Welcome to Craylands

Last Updated on Thursday, 17 March 2011 13:41

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 CRAYLANDS AND FRYERNS REGENERATION PROJECT.

The Glossary Link Craylands Estate and Fryerns School site are situated less than two miles from Basildon town centre.

Developed in the 1960s, the  design of the present estate is no longer able to meet the needs of many of its residents. Through improved design, the regeneration project aims to provide accessible community space, greater levels of security and better vehiculer accessibilty and properties.


The aim of this site is to

  • inform residents what is happening
  • inform residents of support and assistance they can receive
  • inform residents how they can get involved in the development of the project
  • inform residents how they can keep up to date on the project
In 2005 Glossary Link English Partnerships (HCA) began a detailed consultation process with the local community, to understand the needs and concerns of Craylands residents. The feedback from local residents has helped produce a development framework.

During this time, a partnership has been built that includes:

  • Basidon Borough Council,
  • Homes & Communities Agency (HCA), 
  • UDA (Urban Design Associates),
  • Swan Housing Association, 
and other key stakeholders to deliver a major regeneration project that aims to re-model the Craylands Estate and redevelop the former Fryerns School site as a sustainable community.

The project comprises of the comprehensive redevelopment of approximately 40 hectares of which the Craylands estate is 25 hectares comprising of 963 units: 477 houses, 416 maisonettes, 32 bungalows, and 32 flats. The remaining units are local shops, warden’s office and a community centre. The Fryerns school site is 15 hectares.

Once completed, the project will provide some 1,652 units of which almost 80% will be new build residential units.

Existing plans include:

  • A new spine road that will support a dedicated bus route and cycle lane.
  • Creation of green corridors providing connections to park-land off the estate.
  • Use of construction materials that are sustainable and ‘green.’
  • Estate layout that is friendly to pedestrian users.
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