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Local Plan 2015-2030 Preferred Options for Consultation
Representation ID: 939
Received: 16/09/2013
Respondent: Campaign for the Protection of Rural England (CPRE) Brentwood Branch
Representation Summary:
Brentwood Objectively Assessed Need calculated results in figures of 4960-5600 needed homes, however, as permitted by the NPPF, the Council; have opted for a lower target of 3500, believing the higher figure would result in unmitigated damage to the general environment of the authority on transport congestion, requirement to develop in sensitive locations and a general urbanising effect.
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