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Controversial plan for 187 homes on south Essex green belt thrown out by council

Councillors said the scheme would harm Orsett’s countryside setting and historic character despite plans for 50% affordable housing.

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A large housing development plan has been blocked following concerns it would harm the surrounding countryside.

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Controversial plan for 187 homes on south Essex green belt thrown out by council

A large housing development plan has been blocked following concerns it would harm the surrounding countryside.

·Essex, United Kingdom
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The Echo UK broke the news in Basildon, United Kingdom on Sunday, July 12, 2026.
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