Windermere development - Hospital Approach, Broomfield, Chelmsford
View of roundabout which leads to Hospital Approach, Broomfield
About the works
As part of the approved Windermere development on Hospital Approach, Broomfield (Planning Application Ref: 23/00520/FUL), the developer will carry out the following highway improvement and road safety works:
- Construction of a new bellmouth access on the northern side of Hospital Approach
- Upgrades to footways along the site frontage to enhance pedestrian access
- Installation of a new uncontrolled pedestrian crossing with a central island on Hospital Approach
- Addition of a new traffic island to improve road safety
- Relocation of the westbound bus stop on the southern side of Hospital Approach approximately 15 metres west
These improvements are essential to support the development and enhance safety and accessibility in the area.
How it will affect you
Works are scheduled to begin in July 2025, timed to coincide with the school holidays to minimise disruption.
The project is expected to last approximately six weeks, with the majority of the work taking place Monday to Friday, 7am to 5pm, although traffic restrictions remain required 24 hours a day.
Temporary traffic management
Following traffic and congestion issues caused by developer works on Hospital Approach, Chelmsford on 21 July 2025, Essex County Council has cancelled the developer’s permit to work on the public highway and asked that their works be replanned.
The developer has been asked to work with Essex Highways to ensure any future works have minimal impact on traffic going in and out of Broomfield Hospital.
Passenger transport
Bus operators have been informed of the works.
Further information
The developer is responsible for keeping residents and businesses informed of key updates or changes to the programme.
Updates will also be available via: One.Network
Please note that the programme may be subject to change if affected by poor weather or if unexpected issues arise.
Contact details
Developer:
Impact Developments Broomfield Ltd, C/O Mr Simon McKay, SJM Planning Ltd, Unit 4, The Old Granary, Strettit Farm, Snoll Hatch Road, East Peckham TN12 5EE
Contractor:
Connor Smith of CGS Construction
Mobile: 07951 342729 Email: connor.smith@cgs-construction.com