Boxted Parish Council

11/09/2026

The next stage of consultation on Colchester's New Local Plan is now open. (Its called Draft Local Plan Regulation 19)
Previous feedback has been submitted at Regulation 18 and this is your next chance to have your say.
It covers where Colchester would like to have planned growth and development up to 2043.

Take a look at the proposals, find out what they could mean for your area and submit your comments before 4pm on 13 October 2026.

PP26 is the place policy that would allocate 150 homes North of Straight Rd, Boxted but also PP37 for 900 homes proposed in Langham, North of Park Lane.

Particular planning concerns include wastewater capacity and resulting sewage overflow in to the protected estuaries; reliance on car travel due to lack of public transport; regard to the Dedham Vale National Landscape (formerly AONB) and the views to and from which should be protected; removal of Grade 2 agricultural land - when planning policy requires other less valuable grade land be considered first.

Please take the time to make your views known.

Find information about the New Local Plan, including consultations, supporting documents and key planning topics

11/09/2026

Colchester Council asking you to have your say on bus travel in Colchester - something that isn't the best in Boxted.

Survey open till 31st Oct

29/08/2026

This is the objection submitted by Boxted Parish Council to the Planning Application (261376) for 150 houses on Land North of Straight Rd.

https://boxtedparishcouncil.org.uk/planning/

Its the second document link on the page following information on the CCC decision to move to Regulation 19 consultation the draft Local Plan - which includes PP26 affecting Boxted.

Colchester City Council are proposing to allocate a site in Boxted to their New Local Plan. This site would accommodate 150 new homes. After Local Plan Committee Mtg approved amotion to move the dr…

18/08/2026

2 days left to have your say and comment on the planning application for 150 houses in Boxted. Application 261376

Submit your comment here

Tendring Colchester Borders Garden Community Planning Application, please submit comments directly via Tendring District Council’s planning website. Do not leave your comments on this website. Search by Address or Application Number

11/08/2026

Don't forget you have until 20th August to make your views known on the Bellway planning application for 150 homes in Boxted. That's nearly a 25% increase in homes, cars, sewage, delivery vans, school places in the village.
We have no frequent bus service, no doctors no dentist, and no shop, and a sewage system that is already struggling with no plans to upgrade.
A road capable of two way traffic but all other lanes are reduced width.
The site overlooks and can be seen from the Dedham Vale National Landscape which carries extra protections that are often ignored.

To comment of the planning application and have your voice heard

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03/08/2026

Don't forget to submit your thoughts to Colchester Council re the planning application for 150 homes off Straight Road in Boxted. Deadline is 20th Aug.

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30/07/2026

IMPORTANT

Bellways have submitted a planning application for outline permission 150 homes on Land North of Straight Rd, Boxted.
This is despite the site not in Colchester Councils current local plan. It is a possible site for their future Local Plan but that is not yet agreed or have any legal status.

Deadline for consultation is 20th August

Please make your views known to Colchester Council via the link here. You can see the application and also submit comments. The more material your comment is the better. Lack of infrastructure, rural location, public transport, habitat, highways risks etc.

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22/07/2026

Loads on offer - plenty to keep you occupied

15/07/2026

Boxted and the local area falls in an area identified as very high risk for wildfires. This warning is expected to be in place for many weeks as there is no sign of rain and wind speeds have picked up.

With large areas of arable/agricultural land any wildfire would spread quickly. Property, people, animals and wildlife would be at risk.

Please take the time to think about what you would/could do to minimise risk and react to any wildfire in the area

The link takes you to Natural England's wildfire risk page. https://experience.arcgis.com/experience/328554206f114fc98c707bfc1b880cf7

Advice from Essex Fire https://www.essex-fire.gov.uk/wildfire-safety-advice

Screen shots here for summary.

Wildfires are mostly started by human activity - either deliberate or accidental. On rare occasions, fires can be started by a lightning strike. Only 10-15% of wildfires happen on their own in nature.

Most are started by human actions such as:
campfires
barbecues
bonfires
discarded ci******es
fires spreading from vehicles or farm machinery
sunlight magnified by glass bottles sparking a fire
planned and controlled burning that gets out of control
arson.
It is often the weather conditions that determine how much a wildfire spreads. Strong winds, high temperatures or low rainfall can all leave trees, shrubs, fallen leaves and grass, dry and primed to fuel a fire.

Many wildfires are started deliberately or are due to careless, reckless, or irresponsible behaviour. If you see or suspect someone of acting suspiciously, recklessly, or irresponsibly in the countryside contact the Police on 101 or pass information anonymously to FireStoppers on 0800 169 5558

Always report anyone acting irresponsibly or carelessly with fire in the countryside.

Stay safe.

12/07/2026

House key found on Boxted KGV field this morning. Message me if you have lost one.