“I always opposed it and if you look at the mess of the development in the market and the domino effect, looking at the shift in Market Square and building the college really makes me think Basildon should be a lot more responsive to what people need in the borough. The Council ’s housing and community committee has raised concerns as around 41 homes are set to be released in a new Redrow development in Westly Road , Basildon . Starting at £ 381,995 for a three - bedroom home , the committee claims the houses are unaffordable for most residents . Committee chairman Kerry Smith said the land was intended for 12,000 affordable homes but was handed to the top - end developer to attract London buyers and boost Conservative support in the area . “ Basildon was not developed as a commuter town ” said Smith . Redrow said registered interest in this second phase of development has been strong .
The Council ’s housing and community committee has raised concerns as around 41 homes are set to be released in a new Redrow development in Westly Road , Basildon . Starting at £ 381,995 for a three - bedroom home , the committee claims the houses are unaffordable for most residents . Committee chairman Kerry Smith said the land was intended for 12,000 affordable homes but was handed to the top - end developer to attract London buyers and boost Conservative support in the area . “ Basildon was not developed as a commuter town ” said Smith . Redrow said registered interest in this second phase of development has been strong .