HOUSEBUILDER Persimmon has launched a consultation with residents on its plans to build up to 200 new homes in the green belt in Blackshots, Grays.

It is planning to develop Grey Goose Farm which is off Lodge Lane and says its vision is to provide half of the homes for either shared ownership or below market rent through a housing association partner.

The site borders existing development in Ashley Gardens, Fairfield Avenue, Rushley Close and Brookman's Avenue to the west, with farmland to the east and north, and beyond that, the A13.

Persimmon says the scheme would also include landscaping and biodiversity improvements and would promote greener travel with the provision of cycle storage and electric vehicle charging points.

And it adds: "Before submitting an outline application, we are seeking feedback from residents and other interested parties. As a result, we are holding this community consultation."

An illustrative draft layout for the proposed scheme on Land at Grey Goose Farm

Details of the proposal can be found via this link: http://grays.your-feedback.co.uk/

The site is close to a plot of land, also in the green belt, which is earmarked for 54 dwellings off Blackshots Lane, which is being opposed by residents, who have launched a petition against it. It has already reached 727 signatures.

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