The proposals for the land off Chelmer Village Way include the development of 1.47 ha of land formally used as a construction compound located adjacent to Chelmer Village Way. In addition, the transfer of c.30 hectares (72 acres) of land to Chelmsford City Council to assist in their long held ambition to create a publicly accessible Country Park along the sides of the River Chelmer.
Housing need, affordability and lack of affordable housing is a major issue within Chelmsford. Stonebond have worked up an attractive scheme comprising 54 new homes, all of which will be affordable and made available to those in local need.
The proposed layout is detailed below. The scheme includes a high quality design sensitive to the sites setting, featuring significant landscaping, ecological and biodiversity benefits.
Parcel A comprises 4.13 acres of land located in the north-western corner, adjacent to Chelmer Village Way and Chelmer Retail Park. This is separated from Parcel B by way of a hawthorn hedge. This part of the site has been previously used as a construction compound in relation to adjacent developments. It is presently used as a paddock. It has a field access along its northern boundary with Chelmer Valley Way.
Parcel A forms the application site.
Parcel B comprises 21.6 acres of land located immediately south of Parcel A and extends down to the edge of Chelmer River. The western boundary adjoins the A138 Chelmer Viaduct. The eastern boundary adjoins the PROW 234-41. This land comprises water meadows and is located within a Local Wildlife Site.
It is proposed that this land will be transferred to Chelmsford County Council ownership to enable delivery of a Country Park.
Parcel C comprises 49.8 acres and is located to the east or parcels A & B. Parcel C adjoins Chelmer Village Way along its northern boundary and extends to adjoin the River Chelmer. The southern extent of this parcel adjoins the split in the river Chelmer located close to Sandford Mill Museum. This land principally comprises unmanaged grassland, hedgerows and scrub. It is connected to parcel B by the PROW network that runs along the northern bank of the river Chelmer.
It is proposed that this land will be transferred to Chelmsford County Council ownership to enable delivery of the Country Park.
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