Object
Strategic Growth Options
Representation ID: 5193
Received: 17/02/2015
Respondent: Mr Luke Giles
Sites 020 and 021 are already identified for redevelopment in the 5 year land supply. They are "brownfield sites" and in line with NPPF guidance should be considered for redevelopment ahead of any Green Belt sites. Redeveloped sensitively in a positive manner these sites could benefit the village of West Horndon. The 5 year land supply indicates 500 houses for the sites combined. This would result in a development density of over 30 dph. Given the existing village has a density closer to 20 dph this number is far too large as it would inevitably alter the character of the area and increase the residential size of West Horndon village by approximately 90%. A more appropriate number of houses would ~300, which would still be an increase of ~50%
The present infrastructure (including roads, school, healthcare provision, and public transport) would be inadequate in light of such expansion of the village. It is essential that sufficient planning is undertaken to ensure that sufficient infrastructure is provided in order to manage the impact to existing and new residents.
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