Thank you for taking the time to look at our proposal for Land at Barn Hall, Wickford. We look forward to your feedback.
A partnership of Gleeson Land and Avant Homes are currently developing proposals to deliver up to 325 new homes with public open space on land at Barn Hall, Wickford, with a view to submitting an outline planning application for the principle of the development in Summer 2025. The proposal would assist in addressing the current housing need in Basildon Borough, aiming to deliver a range of high-quality new homes for a range of people with public open space and landscape proposals.
Ahead of submitting an outline planning application later this year, we are holding a consultation period to understand the views of key stakeholders and the local community so that they can be considered and, where appropriate, incorporated into the proposals.
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On this website, you will be able to find out about the site, understand why we are proposing to submit a planning application, view the draft proposals in more detail, provide feedback, and gain answers to any questions you may have relating to the scheme.
This Consultation
On this website, you will be able to view the proposals in more detail, provide feedback, and gain answers to any questions you may have relating to the forthcoming outline planning application.
The Site
Review the site and see the location and context for this proposed development.
Planning Information
An overview of the planning information and considerations.
The Proposal
Take a look at the outline of the proposal and the opportunities that could make it the perfect site for this development.
320
High Quality Homes
Our analysis and masterplan show how the site could deliver up to 320 new homes with a mix of housing types for all sectors of the community.
50%
Will be Affordable New Homes
It is expected that up to 50% of the new homes will be affordable in line with the policy requirement in the Local Plan including shared ownerhsip and socially rented.
60%
Of public open space and landscape planting
Approximately 60% will be including areas of informal amenity space, new planting, ecology corridors and areas of natural greenspace
incorporating Sustainable Urban Drainage features.
+10%
Biodiversity Net Gain
There will be enhancements to landscape and ecology within the site which will delivery at least 10% enhancements to biodiversity.
Links
Pedestrian and cycle links
A new pedestrian /cycle link is proposed from the site to Downham Road / Oak Crescent with other connections to Public Rights of Way in the local area.
Access
A new vehicular access
The primary access to the site will be from Farnham Avenue with improvements to the local highway network to improve public safety.​