It’s been a great start to the new year, with confirmation of resolution to grant planning permission, subject to a legal agreement for Laindon Road, Billericay on behalf of Gleeson Land.
Working with tor&co, iTransport, The Ecology Partnership, Richards Urban Design and proactively with Officers at Basildon Borough Council throughout the application process, has culminated in a highly sustainable grey belt release scheme, that is also a draft allocation in the Regulation 18 consultation.
The scheme, whilst providing up to 250 much needed high-quality homes, is sensitive to existing landscape features, with the celebration of veteran trees, retention of hedgerows and enhancements to the edge habitat of ancient woodland. Existing and new residents will have access to public open space totalling 7.8 ha – 128% above policy requirements. Integrated SuDS, semi-improved grassland, wetland, community gardens and woodland copse all contribute to a biodiversity net gain of circa 26%.
A new green neighbourhood for Billericay!
