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Search the Public Notice PortalFRESH proposals for 2,000 new homes and a huge new park on green belt land in Southend have been revealed with a consultation launched.
On land north of Bournes Green Chase, the site was identified as an option for development in Southend Council’s draft local plan.
The plans also include a new health centre, primary school and business space.
The launch of the public consultation comes after the Government declined to advance an expression of interest for a 10,000-home new town on the site.
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A spokesperson for Thorpe Estate Ltd, the developer behind the plans, said: “The proposals include plans to create Southend’s largest park together with 2,000 new homes and supporting facilities.
"Recognising the city’s significant housing need, 900 homes are proposed to be ‘affordable’ and these would be provided at a discounted rent or as shared ownership.
“The plans also include space for a new health centre - with capacity to accommodate up to 15,000 patients, serving a catchment well beyond the boundary of the site - a two-form entry primary school and nursery, community space, local shops and a café.”
Without earmarked sites, including land north of Bournes Green Chase, the Southend Council faces a shortfall of over 14,000 homes compared to housing delivery targets set by central government.
The Thorpe Estate Ltd spokesperson added: “The proposal would see significant investment in local infrastructure, including multi-million-pound improvements to the existing highway network, bus, cycling and walking routes together with upgrades to utilities in the local area.”
In December, Southend and Rochford councils jointly submitted an expression of interest to the Government’s New Towns Taskforce, proposing a 10,000-home development off Bournes Green Chase.
Although the Government ultimately rejected the proposal earlier this month, campaigners have continued to vocalise their opposition to the development of the large green belt site.
As part of the consultation, two drop-in events are set to be held early next month. The first will take place from 3.30pm to 7.30pm at Shoebury and Thorpe Bay Baptist Church on Tuesday November 4, and the second will run from 10am to 1pm at St John’s Southend on Saturday November 8.
Further information on the development and the consultation can be found at BournesGreen.com
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