Policy information sourced from the Braintree District Council Local Plan 2013-2033.

LPP 27: Comprehensive Redevelopment Area - Newlands Precinct, Witham.

Land at Newlands Precinct, Newlands Drive car park, Lockram Lane and Coachhouse Way is allocated as a Comprehensive Development Area for mixed-use development, where a combination of retail, employment, leisure, community facilities, car parking and residential uses will be allowed.

Newlands Precinct is located in a Critical Drainage Area (CDA) as defined in the Braintree and Witham Surface Water Management Plan. Any developments or extensions should address the drainage impacts. An illustrative masterplan, design code and parameter plan should be produced which should address all the following issues:

  • Provision of convenience and comparison retail uses;
  • Refurbishment of Newlands Shopping Centre Provision of residential uses;
  • Enhancement to the frontage to Newland Street, the conservation area and the setting of listed buildings;
  • Satisfactory service access;
  • Appropriate provision for any displaced parking Retention of pedestrian access through Lockram Lane Public realm improvements.

For more information, please visit Braintree District Council’s Local Plan here.