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Representation ID: 769

Received: 26/09/2013

Respondent: EA Strategic Land LLP

Agent: Iceni Projects Limited

Para 2.20 highlights that the Council does not envisage meeting the full level of growth proposed due to significant constraints which would impact on the boroughs character. These findings may prove o be correct, however they should not be seen as a pre-determinant to the development plan process.

Paragraph 2.21 in turn, implies that the unmet need can be met through the duty to cooperate process in adjoining boroughs. This is fundamental in determining the councils housing land allocation, and accordingly this discussion should lead not follow the proposed growth option. In the event that adjoining boroughs can not assist in meeting Brentwoods growth, the borough need to ensure it has sufficient flexibility to meet its own housing growth. In our view additional development can be accommodated, without adverse environmental impact. An obvious approach is to rely on those gb incursions presently identified. However Brentwood is right that development should not come at any cost and therefore both existing and future allocations should be capable of demonstrating sufficient infrastructure can be brought forward to contribute to the overall improvement of Brentwood for residents and visitors alike.