Policy information sourced from the Braintree District Council Local Plan 2013-2033.

SP 5: Employment.

A strong, sustainable and diverse economy will be promoted across North Essex with the local planning authorities pursuing a flexible approach to economic sectors showing growth potential across the Plan period.

In order to meet the requirements for office, research & development, industrial, storage and distribution uses and to maintain appropriate flexibility in provision to meet the needs of different sectors, Section 2 of each plan will allocate employment land to ensure that provision is made within the ranges set out in the table below.

Hectares of employment land required for office, research & development, industrial, storage and distribution uses
BaselineHigher Growth Scenario
Braintree20.943.3
Colchester22.030
Tendring12.020.0
NORTH ESSEX54.993.3

For more information, please visit Braintree District Council’s Local Plan here.