010 Sow and Grow, Ongar Road, Pilgrims Hatch

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Comment

Preferred Site Allocations 2018

Representation ID: 17899

Received: 12/02/2018

Respondent: Ms Connie Roffe

Representation Summary:

Impact on Ongar road is a major concern for this site.

Full text:

impact on Ongar road is a major concern for this site.

Comment

Preferred Site Allocations 2018

Representation ID: 18045

Received: 05/03/2018

Respondent: Mr John Daly

Representation Summary:

31 units per ha why so little when more is been proposed for central brentwood and this road has bus routes

Full text:

31 units per HA why so little when more is been proposed for central brentwood and this road has bus routes

Support

Preferred Site Allocations 2018

Representation ID: 18171

Received: 10/03/2018

Respondent: Mr and Mrs Paul McEwen

Representation Summary:

Ideal site with good access to a main road. Minimal disruption to local residents.

Full text:

Ideal site with good access to a main road. Minimal disruption to local residents.

Object

Preferred Site Allocations 2018

Representation ID: 18508

Received: 06/03/2018

Respondent: Miss Chika Muorah

Representation Summary:

The proposal fails to take into account the fact that these areas are already congested with homes/dwelling with poor transport infrastructure, car parking, and very little green space. By going ahead with this proposal there will be no green space for our children to play and the air pollution will have a negative impact on our health.

Full text:

The Council proposes building new homes/dwellings in the pilgrim hatch area - behind Viking Way, Sow and Grow nursery, wates way site. The proposal fails to take into account the fact that these areas are already congested with homes/dwelling with poor transport infrastructure, car parking, and very little green space. The current proposal will damage the current community life in pilgrim hatch, will increase traffic in the area. At the moment the congestion on doddinghurst and Ongar Road during rush hour and on Saturday is a nightmare; during peak time it can take up to an hour to get to Brentwood Station as a result of the traffic - this is a journey that should take less than 15minutes. The resulting traffic will contribute to our declining air quality, and the very little open space we currently enjoy will be built upon. By going ahead with this proposal there will be no green space for our children to play and the air pollution will have a negative impact on our health. I know the conservative government mainly focus on business and property developer but as an individual who moved out of London for a better quality of life, the current proposal will destroy that quality of life. The proposal will fail the residents who live in the affected areas.

Object

Preferred Site Allocations 2018

Representation ID: 18527

Received: 11/03/2018

Respondent: Mrs Anna-Marie Wingrove

Representation Summary:

The current road infrastructure is not sufficient to be able to cope with the proposed volume of new homes. Delays and bottle necks will be inevitable, worst so than at present. Huge investment would need to be applied to our road network if any proposals were to proceed. These site suggestions are not acceptable and will simply cause chaos and add further commute misery to residents.

Full text:

The road infrastructure will not tolerate any additional traffic should the proposed volume of new homes in these areas proceed. Both Ongar Road and Doddinghurst road are hampered by long delays each commutable morning whilst in term time. For example, should the horse field at the rear of Viking way proceed, that could add another 350 cars to our local roads. This will cause chaos with Wilson corner not designed or prepared for these additional users. Delays and bottle necks will be inevitable, worst so than at present. Brentwood does not have the road infrastructure to accommodate new homes in these area. The allegation that homes may be built on some of the current town centre car park sites is an additional worry. William Hunter Way is a misery to navigate at certain times due to Sainburys, shoppers and through traffic (as people try to cut out a chunk of Ongar Road). More traffic would exacerbate grid locks. Parking at peak times in William Hunter Way proves that losing parking capacity is not an option especially in an effort to encourage shoppers. Huge investment would need to be applied to our road network if any proposals were to proceed. Do you have the funds for this? Will you be investing in local services to ensure the community is fully resourced? More schools? GP's? These site suggestions are not acceptable and will simply cause chaos and add further commute misery to residents.

Support

Preferred Site Allocations 2018

Representation ID: 18549

Received: 12/03/2018

Respondent: Ms Maxine Armiger

Agent: MR ALAN WIPPERMAN

Representation Summary:

Have previously carried out pre-application discussions setting out a draft scheme. The scheme was amended to show phases 1 and 2 and submitted to the Strategic Growth Options consultation 2015. Submission of an application has been pending the adoption of the Local Plan.

Full text:

1. BACKGROUND
This response follows pre-application discussions and a draft scheme for the Sow N
Grown site submitted for pre-application advice some time ago. This was on-going, pending progress with the development plan document being adopted, in anticipation of when the site can be released from the defined Metropolitan Green Belt. This has been delayed for some time now following the National Planning Practice Guidance as amended in October 2014.
Following the most recent pre-application advice a possible scheme had been amended to show both Phase 1 and Phase 2 and this was submitted when the Strategic Growth Options were being considered and as part of the 2017 Call for Sites. It is not submitted again.
This Response, together with the Response Form and letter confirms that the Sow n Grow part of the defined and preferred site 101 is still owned by three members of the Armiger family acting together. They are still intending to seek planning permission to develop the site for housing once the requirements of the National Planning Practice Guidance are met and the development plan process is sufficiently advanced to then allow for the release of this previously developed land from the Green Belt as a preferred site allocation as now being proposed. Development could then commence and be completed within 5 years. The telecoms mast site has now been acquired in anticipation of this to reinstate full freehold ownership of their part of the preferred site allocation.
It is a site in a highly sustainable location well served by public transport and other urban services and facilities within walkable distance. The Council have confirmed this view.
It would not take any greenfield land away from agricultural use. The proposed
redevelopment would give many amenity and visual improvements to the locality as well.
The current mature and established tree line will be retained. The scheme would enhance the area.
The remaining small businesses need to expand and relocate to better premises and they are willing to do so and have now agreed short notice terms. It can therefore be very quickly developed to help meet the objectively assessed housing needs of the Borough.
It is an area that has recently been included in Part 1 of the Authority's Brownfield Register.
Advice as to when it can be included on Part 2 of the Register would be welcomed as a technical consent application would quickly follow.
The family have formed a development company. Some discussions with developers and builders have also been taking place with a view to a family led development of the site once there is sufficient certainty to proceed.
It is only the continuing uncertainty of the planning context that has delayed the recommencing pre-application advice.
The inclusion of the site in the Authority's Brownfield Register Part 1 is welcomed and an early inclusion in the forthcoming Part 2 of the Register would allow a permission in principle to be considered, speeding up site delivery.
2. SUPPORT FOR THE DRAFT BRENTWOOD LOCAL PLAN PREFERRED
SITES ALLOCATION 2018 AS NOW BEING CONSULTED UPON
Accordingly Ms Maxine Armiger very much supports the Brentwood Draft Local Plan
Preferred Sites Allocation 2018. In particular including the Sow N Grow site within the defined preferred site 010 as part of the District's Growth Strategy and for the urban extension of Pilgrims Hatch as referred to in the Response Form for at least 37-38 dwellings within 1-5 years.
She also supports the approach, strategy, and priorities adopted to date by the Council and as now being consulted upon. In particular the allocation of the Sow N Grown Nursery site for residential development as part of land preferred to be developed. As this is previously developed land in the Green Belt the priority allocated for release is supported. The early timing is supported.
The Armiger Family would be pleased to bring the land they own forward for development as soon as possible.
They feel the site could be developed sooner than programmed and perhaps be developed for more dwellings units than the 37 anticipated in the Draft Brentwood Local Plan Preferred Sites Allocations Document 2018.

Support

Preferred Site Allocations 2018

Representation ID: 18550

Received: 12/03/2018

Respondent: Ms Maxine Armiger

Agent: MR ALAN WIPPERMAN

Representation Summary:

The site is considered deliverable as it is still in the same ownership who are willing to bring the site forwards as soon as possible. The telecoms mast on site has now been acquired to allow for reinstatement of the full freehold ownership of the site. The existing businesses on site are willing to relocate and have now agree short notice terms. Development on site could commence and be completed within 5 years.

Full text:

1. BACKGROUND
This response follows pre-application discussions and a draft scheme for the Sow N
Grown site submitted for pre-application advice some time ago. This was on-going, pending progress with the development plan document being adopted, in anticipation of when the site can be released from the defined Metropolitan Green Belt. This has been delayed for some time now following the National Planning Practice Guidance as amended in October 2014.
Following the most recent pre-application advice a possible scheme had been amended to show both Phase 1 and Phase 2 and this was submitted when the Strategic Growth Options were being considered and as part of the 2017 Call for Sites. It is not submitted again.
This Response, together with the Response Form and letter confirms that the Sow n Grow part of the defined and preferred site 101 is still owned by three members of the Armiger family acting together. They are still intending to seek planning permission to develop the site for housing once the requirements of the National Planning Practice Guidance are met and the development plan process is sufficiently advanced to then allow for the release of this previously developed land from the Green Belt as a preferred site allocation as now being proposed. Development could then commence and be completed within 5 years. The telecoms mast site has now been acquired in anticipation of this to reinstate full freehold ownership of their part of the preferred site allocation.
It is a site in a highly sustainable location well served by public transport and other urban services and facilities within walkable distance. The Council have confirmed this view.
It would not take any greenfield land away from agricultural use. The proposed
redevelopment would give many amenity and visual improvements to the locality as well.
The current mature and established tree line will be retained. The scheme would enhance the area.
The remaining small businesses need to expand and relocate to better premises and they are willing to do so and have now agreed short notice terms. It can therefore be very quickly developed to help meet the objectively assessed housing needs of the Borough.
It is an area that has recently been included in Part 1 of the Authority's Brownfield Register.
Advice as to when it can be included on Part 2 of the Register would be welcomed as a technical consent application would quickly follow.
The family have formed a development company. Some discussions with developers and builders have also been taking place with a view to a family led development of the site once there is sufficient certainty to proceed.
It is only the continuing uncertainty of the planning context that has delayed the recommencing pre-application advice.
The inclusion of the site in the Authority's Brownfield Register Part 1 is welcomed and an early inclusion in the forthcoming Part 2 of the Register would allow a permission in principle to be considered, speeding up site delivery.
2. SUPPORT FOR THE DRAFT BRENTWOOD LOCAL PLAN PREFERRED
SITES ALLOCATION 2018 AS NOW BEING CONSULTED UPON
Accordingly Ms Maxine Armiger very much supports the Brentwood Draft Local Plan
Preferred Sites Allocation 2018. In particular including the Sow N Grow site within the defined preferred site 010 as part of the District's Growth Strategy and for the urban extension of Pilgrims Hatch as referred to in the Response Form for at least 37-38 dwellings within 1-5 years.
She also supports the approach, strategy, and priorities adopted to date by the Council and as now being consulted upon. In particular the allocation of the Sow N Grown Nursery site for residential development as part of land preferred to be developed. As this is previously developed land in the Green Belt the priority allocated for release is supported. The early timing is supported.
The Armiger Family would be pleased to bring the land they own forward for development as soon as possible.
They feel the site could be developed sooner than programmed and perhaps be developed for more dwellings units than the 37 anticipated in the Draft Brentwood Local Plan Preferred Sites Allocations Document 2018.

Support

Preferred Site Allocations 2018

Representation ID: 18551

Received: 12/03/2018

Respondent: Ms Maxine Armiger

Agent: MR ALAN WIPPERMAN

Representation Summary:

The family have formed a development company. Some discussions with developers and builders have also been taking place with a view to a family led development of the site once there is sufficient certainty to proceed.

Full text:

1. BACKGROUND
This response follows pre-application discussions and a draft scheme for the Sow N
Grown site submitted for pre-application advice some time ago. This was on-going, pending progress with the development plan document being adopted, in anticipation of when the site can be released from the defined Metropolitan Green Belt. This has been delayed for some time now following the National Planning Practice Guidance as amended in October 2014.
Following the most recent pre-application advice a possible scheme had been amended to show both Phase 1 and Phase 2 and this was submitted when the Strategic Growth Options were being considered and as part of the 2017 Call for Sites. It is not submitted again.
This Response, together with the Response Form and letter confirms that the Sow n Grow part of the defined and preferred site 101 is still owned by three members of the Armiger family acting together. They are still intending to seek planning permission to develop the site for housing once the requirements of the National Planning Practice Guidance are met and the development plan process is sufficiently advanced to then allow for the release of this previously developed land from the Green Belt as a preferred site allocation as now being proposed. Development could then commence and be completed within 5 years. The telecoms mast site has now been acquired in anticipation of this to reinstate full freehold ownership of their part of the preferred site allocation.
It is a site in a highly sustainable location well served by public transport and other urban services and facilities within walkable distance. The Council have confirmed this view.
It would not take any greenfield land away from agricultural use. The proposed
redevelopment would give many amenity and visual improvements to the locality as well.
The current mature and established tree line will be retained. The scheme would enhance the area.
The remaining small businesses need to expand and relocate to better premises and they are willing to do so and have now agreed short notice terms. It can therefore be very quickly developed to help meet the objectively assessed housing needs of the Borough.
It is an area that has recently been included in Part 1 of the Authority's Brownfield Register.
Advice as to when it can be included on Part 2 of the Register would be welcomed as a technical consent application would quickly follow.
The family have formed a development company. Some discussions with developers and builders have also been taking place with a view to a family led development of the site once there is sufficient certainty to proceed.
It is only the continuing uncertainty of the planning context that has delayed the recommencing pre-application advice.
The inclusion of the site in the Authority's Brownfield Register Part 1 is welcomed and an early inclusion in the forthcoming Part 2 of the Register would allow a permission in principle to be considered, speeding up site delivery.
2. SUPPORT FOR THE DRAFT BRENTWOOD LOCAL PLAN PREFERRED
SITES ALLOCATION 2018 AS NOW BEING CONSULTED UPON
Accordingly Ms Maxine Armiger very much supports the Brentwood Draft Local Plan
Preferred Sites Allocation 2018. In particular including the Sow N Grow site within the defined preferred site 010 as part of the District's Growth Strategy and for the urban extension of Pilgrims Hatch as referred to in the Response Form for at least 37-38 dwellings within 1-5 years.
She also supports the approach, strategy, and priorities adopted to date by the Council and as now being consulted upon. In particular the allocation of the Sow N Grown Nursery site for residential development as part of land preferred to be developed. As this is previously developed land in the Green Belt the priority allocated for release is supported. The early timing is supported.
The Armiger Family would be pleased to bring the land they own forward for development as soon as possible.
They feel the site could be developed sooner than programmed and perhaps be developed for more dwellings units than the 37 anticipated in the Draft Brentwood Local Plan Preferred Sites Allocations Document 2018.

Support

Preferred Site Allocations 2018

Representation ID: 18552

Received: 12/03/2018

Respondent: Ms Maxine Armiger

Agent: MR ALAN WIPPERMAN

Representation Summary:

It is a site in a highly sustainable location well served by public transport and other urban services and facilities within walkable distance. The Council have confirmed this view.

Full text:

1. BACKGROUND
This response follows pre-application discussions and a draft scheme for the Sow N
Grown site submitted for pre-application advice some time ago. This was on-going, pending progress with the development plan document being adopted, in anticipation of when the site can be released from the defined Metropolitan Green Belt. This has been delayed for some time now following the National Planning Practice Guidance as amended in October 2014.
Following the most recent pre-application advice a possible scheme had been amended to show both Phase 1 and Phase 2 and this was submitted when the Strategic Growth Options were being considered and as part of the 2017 Call for Sites. It is not submitted again.
This Response, together with the Response Form and letter confirms that the Sow n Grow part of the defined and preferred site 101 is still owned by three members of the Armiger family acting together. They are still intending to seek planning permission to develop the site for housing once the requirements of the National Planning Practice Guidance are met and the development plan process is sufficiently advanced to then allow for the release of this previously developed land from the Green Belt as a preferred site allocation as now being proposed. Development could then commence and be completed within 5 years. The telecoms mast site has now been acquired in anticipation of this to reinstate full freehold ownership of their part of the preferred site allocation.
It is a site in a highly sustainable location well served by public transport and other urban services and facilities within walkable distance. The Council have confirmed this view.
It would not take any greenfield land away from agricultural use. The proposed
redevelopment would give many amenity and visual improvements to the locality as well.
The current mature and established tree line will be retained. The scheme would enhance the area.
The remaining small businesses need to expand and relocate to better premises and they are willing to do so and have now agreed short notice terms. It can therefore be very quickly developed to help meet the objectively assessed housing needs of the Borough.
It is an area that has recently been included in Part 1 of the Authority's Brownfield Register.
Advice as to when it can be included on Part 2 of the Register would be welcomed as a technical consent application would quickly follow.
The family have formed a development company. Some discussions with developers and builders have also been taking place with a view to a family led development of the site once there is sufficient certainty to proceed.
It is only the continuing uncertainty of the planning context that has delayed the recommencing pre-application advice.
The inclusion of the site in the Authority's Brownfield Register Part 1 is welcomed and an early inclusion in the forthcoming Part 2 of the Register would allow a permission in principle to be considered, speeding up site delivery.
2. SUPPORT FOR THE DRAFT BRENTWOOD LOCAL PLAN PREFERRED
SITES ALLOCATION 2018 AS NOW BEING CONSULTED UPON
Accordingly Ms Maxine Armiger very much supports the Brentwood Draft Local Plan
Preferred Sites Allocation 2018. In particular including the Sow N Grow site within the defined preferred site 010 as part of the District's Growth Strategy and for the urban extension of Pilgrims Hatch as referred to in the Response Form for at least 37-38 dwellings within 1-5 years.
She also supports the approach, strategy, and priorities adopted to date by the Council and as now being consulted upon. In particular the allocation of the Sow N Grown Nursery site for residential development as part of land preferred to be developed. As this is previously developed land in the Green Belt the priority allocated for release is supported. The early timing is supported.
The Armiger Family would be pleased to bring the land they own forward for development as soon as possible.
They feel the site could be developed sooner than programmed and perhaps be developed for more dwellings units than the 37 anticipated in the Draft Brentwood Local Plan Preferred Sites Allocations Document 2018.

Support

Preferred Site Allocations 2018

Representation ID: 18553

Received: 12/03/2018

Respondent: Ms Maxine Armiger

Agent: MR ALAN WIPPERMAN

Representation Summary:

The proposals would not take any greenfield land away from agricultural use. Redevelopment would also provide amenity and visual improvements to the locality. The current mature and established tree line will be retained enhancing the area.

Full text:

1. BACKGROUND
This response follows pre-application discussions and a draft scheme for the Sow N
Grown site submitted for pre-application advice some time ago. This was on-going, pending progress with the development plan document being adopted, in anticipation of when the site can be released from the defined Metropolitan Green Belt. This has been delayed for some time now following the National Planning Practice Guidance as amended in October 2014.
Following the most recent pre-application advice a possible scheme had been amended to show both Phase 1 and Phase 2 and this was submitted when the Strategic Growth Options were being considered and as part of the 2017 Call for Sites. It is not submitted again.
This Response, together with the Response Form and letter confirms that the Sow n Grow part of the defined and preferred site 101 is still owned by three members of the Armiger family acting together. They are still intending to seek planning permission to develop the site for housing once the requirements of the National Planning Practice Guidance are met and the development plan process is sufficiently advanced to then allow for the release of this previously developed land from the Green Belt as a preferred site allocation as now being proposed. Development could then commence and be completed within 5 years. The telecoms mast site has now been acquired in anticipation of this to reinstate full freehold ownership of their part of the preferred site allocation.
It is a site in a highly sustainable location well served by public transport and other urban services and facilities within walkable distance. The Council have confirmed this view.
It would not take any greenfield land away from agricultural use. The proposed
redevelopment would give many amenity and visual improvements to the locality as well.
The current mature and established tree line will be retained. The scheme would enhance the area.
The remaining small businesses need to expand and relocate to better premises and they are willing to do so and have now agreed short notice terms. It can therefore be very quickly developed to help meet the objectively assessed housing needs of the Borough.
It is an area that has recently been included in Part 1 of the Authority's Brownfield Register.
Advice as to when it can be included on Part 2 of the Register would be welcomed as a technical consent application would quickly follow.
The family have formed a development company. Some discussions with developers and builders have also been taking place with a view to a family led development of the site once there is sufficient certainty to proceed.
It is only the continuing uncertainty of the planning context that has delayed the recommencing pre-application advice.
The inclusion of the site in the Authority's Brownfield Register Part 1 is welcomed and an early inclusion in the forthcoming Part 2 of the Register would allow a permission in principle to be considered, speeding up site delivery.
2. SUPPORT FOR THE DRAFT BRENTWOOD LOCAL PLAN PREFERRED
SITES ALLOCATION 2018 AS NOW BEING CONSULTED UPON
Accordingly Ms Maxine Armiger very much supports the Brentwood Draft Local Plan
Preferred Sites Allocation 2018. In particular including the Sow N Grow site within the defined preferred site 010 as part of the District's Growth Strategy and for the urban extension of Pilgrims Hatch as referred to in the Response Form for at least 37-38 dwellings within 1-5 years.
She also supports the approach, strategy, and priorities adopted to date by the Council and as now being consulted upon. In particular the allocation of the Sow N Grown Nursery site for residential development as part of land preferred to be developed. As this is previously developed land in the Green Belt the priority allocated for release is supported. The early timing is supported.
The Armiger Family would be pleased to bring the land they own forward for development as soon as possible.
They feel the site could be developed sooner than programmed and perhaps be developed for more dwellings units than the 37 anticipated in the Draft Brentwood Local Plan Preferred Sites Allocations Document 2018.

Support

Preferred Site Allocations 2018

Representation ID: 18554

Received: 12/03/2018

Respondent: Ms Maxine Armiger

Agent: MR ALAN WIPPERMAN

Representation Summary:

The inclusion of the site in the Authority's Brownfield Register Part 1 is welcomed and an early inclusion in the forthcoming Part 2 of the Register would allow a permission in principle to be considered, speeding up site delivery.

Full text:

1. BACKGROUND
This response follows pre-application discussions and a draft scheme for the Sow N
Grown site submitted for pre-application advice some time ago. This was on-going, pending progress with the development plan document being adopted, in anticipation of when the site can be released from the defined Metropolitan Green Belt. This has been delayed for some time now following the National Planning Practice Guidance as amended in October 2014.
Following the most recent pre-application advice a possible scheme had been amended to show both Phase 1 and Phase 2 and this was submitted when the Strategic Growth Options were being considered and as part of the 2017 Call for Sites. It is not submitted again.
This Response, together with the Response Form and letter confirms that the Sow n Grow part of the defined and preferred site 101 is still owned by three members of the Armiger family acting together. They are still intending to seek planning permission to develop the site for housing once the requirements of the National Planning Practice Guidance are met and the development plan process is sufficiently advanced to then allow for the release of this previously developed land from the Green Belt as a preferred site allocation as now being proposed. Development could then commence and be completed within 5 years. The telecoms mast site has now been acquired in anticipation of this to reinstate full freehold ownership of their part of the preferred site allocation.
It is a site in a highly sustainable location well served by public transport and other urban services and facilities within walkable distance. The Council have confirmed this view.
It would not take any greenfield land away from agricultural use. The proposed
redevelopment would give many amenity and visual improvements to the locality as well.
The current mature and established tree line will be retained. The scheme would enhance the area.
The remaining small businesses need to expand and relocate to better premises and they are willing to do so and have now agreed short notice terms. It can therefore be very quickly developed to help meet the objectively assessed housing needs of the Borough.
It is an area that has recently been included in Part 1 of the Authority's Brownfield Register.
Advice as to when it can be included on Part 2 of the Register would be welcomed as a technical consent application would quickly follow.
The family have formed a development company. Some discussions with developers and builders have also been taking place with a view to a family led development of the site once there is sufficient certainty to proceed.
It is only the continuing uncertainty of the planning context that has delayed the recommencing pre-application advice.
The inclusion of the site in the Authority's Brownfield Register Part 1 is welcomed and an early inclusion in the forthcoming Part 2 of the Register would allow a permission in principle to be considered, speeding up site delivery.
2. SUPPORT FOR THE DRAFT BRENTWOOD LOCAL PLAN PREFERRED
SITES ALLOCATION 2018 AS NOW BEING CONSULTED UPON
Accordingly Ms Maxine Armiger very much supports the Brentwood Draft Local Plan
Preferred Sites Allocation 2018. In particular including the Sow N Grow site within the defined preferred site 010 as part of the District's Growth Strategy and for the urban extension of Pilgrims Hatch as referred to in the Response Form for at least 37-38 dwellings within 1-5 years.
She also supports the approach, strategy, and priorities adopted to date by the Council and as now being consulted upon. In particular the allocation of the Sow N Grown Nursery site for residential development as part of land preferred to be developed. As this is previously developed land in the Green Belt the priority allocated for release is supported. The early timing is supported.
The Armiger Family would be pleased to bring the land they own forward for development as soon as possible.
They feel the site could be developed sooner than programmed and perhaps be developed for more dwellings units than the 37 anticipated in the Draft Brentwood Local Plan Preferred Sites Allocations Document 2018.

Object

Preferred Site Allocations 2018

Representation ID: 18555

Received: 12/03/2018

Respondent: Ms Maxine Armiger

Agent: MR ALAN WIPPERMAN

Representation Summary:

Possible that the site could be developed sooner than programmed and perhaps be developed for more dwellings units than the 37 anticipated in the emerging Local Plan.

Full text:

1. BACKGROUND
This response follows pre-application discussions and a draft scheme for the Sow N
Grown site submitted for pre-application advice some time ago. This was on-going, pending progress with the development plan document being adopted, in anticipation of when the site can be released from the defined Metropolitan Green Belt. This has been delayed for some time now following the National Planning Practice Guidance as amended in October 2014.
Following the most recent pre-application advice a possible scheme had been amended to show both Phase 1 and Phase 2 and this was submitted when the Strategic Growth Options were being considered and as part of the 2017 Call for Sites. It is not submitted again.
This Response, together with the Response Form and letter confirms that the Sow n Grow part of the defined and preferred site 101 is still owned by three members of the Armiger family acting together. They are still intending to seek planning permission to develop the site for housing once the requirements of the National Planning Practice Guidance are met and the development plan process is sufficiently advanced to then allow for the release of this previously developed land from the Green Belt as a preferred site allocation as now being proposed. Development could then commence and be completed within 5 years. The telecoms mast site has now been acquired in anticipation of this to reinstate full freehold ownership of their part of the preferred site allocation.
It is a site in a highly sustainable location well served by public transport and other urban services and facilities within walkable distance. The Council have confirmed this view.
It would not take any greenfield land away from agricultural use. The proposed
redevelopment would give many amenity and visual improvements to the locality as well.
The current mature and established tree line will be retained. The scheme would enhance the area.
The remaining small businesses need to expand and relocate to better premises and they are willing to do so and have now agreed short notice terms. It can therefore be very quickly developed to help meet the objectively assessed housing needs of the Borough.
It is an area that has recently been included in Part 1 of the Authority's Brownfield Register.
Advice as to when it can be included on Part 2 of the Register would be welcomed as a technical consent application would quickly follow.
The family have formed a development company. Some discussions with developers and builders have also been taking place with a view to a family led development of the site once there is sufficient certainty to proceed.
It is only the continuing uncertainty of the planning context that has delayed the recommencing pre-application advice.
The inclusion of the site in the Authority's Brownfield Register Part 1 is welcomed and an early inclusion in the forthcoming Part 2 of the Register would allow a permission in principle to be considered, speeding up site delivery.
2. SUPPORT FOR THE DRAFT BRENTWOOD LOCAL PLAN PREFERRED
SITES ALLOCATION 2018 AS NOW BEING CONSULTED UPON
Accordingly Ms Maxine Armiger very much supports the Brentwood Draft Local Plan
Preferred Sites Allocation 2018. In particular including the Sow N Grow site within the defined preferred site 010 as part of the District's Growth Strategy and for the urban extension of Pilgrims Hatch as referred to in the Response Form for at least 37-38 dwellings within 1-5 years.
She also supports the approach, strategy, and priorities adopted to date by the Council and as now being consulted upon. In particular the allocation of the Sow N Grown Nursery site for residential development as part of land preferred to be developed. As this is previously developed land in the Green Belt the priority allocated for release is supported. The early timing is supported.
The Armiger Family would be pleased to bring the land they own forward for development as soon as possible.
They feel the site could be developed sooner than programmed and perhaps be developed for more dwellings units than the 37 anticipated in the Draft Brentwood Local Plan Preferred Sites Allocations Document 2018.

Support

Preferred Site Allocations 2018

Representation ID: 18557

Received: 10/03/2018

Respondent: Sow & Grow Nursery

Agent: MR ALAN WIPPERMAN

Representation Summary:

Have previously carried out pre-application discussions setting out a draft scheme. The scheme was amended to show phases 1 and 2 and submitted to the Strategic Growth Options consultation 2015. Submission of an application has been pending the adoption of the Local Plan.

Full text:

This response follows pre-application discussions and a draft scheme for the Sow N
Grown site submitted for pre-application advice some time ago. This was on-going, pending progress with the development plan document being adopted, in anticipation of when the site can be released from the defined Metropolitan Green Belt. This has been delayed for some time now following the National Planning Practice Guidance as amended in October 2014.
Following the most recent pre-application advice a possible scheme had been amended to show both Phase 1 and Phase 2 and this was submitted when the Strategic Growth Options were being considered and as part of the 2017 Call for Sites. It is not submitted again.
This Response, together with the Response Form and letter confirms that the Sow n Grow part of the defined and preferred site 101 is still owned by three members of the Armiger family acting together. They are still intending to seek planning permission to develop the site for housing once the requirements of the National Planning Practice Guidance are met and the development plan process is sufficiently advanced to then allow for the release of this previously developed land from the Green Belt as a preferred site allocation as now being proposed. Development could then commence and be completed within 5 years. The telecoms mast site has now been acquired in anticipation of this to reinstate full freehold ownership of their part of the preferred site allocation.
It is a site in a highly sustainable location well served by public transport and other urban services and facilities within walkable distance. The Council have confirmed this view.
It would not take any greenfield land away from agricultural use. The proposed
redevelopment would give many amenity and visual improvements to the locality as well.
The current mature and established tree line will be retained. The scheme would enhance the area.
The remaining small businesses need to expand and relocate to better premises and they are willing to do so and have now agreed short notice terms. It can therefore be very quickly developed to help meet the objectively assessed housing needs of the Borough.
It is an area that has recently been included in Part 1 of the Authority's Brownfield Register.
Advice as to when it can be included on Part 2 of the Register would be welcomed as a technical consent application would quickly follow.
The family have formed a development company. Some discussions with developers and builders have also been taking place with a view to a family led development of the site once there is sufficient certainty to proceed.
It is only the continuing uncertainty of the planning context that has delayed the recommencing pre-application advice.
The inclusion of the site in the Authority's Brownfield Register Part 1 is welcomed and an early inclusion in the forthcoming Part 2 of the Register would allow a permission in principle to be considered, speeding up site delivery.

2. SUPPORT FOR THE DRAFT BRENTWOOD LOCAL PLAN PREFERRED
SITES ALLOCATION 2018 AS NOW BEING CONSULTED UPON
Accordingly Ms Kim Armiger very much supports the Brentwood Draft Local Plan
Preferred Sites Allocation 2018. In particular including the Sow N Grow site within the defined preferred site 010 as part of the District's Growth Strategy and for the urban extension of Pilgrims Hatch as referred to in the Response Form for at least 37-38 dwellings within 1-5 years.
She also supports the approach, strategy, and priorities adopted to date by the Council and as now being consulted upon. In particular the allocation of the Sow N Grown Nursery site for residential development as part of land preferred to be developed. As this is previously developed land in the Green Belt the priority allocated for release is supported. The early timing is supported.
The Armiger Family would be pleased to bring the land they own forward for development as soon as possible.
They feel the site could be developed sooner than programmed and perhaps be developed for more dwellings units than the 37 anticipated in the Draft Brentwood Local Plan Preferred Sites Allocations Document 2018.

Support

Preferred Site Allocations 2018

Representation ID: 18558

Received: 10/03/2018

Respondent: Sow & Grow Nursery

Agent: MR ALAN WIPPERMAN

Representation Summary:

The site is considered deliverable as it is still in the same ownership who are willing to bring the site forwards as soon as possible. The telecoms mast on site has now been acquired to allow for reinstatement of the full freehold ownership of the site. The existing businesses on site are willing to relocate and have now agree short notice terms. Development on site could commence and be completed within 5 years.

Full text:

This response follows pre-application discussions and a draft scheme for the Sow N
Grown site submitted for pre-application advice some time ago. This was on-going, pending progress with the development plan document being adopted, in anticipation of when the site can be released from the defined Metropolitan Green Belt. This has been delayed for some time now following the National Planning Practice Guidance as amended in October 2014.
Following the most recent pre-application advice a possible scheme had been amended to show both Phase 1 and Phase 2 and this was submitted when the Strategic Growth Options were being considered and as part of the 2017 Call for Sites. It is not submitted again.
This Response, together with the Response Form and letter confirms that the Sow n Grow part of the defined and preferred site 101 is still owned by three members of the Armiger family acting together. They are still intending to seek planning permission to develop the site for housing once the requirements of the National Planning Practice Guidance are met and the development plan process is sufficiently advanced to then allow for the release of this previously developed land from the Green Belt as a preferred site allocation as now being proposed. Development could then commence and be completed within 5 years. The telecoms mast site has now been acquired in anticipation of this to reinstate full freehold ownership of their part of the preferred site allocation.
It is a site in a highly sustainable location well served by public transport and other urban services and facilities within walkable distance. The Council have confirmed this view.
It would not take any greenfield land away from agricultural use. The proposed
redevelopment would give many amenity and visual improvements to the locality as well.
The current mature and established tree line will be retained. The scheme would enhance the area.
The remaining small businesses need to expand and relocate to better premises and they are willing to do so and have now agreed short notice terms. It can therefore be very quickly developed to help meet the objectively assessed housing needs of the Borough.
It is an area that has recently been included in Part 1 of the Authority's Brownfield Register.
Advice as to when it can be included on Part 2 of the Register would be welcomed as a technical consent application would quickly follow.
The family have formed a development company. Some discussions with developers and builders have also been taking place with a view to a family led development of the site once there is sufficient certainty to proceed.
It is only the continuing uncertainty of the planning context that has delayed the recommencing pre-application advice.
The inclusion of the site in the Authority's Brownfield Register Part 1 is welcomed and an early inclusion in the forthcoming Part 2 of the Register would allow a permission in principle to be considered, speeding up site delivery.

2. SUPPORT FOR THE DRAFT BRENTWOOD LOCAL PLAN PREFERRED
SITES ALLOCATION 2018 AS NOW BEING CONSULTED UPON
Accordingly Ms Kim Armiger very much supports the Brentwood Draft Local Plan
Preferred Sites Allocation 2018. In particular including the Sow N Grow site within the defined preferred site 010 as part of the District's Growth Strategy and for the urban extension of Pilgrims Hatch as referred to in the Response Form for at least 37-38 dwellings within 1-5 years.
She also supports the approach, strategy, and priorities adopted to date by the Council and as now being consulted upon. In particular the allocation of the Sow N Grown Nursery site for residential development as part of land preferred to be developed. As this is previously developed land in the Green Belt the priority allocated for release is supported. The early timing is supported.
The Armiger Family would be pleased to bring the land they own forward for development as soon as possible.
They feel the site could be developed sooner than programmed and perhaps be developed for more dwellings units than the 37 anticipated in the Draft Brentwood Local Plan Preferred Sites Allocations Document 2018.

Support

Preferred Site Allocations 2018

Representation ID: 18559

Received: 10/03/2018

Respondent: Sow & Grow Nursery

Agent: MR ALAN WIPPERMAN

Representation Summary:

The family have formed a development company. Some discussions with developers and builders have also been taking place with a view to a family led development of the site once there is sufficient certainty to proceed.

Full text:

This response follows pre-application discussions and a draft scheme for the Sow N
Grown site submitted for pre-application advice some time ago. This was on-going, pending progress with the development plan document being adopted, in anticipation of when the site can be released from the defined Metropolitan Green Belt. This has been delayed for some time now following the National Planning Practice Guidance as amended in October 2014.
Following the most recent pre-application advice a possible scheme had been amended to show both Phase 1 and Phase 2 and this was submitted when the Strategic Growth Options were being considered and as part of the 2017 Call for Sites. It is not submitted again.
This Response, together with the Response Form and letter confirms that the Sow n Grow part of the defined and preferred site 101 is still owned by three members of the Armiger family acting together. They are still intending to seek planning permission to develop the site for housing once the requirements of the National Planning Practice Guidance are met and the development plan process is sufficiently advanced to then allow for the release of this previously developed land from the Green Belt as a preferred site allocation as now being proposed. Development could then commence and be completed within 5 years. The telecoms mast site has now been acquired in anticipation of this to reinstate full freehold ownership of their part of the preferred site allocation.
It is a site in a highly sustainable location well served by public transport and other urban services and facilities within walkable distance. The Council have confirmed this view.
It would not take any greenfield land away from agricultural use. The proposed
redevelopment would give many amenity and visual improvements to the locality as well.
The current mature and established tree line will be retained. The scheme would enhance the area.
The remaining small businesses need to expand and relocate to better premises and they are willing to do so and have now agreed short notice terms. It can therefore be very quickly developed to help meet the objectively assessed housing needs of the Borough.
It is an area that has recently been included in Part 1 of the Authority's Brownfield Register.
Advice as to when it can be included on Part 2 of the Register would be welcomed as a technical consent application would quickly follow.
The family have formed a development company. Some discussions with developers and builders have also been taking place with a view to a family led development of the site once there is sufficient certainty to proceed.
It is only the continuing uncertainty of the planning context that has delayed the recommencing pre-application advice.
The inclusion of the site in the Authority's Brownfield Register Part 1 is welcomed and an early inclusion in the forthcoming Part 2 of the Register would allow a permission in principle to be considered, speeding up site delivery.

2. SUPPORT FOR THE DRAFT BRENTWOOD LOCAL PLAN PREFERRED
SITES ALLOCATION 2018 AS NOW BEING CONSULTED UPON
Accordingly Ms Kim Armiger very much supports the Brentwood Draft Local Plan
Preferred Sites Allocation 2018. In particular including the Sow N Grow site within the defined preferred site 010 as part of the District's Growth Strategy and for the urban extension of Pilgrims Hatch as referred to in the Response Form for at least 37-38 dwellings within 1-5 years.
She also supports the approach, strategy, and priorities adopted to date by the Council and as now being consulted upon. In particular the allocation of the Sow N Grown Nursery site for residential development as part of land preferred to be developed. As this is previously developed land in the Green Belt the priority allocated for release is supported. The early timing is supported.
The Armiger Family would be pleased to bring the land they own forward for development as soon as possible.
They feel the site could be developed sooner than programmed and perhaps be developed for more dwellings units than the 37 anticipated in the Draft Brentwood Local Plan Preferred Sites Allocations Document 2018.

Support

Preferred Site Allocations 2018

Representation ID: 18560

Received: 10/03/2018

Respondent: Sow & Grow Nursery

Agent: MR ALAN WIPPERMAN

Representation Summary:

It is a site in a highly sustainable location well served by public transport and other urban services and facilities within walkable distance. The Council have confirmed this view.

Full text:

This response follows pre-application discussions and a draft scheme for the Sow N
Grown site submitted for pre-application advice some time ago. This was on-going, pending progress with the development plan document being adopted, in anticipation of when the site can be released from the defined Metropolitan Green Belt. This has been delayed for some time now following the National Planning Practice Guidance as amended in October 2014.
Following the most recent pre-application advice a possible scheme had been amended to show both Phase 1 and Phase 2 and this was submitted when the Strategic Growth Options were being considered and as part of the 2017 Call for Sites. It is not submitted again.
This Response, together with the Response Form and letter confirms that the Sow n Grow part of the defined and preferred site 101 is still owned by three members of the Armiger family acting together. They are still intending to seek planning permission to develop the site for housing once the requirements of the National Planning Practice Guidance are met and the development plan process is sufficiently advanced to then allow for the release of this previously developed land from the Green Belt as a preferred site allocation as now being proposed. Development could then commence and be completed within 5 years. The telecoms mast site has now been acquired in anticipation of this to reinstate full freehold ownership of their part of the preferred site allocation.
It is a site in a highly sustainable location well served by public transport and other urban services and facilities within walkable distance. The Council have confirmed this view.
It would not take any greenfield land away from agricultural use. The proposed
redevelopment would give many amenity and visual improvements to the locality as well.
The current mature and established tree line will be retained. The scheme would enhance the area.
The remaining small businesses need to expand and relocate to better premises and they are willing to do so and have now agreed short notice terms. It can therefore be very quickly developed to help meet the objectively assessed housing needs of the Borough.
It is an area that has recently been included in Part 1 of the Authority's Brownfield Register.
Advice as to when it can be included on Part 2 of the Register would be welcomed as a technical consent application would quickly follow.
The family have formed a development company. Some discussions with developers and builders have also been taking place with a view to a family led development of the site once there is sufficient certainty to proceed.
It is only the continuing uncertainty of the planning context that has delayed the recommencing pre-application advice.
The inclusion of the site in the Authority's Brownfield Register Part 1 is welcomed and an early inclusion in the forthcoming Part 2 of the Register would allow a permission in principle to be considered, speeding up site delivery.

2. SUPPORT FOR THE DRAFT BRENTWOOD LOCAL PLAN PREFERRED
SITES ALLOCATION 2018 AS NOW BEING CONSULTED UPON
Accordingly Ms Kim Armiger very much supports the Brentwood Draft Local Plan
Preferred Sites Allocation 2018. In particular including the Sow N Grow site within the defined preferred site 010 as part of the District's Growth Strategy and for the urban extension of Pilgrims Hatch as referred to in the Response Form for at least 37-38 dwellings within 1-5 years.
She also supports the approach, strategy, and priorities adopted to date by the Council and as now being consulted upon. In particular the allocation of the Sow N Grown Nursery site for residential development as part of land preferred to be developed. As this is previously developed land in the Green Belt the priority allocated for release is supported. The early timing is supported.
The Armiger Family would be pleased to bring the land they own forward for development as soon as possible.
They feel the site could be developed sooner than programmed and perhaps be developed for more dwellings units than the 37 anticipated in the Draft Brentwood Local Plan Preferred Sites Allocations Document 2018.

Support

Preferred Site Allocations 2018

Representation ID: 18561

Received: 10/03/2018

Respondent: Sow & Grow Nursery

Agent: MR ALAN WIPPERMAN

Representation Summary:

The proposals would not take any greenfield land away from agricultural use. Redevelopment would also provide amenity and visual improvements to the locality. The current mature and established tree line will be retained enhancing the area.

Full text:

This response follows pre-application discussions and a draft scheme for the Sow N
Grown site submitted for pre-application advice some time ago. This was on-going, pending progress with the development plan document being adopted, in anticipation of when the site can be released from the defined Metropolitan Green Belt. This has been delayed for some time now following the National Planning Practice Guidance as amended in October 2014.
Following the most recent pre-application advice a possible scheme had been amended to show both Phase 1 and Phase 2 and this was submitted when the Strategic Growth Options were being considered and as part of the 2017 Call for Sites. It is not submitted again.
This Response, together with the Response Form and letter confirms that the Sow n Grow part of the defined and preferred site 101 is still owned by three members of the Armiger family acting together. They are still intending to seek planning permission to develop the site for housing once the requirements of the National Planning Practice Guidance are met and the development plan process is sufficiently advanced to then allow for the release of this previously developed land from the Green Belt as a preferred site allocation as now being proposed. Development could then commence and be completed within 5 years. The telecoms mast site has now been acquired in anticipation of this to reinstate full freehold ownership of their part of the preferred site allocation.
It is a site in a highly sustainable location well served by public transport and other urban services and facilities within walkable distance. The Council have confirmed this view.
It would not take any greenfield land away from agricultural use. The proposed
redevelopment would give many amenity and visual improvements to the locality as well.
The current mature and established tree line will be retained. The scheme would enhance the area.
The remaining small businesses need to expand and relocate to better premises and they are willing to do so and have now agreed short notice terms. It can therefore be very quickly developed to help meet the objectively assessed housing needs of the Borough.
It is an area that has recently been included in Part 1 of the Authority's Brownfield Register.
Advice as to when it can be included on Part 2 of the Register would be welcomed as a technical consent application would quickly follow.
The family have formed a development company. Some discussions with developers and builders have also been taking place with a view to a family led development of the site once there is sufficient certainty to proceed.
It is only the continuing uncertainty of the planning context that has delayed the recommencing pre-application advice.
The inclusion of the site in the Authority's Brownfield Register Part 1 is welcomed and an early inclusion in the forthcoming Part 2 of the Register would allow a permission in principle to be considered, speeding up site delivery.

2. SUPPORT FOR THE DRAFT BRENTWOOD LOCAL PLAN PREFERRED
SITES ALLOCATION 2018 AS NOW BEING CONSULTED UPON
Accordingly Ms Kim Armiger very much supports the Brentwood Draft Local Plan
Preferred Sites Allocation 2018. In particular including the Sow N Grow site within the defined preferred site 010 as part of the District's Growth Strategy and for the urban extension of Pilgrims Hatch as referred to in the Response Form for at least 37-38 dwellings within 1-5 years.
She also supports the approach, strategy, and priorities adopted to date by the Council and as now being consulted upon. In particular the allocation of the Sow N Grown Nursery site for residential development as part of land preferred to be developed. As this is previously developed land in the Green Belt the priority allocated for release is supported. The early timing is supported.
The Armiger Family would be pleased to bring the land they own forward for development as soon as possible.
They feel the site could be developed sooner than programmed and perhaps be developed for more dwellings units than the 37 anticipated in the Draft Brentwood Local Plan Preferred Sites Allocations Document 2018.

Support

Preferred Site Allocations 2018

Representation ID: 18562

Received: 10/03/2018

Respondent: Sow & Grow Nursery

Agent: MR ALAN WIPPERMAN

Representation Summary:

The inclusion of the site in the Authority's Brownfield Register Part 1 is welcomed and an early inclusion in the forthcoming Part 2 of the Register would allow a permission in principle to be considered, speeding up site delivery.

Full text:

This response follows pre-application discussions and a draft scheme for the Sow N
Grown site submitted for pre-application advice some time ago. This was on-going, pending progress with the development plan document being adopted, in anticipation of when the site can be released from the defined Metropolitan Green Belt. This has been delayed for some time now following the National Planning Practice Guidance as amended in October 2014.
Following the most recent pre-application advice a possible scheme had been amended to show both Phase 1 and Phase 2 and this was submitted when the Strategic Growth Options were being considered and as part of the 2017 Call for Sites. It is not submitted again.
This Response, together with the Response Form and letter confirms that the Sow n Grow part of the defined and preferred site 101 is still owned by three members of the Armiger family acting together. They are still intending to seek planning permission to develop the site for housing once the requirements of the National Planning Practice Guidance are met and the development plan process is sufficiently advanced to then allow for the release of this previously developed land from the Green Belt as a preferred site allocation as now being proposed. Development could then commence and be completed within 5 years. The telecoms mast site has now been acquired in anticipation of this to reinstate full freehold ownership of their part of the preferred site allocation.
It is a site in a highly sustainable location well served by public transport and other urban services and facilities within walkable distance. The Council have confirmed this view.
It would not take any greenfield land away from agricultural use. The proposed
redevelopment would give many amenity and visual improvements to the locality as well.
The current mature and established tree line will be retained. The scheme would enhance the area.
The remaining small businesses need to expand and relocate to better premises and they are willing to do so and have now agreed short notice terms. It can therefore be very quickly developed to help meet the objectively assessed housing needs of the Borough.
It is an area that has recently been included in Part 1 of the Authority's Brownfield Register.
Advice as to when it can be included on Part 2 of the Register would be welcomed as a technical consent application would quickly follow.
The family have formed a development company. Some discussions with developers and builders have also been taking place with a view to a family led development of the site once there is sufficient certainty to proceed.
It is only the continuing uncertainty of the planning context that has delayed the recommencing pre-application advice.
The inclusion of the site in the Authority's Brownfield Register Part 1 is welcomed and an early inclusion in the forthcoming Part 2 of the Register would allow a permission in principle to be considered, speeding up site delivery.

2. SUPPORT FOR THE DRAFT BRENTWOOD LOCAL PLAN PREFERRED
SITES ALLOCATION 2018 AS NOW BEING CONSULTED UPON
Accordingly Ms Kim Armiger very much supports the Brentwood Draft Local Plan
Preferred Sites Allocation 2018. In particular including the Sow N Grow site within the defined preferred site 010 as part of the District's Growth Strategy and for the urban extension of Pilgrims Hatch as referred to in the Response Form for at least 37-38 dwellings within 1-5 years.
She also supports the approach, strategy, and priorities adopted to date by the Council and as now being consulted upon. In particular the allocation of the Sow N Grown Nursery site for residential development as part of land preferred to be developed. As this is previously developed land in the Green Belt the priority allocated for release is supported. The early timing is supported.
The Armiger Family would be pleased to bring the land they own forward for development as soon as possible.
They feel the site could be developed sooner than programmed and perhaps be developed for more dwellings units than the 37 anticipated in the Draft Brentwood Local Plan Preferred Sites Allocations Document 2018.

Support

Preferred Site Allocations 2018

Representation ID: 18563

Received: 10/03/2018

Respondent: Sow & Grow Nursery

Agent: MR ALAN WIPPERMAN

Representation Summary:

Possible that the site could be developed sooner than programmed and perhaps be developed for more dwellings units than the 37 anticipated in the emerging Local Plan.

Full text:

This response follows pre-application discussions and a draft scheme for the Sow N
Grown site submitted for pre-application advice some time ago. This was on-going, pending progress with the development plan document being adopted, in anticipation of when the site can be released from the defined Metropolitan Green Belt. This has been delayed for some time now following the National Planning Practice Guidance as amended in October 2014.
Following the most recent pre-application advice a possible scheme had been amended to show both Phase 1 and Phase 2 and this was submitted when the Strategic Growth Options were being considered and as part of the 2017 Call for Sites. It is not submitted again.
This Response, together with the Response Form and letter confirms that the Sow n Grow part of the defined and preferred site 101 is still owned by three members of the Armiger family acting together. They are still intending to seek planning permission to develop the site for housing once the requirements of the National Planning Practice Guidance are met and the development plan process is sufficiently advanced to then allow for the release of this previously developed land from the Green Belt as a preferred site allocation as now being proposed. Development could then commence and be completed within 5 years. The telecoms mast site has now been acquired in anticipation of this to reinstate full freehold ownership of their part of the preferred site allocation.
It is a site in a highly sustainable location well served by public transport and other urban services and facilities within walkable distance. The Council have confirmed this view.
It would not take any greenfield land away from agricultural use. The proposed
redevelopment would give many amenity and visual improvements to the locality as well.
The current mature and established tree line will be retained. The scheme would enhance the area.
The remaining small businesses need to expand and relocate to better premises and they are willing to do so and have now agreed short notice terms. It can therefore be very quickly developed to help meet the objectively assessed housing needs of the Borough.
It is an area that has recently been included in Part 1 of the Authority's Brownfield Register.
Advice as to when it can be included on Part 2 of the Register would be welcomed as a technical consent application would quickly follow.
The family have formed a development company. Some discussions with developers and builders have also been taking place with a view to a family led development of the site once there is sufficient certainty to proceed.
It is only the continuing uncertainty of the planning context that has delayed the recommencing pre-application advice.
The inclusion of the site in the Authority's Brownfield Register Part 1 is welcomed and an early inclusion in the forthcoming Part 2 of the Register would allow a permission in principle to be considered, speeding up site delivery.

2. SUPPORT FOR THE DRAFT BRENTWOOD LOCAL PLAN PREFERRED
SITES ALLOCATION 2018 AS NOW BEING CONSULTED UPON
Accordingly Ms Kim Armiger very much supports the Brentwood Draft Local Plan
Preferred Sites Allocation 2018. In particular including the Sow N Grow site within the defined preferred site 010 as part of the District's Growth Strategy and for the urban extension of Pilgrims Hatch as referred to in the Response Form for at least 37-38 dwellings within 1-5 years.
She also supports the approach, strategy, and priorities adopted to date by the Council and as now being consulted upon. In particular the allocation of the Sow N Grown Nursery site for residential development as part of land preferred to be developed. As this is previously developed land in the Green Belt the priority allocated for release is supported. The early timing is supported.
The Armiger Family would be pleased to bring the land they own forward for development as soon as possible.
They feel the site could be developed sooner than programmed and perhaps be developed for more dwellings units than the 37 anticipated in the Draft Brentwood Local Plan Preferred Sites Allocations Document 2018.

Support

Preferred Site Allocations 2018

Representation ID: 18564

Received: 10/03/2018

Respondent: Sow & Grow Nursery

Agent: MR ALAN WIPPERMAN

Representation Summary:

Have previously carried out pre-application discussions setting out a draft scheme. The scheme was amended to show phases 1 and 2 and submitted to the Strategic Growth Options consultation 2015. Submission of an application has been pending the adoption of the Local Plan.

Full text:

1. BACKGROUND
This response follows pre-application discussions and a draft scheme for the Sow N
Grown site submitted for pre-application advice some time ago. This was on-going, pending progress with the development plan document being adopted, in anticipation of when the site can be released from the defined Metropolitan Green Belt. This has been delayed for some time now following the National Planning Practice Guidance as amended in October 2014.
Following the most recent pre-application advice a possible scheme had been amended to show both Phase 1 and Phase 2 and this was submitted when the Strategic Growth Options were being considered and as part of the 2017 Call for Sites. It is not submitted again.
This Response, together with the Response Form and letter confirms that the Sow n Grow part of the defined and preferred site 101 is still owned by three members of the Armiger family acting together. They are still intending to seek planning permission to develop the site for housing once the requirements of the National Planning Practice Guidance are met and the development plan process is sufficiently advanced to then allow for the release of this previously developed land from the Green Belt as a preferred site allocation as now being proposed. Development could then commence and be completed within 5 years. The telecoms mast site has now been acquired in anticipation of this to reinstate full freehold ownership of their part of the preferred site allocation.
It is a site in a highly sustainable location well served by public transport and other urban services and facilities within walkable distance. The Council have confirmed this view.
It would not take any greenfield land away from agricultural use. The proposed
redevelopment would give many amenity and visual improvements to the locality as well.
The current mature and established tree line will be retained. The scheme would enhance the area.
The remaining small businesses need to expand and relocate to better premises and they are willing to do so and have now agreed short notice terms. It can therefore be very quickly developed to help meet the objectively assessed housing needs of the Borough.
It is an area that has recently been included in Part 1 of the Authority's Brownfield Register.
Advice as to when it can be included on Part 2 of the Register would be welcomed as a technical consent application would quickly follow.
The family have formed a development company. Some discussions with developers and builders have also been taking place with a view to a family led development of the site once there is sufficient certainty to proceed.
It is only the continuing uncertainty of the planning context that has delayed the recommencing pre-application advice.
The inclusion of the site in the Authority's Brownfield Register Part 1 is welcomed and an early inclusion in the forthcoming Part 2 of the Register would allow a permission in principle to be considered, speeding up site delivery.

2. SUPPORT FOR THE DRAFT BRENTWOOD LOCAL PLAN PREFERRED
SITES ALLOCATION 2018 AS NOW BEING CONSULTED UPON
Accordingly Mr Derek Armiger very much supports the Brentwood Draft Local Plan
Preferred Sites Allocation 2018. In particular including the Sow N Grow site within the defined preferred site 010 as part of the District's Growth Strategy and for the urban extension of Pilgrims Hatch as referred to in the Response Form for at least 37-38 dwellings within 1-5 years.
He also supports the approach, strategy, and priorities adopted to date by the Council and as now being consulted upon. In particular the allocation of the Sow N Grown Nursery site for residential development as part of land preferred to be developed. As this is previously developed land in the Green Belt the priority allocated for release is supported. The early timing is supported.
The Armiger Family would be pleased to bring the land they own forward for development as soon as possible.
They feel the site could be developed sooner than programmed and perhaps be developed for more dwellings units than the 37 anticipated in the Draft Brentwood Local Plan Preferred Sites Allocations Document 2018.

Support

Preferred Site Allocations 2018

Representation ID: 18566

Received: 10/03/2018

Respondent: Sow & Grow Nursery

Agent: MR ALAN WIPPERMAN

Representation Summary:

The site is considered deliverable as it is still in the same ownership who are willing to bring the site forwards as soon as possible. The telecoms mast on site has now been acquired to allow for reinstatement of the full freehold ownership of the site. The existing businesses on site are willing to relocate and have now agree short notice terms. Development on site could commence and be completed within 5 years.

Full text:

1. BACKGROUND
This response follows pre-application discussions and a draft scheme for the Sow N
Grown site submitted for pre-application advice some time ago. This was on-going, pending progress with the development plan document being adopted, in anticipation of when the site can be released from the defined Metropolitan Green Belt. This has been delayed for some time now following the National Planning Practice Guidance as amended in October 2014.
Following the most recent pre-application advice a possible scheme had been amended to show both Phase 1 and Phase 2 and this was submitted when the Strategic Growth Options were being considered and as part of the 2017 Call for Sites. It is not submitted again.
This Response, together with the Response Form and letter confirms that the Sow n Grow part of the defined and preferred site 101 is still owned by three members of the Armiger family acting together. They are still intending to seek planning permission to develop the site for housing once the requirements of the National Planning Practice Guidance are met and the development plan process is sufficiently advanced to then allow for the release of this previously developed land from the Green Belt as a preferred site allocation as now being proposed. Development could then commence and be completed within 5 years. The telecoms mast site has now been acquired in anticipation of this to reinstate full freehold ownership of their part of the preferred site allocation.
It is a site in a highly sustainable location well served by public transport and other urban services and facilities within walkable distance. The Council have confirmed this view.
It would not take any greenfield land away from agricultural use. The proposed
redevelopment would give many amenity and visual improvements to the locality as well.
The current mature and established tree line will be retained. The scheme would enhance the area.
The remaining small businesses need to expand and relocate to better premises and they are willing to do so and have now agreed short notice terms. It can therefore be very quickly developed to help meet the objectively assessed housing needs of the Borough.
It is an area that has recently been included in Part 1 of the Authority's Brownfield Register.
Advice as to when it can be included on Part 2 of the Register would be welcomed as a technical consent application would quickly follow.
The family have formed a development company. Some discussions with developers and builders have also been taking place with a view to a family led development of the site once there is sufficient certainty to proceed.
It is only the continuing uncertainty of the planning context that has delayed the recommencing pre-application advice.
The inclusion of the site in the Authority's Brownfield Register Part 1 is welcomed and an early inclusion in the forthcoming Part 2 of the Register would allow a permission in principle to be considered, speeding up site delivery.

2. SUPPORT FOR THE DRAFT BRENTWOOD LOCAL PLAN PREFERRED
SITES ALLOCATION 2018 AS NOW BEING CONSULTED UPON
Accordingly Mr Derek Armiger very much supports the Brentwood Draft Local Plan
Preferred Sites Allocation 2018. In particular including the Sow N Grow site within the defined preferred site 010 as part of the District's Growth Strategy and for the urban extension of Pilgrims Hatch as referred to in the Response Form for at least 37-38 dwellings within 1-5 years.
He also supports the approach, strategy, and priorities adopted to date by the Council and as now being consulted upon. In particular the allocation of the Sow N Grown Nursery site for residential development as part of land preferred to be developed. As this is previously developed land in the Green Belt the priority allocated for release is supported. The early timing is supported.
The Armiger Family would be pleased to bring the land they own forward for development as soon as possible.
They feel the site could be developed sooner than programmed and perhaps be developed for more dwellings units than the 37 anticipated in the Draft Brentwood Local Plan Preferred Sites Allocations Document 2018.

Support

Preferred Site Allocations 2018

Representation ID: 18567

Received: 10/03/2018

Respondent: Sow & Grow Nursery

Agent: MR ALAN WIPPERMAN

Representation Summary:

The family have formed a development company. Some discussions with developers and builders have also been taking place with a view to a family led development of the site once there is sufficient certainty to proceed.

Full text:

1. BACKGROUND
This response follows pre-application discussions and a draft scheme for the Sow N
Grown site submitted for pre-application advice some time ago. This was on-going, pending progress with the development plan document being adopted, in anticipation of when the site can be released from the defined Metropolitan Green Belt. This has been delayed for some time now following the National Planning Practice Guidance as amended in October 2014.
Following the most recent pre-application advice a possible scheme had been amended to show both Phase 1 and Phase 2 and this was submitted when the Strategic Growth Options were being considered and as part of the 2017 Call for Sites. It is not submitted again.
This Response, together with the Response Form and letter confirms that the Sow n Grow part of the defined and preferred site 101 is still owned by three members of the Armiger family acting together. They are still intending to seek planning permission to develop the site for housing once the requirements of the National Planning Practice Guidance are met and the development plan process is sufficiently advanced to then allow for the release of this previously developed land from the Green Belt as a preferred site allocation as now being proposed. Development could then commence and be completed within 5 years. The telecoms mast site has now been acquired in anticipation of this to reinstate full freehold ownership of their part of the preferred site allocation.
It is a site in a highly sustainable location well served by public transport and other urban services and facilities within walkable distance. The Council have confirmed this view.
It would not take any greenfield land away from agricultural use. The proposed
redevelopment would give many amenity and visual improvements to the locality as well.
The current mature and established tree line will be retained. The scheme would enhance the area.
The remaining small businesses need to expand and relocate to better premises and they are willing to do so and have now agreed short notice terms. It can therefore be very quickly developed to help meet the objectively assessed housing needs of the Borough.
It is an area that has recently been included in Part 1 of the Authority's Brownfield Register.
Advice as to when it can be included on Part 2 of the Register would be welcomed as a technical consent application would quickly follow.
The family have formed a development company. Some discussions with developers and builders have also been taking place with a view to a family led development of the site once there is sufficient certainty to proceed.
It is only the continuing uncertainty of the planning context that has delayed the recommencing pre-application advice.
The inclusion of the site in the Authority's Brownfield Register Part 1 is welcomed and an early inclusion in the forthcoming Part 2 of the Register would allow a permission in principle to be considered, speeding up site delivery.

2. SUPPORT FOR THE DRAFT BRENTWOOD LOCAL PLAN PREFERRED
SITES ALLOCATION 2018 AS NOW BEING CONSULTED UPON
Accordingly Mr Derek Armiger very much supports the Brentwood Draft Local Plan
Preferred Sites Allocation 2018. In particular including the Sow N Grow site within the defined preferred site 010 as part of the District's Growth Strategy and for the urban extension of Pilgrims Hatch as referred to in the Response Form for at least 37-38 dwellings within 1-5 years.
He also supports the approach, strategy, and priorities adopted to date by the Council and as now being consulted upon. In particular the allocation of the Sow N Grown Nursery site for residential development as part of land preferred to be developed. As this is previously developed land in the Green Belt the priority allocated for release is supported. The early timing is supported.
The Armiger Family would be pleased to bring the land they own forward for development as soon as possible.
They feel the site could be developed sooner than programmed and perhaps be developed for more dwellings units than the 37 anticipated in the Draft Brentwood Local Plan Preferred Sites Allocations Document 2018.

Support

Preferred Site Allocations 2018

Representation ID: 18568

Received: 10/03/2018

Respondent: Sow & Grow Nursery

Agent: MR ALAN WIPPERMAN

Representation Summary:

It is a site in a highly sustainable location well served by public transport and other urban services and facilities within walkable distance. The Council have confirmed this view.

Full text:

1. BACKGROUND
This response follows pre-application discussions and a draft scheme for the Sow N
Grown site submitted for pre-application advice some time ago. This was on-going, pending progress with the development plan document being adopted, in anticipation of when the site can be released from the defined Metropolitan Green Belt. This has been delayed for some time now following the National Planning Practice Guidance as amended in October 2014.
Following the most recent pre-application advice a possible scheme had been amended to show both Phase 1 and Phase 2 and this was submitted when the Strategic Growth Options were being considered and as part of the 2017 Call for Sites. It is not submitted again.
This Response, together with the Response Form and letter confirms that the Sow n Grow part of the defined and preferred site 101 is still owned by three members of the Armiger family acting together. They are still intending to seek planning permission to develop the site for housing once the requirements of the National Planning Practice Guidance are met and the development plan process is sufficiently advanced to then allow for the release of this previously developed land from the Green Belt as a preferred site allocation as now being proposed. Development could then commence and be completed within 5 years. The telecoms mast site has now been acquired in anticipation of this to reinstate full freehold ownership of their part of the preferred site allocation.
It is a site in a highly sustainable location well served by public transport and other urban services and facilities within walkable distance. The Council have confirmed this view.
It would not take any greenfield land away from agricultural use. The proposed
redevelopment would give many amenity and visual improvements to the locality as well.
The current mature and established tree line will be retained. The scheme would enhance the area.
The remaining small businesses need to expand and relocate to better premises and they are willing to do so and have now agreed short notice terms. It can therefore be very quickly developed to help meet the objectively assessed housing needs of the Borough.
It is an area that has recently been included in Part 1 of the Authority's Brownfield Register.
Advice as to when it can be included on Part 2 of the Register would be welcomed as a technical consent application would quickly follow.
The family have formed a development company. Some discussions with developers and builders have also been taking place with a view to a family led development of the site once there is sufficient certainty to proceed.
It is only the continuing uncertainty of the planning context that has delayed the recommencing pre-application advice.
The inclusion of the site in the Authority's Brownfield Register Part 1 is welcomed and an early inclusion in the forthcoming Part 2 of the Register would allow a permission in principle to be considered, speeding up site delivery.

2. SUPPORT FOR THE DRAFT BRENTWOOD LOCAL PLAN PREFERRED
SITES ALLOCATION 2018 AS NOW BEING CONSULTED UPON
Accordingly Mr Derek Armiger very much supports the Brentwood Draft Local Plan
Preferred Sites Allocation 2018. In particular including the Sow N Grow site within the defined preferred site 010 as part of the District's Growth Strategy and for the urban extension of Pilgrims Hatch as referred to in the Response Form for at least 37-38 dwellings within 1-5 years.
He also supports the approach, strategy, and priorities adopted to date by the Council and as now being consulted upon. In particular the allocation of the Sow N Grown Nursery site for residential development as part of land preferred to be developed. As this is previously developed land in the Green Belt the priority allocated for release is supported. The early timing is supported.
The Armiger Family would be pleased to bring the land they own forward for development as soon as possible.
They feel the site could be developed sooner than programmed and perhaps be developed for more dwellings units than the 37 anticipated in the Draft Brentwood Local Plan Preferred Sites Allocations Document 2018.

Support

Preferred Site Allocations 2018

Representation ID: 18569

Received: 10/03/2018

Respondent: Sow & Grow Nursery

Agent: MR ALAN WIPPERMAN

Representation Summary:

The proposals would not take any greenfield land away from agricultural use. Redevelopment would also provide amenity and visual improvements to the locality. The current mature and established tree line will be retained enhancing the area.

Full text:

1. BACKGROUND
This response follows pre-application discussions and a draft scheme for the Sow N
Grown site submitted for pre-application advice some time ago. This was on-going, pending progress with the development plan document being adopted, in anticipation of when the site can be released from the defined Metropolitan Green Belt. This has been delayed for some time now following the National Planning Practice Guidance as amended in October 2014.
Following the most recent pre-application advice a possible scheme had been amended to show both Phase 1 and Phase 2 and this was submitted when the Strategic Growth Options were being considered and as part of the 2017 Call for Sites. It is not submitted again.
This Response, together with the Response Form and letter confirms that the Sow n Grow part of the defined and preferred site 101 is still owned by three members of the Armiger family acting together. They are still intending to seek planning permission to develop the site for housing once the requirements of the National Planning Practice Guidance are met and the development plan process is sufficiently advanced to then allow for the release of this previously developed land from the Green Belt as a preferred site allocation as now being proposed. Development could then commence and be completed within 5 years. The telecoms mast site has now been acquired in anticipation of this to reinstate full freehold ownership of their part of the preferred site allocation.
It is a site in a highly sustainable location well served by public transport and other urban services and facilities within walkable distance. The Council have confirmed this view.
It would not take any greenfield land away from agricultural use. The proposed
redevelopment would give many amenity and visual improvements to the locality as well.
The current mature and established tree line will be retained. The scheme would enhance the area.
The remaining small businesses need to expand and relocate to better premises and they are willing to do so and have now agreed short notice terms. It can therefore be very quickly developed to help meet the objectively assessed housing needs of the Borough.
It is an area that has recently been included in Part 1 of the Authority's Brownfield Register.
Advice as to when it can be included on Part 2 of the Register would be welcomed as a technical consent application would quickly follow.
The family have formed a development company. Some discussions with developers and builders have also been taking place with a view to a family led development of the site once there is sufficient certainty to proceed.
It is only the continuing uncertainty of the planning context that has delayed the recommencing pre-application advice.
The inclusion of the site in the Authority's Brownfield Register Part 1 is welcomed and an early inclusion in the forthcoming Part 2 of the Register would allow a permission in principle to be considered, speeding up site delivery.

2. SUPPORT FOR THE DRAFT BRENTWOOD LOCAL PLAN PREFERRED
SITES ALLOCATION 2018 AS NOW BEING CONSULTED UPON
Accordingly Mr Derek Armiger very much supports the Brentwood Draft Local Plan
Preferred Sites Allocation 2018. In particular including the Sow N Grow site within the defined preferred site 010 as part of the District's Growth Strategy and for the urban extension of Pilgrims Hatch as referred to in the Response Form for at least 37-38 dwellings within 1-5 years.
He also supports the approach, strategy, and priorities adopted to date by the Council and as now being consulted upon. In particular the allocation of the Sow N Grown Nursery site for residential development as part of land preferred to be developed. As this is previously developed land in the Green Belt the priority allocated for release is supported. The early timing is supported.
The Armiger Family would be pleased to bring the land they own forward for development as soon as possible.
They feel the site could be developed sooner than programmed and perhaps be developed for more dwellings units than the 37 anticipated in the Draft Brentwood Local Plan Preferred Sites Allocations Document 2018.

Support

Preferred Site Allocations 2018

Representation ID: 18570

Received: 10/03/2018

Respondent: Sow & Grow Nursery

Agent: MR ALAN WIPPERMAN

Representation Summary:

The inclusion of the site in the Authority's Brownfield Register Part 1 is welcomed and an early inclusion in the forthcoming Part 2 of the Register would allow a permission in principle to be considered, speeding up site delivery.

Full text:

1. BACKGROUND
This response follows pre-application discussions and a draft scheme for the Sow N
Grown site submitted for pre-application advice some time ago. This was on-going, pending progress with the development plan document being adopted, in anticipation of when the site can be released from the defined Metropolitan Green Belt. This has been delayed for some time now following the National Planning Practice Guidance as amended in October 2014.
Following the most recent pre-application advice a possible scheme had been amended to show both Phase 1 and Phase 2 and this was submitted when the Strategic Growth Options were being considered and as part of the 2017 Call for Sites. It is not submitted again.
This Response, together with the Response Form and letter confirms that the Sow n Grow part of the defined and preferred site 101 is still owned by three members of the Armiger family acting together. They are still intending to seek planning permission to develop the site for housing once the requirements of the National Planning Practice Guidance are met and the development plan process is sufficiently advanced to then allow for the release of this previously developed land from the Green Belt as a preferred site allocation as now being proposed. Development could then commence and be completed within 5 years. The telecoms mast site has now been acquired in anticipation of this to reinstate full freehold ownership of their part of the preferred site allocation.
It is a site in a highly sustainable location well served by public transport and other urban services and facilities within walkable distance. The Council have confirmed this view.
It would not take any greenfield land away from agricultural use. The proposed
redevelopment would give many amenity and visual improvements to the locality as well.
The current mature and established tree line will be retained. The scheme would enhance the area.
The remaining small businesses need to expand and relocate to better premises and they are willing to do so and have now agreed short notice terms. It can therefore be very quickly developed to help meet the objectively assessed housing needs of the Borough.
It is an area that has recently been included in Part 1 of the Authority's Brownfield Register.
Advice as to when it can be included on Part 2 of the Register would be welcomed as a technical consent application would quickly follow.
The family have formed a development company. Some discussions with developers and builders have also been taking place with a view to a family led development of the site once there is sufficient certainty to proceed.
It is only the continuing uncertainty of the planning context that has delayed the recommencing pre-application advice.
The inclusion of the site in the Authority's Brownfield Register Part 1 is welcomed and an early inclusion in the forthcoming Part 2 of the Register would allow a permission in principle to be considered, speeding up site delivery.

2. SUPPORT FOR THE DRAFT BRENTWOOD LOCAL PLAN PREFERRED
SITES ALLOCATION 2018 AS NOW BEING CONSULTED UPON
Accordingly Mr Derek Armiger very much supports the Brentwood Draft Local Plan
Preferred Sites Allocation 2018. In particular including the Sow N Grow site within the defined preferred site 010 as part of the District's Growth Strategy and for the urban extension of Pilgrims Hatch as referred to in the Response Form for at least 37-38 dwellings within 1-5 years.
He also supports the approach, strategy, and priorities adopted to date by the Council and as now being consulted upon. In particular the allocation of the Sow N Grown Nursery site for residential development as part of land preferred to be developed. As this is previously developed land in the Green Belt the priority allocated for release is supported. The early timing is supported.
The Armiger Family would be pleased to bring the land they own forward for development as soon as possible.
They feel the site could be developed sooner than programmed and perhaps be developed for more dwellings units than the 37 anticipated in the Draft Brentwood Local Plan Preferred Sites Allocations Document 2018.

Support

Preferred Site Allocations 2018

Representation ID: 18571

Received: 10/03/2018

Respondent: Sow & Grow Nursery

Agent: MR ALAN WIPPERMAN

Representation Summary:

Possible that the site could be developed sooner than programmed and perhaps be developed for more dwellings units than the 37 anticipated in the emerging Local Plan.

Full text:

1. BACKGROUND
This response follows pre-application discussions and a draft scheme for the Sow N
Grown site submitted for pre-application advice some time ago. This was on-going, pending progress with the development plan document being adopted, in anticipation of when the site can be released from the defined Metropolitan Green Belt. This has been delayed for some time now following the National Planning Practice Guidance as amended in October 2014.
Following the most recent pre-application advice a possible scheme had been amended to show both Phase 1 and Phase 2 and this was submitted when the Strategic Growth Options were being considered and as part of the 2017 Call for Sites. It is not submitted again.
This Response, together with the Response Form and letter confirms that the Sow n Grow part of the defined and preferred site 101 is still owned by three members of the Armiger family acting together. They are still intending to seek planning permission to develop the site for housing once the requirements of the National Planning Practice Guidance are met and the development plan process is sufficiently advanced to then allow for the release of this previously developed land from the Green Belt as a preferred site allocation as now being proposed. Development could then commence and be completed within 5 years. The telecoms mast site has now been acquired in anticipation of this to reinstate full freehold ownership of their part of the preferred site allocation.
It is a site in a highly sustainable location well served by public transport and other urban services and facilities within walkable distance. The Council have confirmed this view.
It would not take any greenfield land away from agricultural use. The proposed
redevelopment would give many amenity and visual improvements to the locality as well.
The current mature and established tree line will be retained. The scheme would enhance the area.
The remaining small businesses need to expand and relocate to better premises and they are willing to do so and have now agreed short notice terms. It can therefore be very quickly developed to help meet the objectively assessed housing needs of the Borough.
It is an area that has recently been included in Part 1 of the Authority's Brownfield Register.
Advice as to when it can be included on Part 2 of the Register would be welcomed as a technical consent application would quickly follow.
The family have formed a development company. Some discussions with developers and builders have also been taking place with a view to a family led development of the site once there is sufficient certainty to proceed.
It is only the continuing uncertainty of the planning context that has delayed the recommencing pre-application advice.
The inclusion of the site in the Authority's Brownfield Register Part 1 is welcomed and an early inclusion in the forthcoming Part 2 of the Register would allow a permission in principle to be considered, speeding up site delivery.

2. SUPPORT FOR THE DRAFT BRENTWOOD LOCAL PLAN PREFERRED
SITES ALLOCATION 2018 AS NOW BEING CONSULTED UPON
Accordingly Mr Derek Armiger very much supports the Brentwood Draft Local Plan
Preferred Sites Allocation 2018. In particular including the Sow N Grow site within the defined preferred site 010 as part of the District's Growth Strategy and for the urban extension of Pilgrims Hatch as referred to in the Response Form for at least 37-38 dwellings within 1-5 years.
He also supports the approach, strategy, and priorities adopted to date by the Council and as now being consulted upon. In particular the allocation of the Sow N Grown Nursery site for residential development as part of land preferred to be developed. As this is previously developed land in the Green Belt the priority allocated for release is supported. The early timing is supported.
The Armiger Family would be pleased to bring the land they own forward for development as soon as possible.
They feel the site could be developed sooner than programmed and perhaps be developed for more dwellings units than the 37 anticipated in the Draft Brentwood Local Plan Preferred Sites Allocations Document 2018.

Object

Preferred Site Allocations 2018

Representation ID: 18775

Received: 12/03/2018

Respondent: Mr. Keith Hodges

Representation Summary:

The proposed property developments at the Sow & Grow Nursery Site will increase the traffic usage on the A128. There are daily delays due to traffic jams into Brentwood which will only be made worse by increasing the number of residence along this road.

Full text:

Any increase in housing in and around Brentwood, will in turn directly increase traffic in the area, leading to increased congestion and increased pollution / poor air quality.
Currently the roads are unable to cope with the volume of traffic that uses them and are very congested. Any plans to increase housing volumes need to be PRE-empted by a review and remodelling of local roads.

Of particular concern is increasing the traffic usage on the A128 with the proposed property developments at the Sow & Grow Nursery Site (Site Ref 010). There are daily delays due to traffic jams into Brentwood which will only be made worse by increasing the number of residence along this road.

In addition, other infrastructure concerns, such as health care and car parking need to be addressed BEFORE additional housing is developed.

Support

Preferred Site Allocations 2018

Representation ID: 19195

Received: 12/03/2018

Respondent: Mr Jeffrey Goodwin

Representation Summary:

Area is services by good infrastructure (Crossrail & Links, Schools, etc.). New Homes to be built in the North of the District e.g. North of A12 Greenfield Sites, Pilgrims Hatch & Shenfield.

Full text:

'Residents in Brentwood want to stay in the District and for their children to live nearby in the District. With superb infrastructure (Crossrail, Roads & Links, Schools, etc) air quality, the children want to stay in Brentwood District and for them to be able to use these services. Bearing the above in mind, wish New Homes to be built in the North of the District e.g. North of A12 Greenfield Sites, Pilgrims Hatch & Shenfield. Not in South of District which the Council considers Out of Area and means relying on Basildon's services. Please therefore, re-consider building the 2,500 + 1,000 New Homes in the North of the District which will then be for Brentwood Residents and keep families close together, in areas they want to live'.

Object

Preferred Site Allocations 2018

Representation ID: 19225

Received: 27/02/2018

Respondent: Mr Martin Tunak

Representation Summary:

This has always been a peaceful and quiet cul de sac. I'm highly concerned you will turn this road into a busy road / through road. Also I oppose any building on greenbelt land.

Full text:

I live (name of street), Pilgrim Hatch. This has always been a peaceful and quiet cul de sac. I'm highly concerned you will turn this road into a busy road / through road. Also I oppose any building on greenbelt land.

Object

Preferred Site Allocations 2018

Representation ID: 19380

Received: 09/03/2018

Respondent: Mrs Karen Porter

Number of people: 2

Representation Summary:

A potential extra 288 dwellings in just one of these developments could see a possible further 576 cars on the road - This increase has a detrimental impact on both the traffic and the environment in the local area. Building yet more estates in the area would put even more strain on an already busy road with limited side 'cut through' roads causing yet more congestion. There would be a detrimental impact on school placements and GP surgeries. Site is greenbelt, assists with preventing flooding, and habitat to wildlife.

Full text:

Propose Development at Sites 010, 023A & 023B: We live at (address) and would like to strongly oppose the proposed development in Pilgrims Hatch, alongside the A12 (Site Ref's 023A & 023B) and the proposed development at Ongar Road Sow and Grow (Site Ref 010). My husband and I live in Brentwood with our young son and I personally have been a resident here for all of my life. Brentwood is currently such a beautiful, quaint little town and it is such a shame to see it being mowed down and over-developed in this way, particularly when it's on 'protected' green belt land. We lay out below our reasons for strongly opposing these proposed developments below (in no specific order): According to your plans you were proposing a potential extra 288 dwellings in just one of these developments. That could see a possible further 576 cars on the road (based on the 2015 UK average of 2 cars per household). That is for just one of these development sites only! This increase has a detrimental impact on both the traffic and the environment in the local area; There has been a noticeable increase in traffic along the Ongar Road since the building of the Highwood estate, particularly at peak times and weekends the traffic queues right back over the A12 bridge to the junction of Windsor Road, and we note that the bus routes have also now changed to use Ongar Road instead of Doddinghurst Road (we assume to free up Doddonghurst Road in preparation for this development). Building yet more estates in the area would put even more strain on an already busy road with limited side 'cut through' roads causing yet more congestion; There would also be a significant increase in traffic along Sandpit Lane, commonly used as a cut through from Pilgrims Hatch. This road is already in dire shape and is, in our opinion, a fairly risky road to use at the best of times (I personally have had a couple of near misses along this road myself due to oncoming traffic approaching too fast combined with its narrow and unkempt nature, the number of potholes at the side of the road are ridiculous). More traffic along this road would potentially just result in more accidents; There would be a detrimental impact on school placements. You would need to build more schools as well as extend the already existing ones to keep up with this level of development in the town. There is pressure on already struggling schools to take on more pupils in the same number of classrooms and the bigger classes get the less effective the education is to the individual child (that's assuming you're lucky enough to get a place accepted at a local school in the first place); There would be a detrimental impact on waiting times at GP's. You keep building more homes but yet you are not building any more doctors surgeries (or extending the already existing ones). We already have to wait an average of 3 weeks, sometimes longer, to get a non-emergency appointment at our doctors surgery (and that's not even necessarily seeing our own GP). More homes mean more patients locally which means longer waiting times at local surgeries and more impact on an already stretched health service; The proposed plot of land is supposed to be Green Belt protected (re Site Ref's 023A & 023B). It angers us that the Green Belt protection seems to stand for nothing to local councils anymore. My husband and I have many times taken my young son for a walk alongside these fields or been to see the horses and it saddens us that this would no longer be able to be the case. We are slowly robbing this town of it's beautiful greenery that used to make it so quaint and we are slowly turning it into yet another concrete jungle full of pollution instead of fresh air and brick walls instead of green fields, much like Romford; The more fields that are built on the more strain this places on the local drainage system. The drainage system along Ongar Road is already clearly struggling as whenever it rains we have to walk or drive through great puddles that accumulate across both the road and the whole of the pavement, taking away land where rain water can naturally drain away is just going to add to the problem; The loss of wildlife would be tragic; There would also be a negative impact on the local environment, both while the development was being built and then due to the subsequent increase in traffic therafter; In addition to the above, re Site Ref's 023A & 023B we would also strongly oppose our road, Viking Way, being considered as an access road for the development (we are currently under the impression that Doddinghurst Road would be the preferred access but that our road was being considered). The increase in traffic would turn our quiet and peaceful little cul-de-sac into a potentially hazardous and busy through road and potentially be detrimental to our house prices as a result. We have a young child and we actively chose to live in a cul-de-sac, not a through road. We moved to this particular area because it was a quiet little cul-de-sac in a quaint little town situated among beautiful views of greenery and fields (allegedly protected by Green Belt) and we feel genuinely very sad that it appears that it's slowly being chipped away. Once it's gone, it's gone for good.