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Artists impression of how the perimeter of Craylands estate could look after planned redevelopment.
The Craylands Estate is located in the South East of the Basildon District.
The estate was built in the 1960's as a medium density estate comprising a mix of four storey maisonette buildings, terraced blocks, shops and community facilities.
It was built on the "Radburn" principles of design that included the separation of pedestrian and vehicle movement, cul-de-sacs, parking courts and alleyways between houses.
To the west of the estate is the unoccupied Fryerns School and school playing fields.
Now almost 40 years old, the Craylands estate has over time developed a reputation for isolation, poor quality housing and inadequate social amenities.
The physical problems have contributed to the general social problems experienced on the Estate.
Craylands - coming down, 1960's maisonettes |
Going up: modern 2 & 3 storey homes |
The Homes and Communities Agency (formerly English Partnerships) are leading the project in partnership with Basildon Council and Swan Housing Association.
The overall scheme will focus on re-modelling the Craylands estate and redeveloping the former Fryerns school land as a new and sustainable neighbourhood that meets the aspirations of the community.
At the core of the Craylands redevelopment project is the need to create a sustainable, thriving and vibrant community where people want to live and become actively involved in the management of their neighbourhood, now and in the future.
The redevelopment will take place in four phases, over approximately 10 years.
Outline planning application.
An outline planning application number 06/00873/OUT was submitted in July 2006 and approved in November 2006.
To examine full details of the application and associated documents visit our Planning PublicAccess webpages.
View/Download the 
Illustrative Masterplan [324kb] as shown in the Outline Planning Application Submitted in July 2006
Redevelopment phases.
It is proposed that the redevelopment programme will be carried out over a period of 10 years and is due to commence in Spring 2009 and complete by the end of 2019.
Phase 1
Proposals involve commencing new build on the former Fryerns School site, demolition of properties in phase 1 of the Craylands Estate and construction of a new road.
An Full planning application number 07/00002 was submitted in January 2007.
To examine full details of the application and associated documents visit our Planning PublicAccess webpages.
View/Download the Phase 1 Demolition Plan [997kb]
Demolition Timescales:
Phase 1 to commence 2011
Phase 2 to commence 2013
Phase 3 to commence 2016
Phase 4 to commence 2018
New Build Timescales: (subject to change)
Phase 1 to commence Spring 2009 - 2012
Phase 2 to commence 2012
Phase 3 to commence 2015
Phase 4 to commence 2017
Basildon District Council tenants
Those tenants whose homes are included in the Phase 1 proposals have been contacted to discuss their individual requirements.
Homeowners and leaseholders
Swan will be contacting homeowners and leaseholders whose properties are included in the Phase 1 proposals to discuss the options available.
More information
Craylands Residents can drop into the Consultation Shop to find out more about the redevelopment and how it may affect them.
The Consultation Shop is at:
21 Exeter Close,
Craylands estate
Basildon, Essex, SS14 3QT
Telephone: 01268 272808
Opening hours:
Tuesdays 9am - 1pm
Thursdays 3pm - 7pm
Swan Craylands Helpline: 0800 0916 766
Basildon District Council Craylands Helpline: 0800 073 0069 or E-mail: craylandsinfo@basildon.gov.uk
Basildon District Council - Community Development 01268 294395
Independent Advice for residents.
Your Choice Housing Consultants Ltd have been engaged to provide residents with independent advice:
Tel: 01708 478466 or Free phone (from landlines only) 0800 9178909
Email: gerardfang@aol.com
