Policy information sourced from the Chelmsford Local Plan 2013-2036 PDF.
GR1 1I: Rectory Lane Car Park West.
Development will be permitted at this site subject to meeting the requirements of Policy GR1, and the following site-specific criteria:
- Around 75 new homes;
- Potential for student accommodation, due to its proximity to Anglia Ruskin University;
- Main vehicle access will be from Broomfield Road/Elms Drive;
- Improved level pedestrian/cycle connection to two existing road crossing points to the south;
- Conserve and where appropriate enhance the setting of the nearby locally listed King Edward VI School, and preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the adjoining John Keene Memorial Homes Conservation Area and its setting;
- High quality architectural design to enhance the gateway location of the site Layout to retain some public parking provision;
- Layout to respect neighbouring frontages on Elms Drive;
- Enhanced landscaped edge to Broomfield Road, Parkway and Chelmer Valley Road.
For more information, including links to the referenced policies, please visit Chelmsford’s Local Plan here.