Object
Strategic Growth Options
Representation ID: 7162
Received: 17/02/2015
Respondent: Mr Stephen Allpress
Sites 020 and 021 are already identified in the 5 year land supply. As "brownfield sites" they should be considered for redevelopment ahead of any Green Belt sites, in line with the NPPF. Redeveloped sensitively in a positive manner these sites could benefit the village of West Horndon. The 5YS indicates 500 houses for sites 020 & 021; this would result in a density over 30 dph. Given the existing village has a density closer to 20 dph this number is far too large. 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 would be inadequate in light of such expansion. 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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