Straits Mill, Braintree, Essex
Sold For Mixed Use Development
Successful strategic land promotion in Braintree Essex
The 162 acre site was secured by Catesby Estates as part of the acquisition of L&Q Estates in 2024.
Five landowners entered into a promotion agreement in 2017, ahead of the team securing an allocation in Braintree Council’s adopted Local Plan, working through several technical constraints and subsequently receiving outline planning approval in 2021.
In 2025 the site was sold to Barratt and David Wilson Homes (Eastern Counties) with outline consent for up to 1,000 new homes including 30% affordable housing, land for a primary school and early years provision, as well as a local retail centre and employment space that can be transformed into offices or industrial units.
Promoting your strategic land in Essex with Catesby Estates
We’re actively seeking strategic land sites in Essex. With a proven track record and strong success rate, landowners in the county are welcome to contact us.
Site Specifics
162 Acre Site (65.6 Hectares)
1,000 New Homes
30% Affordable Housing
Land for a Primary School and Early Years provision
Local Retail Centre
Employment - Offices or Industrial Units
Public Open Space
Play Areas
Successful strategic land promotion in Braintree Essex
The 162 acre site was secured by Catesby Estates as part of the acquisition of L&Q Estates in 2024.
Five landowners entered into a promotion agreement in 2017, ahead of the team securing an allocation in Braintree Council’s adopted Local Plan, working through several technical constraints and subsequently receiving outline planning approval in 2021.
In 2025 the site was sold to Barratt and David Wilson Homes (Eastern Counties) with outline consent for up to 1,000 new homes including 30% affordable housing, land for a primary school and early years provision, as well as a local retail centre and employment space that can be transformed into offices or industrial units.
Promoting your strategic land in Essex with Catesby Estates
We’re actively seeking strategic land sites in Essex. With a proven track record and strong success rate, landowners in the county are welcome to contact us.
Jul 16, 2025