Persimmon Homes is promoting site CFS087 for residential development. This 10-acre site is located north of the A127 by Rayleigh Weir. The site is contained between the current residential area defined by the southernmost extent of Western Road and Eastern Road with the A127.

The majority of the site comprises rough grassland, which has no beneficial use. There is a Public Right of Way (No25) running south from Eastern Road. The development offers the opportunity to formalise footpath links from Western Road. It would also offer the opportunity to create recreational routes through to Weir Farm Road. The allocation has the potential to enhance the Green Infrastructure Network in the local area.

The site benefits from being closely related to the existing built up area of Rayleigh, its town centre, train station, bus routes and key services. The Vision is that the site will add to the growth of Rayleigh, providing homes in a sustainable location close to existing services, transport links and accessible green space.

The site is located immediately south of the Main Settlement of Rayleigh and north of the A127.

Rayleigh Town Centre is within a 10-minute walking distance and the Train Station, with a direct link into London, is only 1.1 miles walking distance. A main bus route linking the town centre/train station, Southend, Basildon and Canvey Island runs through High Road. This is in close proximity of the site. The site has good access to the wider main road network.

The site is within walking distance to the nearest Primary and Secondary School (0.6 miles and 1.1 miles respectively).

The development of the site would provide beneficial enhancements to the public open space provisions and improved walking/cycling links across the site to encourage new and existing residents to use sustainable modes of transport.

The site does not serve the five purposes of Green Belt (as confirmed within the Council’s evidence base) and would benefit from housing development to allow for improved biodiversity creation and management. Development of the site would also provide an enhanced settlement boundary to the A127 and provide an improved setting for Ancient Woodland and Local Wildlife Site.

Development of the site will allow for delivery of required housing in a sustainable location.

Persimmon Homes are currently preparing an updated Promotional Document to support the allocation of the site for residential development, which will be submitted shortly.