More of Halstead’s green spaces are being targeted for development.

Property Developers, Go Home, have submitted a planning application to build up to 70 homes on the land next to Crowbridge Farm, Chapel Hill.

The neighbouring Crowbridge Farm has a Grade II listed barn, while a public footpath runs through the site.

Access is proposed off Chapel Hill, next to the farm, as the road leads into the town centre.

The developer has proposed to build 21 affordable homes, in line with Braintree Council’s policy, as well as suggesting a public open space contribution as part of the plan.

Initially developers hoped to build 80 to 90 homes, but reduced the number before the full application was submitted.

The design and access statement said: “In summary our proposals would retain existing trees and hedgerows and enhance vegetation to the site boundaries.

“New trees would be planted within close proximity of the new road access, we would provide significant new public open spaces, which will integrate the development into the landscape.

In an attempt to keep the area looking nice the developers also promised a pond and a wildlife habitat along with footpaths and other routes through the homes.

Halstead Town Council will discuss the site at Monday’s full council meeting before a recommendation is made.