Major expansion in South Woodham Ferrers may impact the A132
The expansion could see 1,000 homes
A major expansion of an Essex town, with around 1,000 homes, will “badly impact” a very busy road, campaigners have said.
Controversial plans for a huge new estate off Burnham Road in South Woodham Ferrers are expected to affect the “overstretched” A132, the main road from the Dengie Peninsula, even further.
The first phase of the project is the construction of 200 homes, with 10 self-build units and a range of sizes. The local councillor says it has gathered mixed feelings from local residents.
Bellway Homes has revealed the details of the phase, which includes mostly three and four-bedroom homes. There will also be homes for affordable rent and shared ownership. This phase will see 420 parking spaces for 200 new homes. The major proposals also include a new roundabout on the B1418, two new accesses from the B1012 east of Hamberts Farm, and a new access and estate road from the B1418 just north of the existing roundabout.
As part of the proposed highway works, the development would create three new signalised crossings over the B1012 and three over the B1418. The new Sainsbury’s will be in the centre of the large development. The plans state it will “create a thriving new community.”
The wider plans include up to 88 bedrooms of residential care, a community centre, space for businesses, a primary school, a 56-place nursery and five serviced plots for travelling show people.