You can view the LDF documents on this website by scrolling down to the Current Documents list and clicking on the document you wish to read. You do not need to register to view the documents.

The website also provides an interactive means to submit representations on the Local Development Framework (LDF) during specific public consultation periods. The current consultation documents are listed below. You must register on the website in order to make a representation.

There are a number of steps that must be taken to make a representation using the online form:

1. Register your details with the Council by clicking on the link at the top of this page and filling in the registration form. In order to register, you will need to give us your name, e-mail address, and postal address. This will enable us to contact you to confirm that your representation has been received.
2. Once you have registered, in order to submit your representation select the document you are interested in from the list below.
3. A link has been placed next to each policy and paragraph to allow you to submit representations.
   Click this link to view any representations that have been made.
   (Note: only representations processed will be available to view, due to volume of responses processing may take a number of weeks).
4. If you wish to return to the site in the future, you will need to login using your email address and password.  You need not re-register each time.

If you have any problems with this system or comments on how it could be improved please email us: planning.policy@rochford.gov.uk

Current Documents Open to public consultation:

• There are currently no documents open to public participation

Document Key

To search for representations in the documents, first open up the document you are interested in then look for the icons shown below:

Click this icon to make a representation (during consultation periods)
Click this icon to view other people's representations.
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Indicates that this policy is represented on the proposals map. To view the proposals map click the globe icon

Further Information

PDF versions of the documents are available from the Local Development Framework Homepage.

• Local Development Framework Home Page

The Local Development Scheme

The Local Development Scheme provides details of the documents that the Council is producing as part of the LDF and sets out the timetable for their production. A copy is available here.

Previous Consultation Documents:

NOTE: The documents below have already been subject to consultation, and are available for viewing only. For Current Documents Open to public consultation, please scroll up the page to the appropriate section.

Hockley Area Action Plan - Issues and Options

• Hockley Area Action Plan - Issues and Options (consultation ended: 30/04/2009)

Core Strategy Revised October 2008

• Core Strategy Preferred Options (Revised October 2008) (consultation ended: 17/12/2008)

Validation of Planning Applications

• Validation of Planning Applications (consultation ended: 01/04/2008)

Town Centre Masterplans

• Town Centre Masterplans (consultation ended: 15/02/2008)

Wildlife Sited Review

• Local Wildlife Site Review Consultation (consultation ended: 31/10/2007)

Conservation Area Appraisal and Management Plan

• Battlesbridge Conservation Area Appraisal and Management Plan (consultation ended: 30/08/2007)
• Canewdon Church Conservation Area Appraisal and Management Plan (consultation ended: 30/08/2007)
• Canewdon High Street Conservation Area Appraisal and Management Plan (consultation ended: 30/08/2007)
• Foulness Churchend Conservation Area Appraisal and Management Plan (consultation ended: 30/08/2007)
• Great Wakering Conservation Area Appraisal & Management Plan (consultation ended: 30/08/2007)
• Paglesham Churchend Conservation Area Appraisal and Management Plan (consultation ended: 30/08/2007)
• Paglesham East End Conservation Area Appraisal and Management Plan (consultation ended: 30/08/2007)
• Shopland Churchyard Conservation Area Appraisal and Management Plan (consultation ended: 30/08/2007)

Core Strategy

• Rochford District Core Strategy Regulation 26 Draft (consultation ended: 02/07/2007)
• Rochford District Core Strategy Regulation 25 Draft (consultation ended: 11/04/2007)