planning

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…

11 months ago

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…

1 year ago

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…

1 year ago

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…

1 year ago

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…

1 year ago

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…

1 year ago

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…

1 year ago

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…

2 years ago

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…

2 years ago

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…

2 years ago

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.…

2 years ago

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…

3 years ago

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…

3 years ago

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…

5 years ago