PLANS to build 102 new homes off a busy road in Stanway have been unveiled.

Persimmon Homes Essex has applied to Colchester Council for planning permission to create the new estate on land behind number 296 London Road.

The properties will be a mix of two, three and four-bed houses and two and three-bed flats, whilst 31 of the 102 homes will be designated as affordable homes.

The site has been allocated for new homes in Colchester Council’s Local Plan and Persimmon says the new estate would contribute to the borough’s five year housing supply.

A planning report states: “Development on this site will ensure an efficient use of land as well as the additional benefit of physical links with the surrounding area as well as the land adjacent to the west, currently subject to a residential application.

“This comprehensive approach to development helps to ensure this development integrates into the surrounding area and links to surrounding development as opposed to being stand alone as well as fulfilling the allocation’s requirements.

“The opportunity for a new community and support to existing ones is also created by this development where future residents will also support existing facilities and have a tangible benefit on the economy.”

It adds: “Overall, this proposal represents sustainable development in a sustainable location with residential development that will contribute to the borough’s Objectively Assessed Housing Need and help to deliver houses in the shorter term as well as social and economic benefits.”

Persimmon says a network of “paths and green infrastructure” will be created on site with the estate’s main spine road, off London Road, linking to the Almhouses off London Road as well as the additional estate planned nearby.

A central pedestrianised square will be created alongside an area of open space at the centre of the development.

Colchester Council will have the final say on the plans.