Comment
Strategic Growth Options
Representation ID: 11624
Received: 11/02/2015
Respondent: Mr Christopher Ringe
Roads and transport links.
Q1: Generally yes, considering the task Brentwood Council is charged with. I think it is generally well thought out.
Q2: Yes, although transport and access would need to be carefully thought through. If every proposed development has at least one car - the problems speak for themselves.
Q3: No.
[Q3 site 076]: I am directly adjacent to a proposed development site (076). I have lived there since 1967. Had the objections lodged at the time been sustained I would have been deprived of what I consider to be an idyllic life and upbringing. I don't see why other people shouldn't have a crack at it also. As stated, I am more concerned with what would be built and for whom, the type of development and access than the actual building on Green Belt itself.
Q4: A127 corridor. I think this area would benefit most.
Q5: Yes, as time passes all areas need to expand slightly or risk becoming stale. I always think that new buildings - carefully planned mind, can hep to revitalise areas. Most villages are only pleasant to live in because they have been allowed to expand.
Q6: No, brownfield is always preferable, but I have no problem with greenfield. I'm always more concerned with what is actually being built, and for whom, rather than the type of site.
Q7: No thoughts on this.
Q8: No, not necessarily. Satellite areas with improved facilities/retail etc will also benefit the town centre.
Q9: Blackmore is largely open space - make of it what you will.
Q10: Scenic Beauty Attractiveness: 5
Outdoor Recreation / Leisure Use: 5
Wildlife Interest: 5
Historic Interest: 5
Tranquility: 5
Q11: Houses: 3
Commercial / Industrial Buildings: 2
Nature Reserves / Wildlife: 4
Farmland: 4
Woodland: 4
Degraded / Derelict / Waste Land: 1
Infrastructure: 2
Leisure / Recreation Facilities: 3
Q12: There are more than likely other issues but generally I think it is a well proposed plan.
Q13: Roads and transport links.