Key Facts About the Coombes Farm Proposal 

The closing date for public comments is 19th June 2026!

Location:
Land at Coombes Farm, south of Stambridge Road, Rochford

Planning Application:
Reference 26/00106/OUT

Proposed Development:
At least 240 new homes and a residential care home

Green Belt Impact:
Development proposed on Green Belt land and open countryside

Access:
Primary access expected via Rocheway, with concerns about a significant increase in traffic

Local Plan Site Reference:
CFS116(a)

Previous Decision:
A similar proposal was refused by Rochford District Council in 2009 and that decision was supported by a Government Planning Inspector and later upheld through the high court in 2012