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Brentwood Local Plan 2016 - 2033 (Pre-Submission, Regulation 19)
Representation ID: 23241
Received: 21/03/2019
Respondent: Mid and South Essex STP
The Local Planning Authority should have reference to the most up-to-date strategy documents from NHS England which currently constitutes The Five Year Forward View and the NHS Long Term Plan. Reference should also be made to the emerging STP Estates Strategy and the Essex Health Places advice note for planners, developers and designers.
1.0 Introduction
1.0.1 Thank you for consulting the Basildon & Brentwood Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) and the Mid and South Essex Sustainability and Transformation Partnership (STP) on the above emerging Local Development Plan (LP) Document.
1.1 In reviewing the context, content and recommendations of the LP Document and its current phase of progression, the following comments are with regard to the Healthcare provision on behalf of the STP
2.0 Existing Healthcare Position in the Emerging Plan Area
2.1 The LP Document covers the administrative area of Brentwood.
2.2 Currently, within the administrative area, healthcare provision incorporates a total of 9 GP Practices, 13 pharmacists, 9 dental surgeries, 10 Opticians, 2 community clinics and 2 community hospitals.
2.3 These are the healthcare services available that this Local Plan must take into account in formulating future strategies.