The emerging proposal

  • Approximately 370 new family homes.

  • 50% affordable housing for local people.

  • Provision of new open space and play equipment for the entire community to enjoy.

  • A large area of public open space and significant new planting of trees across the development.

  • An opportunity to deliver an on-site community facility.

  • Proportionate financial contributions to support the expansion of local services. This will be agreed in consultation with local authorities and the NHS.

  • Materials chosen that will reflect and enhance the character of Wickford.

  • New planting and wildlife features to deliver a Biodiversity Net Gain in line with national planning policy.

  • Highways, existing pedestrian and cycle routes upgrades where necessary.

  • New drainage measures to control surface water run-off and prevent flooding.

  • Potential for the promotion of skills and training of the local workforce through construction opportunities in the development of the scheme.

  • Delivery of net-zero ready homes in accordance with the Future Homes Standard, incorporating air source heat pumps, and solar PV panels.

Our concept masterplan