CYCLING experts have hit out at plans for 102 new homes to be built off a busy road near a retail park in Stanway. Colchester Cycling Campaign has objected to Persimmon Homes Essex s proposals to build the properties on land to the rear of 296 London Road, near Tollgate. The properties will be a mix of two, three and four-bed houses and one and two-bed flats. A total of 31 are set to be affordable homes, with 220 parking spaces provided on the estate. The site has been allocated for new homes in Colchester Council’s Local Plan and Persimmon says the new estate would contribute to the borough’s five year housing supply.