Policy information sourced from the Chelmsford Local Plan 2013-2036 PDF.
GR1 1K: Former Chelmsford Electrical and Car Wash, Brook Street.
Development will be permitted at this site subject to meeting the requirements of Policy GR1, and the following site-specific criteria:
- Around 40 new homes;
- Provision of a 3.5m widened cycle/footway along the New Street frontage, in accordance with Local Highways Authority requirements;
- Main vehicle access will be from Brook Street/New Street;
- Preserve and where appropriate enhance the setting of the Grade II listed Marconi 1912 building, and conserve and where appropriate enhance the setting of the locally listed Globe House and Marriage’s Mill;
- Layout to provide appropriate street frontage to both New Street and Brook Street;
- Ground floor non-residential uses and active frontages for residential blocks, fronting public routes;
- Financial contributions towards improvements to Brook Street public realm.
For more information, including links to the referenced policies, please visit Chelmsford’s Local Plan here.