brentwood.gov.uk

Further to my previous e-mail - I am pleased to confirm we are largely happy with the content of the Brentwood Pre-submission Local Plan as currently drafted.

We are supportive of the Local Plan policies relating to infrastructure delivery (SP06) Sustainable Design and construction and future proofing (BE01 and BE02) Drainage and flood risk (NE06 and BE08) and policies relation to Dunton Hills strategic allocation (RO1 (I) and RO1 (III)).

We have sought wording changes for two policies as follows:

Policy SP01 - suggested additional wording to refer to potential amenity impacts from existing uses as well as new development proposals. In effect we are seeking to avoid a situation where we are unable to operate our Water Recycling Centre (wastewater treatment works) on a continuous basis due to concerns raised about amenity impacts (principally odour) from development proposals in close proximity to these sites.

Policy BE18 - clarification of wording to make it clear that wastewater treatment capacity is made available by the sewage companies and not developers who have a role in funding improvements to the network itself.

We welcome the opportunity to enter into a Statement of Common Ground or similar in relation to the outstanding points set out above prior to the examination.

If you would like to discuss these comments further please do not hesitate to get in touch.