Planners & Development Economists

Roger Tym & Partners
Roger Tym & Partners

Greater Essex Sub-Area Study

September 2008
Roger Tym & Partners and Tribal, supported by M&N Communications, has been appointed by Essex County Council to do the Essex sub-area study. 
 
This will examine growth options and distributions in Greater Essex up to 2031 as part of the review of the East of England Regional Spatial Strategy.

Core to the study is an examination of the practical implications and viability of the latest levels of housing growth recommended by the National Housing and Population Advisory Unit.  These levels of growth for the East of England imply between 14% and 54% increase in housing provision for the region.  The study, through a detailed exploration of the evidence base and a series of stakeholder events across the sub-region, will test the physical implications of these bookends; and highlight sustainability, transport and wider infrastructure issues informing any future implementation.

The work commences in earnest in September 2008, with final reporting in December to fit in with EERA deadlines for the Regional Spatial Strategy inputs.  Its success relies on continued and dedicated input from a large consultancy team, steering groups and stakeholders.

The study will provide Greater Essex with a robust sub-regional evidence base up to 2031, against which region-wide and sub-regional policy proposals from the region and government can be tested for appropriateness and reasonableness.  It will also help shape key decisions about what is the most appropriate spatial planning strategy for the Greater Essex area over the long term.