A PLANNING application has been submitted for up to 385 new homes on agricultural land in Thurrock reports the Local Democracy Reporter.
The proposals, lodged by CJC Chadwell St Mary Ltd, relate to land north of Godman Road, Cedar Road and Barry Close, and adjacent to Heath Road in Chadwell St Mary.
According to the application, development would be limited to a maximum height of 2.5 storeys, with ridge heights capped at 10.5 metres to keep the scale of housing controlled.
The accompanying masterplan places a strong emphasis on open space and green infrastructure, particularly across the northern part of the site.
The site covers around 15.79 hectares of farmland.
Land to the north includes further agricultural fields, a former farmhouse known as Heath Place, Hornsby Lane, and two National Grid power lines and pylons.
Developers say the site is capable of accommodating residential development through a landscape‑led approach which integrates green infrastructure, protects key views and creates a defined settlement edge.
The location sits close to the A13 and is served by bus routes along Cedar Road and Heath Road, providing regular connections to Grays, Tilbury and Lakeside.
The application also highlights good access to the wider road network via the A13, M25 junction 31 and the Dartford Crossing, as well as nearby schools, shops and local facilities.
Noise assessments note that the site is affected by distant traffic from the A1089 Dock Road Approach and the A13, located around 300 metres west and one kilometre north respectively.
Previous planning applications for the land were refused due to concerns including the loss of Green Belt and high‑quality agricultural land, drainage issues, access from Heath Road, and a lack of off‑site highway improvements.
However, earlier decisions acknowledged the landscape and visual impact of development could be acceptable in principle.
The application is currently listed as awaiting decision.
