Object
Brentwood Local Plan 2016 - 2033 (Pre-Submission, Regulation 19)
Representation ID: 22481
Received: 18/03/2019
Respondent: Miss katherine Webster
Legally compliant? No
Sound? No
Duty to co-operate? Yes
There are significant traffic risks associated with new roads and the volume of traffic associate with this development. The Council has not addressed these. The size and density of the development are not in line with planning criteria.
The site should be excluded or the number of houses reduced in line with planning criteria.
The site is unsuitable for the number of houses that have been proposed. The proposed main access has signifiant traffic safety risks and does not meet road design standards. This has been shown in the resident's technical evidence which has examined the site access and whether it conforms to the Essex Design Guide. The Council has no viable plans to mitigate the risk to road users and local residents. Previous developments along this road have been limited in numbers due to the safety risks of roads accessing Priests Lane.
It will create additional congestion and pollution along a route already suffering from traffic congestions and prone to traffic incidents.
The housing density is not in line with the surrounding area, contrary to the Council's stated policy and not in line with NPPF guidelines.
The development is likely to have a negative effect on surrounding properties with respect to drainage and utility supplies.