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More details revealed about new 1,200 home estate

Joao SantosLocal Democracy reporter
Bloor Homes The cartoon-style drawing has lots of trees and green spaces with people cycling and walking amid shops and a school.Bloor Homes
A visualisation of a bus passing through the bus-only link between the local centre and primary school

A developer has put forward plans to build a primary school as part of a major new housing scheme.

Bloor Homes is seeking outline permission from East Suffolk Council for the development of a 1,200-home estate on about 100 hectares east of Ipswich, near Kesgrave.

The company said a third of the homes would be affordable, and other features included dedicated bus lanes and road improvements.

A statement on behalf of Bloor Homes said the scheme, which would be delivered in phases, was "intended to provide a comprehensive and sustainable new neighbourhood".

The developer said 2,500sqm of commercial space would also be built.

Several transport improvements are also being proposed, including a new junction and roundabout off Foxhall Road and a new pedestrian and cycle route off Dobbs Lane.

It is thought the 11-year construction period could generate 179 local jobs in Ipswich and East Suffolk, with a further 253 once the development was complete.

Bloor Homes A visualisation of houses on either side of several green spaces. Paths meander through the estate with people walking and cycling. A large central green space is full of large oak trees. Bloor Homes
Homes in the new neighbourhood will be built with a central park and will encompass existing oak trees

Previous plans for 300 homes and land for a primary school were refused in 2016 by the former Suffolk Coastal District Council, over concerns they would harm the character of the area and place additional pressure on services.

Bloor Homes said it had worked hard with local councils, politicians and residents since January last year to address concerns.

Bloor Homes A map of a site where a brand new neighbourhood will be built. The site has been outlined by a red line. Bloor Homes
Bloor Homes wants to hear thoughts on its plans for a new neighbourhood near Martlesham Heath

People writing on social media have questioned why the homes are being proposed close to the Foxhall Road Recycling Centre.

Others raised concerns for the remains of the former RAF Martlesham Heath runway that sit within the site boundary.

Bloor Homes said it would retain 50% of the site as green land.

A public consultation on the development is due to end on Wednesday, with a decision expected by 7 January.

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