Plans for 2,000 new homes & Southend’s ‘largest park’ on green belt land near Thorpe Bay
Major proposals for 2,000 new homes on green belt land between Thorpe Bay and Shoebury have been revealed, as public consultation opens on what developers […]
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Great Wakering green belt near Shoebury targeted for 950 new homes at Tithe Park
A major housing development could transform green belt land in Great Wakering, with plans unveiled for 950 homes at Tithe Park – half of which […]
2,000 new homes planned for 130-hectare farmland site in Rochford
A bold new proposal could see 2,000 ‘climate positive’ homes built on 130 hectares of farmland in North-East Rochford, as part of a major eco-development […]
Green light for Southend’s Empire Theatre to be redeveloped into flats after planning appeal win
Plans to redevelop Southend’s historic Empire Theatre site into a five and six-storey block of flats, shops and community spaces are back on track after […]
New plans for 1,300 homes on green belt land between Rayleigh & Wickford
Major plans to build 1,300 homes at Dollymans Farm, on green belt land between Rayleigh and Wickford, have been revealed by developer Bloor Homes. The […]
Fears grow over Rochford “turning into a city” as 350-home green belt plan sparks fury
Plans to build 350 new homes on green belt land in Hawkwell have sparked a wave of concerns from local residents and councillors, with many […]
Lidl announces plans to open new supermarket on site of Rayleigh pet store
A brand new Lidl supermarket is set to be built in Rayleigh, replacing the long-standing Swallow Aquatics store on London Road – a site that’s […]
Public opinion divided as government backs new Lower Thames Crossing
The UK government has announced its support for the long-debated Lower Thames Crossing, a major infrastructure project that would create a new road link between […]
Plans for a huge new block of flats in Southend city centre have been approved
Plans for a huge new block of flats in Southend city centre have been approved, despite concerns around a lack of parking spaces. The approved […]
New Korean-Japanese restaurant planning to open in Southend High Street
A Korean-Japanese restaurant and takeaway chain is planning to open a new branch in Southend High Street. The takeaway restaurant brand offers a range of […]
Third Domino’s pizza store to open in Southend
A new Domino’s pizza store is opening in Southend-on-Sea, making it the third branch of the takeaway in the city. The fast food pizza chain […]
Complaints after huge new LED billboard erected in Southend city centre
Residents living in a block of flats in Southend city centre are complaining after a huge new illuminated digital advertising screen was erected, 11 metres […]
Wendy’s hamburger chain to open new restaurant in Southend
Wendy’s has announced plans to open a new burger restaurant in Southend High Street. The American hamburger chain has submitted plans to Southend City Council […]
New Southend United football stadium plan approved
A planning application for a brand new 21,000 seater stadium for Southend United Football Club has been approved by Southend Council. The hybrid application at […]