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Search the Public Notice PortalFurther details for almost 400 homes by the River Colne have emerged as a councillor said to keep a watchful eye on the proposals.
In January, developer Elder and landowner RoundShield put forward suggestions for office blocks east of North Station Road and south of Causton Road.
The site runs up to Castle Park and the River Colne and includes three main 1960s buildings: Century House, Digby House and Fairfax House.
Century House and Digby House are three-storey blocks, while Fairfax House at the rear is six storeys.
An Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) screening request shows the developer plans to demolish the offices for the new scheme.
In 2023, plans for 93 flats fell through, and the latest proposals are a major expansion of the initial scheme.
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If approved, the site could become up to 375 co-living units in Digby House and Fairfax House.
Century House could be converted and extended into up to 50 homes, with commercial space on the ground floor.
The developer claims the project will improve how the area looks, saying: “The proposed buildings should have a positive impact on these heritage assets compared to the existing dilapidated poor quality commercial buildings recognised by the council as negative contributions currently to the conservation area.”
The document says the riverside walking route will stay and be improved.
The document added: “there will be a new west-to-east route from North Station Road through the site, creating new public realm and linking to the riverside path to access the park.”
“The scheme would not negatively affect any existing public access routes around the site.
Castle ward councillor Amy Kirkby-Taylor said she will keep a close eye on the scheme’s environmental impact once it is formally submitted.
She said: “My primary concern with this site is that the river is not compromised and that no damage is done to the bank or the surroundings within and around the park.
“To that end it needs to be redeveloped in some way.
“The developers are in the best position to work out what the best redevelopment is within the current legal framework.”
“I would rather see the reports done fully and well ahead of time.”
Environmental and safety reports on possible contamination will be scrutinised to get the best outcome.
The final plans have not yet been submitted to Colchester Council.
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