Communities

By 2021 an additional 43 800 homes are planned for South Essex, with a 5% increase in the population.

Critical to the success of new housing will be design and how it integrates with existing communities. The Essex Design Initiative, developed by the public and private sector, and work currently being undertaken by the Partnership with the regional design agency, Inspire East, offers a fantastic opportunity to ensure that delivering challenging targets does not preclude the quality of design which residents deserve.

The South Essex housing market has a lot to offer for those who seek urban or rural living, a first time buy or an executive home – South Essex can meet this need and is more affordable than much of the south-east.

A wide mix of housing for sale – in all price ranges, both large and small, and higher and lower densities – is seen as essential to the creation of sustainable communities. Quality of design is also key to ensure their long-term viability.