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The Council is broadly supportive of Policy BE16 and acknowledges the importance of ensuring that new developments are sustainably supported by transport infrastructure. Policy BE16 is considered to accord with the minimum requirements under national policy and relevant legislation. Brentwood Borough Council, by taking an evidence-led approach and informed by Essex County Council, should satisfy itself and the Inspector that policy BE16 (and other relevant policies) can adequately ensure that both planned and unplanned growth will not place undue pressure on the strategic highway network, including the A127, without securing the necessary mitigation or improvements. The transport impacts of proposed developments, and the scope for improvements and other mitigation, should duly consider the impacts on communities and businesses beyond Brentwood's immediate administrative boundary, including those in Rochford District