Up to 245 homes approved on former Chelmsford school site

Summarised from 3 outlets · Updated 14 Oct, 20:29 · Archive

Planning permission has been granted for up to 245 homes at the former St Peter's College in Chelmsford.

Planning permission has been granted for up to 245 homes on the site of the former St Peter's College in Fox Crescent, Chelmsford. The development will comprise 185 residential properties alongside 60 independent living homes for older adults.

Chelsford City Council has approved the scheme, which includes up to 35 per cent of the 185 residential properties as affordable housing. The homes are planned in a variety of styles to reflect the surrounding neighbourhood.

The independent living element of the scheme will provide homes for older people who want their own property while having additional support available. At least half of the 60 independent living homes will be built to Accessible and Adaptable Dwellings standards.

Accessible features will include step-free access, wider doors and corridors, accessible bathrooms and sufficient circulation space for wheelchair users.

Councillor Richard Lee, Chelmsford City Council's Cabinet Member for Planning and Place-Shaping, said the development offers a range of homes for people at different stages of their lives. He added that providing different sizes, types and tenures of housing gives people more choice and helps families find suitable homes while allowing residents more opportunity to remain part of their local community as their circumstances change.

How it is being reported

• Hundreds of new homes given green light on former city school sitePlans approved for up to 245 homes at former St Peter’s College in Chelmsford, including affordable housing, independent living homes and new green space.Colchester Gazette · 14 Oct, 19:31
• Hundreds of new homes given green light on former city school sitePlans approved for up to 245 homes at former St Peter’s College in Chelmsford, including affordable housing, independent living homes and new green space.Brentwood Guardian · 14 Oct, 19:31
• Hundreds of new homes given green light on former city school sitePlans approved for up to 245 homes at former St Peter’s College in Chelmsford, including affordable housing, independent living homes and new green space.Echo (Basildon) · 14 Oct, 19:31

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