412-home mixed-use scheme at Southend Road, Corringham

What was proposed

Outline permission was sought for up to 412 homes, a primary school, care home, convenience store, infrastructure, open space and landscaping, with access decided now.

“This application seeks outline planning permission for the development of land to the east of the built-up area of Corringham, south of the railway line and north and west of Southend Road. All matters are reserved for future consideration, apart from access.”

“PROPOSAL: Outline planning permission with all matters reserved except for access, for the construction of up to 412 dwellings (Use Class C3), primary school, care home (Use Class C2), up to 2,000 sq.m convenience store (Use Class E), infrastructure, new areas of open space and landscaping.”

Officer report

Earlier planning history

Earlier larger-site applications for 750 homes and 470 homes were withdrawn, while an environmental screening opinion found an assessment was unnecessary.

“A request for a screening opinion was lodged with the Council in 2024. It was determined that an Environmental Impact Assessment was not required.”

“Application Reference Description of Proposal Decision 24/01356/SCR Screening Opinion EIA Not Required The following planning history relates to a larger site area encompassing both sides of Southend Road:”

Officer report

What people said

Thirty-eight letters raised concerns including congestion, flooding, Green Belt loss, ecology, school capacity, services and pedestrian safety; one letter supported the proposal.

“Site notices were displayed on site, press advert and individual notifications letters were sent to nearby properties.”

“- Pressure on doctor’s surgeries - Overdevelopment - Congestion - Loss of Green Space - Noise pollution - School overcapacity - Pupil Safeguarding issue - Inappropriate Development in the Green Belt - Pedestrian safety - Values open space - Proximity to Hazardous Infrastructure - The loss of mature trees on the St Cleres school field - Financial strains on residents paying for maintenance service charge - Impact on ecology of Thameside Nature Park - Flooding risk to unkept…”

Officer report

Who spoke

A speaker made a statement supporting the application, and members had no follow-up questions.

The decision

The committee approved the recommendation to grant permission, subject to completing a section 106 agreement and imposing conditions.

“Recommendations That the Chief Planning Officer be authorised to GRANT permission for the development subject to those items set out in section 16 of the report –”

“A) Completion of a s106 Obligation Agreement in accordance with the Heads of Terms as set-out at 13.12 onwards…”

Minutes