Plans for 1,329 New Homes and Community Facilities Advance Across Essex, Sunderland, Herefordshire

Multiple planning applications have been submitted across various UK locations proposing significant residential developments alongside commercial and community facilities. In Basildon, a major redevelopment plan for Westgate Shopping Park includes 97 residential units, commercial space, and a hotel. Thurrock's Mulberry Strategic Land is seeking approval for 412 new homes along with a primary school, care home, and supermarket to address the borough's acute housing shortage. Sunderland City Council has proposed up to 600 new homes on a former industrial estate, emphasizing reduced car ownership and incorporating commercial and community spaces, though affordable housing details remain uncertain. In Wombwell, developers have applied for housing on safeguarded land, drawing local council opposition due to concerns about green space and infrastructure impact. Additionally, a Shropshire application proposes 110 homes with a mix of open market and affordable housing, including detailed plans for housing mix, parking, and ecological mitigation, aiming to integrate well with existing settlements.