Essex-based housing association CHP has announced the appointment of leading housing practice HTA Design to spearhead a community-led regeneration project in the heart of Chelmsford. The initiative aims to deliver zero-carbon homes, interactive new green spaces, social areas, and improved connections to the River Can.

Following a public procurement process, HTA Design was chosen to partner with CHP in revitalising the Andrews Place and Rainsford Lane area. This two-hectare site, originally developed in 1949 with 69 bungalows, will be transformed to better meet the needs of local residents by providing a wider variety of affordable homes.

It is currently not known how many new units will be delivered, as the client is understood to be reluctant to reveal further details prior to it being submitted to planning. Visuals published by the developer show five new residential blocks of up to five storeys.

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