Basildon approves revised Burstead scheme delivering 65 affordable homes
Basildon Borough Council's planning committee approved a variation to the Kennel Lane scheme, enabling 180 homes in total including 65 affordable, with the council set to buy and manage 48 for local housing need. Adding council-secured affordable stock is a slow but real lever on local supply. For buyers and renters in Basildon borough, it widens options over time; for sellers, the effect on nearby pricing is marginal. This is incremental supply, not a market-mover.
What this means for…
Buyers· 2/3
Sellers· 1/3
Wider market· 1/3
Each axis scored 1 (minor) to 3 (major). Total 4/9.
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