Billericay plans for 33 homes and 30 sheltered housing

Developer Dove Jeffery Homes has written a letter to residents about proposed plans to build 33 homes, as well as 30 sheltered housing apartments.

The site, on land at Heath Close, Billericay, close to both Billericay Town Football Club and Billericay Tennis Club is undeveloped green belt land – sparking concerns from residents.

However, the developer has insisted it is “inaccessible private land” and has promised to include open green spaces in the development.

Billericay resident, Gavin Taylor, 62, said: “Firstly, this is green belt land. It shouldn’t be allowed.

“We also have another housing development proposal, just along from there between the cricket ground and London Road.

“These developments will bring in so many more cars that will clog the area. The area will be overdeveloped.

“Billericay is under attack from every developer who thinks nothing about green belt. This town would be ruined.”

Debbie Scott, 64, another Billericay resident, also raised concerns.

She added: “We already face so much congestion daily.

“Whilst I understand the government require more homes to be built, it comes at a cost to some towns.

“Quality of life gets lowers, especially when there is no improvement in infrastructure.

“It is such a shame.”

The 30 sheltered housing apartments proposed are being provided for CWL Housing, as rented retired apartments for people over the UK State retirement age.

In the letter, Dove Jeffery Homes added: “The proposal will provide much-needed housing on an inaccessible private piece of land.

“It will benefit people through improve connectivity and it will benefit the football, tennis, and cricket clubs via residents of the proposed development participating in and using club services.

"The proposed design incorporates a number of village green spaces, a green wildlife corridor, a community pond, tree planting opportunities, and green sedum roofs across the site, all to enhance biodiversity.”