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Local Plan 2015-2030 Preferred Options for Consultation
Representation ID: 346
Received: 02/10/2013
Respondent: P A Scott Associates
Agent: P A Scott Associates
1. The Council has determined that up to 5600 new homes is the housing need for the next 15 years. However, the draft local plan proposed only 3500 new homes. Inclusion of this site will help to meet this shortfall.
2. It is not accepted that the reasons for rejecting Alternative Option 4 - Dispersed Growth, are valid. Whilst the Council state as part of their reasons for rejection that providing housing to all settlements would lead to a loss of Green Belt and detract from the quality and rural character of the Borough, this argument cannot be applied to this site as supported by the councils consultants, which state that development of this site could enhance the viability of services in the village.
See attached regarding land at Penny Pots, Ongar Road, Stondon Massey