Our work in the Colchester and Tendring communities
TheTendring Colchester Borders Garden Community (TCBGC) project is visionary, redefining what a new community should be for the changing climate we live in, whilst retaining the principles of established, successful and thriving communities.
An exciting new community everybody can be proud of
A new benchmark for sustainable, inclusive living
We recently submitted our hybrid planning application for the Tendring Colchester Borders Garden Community, a project designed to set a new standard in sustainable, inclusive living across Essex and the UK.
Unlike traditional large-scale developments led by housebuilders, we're taking on the role of Master Developer. This means we'll be the long-term custodians of the Tendring Colchester Borders Garden Community, responsible for planning, quality standards, infrastructure, and housing delivery.
In the media
The Tendring Colchester Borders Garden Community project has already attracted national attention for its approach to sustainable placemaking, with The Observer highlighting it as a possible blueprint for modern housing (April 2026).
Tendring Colchester Borders Garden Community
An overview:
- 7,750 new homes
- 30% affordable tenure
- 3 connected neighbourhoods
- 6,000+ jobs
- 51% open space, including a new country park
Infrastructure that works for everyone
Our application includes extensive infrastructure alongside the new homes, such as new primary and secondary schools, healthcare facilities, community facilities, neighbourhood centres, and public transport infrastructure.
We've made sure that there's lots of opportunity for residents to be active within the community, via a wide network of walking and cycling routes. We’re also planning significant green spaces, such as a new country park, sports and play areas, protected bird habitats, and biodiversity enhancements.
Utilities will include high-speed internet and sustainable energy systems that aim to help keep household bills low.
At a glance: Our illustrative masterplan includes
- 1 secondary school
- 4 primary schools
- 2 health hubs
- 1 civic centre
- 3 neighbourhood centres
- 4 mobility hubs
- 60 hectare country park
- 12.5 hectares of sports provision
