INTRODUCING THE INITIAL PHASES OF DEVELOPMENT AT STRAITS MILL IN LINE WITH the outline Planning permission

In March 2021, outline planning permission was granted for up to 1,000 homes, a new primary school, large new public open spaces and business premises.

The outline permission has established a framework for the finer details of development to be brought forward and determined by future reserved matters applications. It also set some specific parameters for the development, including details of access, drainage principles, a requirement for biodiversity enhancement and the provision of affordable dwellings.

Land East of Broad Road is also allocated in Braintree Council’s Local Plan Policy LPP18 (Adopted 2022) for the development of up to 1,000 homes, and a new primary school as well as business space.

With the principle of development agreed, Barratt David Wilson are in the process of preparing the detailed design for how the first phases will look to help shape the final proposal for these first two applications. Barratt David Wilson would like to receive your views on a variety of design aspects such as the appearance, layout, scale, landscaping and public open space.

On this website, you will be able to find out more about Barratt David Wilson Homes, their emerging proposal and how you can take part in the public consultation.

Barratt David Wilson Homes will consider all community feedback and finalise the proposal accordingly before submitting their planning applications to Braintree Council.