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I do believe that all the all the relevant evidence has been considered for this plan, taking into account all the constraints that have had to be taken into account.
I support the development of site 076, Land South of Redrose Lane, Blackmore. This site is a logical extension to the existing settlement boundary of Blackmore. It would represent limited release of Green Belt land to meet local needs to 2033 and ensure Blackmore village remains a vital "inclusive, balanced, sustainable community" (S03). The site was first supported in the SHLAA (2010) and in the Draft Site Assessment (July 2013) Ref G070A.
My connection with Blackmore is that I was born here [redacted]. My family then moved into one of the properties in Orchard Piece when they were originally built because the home we were living in in Doddinghurst was too small and we wanted to live near our family [redacted].
Blackmore is a lovely village and we were very lucky to have had the opportunity to live here, this would not have been the case if these properties at Orchard Piece had not been allowed to be built. That was 50 years ago and very little housing has been allowed in the village in the intervening period and, given the population has increased by a third during this time, I believe now is the time to allow other families to benefit from being able to live in the village.
As I have stated, I have known this land for almost 60 years and have never known it to flood.
The units allocated to the site 076 have been reduced, however, given that there is an acute need at the local level for more housing, there is no rationale given for this reduction. I believe the allocation of 40 units should, therefore, be reinstated.
Approving development of this site would ensure the village of Blackmore thrives and is indeed invigorated. The Council will ensure that any services such as education and healthcare where there are extra demands will be given additional investment.