Hartley Gardens

Who are Homes England?

Homes England is the Government’s Housing and Regeneration Agency. We drive regeneration and housing delivery to create high quality homes and thriving places.

We believe affordable, quality homes in well-designed places are key to improving peoples lives.

We work in collaboration with local leaders and other partners, like Greenwich Hospital, who share our ambition and mission to create places people are proud to call home.

Homes England does not build homes itself but remains involved in sites until they are complete to ensure high standards are met by our selected development partners.

Homes England graphic showing parent and child

Hartley Gardens comprises land made up of various owners, the largest being Greenwich Hospital and Homes England (click the image to enlarge).

Who are Greenwich Hospital?

Greenwich Hospital is a Royal Navy Crown Charity, providing charitable support to thousands of people in the navy family. Where we have opportunities to develop strategic land, we engage with all stakeholders to bring forward beautiful and sustainable landscaped developments which meet the needs of local communities.

Homes England and Greenwich Hospital are delighted to be working together to assist Tendring District Council and other local stakeholders to promote the comprehensive development of Hartley Gardens.

Homes England and Greenwich Hospital will also jointly prepare an Outline Planning Application (OPA) that covers the proposed development of the land in their control.

We have appointed a specialist team of consultants led by Tibbalds Campbell Reith who have the right skill set to work with us to put together the Framework Masterplan for a high-quality new neighbourhood.

Why are we here?

Tendring District Council’s Local Plan Part 2 allocates land at Hartley Gardens for the provision of approximately 1,700 homes, employment and supporting community facilities and infrastructure within Policy SAMU2.

Policy SAMU2 requires development to be delivered through a comprehensive and co-ordinated approach. Tendring District Council is now preparing a Supplementary Planning Document (SPD) for Hartley Gardens to bring forward a series of guiding principles that will be used to determine future planning applications for the Site. The SPD will be supported by a Framework Masterplan to provide a clear delivery plan to guide the preparation of a subsequent Outline Planning Application.

Hartley Gardens in its context - the SPD boundary (to be confirmed) is highlighted in red (click the image to enlarge).

A Supplementary Planning Document (SPD) is a Council owned document that provides detailed advice and guidance to support the Local Plan. An SPD is a material consideration in determining planning applications.

A Framework Masterplan is a long-term document and makes the connection between buildings, social settings, and their environments. It includes recommendations and proposals for the site’s green spaces, housing, schools, transport, and community facilities, as well as its connections to local places.

An Outline Planning Application sets the principles of development, including the general arrangement of open space and development, key streets and connections. The detailed layout of houses, streets and landscape will be submitted after the Outline Planning Application and are called ‘Reserved Matters’.

We are currently in Stage 1 of the public engagement

Stage 1: Introductions, meet the team & initial ideas

May 2023 to June 2023

During Stage 1 there is an opportunity to come and talk to us at a meet and greet, we will be listening to get a detailed understanding of the site, what local needs and aspirations are, as well as who we need to be engaging with from your knowledge and valuable understanding of the area.

We will be asking for your input and feedback on initial ideas, emerging vision and concept options. We hope we can work with you to shape the masterplan together and ensure a robust future for Hartley Gardens.

Stage 2: Draft Framework Masterplan and Supplementary Planning Document

Spring 2024

During Stage 2 we will present the Draft Framework Masterplan and Supplementary Planning Document. Tendring District Council will be hosting formal engagement on the documents. You will be able to find out more information and updates on this dedicated website nearer the time.