The Council will make provision for the following new development requirements:

Housing

In order to meet the full objectively-assessed housing need in the period 2013-2036, provision is made for a minimum of 18,515 net new homes at an average annual rate of 805 net new homes per year.

In order to meet identified need, a total of 9 permanent pitches for Gypsies and Travellers as defined by national planning policy for the period 2016-2036 will be provided.

In order to meet identified need, a total of 24 permanent plots will be provided for Travelling Showpeople as defined by national planning policy in the period 2016-2036.

Employment and Retail

In order to meet the forecast growth in total employment of 725 jobs per annum in 2013-36, the Local Plan allocates development sites to accommodate a minimum of 55,000sqm of new business floorspace (Use Classes B1-B8), in addition to existing commitments.

In order to meet future convenience retail growth, the Local Plan makes provision for 11,500sqm of floorspace either within the City Centre or Designated Centres within Chelmsford’s Urban Area and additional convenience retail floorspace of 1,900sqm at South Woodham Ferrers.

For more information, please visit Chelmsford’s Local Plan here.