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We have been asked to comment on a major development proposal in West Horndon village with very limited information. The plan only shows location and boundaries. Based on this limited information my comments are as follows;
I am in favour of the change of use of the industrial estate from industry to housing as long as it is in keeping with the village, i.e. having a similar layout proportion of houses and garden size etc. The transport links will have to be improved prior to any development taking place. At present the train service is running approaching capacity, there is a very poor bus service, there is no footbridge / access across the A127 and access onto the A127 is limited. Road links to the village require upgrading prior to any construction works commencing.
There will need to be an expanse in health services, education and shops which requires to be fully detailed.
West Horndon is at risk of flooding as has been seen most recently in Dec 2012, why build on an area that is at risk of flooding?
There is mention of a traveller site but no indication as to location. Further details are required on this subject.
I am greatly against development on METROPOLITAN GREENBELT LAND as greenbelt is greenbelt full stop. No further explanation required.
Overall it absolutely astounds me that Brentwood borough council have proposed West Horndon to take such a large proportion (43%) of Brentwood's future development increasing the village by threefold and therefore losing its village status.
Increase the village by 500 new houses within the industrial area? YES, increase the village by 1500 new houses? NO!!
West Horndon taking 14% of new development in Brentwood would be a much fairer and less harming percentage for all involved. Brentwood covers a large area of land and any development should be shared out across the borough equally. Earmarking West Horndon for almost half of future development to 2030 is completely unacceptable.