Councillor David Finch
Essex County Council, Cabinet Member for Finance and Property
| Partners | Essex County Council |
| Size | 350,000 sq ft |
| Occupiers | Ebm-papst (UK), Clifford Thames, Allied Irish Bank, International Financial Data Services, Essex F A, Beresfords |
| Status | Part completed |
Chelmsford Business Park is a partnership between Essex County Council and Churchmanor created to regenerate a problematic 40-acre site on the edge of the county town.
Our key task was to prepare a master plan to address the particular planning challenges raised by the site which included a dilapidated Grade II listed country house and an ancient monument.
It was important to create an immediate visual impact by delivering the first phase of the principal estate road early in the development process. This included substantial structural planting and landscaping.
Ultimately 350,000 sq ft of new accommodation will be completed within a landscaped setting. The development is already home to several major European and UK companies.
Our joint venture ensures Essex County Council benefits from both enhanced land value and a share in the success of the development.
