Retirement Village, Great Leighs

The Retirement Village at Banters Field represents a strategically located integrated retirement community development within the Chelmsford Local Plan. The 14 acre site delivers a comprehensive C2 scheme comprising 190 units with associated care and communal facilities, establishing a new benchmark in specialist elderly accommodation for the Essex region.

The development occupies a prominent position in Great Leighs, benefiting from excellent strategic connectivity to both Chelmsford and Braintree. Situated 8 miles north of Chelmsford city centre, the site's location combines superior transport links with an attractive semi-rural setting adjacent to Chelmsford City Racecourse, providing an optimal environment for retirement living.

The scheme delivers 190 specialist residential units configured across a carefully considered mix of accommodation types. The development is anchored by a three-storey village centre providing essential care and communal facilities, complemented by apartment blocks and individual cottages arranged within landscaped grounds. The comprehensive accommodation provision includes a village centre incorporating 90 integrated one and two-bedroom apartments, supported by 72 two-bedroom units within dedicated apartment blocks and 28 individual cottages and bungalows. This residential offering is enhanced by extensive communal facilities totalling 1,050 sq m, creating a fully integrated retirement community.

Development Highlights

• Strategic allocation within adopted Chelmsford Local Plan

• 6.01-hectare site with net developable area of 4.2 hectares

• 190 specialist residential units

• Three-storey village centre with extensive communal facilities

• Mixed unit types, including apartments, cottages and bungalows

• 1,050 sq m of support and lifestyle amenities

• Mature landscaping with ecological buffer zones

• Excellent connectivity to Chelmsford and Braintree

• Integrated care provision and 24/7 staffing infrastructure