Object
Preferred Site Allocations 2018
Representation ID: 19736
Received: 12/03/2018
Respondent: Countryside Properties
Agent: Andrew Martin Planning Ltd
Questioned the ability of DHGV to provide proposed housing figure because:
* its 'high contribution' to the Green Belt (identified by Crestwood Environmental Limited, in 2016). This expansive agricultural site if wholly developed would significantly reduce the gap between West Horndon and Basildon. A large area of open space would need to be provided in the east to prevent coalescence with West Horndon, and a potential deleterious effect on functional ;
* further land in the east and north would be required for structural planting;
* the site is at risk of flooding (zone 3);
* lack of infrastructure provision.
Object to
* Draft local plan preferred site allocations
* Sustainability appriasal
* Evidence base
see attached representations and appendices