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Addendum of Focussed Changes to the Pre-Submission Local Plan (Regulation 19)

Representation ID: 26651

Received: 19/11/2019

Respondent: Ms Patricia Taylor

Legally compliant? No

Sound? No

Duty to co-operate? No

Representation Summary:

Building on this site will increase the population (many existing homes only have 2 residents), overcrowding, congestion, traffic hazards putting a strain on infrastructure which has remained unchanged for many years. New housing developments not included in the LDP are surrounding Blackmore. This site is greenbelt and should be excluded as there are brownfield sites available. The area is subject to serious flooding and access is narrow and dangerous. There would also be adverse affects to the natural environment and nature of the village. Purely developer-led, this site was excluded from the LDP in 2016 and should be excluded again.

Change suggested by respondent:

This site should be removed from the LDP and the village plan implemented which makes use of available brownfield sites and meets village requirements not those of developers. Brownfield sites already offered should be used and more investigation into including other brownfield opportunities undertaken (e.g.Stondon Massey where development is actively encouraged). Our PC representatives should be given the opportunity to present alternatives to the BBC.

Full text:

Building on this site will increase the population (many existing homes only have 2 residents), overcrowding, congestion, traffic hazards putting a strain on infrastructure which has remained unchanged for many years. New housing developments not included in the LDP are surrounding Blackmore. This site is greenbelt and should be excluded as there are brownfield sites available. The area is subject to serious flooding and access is narrow and dangerous. There would also be adverse affects to the natural environment and nature of the village. Purely developer-led, this site was excluded from the LDP in 2016 and should be excluded again.