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Leigh On Sea News: Industrial Estate Plan - ROCHFORD District Council (RDC) are set to approve plans for a large new industrial estate in Great Wakering, providing that a commitment to infrastructure improvements is agreed.

Leigh On Sea News: Industrial Estate Plan – ROCHFORD District Council (RDC) are set to approve plans for a large new industrial estate in Great Wakering, providing that a commitment to infrastructure improvements is agreed.

Industrial Estate Plan - ROCHFORD District Council (RDC) are set to approve plans for a large new industrial estate in Great Wakering, providing that a commitment to infrastructure improvements is agreed.

ROCHFORD District Council (RDC) are set to approve plans for a large new industrial estate in Great Wakering, providing that a commitment to infrastructure improvements is agreed.

 RDC development committee insisted that Lucton Educational Management Solutions improve the footpaths, bus stops, and travel plans for its industrial estate plans, in a development that would see more than 400 jobs created.

 Plans for office and factory space at land off Sandy Crescent and Star Lane is expected to contribute around £30 million to the economy.

 James Finn, planning director at Stantec and agent for the plans, told the meeting: “Demand for this type of employment space has been clearly demonstrated, and the application has been made on the basis that the applicant is confident in the market need.

 “Moreover, the council’s evidence base from 2023 and 2024 continues to confirm high levels of demand for modern, flexible employment space. This proposal delivers significant employment benefits. It will create a substantial number of jobs for local people, contributing to the local economy and supporting the borough’s growing housing need.”

 The council agreed outline planning permission at a meeting on November 28, but insisted the developer must pay just over £7,000 for a workplace travel plan, for a minimum of five years, which must be paid before the occupation of the site, pay towards infrastructure improvements to public rights of way footpath to the north and east of the site, which upgrade for improved services and pay towards bus service infrastructure enhancing, to upgrade the existing bus stop at Star Lane.

Picture: land south of Sandy Crescent and Star Lane. Pic Rochford Planning

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