THURROCK GROWTH STRATEGY, FOR THURROCK COUNCIL Retained by the Council to provide ongoing strategic planning and development advice as part of the preparation of the local plan. Client Thurrock Council Location Thurrock, Thames Gateway, Essex Share First stage comprised a Development Capacity Study assembling and mapping constraints to inform an assessment of broad development capacity as a precursor to identifying development options. Produced Development Frameworks for six areas with potential to accommodate significant new or expanded communities meeting housing need in parallel with advancing ambitions in relation to healthy living and quality of life and supporting economic growth. Undertook a HLAA to establish realistic assumptions about the availability, suitability and the likely economic viability of land, including sensitivity analysis, incorporating policy constraints including the Green Belt and employment designations. Utilised a combination of GIS constraints data, site visits, contact with agents and developers, and viability, to get an indicative land supply over 15 years. Produced an adopted Strategic Design Guide SPD aimed at raising design quality in the Borough, identifying development typologies with place-specific guidance for each. Worked alongside the Council to produce a framework for the future development of the Thurrock Lakeside Basin, advising on capacity and opportunities for diversification OTHER PROJECTS RUGBY RADIO STATION FOR URBAN&CIVIC work Lead planners and masterplanners for the former Rugby Radio Station, now known as Houlton, with capacity for up to 6,200 homes together with schools, employment space, extensive provision for ecological enhancement, plus a full package of supporting infrastructure. READ MORE WATERBEACH, FOR URBAN&CIVIC AND SECRETARY OF STATE FOR DEFENCE work Working closely with award-winning Fletcher Priest Architects as masterplanners and a large multi-discipline team. READ MORE STEVENAGE CENTRAL FRAMEWORK work Stevenage was the UK’s first New Town in 1946, with the New Town heritage shaping a distinctive town centre. READ MORE STEVENAGE CENTRAL FRAMEWORK PROJECTS WATERBEACH, FOR URBAN&CIVIC AND SECRETARY OF STATE FOR DEFENCE David Lock Associates 50 North Thirteenth Street, Central Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire MK9 3BP 01908 666276 mail@davidlock.com LATEST NEWS Are you are a talented planner, urban designer, graphic designer or GIS operator looking for a role that is as ambitious as you are? FIND OUT MORE © David Lock Associates 2020. David Lock Associates is not responsible for the content of external sites. David Lock Associates operates under the following Covid19 Risk Assessment. Website Disclaimer | Cookie & Privacy Policy Cookies To make this site work properly, we sometimes place small data files called cookies on your device. Accept Find out more Change Settings