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Q1: Yes - We strongly oppose inappropriate development in the Green Belt except in exceptional circumstances where benefits clearly outweigh the harm and we also support the view that housing need alone does not constitute exceptional benefit.

Q2: No - Road, rail in the A127 corridor is already at capacity and the village of West Horndon is often used as a rat run. The A127 does on occasion get flooded and this can cause unnecessary flooding in the village.

Q3: Yes - The future housing need should be spread over the whole of Brentwood and appropriate transport and necessary infrastructure supplied.

Q4: We question the statement that the A127 has greater capacity than the A12. Should the Dunton site be chosen it would enable potential residential development in and around West Horndon village to be limited to the existing industrial brown field sites. Should any firm wish to move, given that staff are either local or come by train for those that actually own their own sites.

Q5: Yes - Brentwood Council should consider all sites.

Q6: This is just what the fraternity of builders want, once given you have set a precedent. Brownfield first please.

Q7: No - Not necessarily. The highway network will not be good if staff cannot get there and public transport is unavailable.

Q8: Yes - But regular and reliable public transport to all areas, including Dunton and West Horndon will be necessary to use it.

Q9: No - Already taken.

Q10:
Scenic Beauty/ Attractiveness: 3
Outdoor Recreation/ Leisure Use: 4
Wildlife Interest: 3
Historic Interest: 5
Tranquility: 4

Q11:
Houses: 4
Commercial/ Industrial buildings: 3
Nature Reserves/ Wildlife: 3
Farmland: 3
Woodland: 2
Degraded/ Derelict/ Waste land: 1
Infrastructure: 3
Leisure/ Recreation Facilities: 3
Other - Village Hall, Church, Scout Headquarters, School: 4

Q12: Yes - Quality of life.

Q13: Essential. Given the scale of the proposed development within the A127 corridor possible flooding will have to be taken into consideration and health, transport, green space and community facilities and education a priority.