Latest update
Brentwood Council resolved to refuse the Croudace planning application on 9 July 2024. Croudace has appealed to the Secretary of State. An independent Inspector has been appointed and will consider the appeal at a Public Inquiry on 11-13 and 18 February 2025. To view all of the associated Core Documents, please click button below.
Planning submission
The applications for land north of Shenfield have now been submitted to Brentwood Borough Council for consideration. Both applications have now been validated with the planning application reference numbers: 23/01164/FUL for the full application for housing and 23/01159/OUT for the outline application for the safeguarded school site.
This can be viewed, along with the all planning documents on the Brentwood Borough Council website.
Some changes have been incorporated following comments raised during public consultation and the key aspects of the submitted proposal include:
344 high quality new homes
35% affordable housing
Mix of house types and tenures to meet local need
Public open space and associated landscaping
Highway infrastructure
Play areas
New and improved walking, cycling and public transport links
Safeguarded land for a 2FE Primary School and early years facility
If you have any questions about the submitted scheme, then please do get in touch using our contact details.
Email: info@landnorthofshenfield.co.uk
Call: 0800 148 8911 (Monday-Friday 9am-5:30pm)
Write: Freepost MEETING PLACE CONSULTATION (no stamp required)
What will Croudace Homes offer Shenfield?
Croudace Homes will be responsible for bringing forward the centre of the site, the largest of the development parcels, with affordable housing, a site safeguarded for a primary school and nursery, and green open space for all.
We held a community webinar on Tuesday 11th July 2023, to view the recording please click below.
Downloads:
Webinar presentation (PDF)
Proposed site access roundabout (PDF)
Proposed re-alignment of Alexander Lane (PDF)
Croudace site plan
Croudace will be submitting a ‘hybrid’ planning application, which will show all the detail of the housing, the access arrangements, gardens, open space and sustainable drainage; along with the principle of the school and nursery site being safeguarded so Essex County Council Education can bring forward the details in due course, if the site is required.
Key benefits
348 high-quality new homes to meet local need
122 (35%) affordable homes for rent and shared ownership
Significant green open space for all to enjoy
New and improved walking, cycling and public transport links
Play areas
A new sustainable neighbourhood for Shenfield
The development will provide the opportunity to deliver a vibrant new community within a significant landscaped area that will enhance biodiversity, create new areas of play as well as improved connectivity to Shenfield Station and High Street area.
Optimising its location and its landscape features, the Site can provide active travel routes and links for walking and cycling.
The development will offer a healthy lifestyle for those that live and work there – with easy access from the front door to an integrated green infrastructure network that leads to the wider recreational areas, services and facilities. Pleasant and safe routes will encourage residents to choose to walk, cycle or use public transport rather than private cars.
New homes
A range of high-quality homes will be delivered by Croudace including a mixture of size and tenure to help meet housing needs. This will also include 35% of affordable housing to help residents get onto the housing ladder.
Play space will also be provided across Croudace’s parcel to allow children of all ages which will be integrated into the open space and green network to provide a sense of adventure and exploration.
Design
The choice of materials, selection of colours, the rhythm of the roof line, the composition of windows and type of architectural detailing combine to create the identity of a place and how people experience it.
Buildings fronting Chelmsford Road will be arranged to create a continuous building frontage and compliment the scale of the existing houses along the street while at the centre of the community homes will be made up of a variety of styles which integrate with the traditional buildings of Essex in their materials, height, and character.
Access
Access for the site will be via Chelmsford Road (A1023) and Alexander Lane. The development is within walking distance of Shenfield Station and the town centre, and its accessible location is complemented by plans for a walkable neighbourhood where pedestrians have priority.
Alexander Lane will be diverted into the site to link to Chelmsford Road and create a safe and quiet lane for pedestrians and cyclists going up to Shenfield School.
Bus stops will be introduced nearby to residential areas for easy access and convenience to minimise local journeys by car.
Ecology
Our landscape led approach for the site has sought to integrate and enhance the existing landscape assets on the site. The ancient Arnold’s Wood will be protected with a 15-metre buffer zone as part of our landscape-led approach which recognises the importance of access to open spaces and collaboration with the natural environment.
Local wildlife will benefit from the incorporation of bat boxes, bird boxes, and bug hotels to increase ecological habitats and encourage learning through nature.
About Croudace Homes
Founded in 1946, Croudace Homes is a residential developer providing a wide range of homes in good locations throughout East Anglia. To this day we remain a family-owned business and are committed to building high quality homes backed up with a first-class customer service. Our strength lies in the care and attention given to the internal and external design, specification of fixtures and fittings and a quality finish. This applies equally to the buildings and the landscaping and surroundings which enhance the street scene.
Have your say
Please do let us know what you think of the proposals that Croudace are bringing forward for their parcel of land by filling out the online feedback form below.
