Morrisons Consultation

Proposed Mixed-Use Development at the Former Co-op, Wickford

We would like to hear your views

Heriot UK will soon be submitting a revised planning application to Basildon Borough Council for the redevelopment of the former Co-op site, Wickford, and would like to hear your views on the new proposal.

The Development

The new plans will still deliver a new modern food store, but this will now include the addition of 134 no. affordable flats above, which will hopefully be owned and managed by The Guinness Partnership, subject to their internal approvals. The building height will be between 5 and 7 storeys and will include a large amenity area at first floor, basement car park for residents and a landscaped public area to the front of the building.

The proposal will also reconfigure and resurface the existing car park for the benefit of all users of the town centre. It will also improve pedestrian access and provide landscaping and replacement trees.

Key Elements:

The site presents an excellent opportunity to promote and enhance the vitality of Wickford town centre and aid its regeneration.

It will deliver a modern food store and a significant number of much needed affordable homes on a brownfield site in a sustainable location of the borough. The affordable homes to be managed by one of England’s largest and most reputable providers, The Guinness Partnership (subject to their internal approvals).

How do I comment on the proposed development?

Before any decision is made, Heriot are inviting local residents to have their say through a consultation website following the public consultation exhibition held at The Nevendon Centre on Thursday 31st August and Friday 1st September.

If you were unable to attend you will be able to find further details on our project webpage www.peacockandsmith.co.uk/consultations

Comments can also be made to Peacock + Smith by either post or email:

• Post: Peacock + Smith, 8 Baltic Street, London, EC1Y OUP

• Email: wickford@peacockandsmith.co.uk

Any correspondence should be clearly marked with the reference ‘Wickford’. Please send us your comments by the 21st September 2023.