Stop Urban Sprawl

Against the gradual construction of homes in the East of England.

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Campaign updates and a rolling applications watch for districts that already attract search interest. Figures refresh from PlanIt (medium and large schemes, last 90 days).

Applications watch

Medium and large schemes — priority districts

Snapshot date 14 November 2026. 0 applications listed below (none returned this hour — try the tracker).

West Suffolk

Starting point ~35,550 homes over 30 years. Full tracker · Petition

No medium/large applications in the last 90 days via PlanIt.

Colchester

Starting point ~38,280 homes over 30 years. Full tracker · Petition

No medium/large applications in the last 90 days via PlanIt.

Chelmsford

Starting point ~43,440 homes over 30 years. Full tracker · Petition

No medium/large applications in the last 90 days via PlanIt.

Braintree

Starting point ~33,960 homes over 30 years. Full tracker · Petition

No medium/large applications in the last 90 days via PlanIt.

South Cambridgeshire

Starting point ~36,150 homes over 30 years. Full tracker · Petition

No medium/large applications in the last 90 days via PlanIt.

Methodology: PlanIt API, medium and large application sizes, campaign district authorities only. Not a complete planning register — always check the council.

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