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

Growth Site Policy 4: Land North of Galleywood Reservoir.

Land north of Galleywood Reservoir, as shown on the Policies Map, is allocated for residential development. Development will be expected to provide:

Amount and Type of Development

  • Around 13 new homes of a mixed size and type to include affordable housing.

Site Development Principles

  • Vehicular access will be from Pyms Road;
  • Retention of the existing access from Beehive Lane to the reservoir site;
  • Provide pedestrian and cycle connections;
  • Protect existing trees within the development site;
  • Provide soft landscaping around the new access junction;
  • Provide suitable SuDS and flood risk management.

Site Infrastructure Requirements

  • New and enhanced cycle routes and footpaths;
  • On-site provision of new parking spaces that will be lost from Pyms Road;
  • Appropriate improvements, as necessary, to the local and strategic road network as required by the Local Highways Authority;
  • Financial contributions towards primary education and early years and childcare provision as required by the Local Education Authority, and community facilities such as healthcare provision as required by the NHS/CCG;
  • Provide, or make financial contributions to, new or enhanced sport, leisure and recreation facilities;
  • 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, please visit Chelmsford’s Local Plan here.