The site
Site location and masterplan
The site is located to the north east of Great Dunmow. It includes land on both sides of The Broadway (B1057). Given its proximity to centre of Great Dunmow, existing public pathways, and potential for improved transport links, this site is well-suited for future development.
Site boundary
Potential vehicular access point
Potential location for primary school
Potential location for local centre including co-working, mobility hub and community uses
Existing pedestrian access points
Retained and enhanced tree belt / hedgerow planting
Sustainable Drainage System (SuDS)
New structural woodland planting
Meadow planting
Neighbourhood green
Opportunity to downgrade the Broadway and re-provide a vehicular route through the site – this will benefit existing residents by allowing The Broadway to become quieter and provide improved pedestrian and cyclist infrastructure
Play space: LEAP
Play space: LAP
Public right of way: Footpath
Public right of way: Bridleway
Residential development
Key features
Benefits for the new and existing community
Gladman is planning to bring forward an Outline planning application which will provide a range of benefits for the local community. Alongside a range of high-quality new homes, our development can provide:
- Creation of green spaces: The development will include new open spaces, land designated as parkland, green amenity areas along travel routes, and a significant riverside park, which will provide recreational opportunities and enhance the area’s visual appeal.
- Community Hub: The local centre will provide a new community space and be a place for residents to socialise.
- Preservation of historic views: Maintaining views of Crouches Farm and St Mary’s Church will respect and preserve the character of these heritage assets.
- Affordable housing: 35% of all homes will be affordable housing.
- Promotion of Active Travel: New and improved walking and cycling routes, including connections to existing public rights of way, will make active travel safer, more convenient, and more attractive.
- Improved public transport: Increased bus service frequency, better bus stop facilities with real-time information, and discounted fares for new residents will encourage the use of sustainable transport. The potential to provide a new looped bus service around Great Dunmow connecting St Edmunds Lane with The Broadway, Church End and The Causeway.
- Education provision: Land for a new primary school located centrally and accessible by sustainable transport serving the needs of the new and wider community.
Green spaces
Open space and public access
Gladman is very keen to retain and promote the green spaces on this site for public use. This will be done by creating new green spaces, inclusion of a significant area of public open space, green amenity areas along travel routes, and a significant riverside park which will provide recreational opportunities and enhance the area’s visual appeal.
This will be entirely publicly accessible and for local residents to enjoy as much as people living on the development. Importantly, we are linking the site with existing Public Rights of Way (PRoW), Bridleways and cycling routes so this site is accessible. Gladman wants this site to be for everyone and the planned country park to be a real community asset. Gladman also wants to promote sustainable travel – such as cycling – which will help improve local transport options and generally improving health and wellbeing.
Local plan
The need for new homes
This site is a key part of Uttlesford District Council’s emerging Local Plan, which identifies the number of new homes needed across Uttlesford and sets out how these should be provided. Gladman is working proactively with the Council’s planning team, which is responsible for preparing the Local Plan and are now keen to seek the views of the community to ensure development can be brought forward in the best way possible.
