Thurrock Council announces major housing and infrastructure plan for 2044
What happened
Thurrock Council has announced its Regulation 19 Local Plan, which sets out borough development up to 2044. The plan includes proposals for at least 28,880 new homes across Thurrock, with major allocations including 10,000 homes at West Horndon. Further development is earmarked in Grays, Tilbury, and Stanford-le-Hope.
Why it matters
Economic growth is a major component of the proposals, which allocate land for new businesses and logistics within the Thames Estuary economy. The plan also addresses future needs for transport, utilities, and healthcare, while proposing the renewal of town centres in Grays and Purfleet-on-Thames.
Who's involved
- ThurrockUnitary authority area setting out the Local Plan for the borough.
- GraysTown slated for town centre renewal and housing development.
- TilburyTown earmarked for land use change and further development.
- Stanford-le-HopeTown earmarked for direct land use change and further development.
Who could feel it
Possible knock-on effectsThese are possibilities Brind reasoned out, not predictions, and not advice. Most are not stated in any report.
- West HorndonSpeculative
West Horndon could see increased demand for housing supply and construction jobs due to the allocation of 10,000 homes.
- GraysSpeculative
Grays may see increased investment in construction and retail revenue from town centre renewal.
- TilburySpeculative
Tilbury could experience changes in local business demand and land values due to earmarked development.
- ThurrockSpeculative
Thurrock might face changes in regulatory costs and infrastructure investment requirements due to the plan.