Two new 'garden towns' are to be created in the region, supported by £1.1 million of new funding from the UK Government.
The proposals include plans for an additional 15,000 homes in Greater Didcot Garden Town by 2031, while up to 35,000 properties will be built within new Garden Communities in North Essex.
The £1.1m fund will kick start the initial work to develop new housing, new transport improvements, schools, jobs and community amenities.
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Housing Minister, Brandon Lewis said: "I've been really impressed by the level of ambition and vision shown by Didcot and North Essex and their determination to deliver new sustainable communities.
"We are determined to support communities that are eager to boost the number of homes in their areas to meet local need and this money will help get work up and running quicker."
Essex County Council's Cabinet Member for Transport, Planning and Environment, Cllr Roger Hirst, added: "We are very pleased to be working in partnership with the three local authorities to find ways to deliver the homes we need and the jobs and infrastructure which must come with them.
"The advantage of Garden Community development is that we can ensure the right provision of schools, healthcare and transport infrastructure will be in place from the start, and we welcome the opportunity to explore this fully
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