The Defence Infrastructure Organisation (DIO) has released a vision document for Middlewick Ranges, off Mersea Road, Colchester.
Once military operations cease in 2022 The Wick, as it is affectionately known by residents, 1,000 homes are set to be built on part of the site.
The vision document says a two class per year primary school will be built along with a new community hub featuring retail, leisure and community facilities.
The site has been allocated for homes in Colchester Council’s Local Plan, but Berechurch and Old Heath and Hythe’s councillors have called for plans to be taken off the table.