Climate and planning advice and guidance

Find out what we are doing to support net zero developments and how we can help you

Chargeable pre-application advice services

We offer a chargeable pre-application advice service for development proposals at a variety of scales. This includes developments which are classed as minor in the planning system. This service can take the form of:

  • written advice
  • an online meeting
  • a meeting onsite or at an alternative location

For all pre-application service requests, email climateplanningunit@essex.gov.uk.