Local Plan 2026
Time sensitive -Leaflet for residents outlining information, important dates for residents to respond to consultation and meeting dates for residents they can attend - uploaded 10.02.2026
10.02.2026
Local Plan - Important information
Hullbridge Parish Council have plans and documentation for residents to view during opening times (Mon 12-2pm, Tues-Thurs 10am to 2pm).
Details below sent to us from Rochford District Council:
Rochford District Council is consulting on the early draft Local Plan, published under Regulation 18 of the Town and Country Planning (Local Planning) (England) Regulations 2012. This marks an early stage in preparing the new Local Plan and nothing is fixed at this point.
Purpose of this consultation
We are seeking views on:
• the draft vision and objectives
• the emerging policy direction
• the sites identified for further testing
Consultation period
• Monday 9 February 2026 – 5pm Tuesday 24 March 2026
All comments must be received by the deadline.
How to take part
Further information about the Local Plan is available on our website:
• www.rochford.gov.uk/new-local-plan
You can view the consultation documents and submit comments online at:
• https://rochford.oc2.uk/
If you have any queries, if you wish to discuss any matters with officers before submitting your response, or if you require more information, please contact the team via email at planning.policy2@rochford.gov.uk
Engagement events
Council officers will be available to discuss the draft Plan at the following drop in sessions:
• Rayleigh – Mill Arts & Events Centre, SS6 7ED – 19 February, 1–5pm
• Hullbridge – Hullbridge Community Centre, SS5 6PA – 23 February, 3–7pm and 28th February 9am - Noon
• Hockley – Old Fire Station, SS5 4QH – 25 February, 3–7pm
• Rochford – Freight House, SS4 1BU – 3 March, 1–5pm
• Great Wakering – Memorial Hall, SS3 0EF – 5 March, 3–7pm
Viewing hard copies
Printed documents are available at:
• Hullbridge Parish Council - 98 Ferry Road, Hullbridge, SS5 6EX during opening times (Mon Noon - 2pm, Tues - Thurs 10am to Noon)
• Rochford District Council reception (inside Rochford Library), SS4 1PX
• All district libraries
• Mill Arts & Events Centre, Rayleigh, SS6 7ED
• Clements Hall Leisure Centre, Hockley, SS5 4LN
• Rayleigh Leisure Centre, SS6 9NF
Local Plan - 2021