Great Leighs Neighbourhood Centre

The Neighbourhood Centre at Moulsham Hall represents a landmark mixed-use development designed to serve as the community heart of Great Leighs' strategic growth area.

Thoughtfully planned as a vibrant hub of retail, healthcare, childcare and community services, the centre will provide essential amenities to support both existing village residents and the new community of up to 800 homes. Through its careful integration of commercial and community uses, focus on accessibility, and creation of high-quality public spaces, the centre aims to establish itself as a sustainable focal point that enhances the daily lives of Great Leighs residents.

The centre occupies a prime position in the eastern portion of the development, strategically located adjacent to the primary school site and benefiting from excellent connectivity via the main site entrance. Existing pedestrian connections to Great Leighs village are provided via the A131 underpass and Chaseside Bridge, while the location approximately 12km north of Chelmsford and 6km south of Braintree ensures strong regional transport links via the A131 corridor, complemented by comprehensive walking and cycling connections to surrounding residential areas.

The mixed-use Neighbourhood Centre comprises up to 3,600 sq.m of commercial and community space distributed across several key facilities. At its heart is an anchor convenience retail store of up to 500 sq.m GIA, complemented by additional flexible retail and commercial units bringing the total retail space to 1,500 sq.m. The centre also incorporates essential community services including a medical services facility extending to 1,000 sq.m and a 500 sq.m children's nursery. Commercial business space of 600 sq.m provides opportunities for local enterprise, while a residential care home facility offering up to 80 beds adds to the diverse mix of uses. These facilities are unified by thoughtfully designed public realm, centred around a village square that creates a focal point for community life and activity.

Development Highlights

• Prime location at heart of 800-home strategic growth site

• Mixed-use scheme promoting community integration

• Excellent transport connections via A131 corridor

• Walking distance to existing Great Leighs village

• Purpose-designed village square for community events

• Integrated sustainable transport facilities including mobility hub

• Up to 3-storey development creating landmark presence

• Flexible commercial spaces supporting local business growth

• Strategic co-location with new primary school

• Comprehensive pedestrian and cycle connectivity