New Planning Application Alert! 40 Flats for Eastwood Road

August 5, 2017 in News

The application is back! This was submitted in 2016 and now a new application has been put forward for 40, 2 bedroom flats. Looking at the application they will come with 1 parking space. More details on the plans can be found on the Rochford District Councils website http://bit.ly/2vtm5i0

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James Newport

Essex County Councillor for Rayleigh North, Rochford District Councillor for Downhall & Rawreth and Rayleigh Town Councillor for Sweyne.