CPRE responds to planning consultation that could spell destruction for our countryside
Thursday 8 October 2020
The government’s Changes to the Current Planning System consultation could result in a devastating assault on the Essex countryside through soaring housebuilding targets… as if they weren’t already high enough! Now CPRE has produced its response to the consultation and you can read it here. At almost 9,700 words, you might not want to tackle […] Read more >
Lower Thames Crossing consultation: time (really is!) running out to make your voice heard
Tuesday 11 August 2020
Time is almost up! You have until 11.59pm tomorrow (Wednesday, August 12) to take part in Highways England’s consultation on further design revisions to the proposed Lower Thames Crossing. There might not be enough time now for you to make a lengthy response, but it would be useful to make your voice heard. After all, […] Read more >
You only have until August 14 to respond to Lower Thames Crossing design consultation
Wednesday 29 July 2020
This is a reminder that Highways England is consulting on further revisions to the design of the Lower Thames Crossing. If you want to take part, you need to be quick as the consultation closes on Wednesday, August 12. We can comment on the proposed refinements, which include: Minor refinements to elements of the […] Read more >
Lower Thames Crossing: rallying call to take part in next phase of consultation
Friday 3 July 2020
The next phase of consultation on the proposed Lower Thames Crossing begins this month. Highways England is launching the four-week consultation on proposed design refinements to the planned road on Tuesday, July 14. It comes after 2018’s statutory consultation in 2018 and the supplementary consultation, which was completed this year. From July 14, we will […] Read more >
Lower Thames Crossing consultation: read the CPRE Kent response
Thursday 14 May 2020
Consultation on the proposed Lower Thames Crossing closed towards the end of March. Our friends across the river at CPRE Kent have made a detailed response to the consultation and, although some of the details are specific to Kent, the principles apply to both affected counties. You can read it here: For more on the […] Read more >
Lower Thames Crossing: consultation extended to April 2
Friday 20 March 2020
Public consultation on the proposed Lower Thames Crossing has been extended until Thursday, April 2. A spokesman for Highways England said: “As a result of cancelling our last public information event and our remaining three mobile information centres, we recognise that some people may have not yet had the opportunity to speak to the team […] Read more >
Here’s your chance to contribute to a green strategy for Essex
Wednesday 19 June 2019
Essex, as most of are aware, is earmarked for extensive urban growth in the coming years, but all is not necessarily lost for our natural environment. The county council has produced a draft Green Essex Strategy to highlight the importance of establishing green infrastructure and spaces to accompany development over the next 20 years. And, […] Read more >