Object
Brentwood Local Plan 2016 - 2033 (Pre-Submission, Regulation 19)
Representation ID: 22261
Received: 13/03/2019
Respondent: Ms Martina Fiddimore
Legally compliant? No
Sound? No
Duty to co-operate? Yes
The choice of further large scale building within this site/ area will cause inevitable horrendous traffic issues, pollution and will effect the charm and appeal of an old Brentwood Lane.Legally the plan it is not compliant as there has been no exercise to research safe egress from the proposed development so potential road safety issues.
the land at Priests Lane should be removed from the Local Development plan.
Unsound The transport assessment is inaccurate as it was taken at a time that excluded a large proportion of regular school traffic along Priests Lane. The transport assessment does not account for increase usage of Priests Lane from other proposed local developments and impact of new Elizabeth train Line.
The plan fails to address safety of residents as current proposed road accesses design may give rise to hazardous sight lines.
The site does not meet relevant sustainability conditions, notably access, transport network, impact on local services and increased pollution from static bottleneck traffic on a road that is designated a 'Lane' by status and not a dual carriageway.This traffic pollution is particularly likely at the junction with Middleton Hall Lane. With increased pollution - runners , school children and dog walkers are less likely to want to use the current pleasant route.
The lane was never meant to be a dis-tributary road due to width restrictions and lack of proper pedestrian pathway at points.
The Priests lane site has been rejected previously as the land was deemed valuable open urban space.
NPPF Compliant : Local plans should address not only housing but traffic concerns health concerns and educational needs.