Evidence Base

The following evidence base has been prepared to support the emerging Local Plan.

Population, Settlements and Housing

South Essex Housing Needs Assessment - June 2022 (PDF) [2MB]

Initial Settlement Hierarchy Review (PDF) [861KB]

Retail 

Basildon Retail and Leisure Needs Study - Volume 1 (PDF) [3MB]

Basildon Retail and Leisure Needs Study - Volume 2 (PDF) [6MB]

Basildon Retail and Leisure Needs Study - Volume 3 (PDF) [3MB]

Basildon Retail and Leisure Needs Study - Volume 4 (PDF) [8MB]

Topic Papers

Agricultural Land Classifications Topic Paper 2024 (PDF) [1MB]