Countryside and L&Q plan 3,500 homes in Chelmsford Garden Community

Countryside and L&Q have submitted an outline planning application for up to 3,500 new homes forming a part of the Chelmsford Garden Community. The application, submitted to Chelmsford City Council, follows the approval of the Garden Community Masterplan earlier this year. The site spans three villages and the proposal includes a local centre and two smaller neighbourhood centres; an employment area; nursery provision; three primary schools and one secondary school; 130ha of formal and informal open space including a new Nature Park; and formal sports provision. It also includes other associated highway and sustainable transport infrastructure, a network of walking and cycling routes, and extensive community facilities. Work on the proposed scheme is anticipated to start in 2025 and will be developed over a 15-year build period. Chelmsford City Council leader Stephen Robinson said: “Chelmsford Garden Community is a key part of our sustainable growth as a city, mapped out in our Local Plan. The first phases of its development at Beaulieu and Channels have already provided connected, quality homes, neighbourhoods and amenities. “We expect the next stage to set higher standards for sustainability and innovation, to help meet both the demands of the country’s acute housing crisis and tackle the challenges posed by climate change. It’s crucial that we create great new communities where people can live, work, go to school and relax.” See more planning information for Chelmsford>> To send feedback, e-mail akanksha.soni@eg.co.uk or tweet @AkankshaEG or @EGPropertyNews Image © JTP