Policy information sourced from the Chelmsford Local Plan 2013-2036 PDF.

GR1 1U: Rivermead, Bishop Hall Lane.

Development will be permitted at this site subject to meeting the requirements of Policy GR1, and the following site-specific criteria:

  • Around 80 new homes of a mixed size and type, including affordable housing, where applicable;
  • New bridges to Anglia Ruskin University and Springfield Hall Park to the east for connections to pedestrian and cycle network, and improved pedestrian and cycle connection to Bishop Hall Lane;
  • Bridges to provide adequate headroom for boating activity;
  • New publicly accessible riverside areas;
  • Residential and/or business accommodation on north island;
  • Retain and improve business area on south island;
  • Preserve and where appropriate enhance the waterside character and the setting of the adjacent listed Mill House and pond;
  • Avoid adverse impacts on the Chelmer Valley Local Nature Reserve;
  • Layout guided by views from surrounding area;
  • Main vehicle access will be from Bishop Hall Lane;
  • Appropriate mitigation, compensation and enhancements to the local and strategic road network as required by the Local Highways Authority;
  • Financial contributions to supporting infrastructure, depending on uses;
  • Where appropriate, contributions from developments will be secured towards mitigation measures identified in the Essex Recreational disturbance Avoidance and Mitigation Strategy (RAMS) which will be completed by the time the Local Plan is adopted. Prior to RAMS completion, the authority will seek contributions, where appropriate, from proposed residential development to deliver all measures identified (including strategic measures) through project level HRAs, or otherwise, to mitigate any recreational disturbance impacts in compliance with the Habitats Regulations and Habitats Directive

For more information, including links to the referenced policies, please visit Chelmsford’s Local Plan here.