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For each section, please indicate your overall level of support and provide any comments, evidence or local knowledge you consider relevant. Where you suggest a change, please identify the relevant NPPS section, paragraph or wording where possible and explain the reason for the amendment.
You do not need to comment on every question.
1. Overall vision and priorities
The draft identifies three overarching priorities: protecting Halstead's rural character and Green Belt setting; supporting only limited, small-scale and sensitively designed development where locally needed; and improving infrastructure and community wellbeing.
Overall response to this section
Support Support with changes Do not support No view
Do you support the overall vision and three priorities? Please explain.
Are any important local priorities missing or insufficiently emphasised?
Please suggest any changes to the wording or balance of the vision.
2. Development and management of land
The draft favours no large-scale village expansion, with any development limited and focused on the existing built form. It identifies the Green Belt, ancient woodland, hedgerows, trees, communal open spaces, important approaches/views and rural farmland as areas of particular importance.
Overall response to this section
Support Support with changes Do not support No view
Do you agree with the approach to the scale and location of development?
Are the areas or features identified for protection appropriate and complete?
Are there specific sites, constraints or opportunities that the Council should consider?
3. Housing
The draft says any additional housing should be modest, locally justified and carefully located. Where housing is supported, it identifies smaller homes, accessible accommodation, affordable homes, bungalows, terraces and limited semi-detached housing as potential local needs.
Overall response to this section
Support Support with changes Do not support No view
Does this accurately reflect housing needs and constraints in Halstead?
Do you have evidence or local knowledge that should inform the housing priorities?
What changes, if any, would you suggest?
4. Design and local character
The draft highlights the rural approaches, Conservation Area, Church Road and village centre, recreation ground, Southdene Green, old Village Green, paddocks/farmland, hedgerows and tree-lined lanes. It also identifies locally responsive materials and the retention of Halstead's dark village character with no street lighting.
Overall response to this section
Support Support with changes Do not support No view
Are the important character areas and features correctly identified?
Are the proposed design principles appropriate?
Are there additional views, buildings, landscape features or design matters that should be included?
5. Natural environment and public spaces
Priorities include protecting and connecting ancient woodland, woodland shaws, hedgerows, trees, old orchards, green corridors and public green spaces; and improving public spaces while retaining their informal rural character.
Overall response to this section
Support Support with changes Do not support No view
Do you support these environmental and public-space priorities?
Are there specific opportunities for nature recovery, biodiversity or improved green-space management?
Are there particular public spaces or environmental assets that need greater protection or improvement?
6. Local services, businesses and community facilities
The draft identifies interest in protecting or restoring valued local services, including a Post Office, pub, cafe/tea room and health-related provision, as well as supporting home working through reliable internet and mobile connectivity.
Overall response to this section
Support Support with changes Do not support No view
Do these priorities reflect local needs?
What existing services, businesses or community facilities are particularly important to protect?
What realistic opportunities for new or improved local provision should be considered?
7. Infrastructure, transport and active travel
The draft prioritises traffic speed and parking management, safe walking and cycling links, possible additional Public Rights of Way, bus access, nearby rail access, utilities, digital connectivity and the capacity of health, education, transport and other services.
Overall response to this section
Support Support with changes Do not support No view
What are the most important infrastructure or transport issues affecting Halstead?
Are there specific walking, cycling, Public Rights of Way, traffic or parking improvements you recommend?
Are there known capacity issues or planned projects the NPPS should recognise?
8. Other comments
Please use this box for any other comments about the draft NPPS.
Specific proposed amendment
If you are proposing a particular change to the draft NPPS, please provide the details below.
NPPS section / paragraph concerned
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Reason for amendment / supporting evidence
Overall consultation response
Overall, do you consider the draft NPPS provides an appropriate statement of priorities for Halstead?
Yes Yes, subject to amendments No No view
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Consultation closing date: 9 November 2026 at 5pm.
