ECC20133502 04 26 - Designated Open Space - Adoption

  • Received date02/04/2026
  • Business area Environment, Sustainability & Highways
  • OutcomeInformation not held
  • SourceMember of the Public

Request summary

Freedom of Information Act / Environmental Information Regulations Request


Reference:    ECC20133502 04 26
Response:    02 April 2026

 

I can confirm that Essex County Council does not hold this information.

 

I am writing to make a request for all the following information listed below, to which I am entitled under the Freedom of Information Act 2000.

 

Question 1 - Please provide a comprehensive list of all known completed developments within your authority’s area where designated open space was intended to be adopted by the council but has not, to date, been formally adopted.

 

Please provide the following:

 

Essential supporting data

Site Name/Address

Developer Name

Amount of commuted sum to be paid to facilitate adoption

Whether the commuted sum to facilitate adoption has been paid

 

Desired additional data

Planning Application Reference(s).

Reasons why the Local Authority have not adopted the open space

Any additional relevant information

 

The adoption of designated open space is carried out by the borough, city and district councils in Essex. Please see the list of local authorities available online - https://www.essex.gov.uk/about-council/who-does-what-essex/county-council-and-local-councils.

 

Your Right to Know

Democracy and Transparency

Essex County Council

Telephone: 033301 38989

Email: YourRight.ToKnow@essex.gov.uk | www.essex.gov.uk

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