The Site
The Site
A new neighbourhood to meet local need
01 — Location
The site
The site lies off Lower Dunton Road, within Thurrock Council's area, close to Horndon-on-the-Hill and within a short drive of Basildon, Grays and the Thames Enterprise Park.
It currently comprises open agricultural land and a small number of existing buildings, bounded by mature trees and hedgerows.
02 — Site context
Site context
The plans below show the site in its wider setting and the existing site boundary. Tap or click either drawing to open a larger, zoomable view.
Key
- Site
- National Rail Station
- Langdon Hills Golf Country Club and Hotel
- 'The Shires' 80 dwelling development
- Primary School
- Tesco Superstore
- Bulphan
- 'Bonham Grange' 19 dwelling development
- Road Network
03 — Housing need
Local housing need
Thurrock faces a significant housing land supply shortfall, with considerably less than the five years' supply required by national planning policy. The borough has also experienced persistent under-delivery against its housing requirements.
New homes, including homes that meet a specific, evidenced local need, are therefore needed to help address this shortfall.
04 — Approach
Our approach
Malgraves Cottages is proposed as a high-quality, landscape-led development of predominantly detached and semi-detached homes, designed to reflect the character of the local area and to sit comfortably within its rural setting.
The layout, materials and finishes will continue to be developed in response to the site's constraints, local planning policy and the feedback we receive through this consultation.
Get involved
Have your say
The plans are still at an early stage. We are sharing them now so that local residents and the wider community can give their feedback, which will help shape the design as it develops.