Comment on the draft Hartley Gardens SPD
TDC’s Public consultation will be open for a period of 6 weeks. To read the SPD and comment, visit: https://www.tendringdc.gov.uk/consultations/hartley-gardens-public-consultation
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TimelineDuring each stage of the engagement, we want to hear from you. This is our outline engagement strategy.
During each stage of the engagement, we want to hear from you. This is our outline engagement strategy.
Stage 1: Fact finding – learning about the site and community aspirations, SPD and IDP consultation and proposals
Winter 2023 – Autumn 2025This has been the focus of work to-date. We have undertaken surveys and site investigations, and tested options for new housing types, local facilities, access routes, transport and community infrastructure. We undertook an initial stage of engagement (summer 2023) to understand opinions and feedback on issues, opportunities and priorities for Clacton-on-Sea and Hartley Gardens. This led to establishing a series of community priorities, which informed a Vision and Core Objectives for the SPD for Hartley Gardens.
TDC are leading the consultation on the SPD and IDP (6 October – 17 November 2025), and you will be able to review it and submit your comments to TDC. You are encouraged at this stage give your comments on aspects such as overall design principles, infrastructure, connectivity and open spaces. Opportunity for comments on more intricate details such as building materials will come at a later stage through the preparation of planning applications.
Adoption of the TDC's Hartley Gardens SPD and IDP
Winter 2025/26Following the SPD consultation period, TDC will review all the comments received, and proceed to preparing a final version of the SPD for adoption. If approved, the SPD and supporting IDP will be the basis against which we will prepare an Outline Application for the site.
Stage 2 Engagement - Homes England’s Outline Planning Application
Winter/Spring 2025/26The OPA will use the policies, guidelines and principles set out in the Local Plan and SPD. The OPA will provide greater certainty around key components, such as the proposed location of key land uses, the alignment of key streets, access points and the extent and location of open spaces.
You will be able to provide comments at this stage through the community engagement on the emerging outline planning application before the application is submitted to TDC.
Stage 3 Submission of Outline Planning Application
Summer 2026Following the community engagement event , an OPA will be submitted by Homes England to TDC. There will be a statutory consultation process run by TDC which will provide further opportunity for you to make comments on the proposals.
While still not fully detailed, the outline planning stage will provide a clear proposal and this would be followed by Reserved Matters applications, where the detailed design of the buildings, streets and landscaping will be submitted to the Council or approval.