Learn more about our plans for a new development in Wycke Hill, Maldon.
We’d like to invite you to provide your thoughts on our proposals for up to 320 homes at our Knowles Farm development in Wycke Hill, Maldon.
In 2022, Dartmouth Park Estates Ltd was granted outline planning permission for a development of up to 320 homes and a new relief road, strategic landscaping, and associated infrastructure on land to the south west of Maldon.
The site, also known as Wycke Hill North, forms part of the South Maldon Garden Suburb (SMGS), an area identified for a new sustainable neighbourhood in the emerging Maldon Local Development Plan. The SMGS will comprise a minimum of 1,375 homes, around five hectares of employment land, and supporting infrastructure including a relief road, enhanced walking/cycling routes, green infrastructure, sustainable drainage systems, and a community hub. Also required are a primary school, a nursery, and contributions to Plume School.
We are preparing a Reserved Matters planning application for up to 320 new homes and associated infrastructure, representing the next phase of this emerging new community.
Our proposals have been developed in line with Maldon District Council’s Local Development Plan and the Maldon District Design Guide SPD, and we aim to deliver a range of high-quality homes that meet local housing needs.
We are holding an online consultation via this website from 6pm on 11th May 2026 until midnight on 24th May 2026. More information can be found on this website, and we will hold a webinar at 6:30pm on the 12th of May (click the link to join here).
You can leave your feedback using the form on this website or email us at wyckehill@taylorwimpey-pr.co.uk.
Development Map
Masterplan
Our proposals will deliver high quality new housing for residents of Maldon, responding to the site’s characteristics and constraints and reflecting the framework set out in the Maldon Local Development Plan and Maldon District Design Guide.
The development will feature attractive green open spaces, tree-lined streets, and a network of walking and cycling routes that encourage sustainable travel and create a walkable, well-connected neighbourhood.
The proposals have been carefully considered and are informed by detailed technical assessments and background evidence.
* The images are illustrative and not indicative of plans for this development.
Homes proposed
House designs will draw inspiration from the local area, including a mix of wide-fronted and narrow-fronted homes, primarily consisting of two-storey dwellings with selected 2.5 storey and three-storey apartment blocks. A varied materials palette, including red and buff brick, render, and weatherboarding, will give the homes a distinctive and cohesive character.
* The images are illustrative and not indicative of plans for this development.
About our proposals features
Connectivity
Drainage
Ecology
Our approach features
Previous use
The A414 Spital Road forms the southern boundary of the site, with a hedgerow boundary separating the development from the road and the northern and western boundaries are defined by a bridleway and hedgerows.
Previous planning applications
The approved plans allow for up to 320 new homes, alongside a small amount of employment space, community uses and new infrastructure. This includes a relief road to the north of the A414, open spaces, landscaping and improved walking and cycling routes.
Full details of the development will be confirmed through a later stage of the planning process.
Previous consultations and feedback
The preparation of the SMF involved a programme of public consultation including stakeholder workshops, meetings and presentations with the Council and local community. The feedback gathered during these discussions helped shape the wider site masterplan and informed the subsequent outline planning application prepared by DPE. This work will now support the reserved matters planning application, alongside any new comments and feedback received through Taylor Wimpey’s current public consultation.
History of the site features
Economic benefits
Open space
Our plans include areas of clearly defined public and private green space, with natural surveillance of public areas to ensure safety and visibility.
The natural environment is integral to our designs, and we will seek to enhance biodiversity by retaining existing trees, hedgerows, and vegetation where possible, complemented by new and varied landscaping across the development, including within the existing green corridor.
*The images are illustrative and not indicative of plans for this development
Amenities and facilities
Allocated on-plot and visitor parking bays are proposed as well as electric vehicle charging points and secure cycle storage.
* The images are illustrative and not indicative of plans for this development.
Community benefits features
Upcoming consultation activity
We have set up this dedicated website for local residents to view our proposals and leave their feedback. All feedback will help to influence our proposals. You can leave your feedback using the ‘Have Your Say’ form on this website or email us at wyckehill@taylorwimpey-pr.co.uk during our public consultation period which runs from 11th May to the 24th May 2026.
Alternatively, questions or comments can be sent to us via post:
Knowles Hill Consultation Feedback
Taylor Wimpey London
Ground Floor East Wing
BT Brentwood
1 London Road
Brentwood
Essex
CM14 4QP
It may be helpful to use the below questions as a starting point:
- What do you think about the development proposals?
- What are your thoughts on the proposals providing a mixture of one- and two-bedroom apartments and two-, three-, four- and five-bedroom houses?
- What matters would you like us to consider?
Please provide any comments on our proposals by the closing deadline of 24th May 2026.
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