101A Brentwood Enterprise Park (M25 Junction 29 works site)
Comment
Draft Local Plan
Representation ID: 13676
Received: 23/03/2016
Respondent: Mr Sasha Millwood
The land in the vicinity of J29 of the M25 is NOT a brownfield site. It was a temporary works compound which the Council had promised to restore to its previous (greenfield) condition upon the conclusion of the widening works to the M25. This is illegal, unethical, and a betrayal of trust, and I fear that this 'Trojan horse' strategy for relabelling a site as brownfield is about to be done again at Officer's Meadow, a 'temporary' works compound for Crossrail. I would like to see LEGALLY BINDING AFFIDAVITS that the Council really will restore Officer's Meadow to greenfield status.
The land in the vicinity of J29 of the M25 is NOT a brownfield site. It was a temporary works compound which the Council had promised to restore to its previous (greenfield) condition upon the conclusion of the widening works to the M25. This is illegal, unethical, and a betrayal of trust, and I fear that this 'Trojan horse' strategy for relabelling a site as brownfield is about to be done again at Officer's Meadow, a 'temporary' works compound for Crossrail. I would like to see LEGALLY BINDING AFFIDAVITS that the Council really will restore Officer's Meadow to greenfield status.
Object
Draft Local Plan
Representation ID: 13962
Received: 23/03/2016
Respondent: Mrs Jill Hubbard
Object to further encroachment into green-belt, protected and rural landscape at Codham Hall south of the A127. Although, I recognise the need for further business sites as explained by Planners, I question the logic of this as increasingly business is conducted on-line and there are various sites with long-term vacant offices in Warley (Regis, Warley Business Park, Old Pump Works). If there is to be development here then buildings should be of very high specification, low-rise, screened by trees and have as low an impact on the rural nature of this area as possible. This is green-belt land and should have been returned to that status once Highways England finished using it.
101B Codham Hall farm north of A127
I object in the strongest possible terms to any further development at Codham Hall Farm, north of the A127, to the west or the east of what's currently there. This area has been developed regardless of green-belt policies, invisible from any direction apart from above through Google maps (satellite) The unlawful development has been going on for around 15 years and should be stopped in its tracks. I have grave concerns that fields are increasingly being encroached on for increasing array of businesses and that Planning enforcement has been non-existent here. This is green-belt land and should be protected. The site maps show a far bigger area will be implicated than already is, which I totally oppose.
112D Childerditch Industrial Site
Residents of Little Warley Hall Lane have, in the past, suffered from noise generated by the Childerditch Industrial Estate from early in the morning until 6.00pm six days a week. The proposal to extend to the north-west further towards those houses, is a step too far. This is greenbelt land and should remain as a buffer between the homes in Little Warley Hall Lane and the rest of the industrial site. As a Councillor I've supported residents battling with the threats of increased noise and light pollution at this site and am therefore opposed to further development.
101A Codham Hall south of A127.
This is green-belt land and forms one of the gateways to Brentwood though a rural landscape so I'm basically opposed to this as local Ward Councillor. Although, I recognise the need for further business sites as explained by Planners, I question the logic of this as increasingly business is conducted on-line and there are various sites with long-term vacant offices in Warley (Regis, Warley Business Park, Old Pump Works)
If there is to be development here then, as repeatedly requested, the buildings should be of very high specification, low-rise, screened by trees and have as low an impact on the rural nature of this area as possible. This is green-belt land and should have been returned to that status once Highways England finished using it, as originally agreed so there MUST be consideration & mitigation of the effect of grabbing yet another chunk of green-belt for business sprawl.
Comment
Draft Local Plan
Representation ID: 13987
Received: 22/03/2016
Respondent: Essex Bridleways Association
Brentwood Enterprise Park (Policies 101A and 101B) - we request that this park is planned appropriately so that the existing bridleway network in this vicinity is protected; the current enforcement issues with regard to the bridleways in this area are regularised, and a safe crossing of both the M25 and A127 is provided as part of this development, linking the bridleway networks either side of the M25.
Policy 6.6 - Strategic Sites
Dunton Hills Garden Village - we note that the Council wishes to establish green links from this new development to the rest of Brentwood Borough. We request therefore that these green links are accessible to all - pedestrians, cyclists and equestrians - rather than just pedestrians and cyclists.
Brentwood Enterprise Park (Policies 101A and 101B) - we note the proposal to regularise and expand the employment-led development at the junction of the M25/A127 and request that this park is planned appropriately so that the existing bridleway network in this vicinity is protected; the current enforcement issues with regard to the bridleways in this area are regularised, and a safe crossing of both the M25 and A127 is provided as part of this development, linking the bridleway networks either side of the M25.
Object
Draft Local Plan
Representation ID: 14180
Received: 04/04/2016
Respondent: Mr David A.W. Llewellyn
The proposed development at Dunton Hills Garden Village would overwhelm the village of Dunton Waylett. If Policy H10/E7 proposed by Basildon Council were also implemented, these will bridge the gap between Basildon and West Horndon. Brentwood Enterprise park would effectively bridge the gap between West Horndon and the M25. The circle of open land would thus be broken. Removing so much land from the Green Belt would be unlawful.
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Object
Draft Local Plan
Representation ID: 14666
Received: 20/04/2016
Respondent: Mr Kevin Mate
The redevelopment of the local industrial estates (sites 020 and 021) would result in a material loss of employment within West Horndon village. Appropriate travel needs to be put in place to ensure that local residents are able to travel to alternative local employment in a sustainable manner (Enterprise Park and wider employment area is not accessible by train, bus or foot from West Horndon at present). Whilst this is mentioned in the Local Draft Plan, no specifics are detailed and it is not clear whether any proposed transport would cover West Horndon.
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Object
Draft Local Plan
Representation ID: 14796
Received: 22/04/2016
Respondent: Mr Derek Agombar
The siting of a new industrial estate at J29 on M25 is pure stupidity it is totally reliant on road which is well known gridlock blackspot. Some retention of the West Horndon industrial estate is a better idea keeping its rail links.
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Object
Draft Local Plan
Representation ID: 14825
Received: 22/04/2016
Respondent: Mrs Sandra Mate
Preservation of Valuable Landscapes. SO10 states that BBC will "protect and enhance valuable landscapes and the natural and historic environment". I represent that the scale and concentration of the proposed development within the A127 Corridor will irrevocably harm the landscape and environment within this area.
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Object
Draft Local Plan
Representation ID: 14826
Received: 22/04/2016
Respondent: Mrs Sandra Mate
The redevelopment of the local industrial estates (sites 020 and 021) would result in a material loss of employment within West Horndon village. Appropriate travel needs to be put in place to ensure that local residents are able to travel to alternative local employment in a sustainable manner (Enterprise Park and wider employment area is not accessible by train, bus or foot from West Horndon at present). Whilst this is mentioned in the Local Draft Plan, no specifics are detailed and it is not clear whether any proposed transport would cover West Horndon.
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Comment
Draft Local Plan
Representation ID: 15552
Received: 18/03/2016
Respondent: Rochford District Council
A127, A130 and A13 forms part of the strategic road network for South Essex. Any development proposed in proximity to these corridors should be accompanied by adequate mitigation measures.
Two strategic development sites are proposed within the vicinity of the A127 corridor to the south east and south west of the Borough. Unclear from the Draft Local Plan what mitigation measures would be required to accompany significant development in this location. Strongly recommended that any future iterations of the Local Plan are clearly accompanied by appropriate mitigation measures. This will ensure proposals would not detrimentally impact the A127.
Thank you for inviting Rochford District Council, as a Local Planning Authority in a neighbouring Housing Market Area, to submit comments on Brentwood Borough Council's Draft Local Plan 2016. Rochford District Council recognises that this is the first formal stage in the development of Brentwood's local development plan and therefore welcomes the opportunity to provide comments at this early opportunity.
The A127 - alongside the A130 and A13 - forms part of the strategic road network for South Essex serving as a key route for residents and businesses living in the District and surrounding areas. It is therefore imperative that any development proposed in proximity to any of these corridors, is accompanied by adequate mitigation measures to the strategic road network.
Two strategic development sites are proposed within the vicinity of the A127 corridor to the south east and south west of the Borough. However, it is unclear from the Draft Local Plan 2016, what mitigation measures would be required to accompany significant development in this location. It is therefore strongly recommended that any future iterations of Brentwood's new Local Plan are clearly accompanied by appropriate mitigation measures, to ensure that any proposals would not have a detrimental impact on the A127 in particular.
Rochford District Council would welcome opportunities to engage with Brentwood Borough Council on strategic planning matters - particularly in relation to meeting housing needs and highways impacts - through the Duty to Co-operate as both Local Planning Authorities continue to progress and review their respective local development plans.
Interim Sustainability Appraisal
Thank you for inviting Rochford District Council, as a Local Planning Authority in a neighbouring Housing Market Area, to submit comments on Brentwood Borough Council's Interim Sustainability Appraisal for the Draft Local Plan 2016. The Council has no observations to make.
Support
Draft Local Plan
Representation ID: 15997
Received: 13/05/2016
Respondent: St Modwen Properties PLC
Number of people: 2
Agent: Strutt & Parker LLP
Supported subject to amendments. Concern with regards to the current wording on market led needs and suggest amendments to clarify acceptable uses on site.
Policy should be worded as follows: "...with business floorspace (PRINCIPALLY use class B1, B2 and B8) TAKING INTO ACCOUNT market needs along with ancillary uses...".
Current policy wording regarding attractive site frontages is unclear in how this would apply to the site. The wording should be amended to state that "The proposals will GIVE CONSIDERATION TO RELATIONSHIPS BETWEEN BUILT FORM AND KEY VIEWPOINTS FROM THE SURROUNDING HIGHWAY NETWORK".
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