Land south of St Margaret's Cross
Langham

Overview
Location
The Site
Benefits

Overview

As you may know, Linden Homes has acquired an interest in the land south of St Margaret’s Cross, Langham and has recently submitted a planning application to Colchester Borough Council (Application reference 191830).

Following the consultation held last year, Linden Homes reviewed all feedback received and has worked closely with planning officers at Colchester Borough Council and statutory consultees to address comments, which has resulted in some changes to the proposed development. The plan now includes the development of 50 new homes (including 20% affordable), a new car park for Langham Primary School to assist parents and staff members commuting with children and an attractive new ‘village green’.

The Site forms part of a draft allocation within Colchester Borough Council’s emerging Local Plan meaning that the principle of development is considered to have been established. The application is expected to be determined in autumn 2019.

You can view a copy of the exhibition boards from the consultation held last year here.

You can view a copy of the newsletter outlining the submitted proposals here.

Answers to frequently asked questions regarding the application can be found here.

Phone Number: 0800 298 7040

Postcode: CO4 5PB

Location

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The Site

The site is situated in the village of Langham and forms part of a draft allocation within Colchester Borough Council’s emerging Local Plan (Policy SS9). Following the consultation several changes have been made, including a reduction in the number of homes proposed from 53 to 50, the relocation of the public open space to improve its integration with the adjacent countryside, and the provision of a footpath.

The design includes an attractive mix of 50 new terraced, detached and semi-detached homes with building heights ranging from 2-2.5 storeys and 1-5 bedrooms across the residential development.

Additional features of the proposal include:

Delivering 20% affordable homes on site, providing homes for people on the housing waiting list.
Delivering a new car park for Langham Primary School to assist parents and staff members commuting with children.
Providing a high-quality design and architectural variety in keeping with the existing properties in the village.
Delivering an attractive new ‘village green’.
The development is designed to have minimal impact on existing frontage along School Road.
Providing a comprehensive package of financial contributions.

You can view a larger version of the proposed masterplan here.

Benefits

The development of this scheme would deliver a number of important benefits to the local community and Colchester Borough Council, including;

Financial contributions towards local services, new housing, affordable housing and infrastructure through section 106
New Homes Bonus payments to Colchester Borough Council
Increase open space, community sport leisure spending by circa £450k
On site public open spaces
The money is provided un-ringfenced

Generate over £600k in tax revenue, including circa £60k in council tax revenue
The provision of much needed affordable housing for local people
During the construction phase, support the employment of 164 people; providing 1 apprentice, graduate and trainee position.
Generating circa £350k towards education spending