Object
Brentwood Local Plan 2016 - 2033 (Pre-Submission, Regulation 19)
Representation ID: 26051
Received: 08/03/2019
Respondent: Mr Malcolm Hurford
Legally compliant? Not specified
Sound? No
Duty to co-operate? No
The local plan does not fulfil the following NPPF requirements (by paragraph number): 8.a.b.c - to meet local need, accessible services. 28 the views of the local community have not been included in production of the plan. 77/78 There is no proven need for these houses. 103 This development of 70 houses will rely on private cars for transport being at least 7 miles from the nearest rail stations being accessed via local rural lanes. The limited bus services are not supportive of employment during normal working hours. Sect 14 -area known locally to flood although no focused flood risk assessment has been carried out. History of flooding shows both Chelmsford Road and Redrose Lane become impassable during heavy rainfall. 174/175 - to protect and enhance biodiversity. Section 16 - R25 and R26 have two Grade 2 listed buildings on the boundary of the development. Redrose Lane being the point of access for both developments is signed by the Highways authority as "Not suitable for heavy goods vehicles". This lane has been assessed by the local community by way of the procedure used in the Brentwood Borough Council Protected Lanes report.
Consultation required with neighboring authorities this would show several developments that would impact on local services in Blackmore and cater for some local housing needs. Location needs to be re-assessed. There is no prove that Blackmore needs this number of houses being distant from transport links and there being little or no local employment. Detailed flood risk analysis required - to identify suitable locations out of flood risk areas. The historic lanes in and around Blackmore should be assessed to the established procedure and allocated "Protected Lane" status where they meet the necessary requirements. Assess possibility of smaller scale brownfield developments - support a policy of partnering owners of brownfield sites to develop local area needs where proven. Re-assess the development of sites around the transport hubs (Brentwood, Dunton, etc.) to cater for the Borough's housing needs and reduce the demands on the already stretched rural infrastructure to the north of Brentwood. Develop a strategic approach to the Villages north of Brentwood by consultation with the local community.
The Local Plan is not compliant on the following points: 1. NPPF Sect 2 8.a.b.c - to meet local need, accessible services -does not comply. 2. NPPF Sect 3 28 - the views of the local community have not been included in production of the plan. 3. NPPF Sect 5 77/78-decisions should be 'responsive to local circumstances' and 'reflect local needs'. There is no proven need for these houses. 4. NPPF Sect 9 103 - development should be location focused, limiting the need to travel and offering a genuine choice of travel modes. This development of 70 houses will rely on private cars for transport being at least 7 miles from the nearest rail stations being accessed via local rural lanes. The limited bus services are not supportive of employment during normal working hours. 5. NPPF Sect 14 -area known locally to flood although no focused flood risk assessment has been carried out. History of flooding shows both Chelmsford Road and Redrose Lane become impassable during heavy rainfall. (In 2012 my own car was written off after ingesting flood water through the air intake system when proceeding along Redrose Lane. 6. NPPF Sect 15 17 4/175 - to protect and enhance biodiversity. NPPF 16 - Conserving the historic environment. R25 and R26 have two Grade 2 listed buildings on the boundary of the development. Redrose Lane being the point of access for both developments is signed by the Highways authority as "Not suitable for heavy goods vehicles". Red rose lane has historical significance as a bypass during the Black plague of 1348. This lane has been assessed by the local community by way of the procedure used in the Brentwood Borough Council Protected Lanes report [March 2016 (Draft)].