023A & 023B Land off Doddinghurst Road, either side of A12, Brentwood

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Object

Preferred Site Allocations 2018

Representation ID: 17904

Received: 12/02/2018

Respondent: Ms Connie Roffe

Representation Summary:

Flooding issues and impact to traffic feeding into Ongar road are a major concern.

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flooding issues and impact to traffic feeding into Ongar road are a major concern.

Object

Preferred Site Allocations 2018

Representation ID: 17969

Received: 22/02/2018

Respondent: Mrs Barbara Marler

Representation Summary:

The local infrastructure is insufficient to support the extra homes. The Doddinghurst Road is a two-lane road, incapable of coping with the extra traffic. Development of the nature reserve will follow, leading to more road congestion and overcrowding in local schools.

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My main concern is basic infrastructure. Karen Close and Russell Close both ultimately flow onto the Doddinghurst Road. How can the traffic from a further 200 homes be absorbed? At that point in the road, cars are parked from the bridge over the A12 to the corner of Rushdene Road and it is very difficult to exit from Rushdene Road onto the Doddinghurst Road as the line of sight is obscured and also there is only room for one lane of traffic. Presumably no-one who helped draw up the local plan has ever tried to travel from this side of Brentwood to the High Street or the station at busy times. Following this, permission will be given for Tesco to sell the land on which the animal sanctuary resides for a further 400 homes, resulting in mayhem, not only on the Doddinghurst Road, but also, presumably, on Sawyers Hall Lane where there are five schools, which are, I imagine, supposed to absorb the children from these homes.

Object

Preferred Site Allocations 2018

Representation ID: 17970

Received: 23/02/2018

Respondent: Mrs Julia Georgiou

Representation Summary:

I really feel that to build houses in such close proximity to the A12, a major trunk road with constant 24/7 traffic will be injurious to people's health. The fumes and noise are bad enough in Philip Close. To place houses with children even closer would be simply cruel.

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I really feel that to build houses in such close proximity to the A12, a major trunk road with constant 24/7 traffic will be injurious to people's health. The fumes and noise are bad enough in Philip Close. To place houses with children even closer would be simply cruel.

Comment

Preferred Site Allocations 2018

Representation ID: 18127

Received: 09/03/2018

Respondent: Mrs Jill Hubbard

Representation Summary:

The infrastructure here is limited. all traffic has to go into Brentwood along the Ongar Road as there's no direct access to the A12 and it's not possible to access due to it being lower, in a cutting straight under this area of Brentwood.The constraints on traffic movement are huge and will only add to Brentwood's traffic congestion.

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The infrastructure here is limited. all traffic has to go into Brentwood along the Ongar Road as there's no direct access to the A12 and it's not possible to access due to it being lower, in a cutting straight under this area of Brentwood.The constraints on traffic movement are huge and will only add to Brentwood's traffic congestion.

Object

Preferred Site Allocations 2018

Representation ID: 18154

Received: 10/03/2018

Respondent: Mrs Jennifer Crocker

Representation Summary:

As a resident of Pilgrims Hatch there is already a considerable amount of housing development within a relatively small area(as figure 14 Settlement Hierarchy of your LDP clearly shows).Traffic from these developments would feed into the Doddinghurst Road which is already a very busy,single lane road often congested.This road couldn't sustain this increase.It would also take away a large piece of green belt land currently enjoyed by local residents.Doctors are already oversubscribed and there is a long wait for appointments. To build an additional 200 houses in such a built up area would just add to these problems.

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As a resident of Pilgrims Hatch there is already a considerable amount of housing development within a relatively small area(as figure 14 Settlement Hierarchy of your LDP clearly shows).Traffic from these developments would feed into the Doddinghurst Road which is already a very busy,single lane road often congested.This road couldn't sustain this increase.It would also take away a large piece of green belt land currently enjoyed by local residents.Doctors are already oversubscribed and there is a long wait for appointments. To build an additional 200 houses in such a built up area would just add to these problems.

Support

Preferred Site Allocations 2018

Representation ID: 18175

Received: 10/03/2018

Respondent: Mr and Mrs Paul McEwen

Representation Summary:

Good access and self contained development.

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Good access and self contained development.

Object

Preferred Site Allocations 2018

Representation ID: 18390

Received: 06/03/2018

Respondent: Mr Nazamudin Rajubally

Representation Summary:

There is already noise and engine pollution from the A12 which the land is adjacent to, the introduction of more cars will worsen this. There is already a lot of traffic on the surrounding roads which will only increase if more housing is crammed into the area without other supporting infrastructure being built. Schools and GP practices in the area are already oversubscribed; the influx of new homeowners would worsen this.

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023A - Land off Doddinghurst Road, either side of A12, Brentwood: We would not like to see houses being built on this piece of land. We enjoy living next to a green belt of land, and while there are already a number of houses in the area, it will be further spoilt by more construction. There is already noise and engine pollution from the A12 which the land is adjacent to, the introduction of more cars will worsen this. There is already a lot of traffic on the surrounding roads which will only increase if more housing is crammed into the area without other supporting infrastructure being built. Schools and GP practices in the area are already oversubscribed; the influx of new homeowners would worsen this. The council will have to expend a greater amount of money on facilities for the new homeowners, and considering council funding is being cut by the central government this will cause funding issues and an increase in council tax for existing residents.

Object

Preferred Site Allocations 2018

Representation ID: 18526

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.

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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.

Comment

Preferred Site Allocations 2018

Representation ID: 18634

Received: 11/03/2018

Respondent: Mr and Mrs Clive and Lesley Tanner

Number of people: 2

Representation Summary:

Concerned about car parking being developed as it will have a negative impact on the high street and cause greater issues finding parking. Building on Green belt land leaves no room for natural corridor or aesthetic spaces in the town. Building on this site will lead to great traffic congestion and pollution. Services, such as schools, are already oversubscribed. Other services, Doctors, Dentists, Water, Sewerage is already at maximum capacity and no extra provision is made to increase this. Greater need for a housing mix - currently looking to downsize and cannot find an appropriate place in the borough.

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All car parks in Brentwood have been earmarked for housing and this will give a detrimental effect to the already difficult parking situation and shopping arrangements in the town and affect the local economy. Building on Green belt land leaves no room for natural corridor or aesthetic spaces in the town. Building along the A12 corridor will affect; later widening plans and new houses may need to be compulsorily purchased at a later date. Building off the Ongar Road/ Doddinghurst Road will increase the already problematic traffic situation and pollution levels and will further impede traffic entering Brentwood particularly at Rush hour times. The Ongar Road already has twelve separate lights/roundabouts coming into Brentwood. Schools are already oversubscribed and new schools will need to be built, where is the provision for this? Other services, Doctors, Dentists, Water, Sewerage is already at maximum capacity and no extra provision is made to increase this. 023B Under the corner of our house , a 16ft storm drain runs out into the Green Belt land under the Doddinghurst Road area and Anglian Water prevents building over this. We like the idea of the Dunton Hills garden Village with new infrastructure and would welcome more such Garden Village building along the M11 or A127 corridor as these can be designed with affordable housing and new purpose built infrastructure. We would look to downsize in the next few years and would need a smaller house/dormer bungalow at affordable prices on one of the Garden Village sites if these were available. There are others in our age group 55-75 who are also looking to move but cannot find suitable property in the Brentwood Area

Object

Preferred Site Allocations 2018

Representation ID: 18687

Received: 12/03/2018

Respondent: Mr Jonathan Purr

Representation Summary:

Developing on this land will take away the countryside feel of the area. Infrastructure is a big concern. Schools are at capacity. The Doddinghurst Road is one of the few main roads running through Brentwood, when its busy we are already grid locked at rush hour and weekends, providing a further 200 homes will not improve things. It was mentioned that public transport could be an option to assist with this, but we are not that well equipped to provide this support network for the distances people travel.

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002 - Brentwood Rail Car park
Removing the car park to make way for housing development is a big concern. Those who need to use the car park to commute via train are likely to need access to their cars, in order to transport children to and from nursery for example before and after a working day. Public transport is not just the easy answer and careful consideration needs to be made on the impact this will have.

Honeypot Lane - 022
Honeypot Lane and Weald Road (St Faith's Walk) is used by residents to relax, walk their dogs and enjoy the fresh air. It separates the existing houses between Honepypot Lane and Borromeo way well. If this land is up for development it will become densely populated. The biggest concern in addition to taking away more greenbelt land for all to enjoy is the local infrastructure. Our country roads are not built to take this amount of traffic. We are already grid locked as you head onto London road at the bottom of the high street and encouraging people to drive through Honeypot lane or Weald Road is not going to improve the volume of traffic but make it considerably worse and unpleasant for those who live there. Also schools are a big factor. It is difficult to understand how we will be able to provide more school places for all new residents, given most schools are not based on catchment area and serves an already large area of Brentwood already. On a yearly basis, school subscription for St Peters, St Helen's and St Thomas's, in particular, are oversubscribed.

Doddinghurst - 023A and 023B
Similarly the land here, serves the right balance between being next to the A12 and still making it feel like we live in the countryside, for the residents and people who access the area. Infrastructure is also a big concern. The Doddinghurst Road, leading onto Ongar Road is one of the few main roads we have running through Brentwood. When its busy we are already grid locked at rush hour and weekends, so providing a further 200 homes will not improve things. It was mentioned that public transport could be an option to assist with this, but we are not that well equipped to provide this support network for the distances people travel. Similarly, schools within the Doddinghurst Road area are already oversubscribed, so it would be good to understand how this will be dealt with to ensure all residents in the area and the borough get their first choice, given ECC make a point of championing this.

William Hunter Way - 102 and Chatham Way 040
These car parks serve a number of shoppers/visitors coming in to Brentwood given the central location. Parking is already limited, and it doesn't feel we are serving the community or town well if we remove these car parks. There is a concern it could have a reverse effect on the number of people choosing to come into the town for shopping thus having a negative impact on retail within the high st. Public transport is equally not a simple solution for the needs of the everyday resident i.e. families or the elderly. Creating densely populated areas in close proximity of the town will not add to its character either but will make the town feel overcrowded and chaotic.

Priests Lane - site ref 178 and 044 and Crescent Drive - 186
This land offers existing residents and visitors the space to enjoy our green spaces. By cannibalising this with further development it will only contribute to densely populated areas, more pressure on our roads and school places.

Dunton Hills Garden Village - xxxx
It will be a sad loss to the area if we choose to lose this green space especially for those who currently reside there and play golf in the area. It is understood that this development will be created to run self-sufficiently in terms of expansions of health care, and creation of new schools. However, it needs further exploration around the demographic we choose to attract and if it is anticipated this overspill will go into Basildon and Grays in terms of shopping and transport links for rail and how this will impact residents there. The biggest concern is that if this development goes ahead it will fundamentally change our landscape and population make-up for good.


General comment overall:
From the plans and having spoken to council representatives, it can be seen that there has been careful consideration on where the number of homes can be expanded and over time, in order to try and avoid eating too much into greenbelt and creating a balance within the Borough. Likewise, the plans for creating business in the area is positive. However, that said, it is important to protect the Borough and its greenbelt for future generations to enjoy. It would be good to understand if we can challenge the Government's quota as they will be just looking at ensuring more homes are created rather than how this will affect the Borough for generations to come.

The biggest concern with the expansion overall, in particular, Dunton Hills Garden Village, is how do we ensure we retain the Borough as it currently stands. Overall, Brentwood is considered an affluent town with good primary schools and a traditional high street. It is important that with the constant changes we still maintain this. For example, ensuring we continue to attract the right demographic i.e. professionals and families and those from retirement age who will value and look after the Borough's future, as well as developing homes that are in keeping with the local area (i.e. red brick homes, rather than continual modern architecture which appears to be springing up).

Having the infrastructure such as roads, schools and healthcare to support such an expansion and increasing population is also important, in particular, within the urban area of Brentwood. There needs to be clear evidence we are able to provide this before any development commences, as it is already evident that our school places are oversubscribed, and our roads are already congested, in particular Ongar Road and Shenfield Road. Public transport cannot just be the simple answer nor simply building new roads. We cannot model solutions on what London offers transport wise, because we are within the London corridor. We are still very much a Borough in the countryside and we should make every effort to protect this and the quality of life for all now and for the future.

There is also reference in the documentation of the local plans for entertainment. If this is to be considered we need to strike the balance with making it for all to enjoy, without creating additional issues such as crime and rubbish.

Object

Preferred Site Allocations 2018

Representation ID: 18792

Received: 27/03/2018

Respondent: Gita Mackintosh

Representation Summary:

This land provides the countryside feel for the locals people who access the area. In addition, infrastructure is a big concern. Providing a further 200 homes will put pressure on Doddinghurst Road. Public transport could are not that well equipped to provide this support network for the distances people travel. Local schools are already oversubscribed, so it would be good to understand how this will be dealt with to ensure all residents in the area and the borough get their first choice, given ECC make a point of championing this.

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002 - Brentwood Rail Car park
Removing the car park to make way for housing development is a big concern. Those who need to use the car park to commute via train are likely to need access to their cars, in order to transport children to and from nursery for example before and after a working day. Public transport is not just the easy answer and careful consideration needs to be made on the impact this will have.

Honeypot Lane - 022
Honeypot Lane and Weald Road (St Faith's Walk) is used by residents to relax, walk their dogs and enjoy the fresh air. It separates the existing houses between Honepypot Lane and Borromeo way well. If this land is up for development it will become densely populated. The biggest concern in addition to taking away more greenbelt land for all to enjoy is the local infrastructure. Our country roads are not built to take this amount of traffic. We are already grid locked as you head onto London road at the bottom of the high street and encouraging people to drive through Honeypot lane or Weald Road is not going to improve the volume of traffic but make it considerably worse and unpleasant for those who live there. Also schools are a big factor. It is difficult to understand how we will be able to provide more school places for all new residents, given most schools are not based on catchment area and serves an already large area of Brentwood already. On a yearly basis, school subscription for St Peters, St Helen's and St Thomas's, in particular, are oversubscribed.

Doddinghurst - 023A and 023B
Similarly the land here, serves the right balance between being next to the A12 and still making it feel like we live in the countryside, for the residents and people who access the area. Infrastructure is also a big concern. The Doddinghurst Road, leading onto Ongar Road is one of the few main roads we have running through Brentwood. When its busy we are already grid locked at rush hour and weekends, so providing a further 200 homes will not improve things. It was mentioned that public transport could be an option to assist with this, but we are not that well equipped to provide this support network for the distances people travel. Similarly, schools within the Doddinghurst Road area are already oversubscribed, so it would be good to understand how this will be dealt with to ensure all residents in the area and the borough get their first choice, given ECC make a point of championing this.

William Hunter Way - 102 and Chatham Way 040
These car parks serve a number of shoppers/visitors coming in to Brentwood given the central location. Parking is already limited, and it doesn't feel we are serving the community or town well if we remove these car parks. There is a concern it could have a reverse effect on the number of people choosing to come into the town for shopping thus having a negative impact on retail within the high st. Public transport is equally not a simple solution for the needs of the everyday resident i.e. families or the elderly. Creating densely populated areas in close proximity of the town will not add to its character either but will make the town feel overcrowded and chaotic.

Priests Lane - site ref 178 and 044 and Crescent Drive - 186
This land offers existing residents and visitors the space to enjoy our green spaces. By cannibalising this with further development it will only contribute to densely populated areas, more pressure on our roads and school places.

Dunton Hills Garden Village - xxxx
It will be a sad loss to the area if we choose to lose this green space especially for those who currently reside there and play golf in the area. It is understood that this development will be created to run self-sufficiently in terms of expansions of health care, and creation of new schools. However, it needs further exploration around the demographic we choose to attract and if it is anticipated this overspill will go into Basildon and Grays in terms of shopping and transport links for rail and how this will impact residents there. The biggest concern is that if this development goes ahead it will fundamentally change our landscape and population make-up for good.


General comment overall:
From the plans and having spoken to council representatives, it can be seen that there has been careful consideration on where the number of homes can be expanded and over time, in order to try and avoid eating too much into greenbelt and creating a balance within the Borough. Likewise, the plans for creating business in the area is positive. However, that said, it is important to protect the Borough and its greenbelt for future generations to enjoy. It would be good to understand if we can challenge the Government's quota as they will be just looking at ensuring more homes are created rather than how this will affect the Borough for generations to come.

The biggest concern with the expansion overall, in particular, Dunton Hills Garden Village, is how do we ensure we retain the Borough as it currently stands. Overall, Brentwood is considered an affluent town with good primary schools and a traditional high street. It is important that with the constant changes we still maintain this. For example, ensuring we continue to attract the right demographic i.e. professionals and families and those from retirement age who will value and look after the Borough's future, as well as developing homes that are in keeping with the local area (i.e. red brick homes, rather than continual modern architecture which appears to be springing up).

Having the infrastructure such as roads, schools and healthcare to support such an expansion and increasing population is also important, in particular, within the urban area of Brentwood. There needs to be clear evidence we are able to provide this before any development commences, as it is already evident that our school places are oversubscribed, and our roads are already congested, in particular Ongar Road and Shenfield Road. Public transport cannot just be the simple answer nor simply building new roads. We cannot model solutions on what London offers transport wise, because we are within the London corridor. We are still very much a Borough in the countryside and we should make every effort to protect this and the quality of life for all now and for the future.

There is also reference in the documentation of the local plans for entertainment. If this is to be considered we need to strike the balance with making it for all to enjoy, without creating additional issues such as crime and rubbish.

Object

Preferred Site Allocations 2018

Representation ID: 18979

Received: 12/03/2018

Respondent: Mr. Geoff Coppock

Representation Summary:

totally ludicrous planning to add more housing in an already overcrowded area with no thought for the already stretched infrastructure and poor roads in need of desperate repair.

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002 - Brentwood Station and 023A + 023B - Doddinghurst Road: totally ludicrous planning to add more housing in an already overcrowded area with no thought for the already stretched infrastructure and poor roads in need of desperate repair.

Object

Preferred Site Allocations 2018

Representation ID: 19088

Received: 11/03/2018

Respondent: Mr Ian Sutton

Representation Summary:

The A12 corridor is already congested and additional homes would increase the traffic. There is existing flooding and drainage issues in the area. Building on greenbelt land will only make the flooding worse. The greenbelt should be protected. Schools and GP surgeries in the area are oversubscribed as is.

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I am writing in respect of Brentwood Borough Council's "local plan" and, in particular, to oppose the proposed development in respect of land along the A12 corridor (site reference 023A & 023B). I appreciate the requirement by the Government for each local authority to provide their quota of new housing but there appears to be significant issues in this area, particularly as the amount of Green Belt land in Brentwood is one of the highest in the country. It would appear from the latest plans that access to the new development would likely be via Doddinghurst Road. With 200 homes planned and an average of 2 cars per household, this would lead to an increase in traffic in the region of circa 400 cars leading to added noise and pollution in this area. Furthermore, since the redevelopment of the Little Highwood estate, the local infrastructure is creaking. Ongar Road is now regularly congested at peak times and Wilsons Corner is commonly snarled up throughout the day. The traffic quite often queues back to the A12 bridge at busy times. Adding another 400 cars funnelling from Doddinghurst Road will make this approach into Brentwood even worse especially as it appears that Essex County Council have previously ruled out any new access slip roads on and off the A12. After periods of heavy or persistent rainfall, parts of Ongar Road have been flooded with massive puddles regularly appearing as the drainage is obviously blocked or not working as it should. This is not a one-off and has been getting worse year on year. Building on green belt land is only going to make these flooding issues worse. It will also destroy wildlife and an area of land that helps clean up the air close to the A12 for the benefit of the local community. Once the green belt is gone we cannot get it back so the redevelopment of brownfield and old industrial sites should be a must. There would also most likely be a significant increase in traffic along Sandpit Lane, commonly used as a cut through from Pilgrims Hatch. This road is already quite dangerous in nature due to its narrowness and the speed of oncoming traffic. More traffic along this road would result in more potential for serious accidents. Additionally, the junction with Ongar Road is not fit for purpose and Essex County Council continues to fail to make improvements to this junction. On a larger scale, Brentwood is lucky to have a number of very good schools. However, with more local housing in this area, the impact on placements at the local schools will make it even harder for parents who are residents who already live in this general area. Similarly, this will also impact on GP services for which most people struggle to get an appointment with their own doctor and have to wait up to three weeks for the pleasure. It will put more strain on the local health and social care services. My parents have been residents of Brentwood for 70 years and my sister and I were very lucky to grow up and continue to live in such a lovely area. However, if those in control continue to destroy green belt and the Borough in general and we as residents allow this to happen, we leave a negative lasting legacy for our children, grandchildren and future generations. Therefore, I strongly oppose the plans for site reference 023 and the local residents strongly believe that there are more appropriate and suitable areas in the Borough to use for development rather than cram a load more of extra houses into an already densely populated area.

Object

Preferred Site Allocations 2018

Representation ID: 19311

Received: 06/03/2018

Respondent: Mr Michael Fitzgerald

Representation Summary:

As things stand Ongar Road and Doddinghurst Road resemble a car park through large parts of the day without these 250 more proposed homes that will displace the animals from the field. We are continually told how air pollution should be controlled but these proposals will only exacerbate the problem within the town. Local public services already struggle to cope. How will school accommodate the influx of additional children? There are also issues relating to drainage infrastructure and the like.

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I wish to express my dismay at the proposed plans relating to the building of
new homes in our town, and particular those local to Viking Way. That said I do not believe we have the necessary infrastructure to cope with the proposals for any area within our town

We are all aware that as things stand the likes of Ongar Road and Doddinghurst Road resemble a car park through large parts of the day without these 250 more proposed homes that will displace the animals from the field behind Viking Way. We are continually told how air pollution should be controlled but these proposals will only exacerbate the problem within the town.

Also of course our local public services struggle to cope with the current numbers in the town as it is. Where is the infrastructure to cope with the
increase. How large will school classes need to be to accomodate the obvious
large influx of additional children.

As an example I am currently waiting for an audiology appointment at Crescent Drive Community Hospital. It equates to a three week wait,and of course we all know how long it can take to see your general practioner.

It beggars belief that consideration is be given to undertake this expansion
when we struggle to cope with the current numbers residing in the town.
And of course I have not even mentioned the issues relating to drainage
infrastructure and the like.

To conclude I would urge you to decline ALL these local planning proposals
in the interests of your residents.

Object

Preferred Site Allocations 2018

Representation ID: 19381

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.

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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.

Object

Preferred Site Allocations 2018

Representation ID: 19469

Received: 12/03/2018

Respondent: Miss Rebecca Coppock

Representation Summary:

The proposed 200 dwellings is unviable given the local infrastructure. The roads, schools and local resources are already stretched and simple cannot support an additional 200 houses.

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We would formally like to object against the proposed planning for two of the sites outlined in the development proposal;
002 - Brentwood Station:
As commuters we rely on this carpark to enable us to commute to and from London and to build housing on this site would be a huge loss to the community and have a knock on effect on the local economy. Not to mention the fact this site is already overdeveloped with expensive flats where parking is already a huge issue and there has also been drug related issues reported which I feel is due to the concentration and type of housing that has already been developed in this area.
The carpark provides a place for those that live both inside and outside of the main Brentwood area and beyond to access the vital transport link. Whilst Shenfield provides parking the train fare and parking combined are an extortionate cost and not viable for local people as an alternative. Brentwood travel is accessible and the parking is essential given the location of the station and the fact that bus routes such as the 37 are being cut. The amount of money spent on crossrail I feel will be wasted if you sacrifice this fundamental resource as people will simple chose an alternative station to travel from and potentially move.
023A & 023B - Doddinghurst Road:
As local residents we feel the proposed 200 dwellings is completely unviable given the local infrastructure. The roads, schools and local resources are already stretched and simple cannot support an additional 200 houses. The area is overdeveloped and under resourced and as a result we strongly object to development on this site.
There are alternative sites which are closer to the high street and therefore won't rely so heavily on vehicle use. There is also alternatives in more undeveloped locations which we feel should be preferred location given the existing concentration of housing and people in this area.
General Comment:
I have lived in the local area since I was a child and was determined to secure my future in the area. I worked hard and brought a house in Brentwood at the age of 25 and am so proud to live here. Whilst I recognise the need to further develop the area I am hugely concerned about the proposed large scale development. The infrastructure and resources are already stretched and we are faced with exhaustive traffic, inadequate roads, long school and doctor waiting lists, empty shops and rising prices to name a few. Whilst your development plan has explored some of these areas it doesn't provide any assurance as a young person thinking of starting and growing a family here or recognise we already have issues. Such large scale development doesn't seem the answer to me and I am concerned that Brentwood will become another small city and loose its character and uniqueness which makes it so special. There needs to be a more in-depth consideration about the current issues before looking forward at development.
Unfortunately I fear that if such drastic plans go ahead millennials such as myself will be forced to look elsewhere and move out of Brentwood which will be such a shame. There is already a population bias in the area and the proposed development has the potential to force young people, families and working professionals out of the area and will only deepen the heavy percentage of middle age - ageing population in the area of which the latter places very specific demands and costs on local resources.

Object

Preferred Site Allocations 2018

Representation ID: 19470

Received: 12/03/2018

Respondent: Miss Rebecca Coppock

Representation Summary:

There are alternative sites which are closer to the high street and therefore won't rely so heavily on vehicle use. There are also alternatives in more undeveloped locations which we feel should be preferred location given the existing concentration of housing and people in this area.

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We would formally like to object against the proposed planning for two of the sites outlined in the development proposal;
002 - Brentwood Station:
As commuters we rely on this carpark to enable us to commute to and from London and to build housing on this site would be a huge loss to the community and have a knock on effect on the local economy. Not to mention the fact this site is already overdeveloped with expensive flats where parking is already a huge issue and there has also been drug related issues reported which I feel is due to the concentration and type of housing that has already been developed in this area.
The carpark provides a place for those that live both inside and outside of the main Brentwood area and beyond to access the vital transport link. Whilst Shenfield provides parking the train fare and parking combined are an extortionate cost and not viable for local people as an alternative. Brentwood travel is accessible and the parking is essential given the location of the station and the fact that bus routes such as the 37 are being cut. The amount of money spent on crossrail I feel will be wasted if you sacrifice this fundamental resource as people will simple chose an alternative station to travel from and potentially move.
023A & 023B - Doddinghurst Road:
As local residents we feel the proposed 200 dwellings is completely unviable given the local infrastructure. The roads, schools and local resources are already stretched and simple cannot support an additional 200 houses. The area is overdeveloped and under resourced and as a result we strongly object to development on this site.
There are alternative sites which are closer to the high street and therefore won't rely so heavily on vehicle use. There is also alternatives in more undeveloped locations which we feel should be preferred location given the existing concentration of housing and people in this area.
General Comment:
I have lived in the local area since I was a child and was determined to secure my future in the area. I worked hard and brought a house in Brentwood at the age of 25 and am so proud to live here. Whilst I recognise the need to further develop the area I am hugely concerned about the proposed large scale development. The infrastructure and resources are already stretched and we are faced with exhaustive traffic, inadequate roads, long school and doctor waiting lists, empty shops and rising prices to name a few. Whilst your development plan has explored some of these areas it doesn't provide any assurance as a young person thinking of starting and growing a family here or recognise we already have issues. Such large scale development doesn't seem the answer to me and I am concerned that Brentwood will become another small city and loose its character and uniqueness which makes it so special. There needs to be a more in-depth consideration about the current issues before looking forward at development.
Unfortunately I fear that if such drastic plans go ahead millennials such as myself will be forced to look elsewhere and move out of Brentwood which will be such a shame. There is already a population bias in the area and the proposed development has the potential to force young people, families and working professionals out of the area and will only deepen the heavy percentage of middle age - ageing population in the area of which the latter places very specific demands and costs on local resources.

Support

Preferred Site Allocations 2018

Representation ID: 19787

Received: 12/03/2018

Respondent: Countryside Properties

Agent: Strutt & Parker LLP

Representation Summary:

The site at Doddinghurst Road, Brentwood provides a sustainable and deliverable option for residential development in the Brentwood Borough. Brentwood Borough Council have stated that the site can provide up to 200 dwellings on site, however further work undertaken by external consultants suggests that the site could provide up to 250 dwellings on site. The site could come forward in the short term

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Dear Sir/Madam,
Apologies, please find attached the following documents:
- Representation
- Consultation Form
- Location Plan
Kind Regards,

Support

Preferred Site Allocations 2018

Representation ID: 19791

Received: 12/03/2018

Respondent: Countryside Properties

Agent: Strutt & Parker LLP

Representation Summary:

The preferred site allocations document now states that the indicative dwelling yield of 023A and 023B is 200 dwellings. A density study undertaken by JTP confirms that parcels 023A and 023B can accommodate up to 250 dwellings. A plan indicating the potential extent of developable area and the proposed density can be found in the accompanying study. Given that the most recently standardised methodology for calculating local housing need has stated that the Borough need to provide 72 more homes per annum, the Council should take the opportunity to maximise density of housing on sites which are sustainable and deliverable.

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Dear Sir/Madam,
Apologies, please find attached the following documents:
- Representation
- Consultation Form
- Location Plan
Kind Regards,

Comment

Preferred Site Allocations 2018

Representation ID: 19792

Received: 12/03/2018

Respondent: Countryside Properties

Agent: Strutt & Parker LLP

Representation Summary:

The analysis of the site within the preferred site allocations document also states that the site could come forward within 5 to 10 years. Work is currently being undertaken on the deliverability of the site which demonstrates that the site could come forward for development within the next 5 years.

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Dear Sir/Madam,
Apologies, please find attached the following documents:
- Representation
- Consultation Form
- Location Plan
Kind Regards,

Support

Preferred Site Allocations 2018

Representation ID: 19793

Received: 12/03/2018

Respondent: Countryside Properties

Agent: Strutt & Parker LLP

Representation Summary:

A number of technical reports and associated documents have been completed including: Density Study, Landscape and Green Belt Appraisal, Air Quality Assessment, Archaeological Desk Based Assessment, Drainage Strategy, Desktop Noise Report, Social Infrastructure Review, Transport Technical Note; all demonstrate that the site represents a deliverable, sustainable and achievable site for residential development.

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Dear Sir/Madam,
Apologies, please find attached the following documents:
- Representation
- Consultation Form
- Location Plan
Kind Regards,

Object

Preferred Site Allocations 2018

Representation ID: 19889

Received: 10/03/2018

Respondent: Wiggins Gee Homes Ltd

Agent: David Russell Associates

Representation Summary:

These two areas should be left largely open as a "green lung" for the surrounding urban area of Brentwood and Pilgrims Hatch.

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Comment

Preferred Site Allocations 2018

Representation ID: 20078

Received: 12/03/2018

Respondent: Thames Water

Representation Summary:

Infrastructure at the wastewater treatment works in this area is unlikely to be able to support the demand anticipated from this development. Significant infrastructure upgrades are likely to be required to ensure sufficient treatment capacity is available to serve this development. Please note that the above comments relate to the sewerage network within the Thames Water supply area only. It is therefore recommended that Anglian Water are also consulted for their comments in relation to this development proposal.

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Object

Preferred Site Allocations 2018

Representation ID: 20152

Received: 23/02/2018

Respondent: Mr & Mrs Colin Thornton

Representation Summary:

If you build 200 houses on these sites would it not be a good idea if there was a good bus service to town as of 17/18 February 2018 the 37 bus service was rerouted down Ongar Road leaving only the 61 bus from Blackmore to service Doddinghurst Road.

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Site 102: If houses are built on the car park, where are people going to park for the High Street, the at park at the back of Baytree Centre will not hold all the cars, people will go elsewhere to shop.
Site 023A,B: If you build 200 houses on these sites would it not be a good idea if there was a good bus service to town as of 17/18 February 2018 the 37 bus service was rerouted down Ongar Road leaving only the 61 bus from Blackmore to service Doddinghurst Road.

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Support

Preferred Site Allocations 2018

Representation ID: 20200

Received: 23/02/2018

Respondent: Ms Maureen Thornton

Representation Summary:

The above plan is for very much needed housing, especially families in this borough who have waited patiently for accommodation for extended families. Hopefully they will be added to be first here first served. Good idea if that happens.

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The above plan is for very much needed housing, especially families in this borough who have waited patiently for accommodation for extended families. Hopefully they will be added to be first here first served. Good idea if that happens.

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Object

Preferred Site Allocations 2018

Representation ID: 20202

Received: 07/03/2018

Respondent: Mr Peter Wild

Representation Summary:

There is an issue regarding land drainage, this was highlighted in the 70s. This makes it unsuitable for development access into Doddinghurst and Ongar Road, also poses traffic congestion.

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Comment

Preferred Site Allocations 2018

Representation ID: 20243

Received: 05/02/2018

Respondent: Mrs Wendy Garnett

Representation Summary:

I live in Pilgrims Hatch, I support development in the area but have strong concerns regarding education, doctors, and transport facilities: Larchwood Primary School is predicted to be -55, local bus services to this area now no longer serve Elizabeth and Doddinghurst Roads. Clearly car use will impact the centre of Brentwood with no public transport alternative.

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Comment

Preferred Site Allocations 2018

Representation ID: 20244

Received: 05/02/2018

Respondent: Mrs Wendy Garnett

Representation Summary:

Will there be roundabout access to both Doddinghurst Road and Ongar Road, as turning out onto both these roads will become dangerous due to driver inconsideration. Will the additional residents be able to register at a doctor's surgery? Will the pedestrian access at the end of King Georges Road remain? Also did Brentwood Council receive any payment for the piece of land at the end of where 8 Bishop Hall Road is? This path used to go straight to the end of the field, now blocked off. If so, how much? If not, why not?

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Object

Preferred Site Allocations 2018

Representation ID: 22008

Received: 12/03/2018

Respondent: Mr Adam Staples

Representation Summary:

Too many houses. Very busy road already. No borders in place. Children playfield disruption. Doddinghurst Road far too busy already. It will leave no green space between Brentwood and Doddinghurst Pilgrims Hatch.

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Object

Preferred Site Allocations 2018

Representation ID: 22039

Received: 12/03/2018

Respondent: Mrs. Amanda Staples

Representation Summary:

Insufficient infrastructure (roads are at capacity and poorly maintained) and services (schools and GP surgeries) are capacity. Site is Green Belt and should remain as such.

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More traffic more noise, not enough parking, more disruption, Council taxes will go up in price as you will need more done and they do not maintain at the moment lots of pot holes too busy many cars (now schools too full). No fixed boarders so it will affect other green belt area. Hatch road is busy and dangerous already more traffic is not good (Sow n Grow has a established badger family settlement that has been there for years where the houses will be). The wildlife will be affected which affects the wild ecosystem. Keep Pilgrims Hatch rural a country town.