Purpose

The Council previously consulted on a draft Conservation Area Appraisal for Manningtree & Mistley in May 2022, followed by a further focused consultation in September 2025. These consultations generated a significant number of responses from residents, stakeholders, and statutory consultees. Following a detailed review of the feedback and further analysis of historic mapping and on-the-ground features, Officers propose targeted amendments to both the appraisal documents and the boundaries of the Conservation Area.
The proposed changes are considered significant enough to warrant a further four-week period of focused public consultation. This will include publication of updated documents and direct notification to previous respondents.

Decision

To undertake a further focused public consultation on proposed changes to the Conservation Area Appraisal for Manningtree & Mistley, arising from feedback received during previous public consultations.

Following a detailed review of the feedback and further analysis of historic mapping and on-the-ground features, Officers propose targeted amendments to both the appraisal documents and the boundaries of the Conservation Area.

Alternative options considered

Adopted Conservation Area Appraisals will remain applicable following LGR, and will be used by a future Unitary Authority when determining Planning Applications affecting these areas.