Comment

Representation ID: 14102

Received: 11/04/2016

Respondent: Zada Capital

Constructing new employment sites within easy access of the M25 and A12 is sensible, there needs to be a degree of flexibility to enable the Borough to take advantage of a healthy economic climate.

There must be consideration to allow local business to expand and to encourage new business with residential areas provided they are compatible. By providing an integrated approach it will encourage new sites to be developed and for business to grow within villages thereby providing local employment.

Although working from home is recognized in section 8.14, there is no mention of new developments focused on working from home. These could be created by live/work units or fully functioning offices above their garage or within their house.

To ensure the Town Centre remains economically sustainable, public transport needs to improve as well as parking provisions, a coordinated approach that considers the motorist is also essential.

Comment

Representation ID: 15512

Received: 10/05/2016

Respondent: Environment Agency

8. Economic Prosperity: It is a shame that these objectives do not explicitly link the role of natural assets in a prospering economy.

Comment

Representation ID: 16060

Received: 11/05/2016

Respondent: Essex County Council

ECC welcomes and supports the ambition for economic growth in Brentwood.
Reference should be made to the Brentwood Economic Development Strategy 2014.

Comment

Representation ID: 16066

Received: 11/05/2016

Respondent: Essex County Council

In addition to Policy 8.5 a Broadband Policy is recommended for inclusion in the new Local plan which will support the provision of broadband into new development. Increased broadband coverage will support businesses and attract investment to Essex. It also has the potential to increase opportunities for home-working and remote-working, reducing the demand on travel networks at peak periods.

Comment

Representation ID: 16073

Received: 11/05/2016

Respondent: Essex County Council

Paragraph 8.14 - Reference should be made to the recent study undertaken to introduce a Centre for Enterprise in Brentwood which would encourage small and micro businesses to start and establish themselves and enable more flexible working.