Broadway Development Report

The report identifies 12 key themes for Debden, and a series of opportunities for building and public space projects. These building projects won’t all happen at once and some could take longer than others. However, we hope that several of the key projects, including the redevelopment of the Sainsbury’s site could come forward and provide momentum for other projects to follow.

The 12 themes featured in the report are as follows:
1. Celebrating Debden
2. Connect to the Station
3. New Transport Interchange
4. Landmarks and Gateways
5. Public Realm Improvements
6. Rationalise Parking
7. Completing the Blocks
8. Town Centre Living
9. Better Links to Green Space
10. Improved Connection to Industry and Business
11. Village Hub
12. A Place for All Ages

Detailed Information on Proposals

Debden Town Centre and Broadway final report August 2008 pdf (5.3 MB)

There are two key projects which have emerged from this study, both of which have the potential to substantially improve the area.

Firstly, the proposals for a new food store and other development on the existing Sainsbury and BP site are a timely opportunity, given the active developer interest in the Sainsbury site and the very short lease on the garage which would permit the Council to regain ownership of the site in the short term. This is a key gateway to The Broadway and could be used to create a striking new approach to the area which would work in tandem with the new college development to significantly improve perceptions of Debden.

Secondly, the proposals for the station interchange and bus re-routing are regarded as a significant opportunity to improve the public transport provision and integration between different modes of travel. It is recommended that this scheme should be actively pursued with Transport for London in their role as both the land owner and bus operator, and with local bus operators and the County Council.