Basildon council members have revealed attempts to block the Dry Street estate, Redrow's housing development plan promising 725 new homes in the town centre, have increased regeneration costs by £3m to a total of £9.15m. The plans were approved last year but are now being challenged at Basildon's planning tribunal. Critics attacked Basildon Council earlier this month when it was revealed the authority was receiving a £1.75million grant from Essex County Council to help cover part of the shortfall. Essex County Council has provided a £1.75m grant for this development.
Basildon council members have revealed attempts to block the Dry Street estate, Redrow's housing development plan promising 725 new homes in the town centre, have increased regeneration costs by £3m to a total of £9.15m. The plans were approved last year but are now being challenged at Basildon's planning tribunal. Essex County Council has provided a £1.75m grant for this development.