Policy CP8: Housing Type and Mix
Comment
Local Plan 2015-2030 Preferred Options for Consultation
Representation ID: 14
Received: 11/08/2013
Respondent: Mrs Ann Cardus
Please do not equate affordable housing with flats. People on lower incomes still prefer to live in houses with gardens and many of the recent developments in Brentwood have very little amenity space for occupants reducing the quality of life.
Please do not equate affordable housing with flats. People on lower incomes still prefer to live in houses with gardens and many of the recent developments in Brentwood have very little amenity space for occupants reducing the quality of life.
Comment
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Representation ID: 21
Received: 11/08/2013
Respondent: Mrs Ann Cardus
Flats are not what Brentwood wants or needs. There is a surplus of this provision in the Borough due to poor planning decisions that have ignored previous Local Plans. Whilst high housing density helps achieve housing targets it detracts from quality of life.
Additionally it should be important that the interior space of properties should be more than adequate. Too many recently approved plans have small unusable rooms to enable the marketing of a two-bedroom property when the space would actually be better suited to a comfortable one-bedroom property.
Flats are not what Brentwood wants or needs. There is a surplus of this provision in the Borough due to poor planning decisions that have ignored previous Local Plans. Whilst high housing density helps achieve housing targets it detracts from quality of life.
Additionally it should be important that the interior space of properties should be more than adequate. Too many recently approved plans have small unusable rooms to enable the marketing of a two-bedroom property when the space would actually be better suited to a comfortable one-bedroom property.
Support
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Representation ID: 62
Received: 09/09/2013
Respondent: Mr Stephen Priddle
Affordable small residential units are hard to find
Affordable small residential units are hard to find
Object
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Representation ID: 123
Received: 01/10/2013
Respondent: Mr Mark Connell
The policy should encourage balanced mixed communities. Instead it encourages homegenous small flats types on large sites.
Policy add line "On large scale sites above 100 units, the council will encourage a mix of unit types to support balanced sustainable communities".
The policy should encourage balanced mixed communities. Instead it encourages homegenous small flats types on large sites.
Policy add line "On large scale sites above 100 units, the council will encourage a mix of unit types to support balanced sustainable communities".
Object
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Representation ID: 220
Received: 18/08/2013
Respondent: Mr Peter Allison
No recognition is given to affordable single storey ground floor accommodation (e.g. bungalows). These are needed to replace bungalows that have been converted into two storey dwellings. This puts those with mobility issues at a disadvantage.
In all the plans for affordable housing in the village proposals, no recognition is given to the provision of single storey ground floor accommodation for the increasingly aged population to replace the number of dwellings that the Brentwood Council has allowed to be converted into two storey dwellings over the last twenty years.
This puts older people in the area at a distinct disadvantage to younger people due to mobility issues etc.
Support
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Representation ID: 257
Received: 01/10/2013
Respondent: Essex County Council
Essex County Council has already indicated a concern at the lack of spare capacity at existing primary schools in the Brentwood urban area. In calculating future demand for school places it is assumed that no pupil product is generated from 1 bedroom properties and housing for the elderly. Consequently, Essex CC would welcome as much detail as possible in the Policy regarding housing mix, in order that any future cumulative assessment of growth on primary school provision is not over estimated. Essex County Council welcomes reference to specialist accommodation in this policy, and Policy DM26 is supported in principle.
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Support
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Representation ID: 324
Received: 02/10/2013
Respondent: Mr Richard Lunnon
Agent: JTS Partnership LLP
The objectives which underpin this policy and are NPPF compliant are supported. It is considered however that there is a potential conflict between this policy and DM24. Policy DM24 acknowledges that whilst a 35% affordable housing target is in place this target maybe be reduced and and in some cases dependent on a viability assessment it may not be possible to make any provision. This needs to be reflected in CP8 and the second paragraph should be amended as per representation. See attachment.
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Comment
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Representation ID: 367
Received: 01/10/2013
Respondent: Mountnessing Parish Council
We see a need for more one bedroom properties to be included in any affordable dwelling units that might be built within any new development as the reduction in benefits for unused bedrooms has created a need for smaller properties for affected people to downsize to. The Parish Council would also want to see local people given a priority in the allocation of any such dwellings that become available.
Mountnessing Parish Council has considered the draft LDP and also taken note of our residents responses made at the recent public presentation by BBC officers in respect of the draft plan.
Whilst the Parish Council accepts there is a need for some new housing in the area we would want to ensure that any developments approved are sustainable and that they are designed to fit in and enhance the existing built areas with care taken to reduce the impact on existing residents. We would like to maintain our main street scene to retain the semi rural feel that the village has and new homes should be designed to fit in rather than stand out in styles sympathetic to the area. Access to potential new developments are clearly a concern to some residents and the Parish Council will want to see that residents views on this are taken into account in any applications made.
We would need assurance that water supplies and sewerage systems would be sufficient to handle additional demand and that the doctors and schools can cope with the extra service users likely to arise. There will certainly be a huge demand for power, water and sewerage disposal if the Hotel site proceeds.
We see a need for more one bedroom properties to be included in any affordable dwelling units that might be built within any new development as the reduction in benefits for unused bedrooms has created a need for smaller properties for affected people to downsize to. The Parish Council would also want to see local people given a priority in the allocation of any such dwellings that become available.
Support
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Representation ID: 380
Received: 02/10/2013
Respondent: JTS Partnership LLP
JTS generally supports the objectives underlying this policy, which provides sufficient flexibility for schemes to take account of local circumstances and any particular constraints appertaining to a site. Hence, we consider that there is a potential conflict between Policy CP8 and Policy DM24. The latter
acknowledges that, whilst 35% of all new dwellings should be affordable, this target may be reduced, in certain circumstances, it may not be possible to provide any affordable housing, where this threatens the viability of a scheme.
This needs to be reflected in Policy CP8 and the second paragraph needs amending-see attachment.
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Support
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Representation ID: 430
Received: 02/10/2013
Respondent: Joy Fook Restaurant
Agent: JTS Partnership LLP
The company supports the objectives underlying this policy. We do, however, consider that there is a potential conflict between Policy CP8 and Policy DM24. The latter acknowledges that, whilst the Council will seek 35% of all new dwellings to be affordable, this target may be reduced, and that, in certain circumstances, it may not be possible to provide any affordable housing, where this threatens the viability of a scheme. This needs to be reflected in Policy CP8 as per attachment.
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Support
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Representation ID: 458
Received: 02/10/2013
Respondent: Sans Souci Enterprises Limited
Agent: JTS Partnership LLP
Sans Souci generally supports the objectives underlying this policy, whilst at the same time, providing sufficient flexibility for schemes to take account of local circumstances. The Company does, however, consider there is potential conflict between Policy CP8 and Policy DM24.
DM24 acknowledges that, whilst the policy seeks 35% of all new dwellings be affordable, this target may be reduced and in certain circumstances, it may not be possible to provide any affordable housing, where this threatens the viability of a scheme. This needs to be reflected in Policy CP8. Accordingly, the second sentence, of the first paragraph, should be amended.
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Comment
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Representation ID: 526
Received: 02/10/2013
Respondent: Ursuline Sisters
Agent: JTS Partnership LLP
The Sisters have no objection to the principle of this policy but do, however, find it to be inconsistent with Policy DM24. The final paragraph of Policy DM24 provides flexibility in the provision of affordable housing
to reflect any local circumstances and/or any particular constraints where its provision would threaten the viability of development. This needs to be reflected in Policy CP8. Accordingly, the second sentence of the first paragraph should be amended as follows:-
"Subject to the requirements of Policy DM24, the Council will seek to ensure
that all new residential schemes include a proportion of affordable new
homes."
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Object
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Representation ID: 559
Received: 02/10/2013
Respondent: Hansteen Holdings Plc
Agent: McGough Planning Consultants
Concern about prescriptive nature for 50% of homes on sites greater than 0.2ha to be 1 or 2 bed - generally flats or high density development, which may not be appropriate in master-planning for West Horndon. Local residents are concerned about development dominated by flats. Our market testing shows there is demand for a range of house types, mostly 2-3 bed. Concern that a prescriptive requirement would be detrimental to the masterplan, both in market demand and local views. Also unclear what is meant by "particular house types provided, such as bungalows, remain available in perpetuity" - seek clarification.
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Support
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Representation ID: 710
Received: 02/10/2013
Respondent: CLM Ltd
Agent: JTS Partnership LLP
The Company generally supports the objectives underlying this policy, which it considers to be NPPF compliant, whilst, at the same time, providing sufficient flexibility for schemes to take account of local circumstances and any particular constraints appertaining to a proposed development.
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Object
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Representation ID: 817
Received: 02/10/2013
Respondent: Croudace Strategic Ltd
Agent: Barton Willmore
The policy goes on to state that sites of six units or above are required to provide at least 50% one and two bed units. Whilst we support a mix of dwelling types and sizes, we are concerned that the background evidence to support this policy is not available during the consultation process on the Preferred Strategy. Without the ability to review these documents, it is difficult to make a judgement on the appropriateness of the preferred strategy, particularly in relation to the 50% one and two bed unit requirement.
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Support
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Representation ID: 930
Received: 02/10/2013
Respondent: McCarthy Stone Retirement and Lifestyle Ltd
Agent: The Planning Bureau Limited
We support the postitive approach the council has taken to CP8 and DM26.
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