Admiral Jellicoe pub on Canvey High Street to become flats

The proposals, for one detached, and six semi-detached homes, will fill the empty space left on the High Street following a huge fire at the Admiral Jellicoe pub in 2019.

Castle Point Council councillors say the plans, submitted by AJ Bush Ltd, align with their commitment to build on brownfield sites and hope the new homes will improve the overall look of the area.

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Warren Gibson, deputy leader of the Castle Point Council said: “The development represents an excellent example of making effective use of brownfield land within the existing urban area.

CGI - Images show how developers hope the homes to look (Image: AJ Bush Ltd)

“The site, which has been cleared and unused for many years, following the demolition of the Admiral Jellicoe Public House in 2019 and it will now be transformed into a well-designed residential scheme that will greatly improve the appearance of the site and surrounding area.

“Each of the new homes will provide modern family homes with private gardens. The design incorporates high standards of architecture, using quality materials and thoughtful landscaping to create attractive homes that enhance the local environment and flood mitigation.

 “This project supports the Council’s commitment for the delivery of new housing in appropriate locations within the existing built area, whilst protecting our Green Belt on Canvey Island and in the Borough as a whole.”

 Since the Admiral Jellicoe burned down in 2019, the site has remained empty and unused, leaving a huge void on Canvey High Street.

At least seven fire engines were dispatched to tackle the blaze in July 2019, which by the time crews arrived had encompassed most of the building.

Blaze - The fire ripped through the Canvey pub (Image: Newsquest)

Castle Point Council is currently in the process of drawing up a draft local plan that will guide the development of more than 6,000 new homes over the next 20-years.

Residents have repeatedly called for brownfield sites, like 285 Canvey High Street, to be used for new houses before green belt sites are developed.

Last week, a separate development of three new homes off Canvey High Street were also approved by Castle Point Council, with councillors stating that they would help meet the borough’s housing needs and improve the surrounding environment.