SS13 Upsons Fields, Eversley Road, Bowers Gifford, Basildon

For Sale - Residential Development Opportunity - Bowers Gifford, Essex

In total, the site extends to approximately 2.21 hectares (5.48 acres), as shown

indicatively on the attached red line plan.

The site predominantly comprises grassland, which has historically been used for equine grazing.

In addition, there is a separate area of land adjacent to 6 New Cottages, also owned by our client and accessed from London Road. This is shown edged blue on the plan below and may potentially provide an access option subject to consent.

Located in the Borough of Basildon

Positioned off Eversley Road

Residential Development likely to be supported

Inviting offers by way of unconditional or subject to planning basis

PLANNING: A recent appeal decision indicates that Basildon Council is currently able to demonstrate only a 1.96-year housing land supply. This is a material consideration in assessing the planning prospects for residential development.

The site is currently designated as Green Belt within the adopted 2007 Local Plan. However, it is proposed to form part of a wider residential-led allocation in the emerging Local Plan, which was most recently consulted upon in December 2025.

A pre-application meeting was held with the local planning authority in May 2026. During that meeting, officers indicated that the site would likely be considered x9grey beltx9 for the purposes of any future planning application.

On that basis, together with the emerging site allocation and the Council's housing land supply position, residential development is likely to be supported by the Council, notwithstanding the site's current Green Belt designation in the adopted Development Plan.

There are no listed buildings on the site or within its immediate vicinity, and the site is not located within a Conservation Area.

The site is located off Eversley Road, between Pitsea and the village of Bowers Gifford, within the Borough of Basildon.

The area benefits from good connectivity. Bowers Gifford is situated close to the A13, providing direct road access towards London and The City, as well as eastbound connections towards Southend-on-Sea and other key locations across Essex.

Pitsea railway station is nearby and provides direct services into London, with journey times of under an hour. This makes the location well suited to commuters while also retaining access to the wider Essex market.

The surrounding area also offers a range of local amenities, including shops, cafés, restaurants, supermarkets and larger retail facilities within easy reach. Combined with its transport links, this makes the site a convenient and accessible location for future residents.