034, 087, 235 & 276 Officer's Meadow, land off Alexander Lane, Shenfield

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Comment

Preferred Site Allocations 2018

Representation ID: 17873

Received: 07/02/2018

Respondent: Mr John Darragh

Representation Summary:

Major group of residents are households whose children have left home. This would be a good site for two bedroom bungalows for local people to move into (and release their larger houses) as it is close to local services. We should use this land for local people first.

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Major group of residents are households whose children have left home. This would be a good site for two bedroom bungalows for local people to move into (and release their larger houses) as it is close to local services. We should use this land for local people first.

Support

Preferred Site Allocations 2018

Representation ID: 17906

Received: 12/02/2018

Respondent: Ms Connie Roffe

Representation Summary:

Wildlife protection is my only concern with this site.

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wildlife protection is my only concern with this site.

Object

Preferred Site Allocations 2018

Representation ID: 17923

Received: 14/02/2018

Respondent: Mrs Janet Turnbull

Representation Summary:

Object to building on playing field 087 situated on a bend and narrow lane. Over development of all the above sites too much traffic ,loss of green open space for residents to walk ,detrimental to our lives and well being

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Far too much development,site ref 087 is a playing field for local residents . For dog walking and children to play especially Sunday football.this is the only green area for the local residents. Alexander lane can not take the enormous amount of extra traffic. It is totally inappropriate for this area to be built on. If ll these areas are built on we will have no green areas at all. Alexander lane should not be expected to take any of the traffic from these developments. The local roads will not be able to cope with the Hugh volume of extra traffic. All the sites are far to overdeveloped far too many high density housing . Wildlife will be affected and a detriment to the environment for the local residents. I strongly object to the amount of development in this area

Object

Preferred Site Allocations 2018

Representation ID: 17936

Received: 15/02/2018

Respondent: Ms elizabeth rouse

Representation Summary:

This development, when taken with others in similar areas, will result in a corridor of housing between Shenfleld and Mountessing. It will mean the end of green corridors. Whilst the assurance that new primary provision will be considered, the long term implications for schooling are worrying.

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This development, when taken with others in similar areas, will result in a corridor of housing between Shenfleld and Mountessing. It will mean the end of green corridors. Whilst the assurance that new primary provision will be considered, the long term implications for schooling are worrying.

Object

Preferred Site Allocations 2018

Representation ID: 18055

Received: 06/03/2018

Respondent: D Westfall

Representation Summary:

Against. Due to reasons of extra traffic and associated congestion and pollution, AND lack of local infrastructure (Doctor surgeries, schools, local transport/Buses etc) which should be provided and in place BEFORE the houses and in built ( assuming they are built at all ).

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I believe a few years ago, there was a proposal by one party to turn this area into a local country park. This would ADD to the lifestyle and enjoyment of the local area for ALL existing Brentwood and Shenfield residents. Making this a country park would give extra recreational facilities for the local community to enjoy. A nice idea.

However, here we are again, yet more housing. Your plan is turning Brentwood and Shenfield into yet another overcrowded built up town! You are simply planning too many houses and far too quickly, in a rapidly becoming overcrowded area, squeezing us all in together.

Main Objections:
1.Traffic - The roads in this area are already very congested at times, There are already other sites that are being proposed close to this area via this same plan.

All these developments in and around Officers Meadows will greatly add to the traffic in the area, its associated congestion and pollution.

2. Local facilities - As usual, are the local facilities being expanded to cope with all the extra people these houses will bring? Doctors surgeries, Buses and bus routes, school places etc. Are these all agreed and being supplied BEFORE the housing is in place so the area at least has a chance to cope?

Object

Preferred Site Allocations 2018

Representation ID: 18065

Received: 06/03/2018

Respondent: Jamie Bottono

Representation Summary:

Along with the other 215 this makes around 700! How are they to be serviced with regards to local transport, doctors, schools etc. Local roads cannot cope at present.

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Along with the other 215 this makes around 700! How are they to be serviced with regards to local transport, doctors, schools etc. Local roads cannot cope at present.

Support

Preferred Site Allocations 2018

Representation ID: 18079

Received: 07/03/2018

Respondent: Dr Philip Gibbs

Representation Summary:

Although I don't like green belt development I understand that this land has long been earmarked for development because of its unbeatable proximity to rail and road links so I support this site for development.

If green belt has to be released to meet housing need then more sites near this one would be ideal. This will do much more to help with house prices in the area than building either at Dunton Hills or around the villages.

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Although I don't like green belt development I understand that this land has long been earmarked for development because of its unbeatable proximity to rail and road links so I support this site for development.

If green belt has to be released to meet housing need then more sites near this one would be ideal. This will do much more to help with house prices in the area than building either at Dunton Hills or around the villages.

Support

Preferred Site Allocations 2018

Representation ID: 18177

Received: 10/03/2018

Respondent: Mr and Mrs Paul McEwen

Representation Summary:

Good access to Chelmsford Road and a contained development. Consideration to existing water course is essential .

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Good access to Chelmsford Road and a contained development. Consideration to existing water course is essential .

Object

Preferred Site Allocations 2018

Representation ID: 18225

Received: 12/03/2018

Respondent: Sport England

Representation Summary:

Sport England objects to part of the potential allocation of Land at Officer's Meadow, Shenfield (site 087) for residential development in the local plan as currently proposed.
Objection is made to the allocation of this site as it would result in the loss of an operation community playing field site without clear proposals for mitigation.
The objection could be addressed if the site allocation is removed or if the policy is changed to provide clarity about mitigation in terms of replacement provision or financial contributions in lieu of direct replacement provision.

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Sport England objects to part of the potential allocation of Land at Officer's Meadow, Shenfield (site 087) for residential development in the local plan as currently proposed.

The site is known as Alexander Park and is a small public playing field containing two mini soccer pitches adjoining Shenfield High School's playing fields. The site is in active use and is currently used by Hutton FC's (one of the largest community football clubs in the Brentwood area with 60 teams) mini football teams.

While acknowledging reference is made in the site allocation to indicative uses including playing pitches, until there is some certainty in the policy about the nature of such provision this cannot be given much weight. The site allocation opportunities and constraints do not make any reference to a specific policy requirement to replace the playing fields in accordance with Government policy in paragraph 74 and Sport England's playing fields policy.

The Council's Sport, Leisure and Open Space Assessment (2016) (which forms the local plan's current evidence base for sports facilities), has assessed community playing pitch needs in detail and has identified deficiencies in provision including for football and rugby pitches. This site was assessed as part of the study and identified that the mini soccer pitches were being overplayed (i.e. level of use was exceeding their carrying capacity). The assessment has confirmed that existing playing pitches should be protected and improved unless it can be demonstrated that the land is surplus to requirements. The study has not recommended that any playing fields be disposed of because they are surplus to requirements. The Council is currently preparing a new Playing Pitch Strategy that will supersede the 2016 study which is expected to show greater deficiencies of playing pitch provision than that shown in the current study. The new strategy should be completed by the time the Pre-Submission Local Plan is prepared and therefore should be used for informing the site allocation.

As there is no supporting information to explain the Council's position on the allocation of this site or any specific policy requirements set out in the allocation relating to the Alexander Park playing fields, it has been interpreted that it is proposed that the site will be allocated for development without any replacement playing field provision being made. This would not be justified by the Council's evidence base on playing pitch provision which as set out above seeks to protect existing playing pitches due there being no surplus of provision in Brentwood Borough. In addition, it would not be justified by policy 10.9 of the draft local plan (2016) either which contains a presumption against development which would result in the loss of open space or sports facilities unless it can be demonstrated that the site is surplus to requirements.

The allocation would not accord with Government policy in the NPPF especially paragraph 74 which specifically applies to proposals for developing playing fields. None of the three criteria in the policy would be applicable for the following reasons:

* It has not been demonstrated that the site is surplus to requirements as set out above;
* No replacement playing field provision is specifically proposed as part of the site allocation;
* The allocation is principally for residential development and therefore would not represent alternative sport and recreation provision.

The allocation would also be contrary to Sport England's playing fields policy 'fields 'A Sporting Future for the Playing Fields of England' www.sportengland.org/playingfieldspolicy which is used by Sport England for assessing planning applications affecting playing fields where Sport England is a statutory consultee. This policy mirrors paragraph 74 of the NPPF and is given weight in the development management process due to Sport England's statutory consultee role.

While the protection of site and the removal of the proposed allocation (site 087) from the local plan would be an acceptable solution, as an alternative potential may exist for this objection to be addressed in accordance with paragraph 74 of the NPPF and Sport England's playing fields policy if the playing fields were acceptably replaced as a requirement of the site allocation policy. To address this, the site allocation policy would need to set out that any development of the site (site 087) would not be acceptable unless replacement playing field provision was made as part of the wider site allocation which was equivalent or better provision in terms of quantity and quality on the wider Officers Meadow site allocation (incorporating sites 034, 087, 235 and 276) prior to any development commencing. Alternatively, a replacement playing field (outside of the Officers Meadow site allocation) would need to be identified and allocated through the local with the same provisions in terms of the replacement being equivalent or better in terms of quantity and quality and being implemented prior to any development commencing. This may be preferential to like for like provision being made in the site allocation due to the limited size of the site e.g. a contribution to a more strategic project identified in the emerging playing pitch strategy may be more appropriate. Regard should also be had to the Council's new Playing Pitch Strategy when determining to most appropriate form of mitigation.

The authority will be aware that Sport England would be a statutory consultee on any future planning application for development on this site. As the principle of development on this site will be considered through the local plan rather than a planning application, it will be important that the Council engages Sport England with a view to reaching a mutually agreeable solution through the local plan process. We would wish to avoid a potential scenario where we would have no option but to object to a future planning application due to the matters set out above not being satisfactorily addressed through the local plan. This scenario may also result in uncertainties and delays with respect to the delivery of development on the site.

To take this matter forward with a view to reaching a mutually agreeable solution in advance of the Pre-Submission Local Plan being finalised, the Council are urged to engage with Sport England to explore a potential solution.

Comment

Preferred Site Allocations 2018

Representation ID: 18233

Received: 12/03/2018

Respondent: Essex Wildlife Trust

Representation Summary:

Development at this site has the potential to result in harmful impacts on sensitive ancient woodland habitat. Any development must therefore be carefully designed to provide generous green buffers around the and a generous allocation of alternative green open space to reduce recreational impacts on the ancient woodland habitat.

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This site allocation includes a section of Arnold's Wood Complex Local Wildlife Site (Bre108). The Arnold's Wood Complex comprises mainly of sections of fragmented ancient woodland, with some recent secondary woodland within the network of railway lines. Prior to the construction of the various railway lines, this Site is thought to have comprised three separate ancient woods (Arnold's Wood, Arnold's Shaw and Brickley Shaw), as indicated by their structure and floral composition. Since then, recent woodland has spread within the railway land to help link these three woods
ecologically. Development at this site has the potential to result in harmful impacts on sensitive ancient woodland habitat. Any development must therefore be carefully designed to provide generous green buffers around the woodland and a generous allocation of alternative green open space to reduce recreational impacts on the ancient woodland habitat.

Comment

Preferred Site Allocations 2018

Representation ID: 18315

Received: 12/03/2018

Respondent: Essex County Council

Representation Summary:

Highways & Transportation Comment -
Development on these sites will need to be viewed from a holistic perspective to ensure that they contribute to a pool of funding to provide an enhanced level of bus service to serve the 825 homes planned. It will also be important to ensure that the design layout of the sites facilitates sustainable access, ideally with bus gates or other interventions designed to maximise such access whilst giving these modes a journey time advantage.

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Highways & Transportation Comment -
Development on these sites will need to be viewed from a holistic perspective to ensure that they contribute to a pool of funding to provide an enhanced level of bus service to serve the 825 homes planned. It will also be important to ensure that the design layout of the sites facilitates sustainable access, ideally with bus gates or other interventions designed to maximise such access whilst giving these modes a journey time advantage.

Object

Preferred Site Allocations 2018

Representation ID: 18377

Received: 12/03/2018

Respondent: Mr Christopher Powell

Representation Summary:

I feel that the proposed development would be inappropriate for a green belt area. Development on this site would cause a loss of woodland and would have an adverse effect on the natural environment and the varied wildlife inhabiting the area. Also, the scale of the proposed development would greatly impact the open and natural feel of the surrounding area.

Chelmsford Road (A1023) is already a busy and noisy road that is frequently congested especially if the nearby A12 is congested and additional housing development in this area will only make this worse.

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I feel that the proposed development would be inappropriate for a green belt area. Development on this site would cause a loss of woodland and would have an adverse effect on the natural environment and the varied wildlife inhabiting the area. Also, the scale of the proposed development would greatly impact the open and natural feel of the surrounding area.

Chelmsford Road (A1023) is already a busy and noisy road that is frequently congested especially if the nearby A12 is congested and additional housing development in this area will only make this worse.

Object

Preferred Site Allocations 2018

Representation ID: 18640

Received: 20/03/2018

Respondent: Robin Penny

Representation Summary:

Traffic problems and access would be exacerbated when there is a problem on the A12 and traffic diverts onto Chelmsford Road. Noticed various other sites had major issues referenced in the latest document, but these issues were not.

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A few thoughts primarily in relation to the Officers Meadows site and other associated sites off Chelmsford Rd:
I was surprised that no mention was made of the known traffic and site access problems associated with these locations that have been previously acknowledged. (as these issues are well known I won't take up your time by repeating them here). These problems would be exacerbated when there is a problem on the A12 and traffic diverts onto Chelmsford Road. I noticed various other sites had major issues referenced in the latest document, but these issues were not.
Another resident previously mentioned to me that in the past planning permission for these locations has also been turned down because of the remains of an Iron age fort. I have not noticed that factor being mentioned this time round at all.
This land has a tendency to become quite sodden when there have been high levels of rainfall, with water pooling in some locations.
I have noticed a considerable number of self-sown Oak-tree seedlings on the site (over 200 without leaving the path), and I think given the opportunity, this land would return to native English forest, which is so badly needed. This is also a valuable wildlife habitat. I am aware of voles, moles, rabbits, foxes, badgers. Various birds, including woodpeckers owls, and small birds of prey - sparrowhawks I think.
Site 022 - Brentwood currently has no junction on the A12. I wonder if this site could be used in the future to provide such, even if it was just a relief valve onto the A12.
The tendency for the whole area to gridlock when there is a problem at Brook Street roundabout is an issue affecting any increase in car usage in Brentwood/Shenfield, so is an implication for many of the sites. The first priority needs to be a slip road off the A12 onto the M25 at Brook St Roundabout to help relieve these issues. This is an issue for Essex, not just Brentwood.

Object

Preferred Site Allocations 2018

Representation ID: 18641

Received: 20/03/2018

Respondent: Robin Penny

Representation Summary:

Another resident previously mentioned to me that in the past planning permission for these locations has also been turned down because of the remains of an Iron age fort. I have not noticed that factor being mentioned this time round at all.

Full text:

A few thoughts primarily in relation to the Officers Meadows site and other associated sites off Chelmsford Rd:
I was surprised that no mention was made of the known traffic and site access problems associated with these locations that have been previously acknowledged. (as these issues are well known I won't take up your time by repeating them here). These problems would be exacerbated when there is a problem on the A12 and traffic diverts onto Chelmsford Road. I noticed various other sites had major issues referenced in the latest document, but these issues were not.
Another resident previously mentioned to me that in the past planning permission for these locations has also been turned down because of the remains of an Iron age fort. I have not noticed that factor being mentioned this time round at all.
This land has a tendency to become quite sodden when there have been high levels of rainfall, with water pooling in some locations.
I have noticed a considerable number of self-sown Oak-tree seedlings on the site (over 200 without leaving the path), and I think given the opportunity, this land would return to native English forest, which is so badly needed. This is also a valuable wildlife habitat. I am aware of voles, moles, rabbits, foxes, badgers. Various birds, including woodpeckers owls, and small birds of prey - sparrowhawks I think.
Site 022 - Brentwood currently has no junction on the A12. I wonder if this site could be used in the future to provide such, even if it was just a relief valve onto the A12.
The tendency for the whole area to gridlock when there is a problem at Brook Street roundabout is an issue affecting any increase in car usage in Brentwood/Shenfield, so is an implication for many of the sites. The first priority needs to be a slip road off the A12 onto the M25 at Brook St Roundabout to help relieve these issues. This is an issue for Essex, not just Brentwood.

Object

Preferred Site Allocations 2018

Representation ID: 18642

Received: 20/03/2018

Respondent: Robin Penny

Representation Summary:

This land has a tendency to become quite sodden when there have been high levels of rainfall, with water pooling in some locations.

Full text:

A few thoughts primarily in relation to the Officers Meadows site and other associated sites off Chelmsford Rd:
I was surprised that no mention was made of the known traffic and site access problems associated with these locations that have been previously acknowledged. (as these issues are well known I won't take up your time by repeating them here). These problems would be exacerbated when there is a problem on the A12 and traffic diverts onto Chelmsford Road. I noticed various other sites had major issues referenced in the latest document, but these issues were not.
Another resident previously mentioned to me that in the past planning permission for these locations has also been turned down because of the remains of an Iron age fort. I have not noticed that factor being mentioned this time round at all.
This land has a tendency to become quite sodden when there have been high levels of rainfall, with water pooling in some locations.
I have noticed a considerable number of self-sown Oak-tree seedlings on the site (over 200 without leaving the path), and I think given the opportunity, this land would return to native English forest, which is so badly needed. This is also a valuable wildlife habitat. I am aware of voles, moles, rabbits, foxes, badgers. Various birds, including woodpeckers owls, and small birds of prey - sparrowhawks I think.
Site 022 - Brentwood currently has no junction on the A12. I wonder if this site could be used in the future to provide such, even if it was just a relief valve onto the A12.
The tendency for the whole area to gridlock when there is a problem at Brook Street roundabout is an issue affecting any increase in car usage in Brentwood/Shenfield, so is an implication for many of the sites. The first priority needs to be a slip road off the A12 onto the M25 at Brook St Roundabout to help relieve these issues. This is an issue for Essex, not just Brentwood.

Object

Preferred Site Allocations 2018

Representation ID: 18643

Received: 20/03/2018

Respondent: Robin Penny

Representation Summary:

There are 200+ self-sown Oak-tree seedlings on the site (if given the opportunity, this land would return to needed native English forest. This is also a valuable wildlife habitat. I am aware of voles, moles, rabbits, foxes, badgers. Various birds, including woodpeckers owls, and small birds of prey - sparrowhawks.

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A few thoughts primarily in relation to the Officers Meadows site and other associated sites off Chelmsford Rd:
I was surprised that no mention was made of the known traffic and site access problems associated with these locations that have been previously acknowledged. (as these issues are well known I won't take up your time by repeating them here). These problems would be exacerbated when there is a problem on the A12 and traffic diverts onto Chelmsford Road. I noticed various other sites had major issues referenced in the latest document, but these issues were not.
Another resident previously mentioned to me that in the past planning permission for these locations has also been turned down because of the remains of an Iron age fort. I have not noticed that factor being mentioned this time round at all.
This land has a tendency to become quite sodden when there have been high levels of rainfall, with water pooling in some locations.
I have noticed a considerable number of self-sown Oak-tree seedlings on the site (over 200 without leaving the path), and I think given the opportunity, this land would return to native English forest, which is so badly needed. This is also a valuable wildlife habitat. I am aware of voles, moles, rabbits, foxes, badgers. Various birds, including woodpeckers owls, and small birds of prey - sparrowhawks I think.
Site 022 - Brentwood currently has no junction on the A12. I wonder if this site could be used in the future to provide such, even if it was just a relief valve onto the A12.
The tendency for the whole area to gridlock when there is a problem at Brook Street roundabout is an issue affecting any increase in car usage in Brentwood/Shenfield, so is an implication for many of the sites. The first priority needs to be a slip road off the A12 onto the M25 at Brook St Roundabout to help relieve these issues. This is an issue for Essex, not just Brentwood.

Object

Preferred Site Allocations 2018

Representation ID: 18668

Received: 21/03/2018

Respondent: Woodland Trust

Representation Summary:

Object as likely to cause damage and or loss to areas of ancient woodland within or adjacent to the boundary. Contains AW on eastern side of the site. Whole of this part of Arnold's Wood included to provide contiguous site with Site ref. 263. Type - ASNW. Name - Arnold's Wood. Size - 1.56641 ha. Grid ref - TQ621961

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The Woodland Trust appreciates the opportunity to comment on the Brentwood Draft Local Plan Preferred Site Allocations consultation.
As the UK's leading woodland conservation charity, the Trust aims to protect native woods, trees and their wildlife for the future. Through the restoration and improvement of woodland biodiversity and increased awareness and understanding of important woodland, these aims can be achieved. We own over 1,250 sites across the UK, covering around 23,000 hectares (57,000 acres) and we have 500,000 members and supporters.
Ancient woodland is defined as an irreplaceable natural resource that has remained constantly wooded since AD1600. The length at which ancient woodland takes to develop and evolve (centuries, even millennia), coupled with the vital links it creates between plants, animals and soils accentuate its irreplaceable status. The varied and unique habitats ancient woodland sites provide for many of the UK's most important and threatened fauna and flora species cannot be re-created and cannot afford to be lost. As such, the Woodland Trust aims to prevent the damage, fragmentation and loss of these finite irreplaceable sites from any form of disruptive development.
The Trust is concerned about a number of site allocations included in the Brentwood Draft Local Plan as they could lead to the damage and loss of ancient woodland.
Planning policy
National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) paragraph 118 states that "planning permission should be refused for development resulting in the loss or deterioration of irreplaceable habitats, including ancient woodland and the loss of aged or veteran trees found outside ancient woodland, unless the need for, and benefits of, the development in that location clearly outweigh the loss."
The draft revised National Planning Policy Framework, published on 5th March 2018, further outlines the Government's commitment to improving protection for ancient woodland through the planning system. It states that "development resulting in the loss or deterioration of irreplaceable habitats (such as ancient woodland) should be refused, unless there are wholly exceptional reasons and a suitable mitigation strategy exists." This wording is a clear recognition from the Government of ancient woodland's importance and better need for protection.
Natural England's standing advice for Ancient Woodland and Veteran Trees1 states:
"Trees and woodland classed as 'ancient' or 'veteran' are irreplaceable. Ancient woodland takes hundreds of years to establish and is considered important for its wildlife, soils, recreation, cultural value, history and contribution to landscapes."
Impacts on ancient woodland
Approximately one quarter of priority UK BAP species are associated with woodland habitats. Forests, woods, and trees make a significant contribution to biodiversity, and ancient sites are recognised as being of particular value. Due to their longevity, ancient woodlands are more species rich, and are often refuges for specialist woodland species that struggle to colonise new areas.
Development in ancient woodland can lead to long-term changes in species composition, particularly ground flora and sensitive fauna, i.e. nesting birds, mammals and reptiles. Majorly adverse impacts would occur as a result of the removal of large areas of woodland, much of which contains high quality, valuable trees, to make way for the construction of this proposal.
When land use is changed to a more intensive use such as in this situation plant and animal populations are exposed to environmental impacts from outside of the woodland. In particular, the habitats will become more vulnerable to the outside influences, or edge effects, that result from the adjacent land's change of use. These detrimental edge effects can result in changes to the environmental conditions within the woodland and consequently affecting the wood's stable conditions. Detrimental edge effects have been shown to penetrate woodland causing changes in ancient woodland characteristics that extend up to three times the canopy height in from the forest edges.
Creation of new areas of woodland or buffer zones around semi-natural habitats, and more particularly ancient woodland, will help to reduce and ameliorate the impact of damaging edge effects, serving to improve their sustainability. The size of the buffer is dependent on the intensity of land use in the intervening matrix between ancient woods.
Natural England's standing advice for Ancient Woodland and Veteran Trees states:

"Development can affect ancient woodland and veteran trees, and the wildlife they support, when it takes place on the site, or nearby. You can assess the potential impacts using this assessment guide and use this to help you with planning decisions.
(https://www.gov.uk/guidance/ancient-woodland-and-veteran-trees-protection-surveys-licences).
Direct impacts of development on ancient woodland or veteran trees include:
* damaging or destroying all or part of them (including their soils, ground flora, or fungi)
* damaging roots and understorey (all the vegetation under the taller trees)
* damaging or compacting soil around the tree roots
* polluting the ground around them
* changing the water table or drainage of woodland or individual trees
* damaging archaeological features or heritage assets
Nearby development can also have an indirect impact on ancient woodland or veteran trees and the species they support. These can include:
* breaking up or destroying connections between woodlands and veteran trees
* reducing the amount of seminatural habitats next to ancient woodland
* increasing the amount of pollution, including dust
* increasing disturbance to wildlife from additional traffic and visitors
* increasing light pollution
* increasing damaging activities like flytipping and the impact of domestic pets
* changing the landscape character of the area"
Development must be kept as far as possible from ancient woodland, with a buffer area maintained between the ancient woodland and any development boundary. An appropriate buffer area will depend on the local circumstances and Natural England recommend "leaving an appropriate buffer zone of semi-natural habitat between the development and the ancient woodland (depending on the size of development, a minimum buffer should be at least 15 metres)."
The size of a number of the site allocations suggests that large scale development could potentially take place. The minimum 15m buffer recommendation to all development is not effective in ensuring that ancient woodland within and/or adjacent to site allocations is not affected by potential future development. Buffers should be constructed on a case-by-case basis rather than a 'one size fits all' approach.
Conclusion
The Trust is concerned about the potentially adverse impacts that the proposed site allocations will have in relation to areas of ancient woodland within and/or adjacent to site allocations. Ancient woodland should not be included in areas that are allocated for development, whether for residential, leisure or community purposes as this leaves them open to the impacts of development.
The Woodland Trust objects to the inclusion of the below site allocations in the Brentford Draft Local Plan as they are likely to cause damage and/or loss to areas of ancient woodland within or adjacent to their boundaries. For this reason we believe the sites in the table below are unsound and should not be taken forward. We will maintain our objection until there is a commitment to either avoiding ancient woodland or providing suitable buffers to development. Secondary woodland should also be retained to ensure that ecological networks are maintained and enhanced.
We hope you find our comments to be of use to you. The Woodland Trust is happy to provide any additional information or support regarding the protection of ancient woodland. If you require any further information regarding points raised within this document, then please do not hesitate to contact us.

081 Council Depot,
The Drive,
Warley
Brentwood
CM13 3BH Brentwood Housing - 2.98 ha
Masterplan opportunities (potential for mixed use) when considered along with adjoining sites 117A and 117B. Adjacent to AW on eastern boundary Type - ARW
Name - Barrack Wood aka Harts/Kents Woods
Size - 37.711702 ha
Grid ref - TQ596917

117A & 117B Ford Offices,
Eagle Way,
Warley
Brentwood
CM13 3BW Brentwood Housing and employment - 8.09 ha
Masterplan opportunities (potential for mixed use) when considered along with adjoining sites 117A and 117B.
AW on eastern boundary. Approx. 12m buffer of woodland (non-AW). Type - ARW
Name - Harts/Kents Woods
Size - 37.711702 ha
Grid ref - TQ596917

083 Land west of Warley Hill,
Pastoral Way
Warley
CM14 5HJ Brentwood Housing - 2.21 ha AW 37m to West of site Type - ASNW
Name - Clements Wood
Size - 1.490825 ha
Grid ref - TQ588921

263 Land east of Chelmsford Road,
Shenfield Brentwood Housing - 9.85 ha
Opportunity to create a masterplan along with adjoining proposed allocations (site refs: 158, 034, 087, 235 and 276). Adjacent to AW on south eastern boundary (length approx. 292m) Type - ASNW
Name - Arnold's Wood
Size - 1.56641 ha
Grid ref - TQ621961

034, 087, 235 and 276 Officer's Meadow,
Land off Alexander Lane,
Shenfield Brentwood Housing - 24.44 ha
Opportunity to create a masterplan along with adjoining proposed allocations (site refs: 158 and 263) Contains AW on eastern side of the site. Whole of this part of Arnold's Wood included to provide contiguous site with Site ref. 263 Type - ASNW
Name - Arnold's Wood
Size - 1.56641 ha
Grid ref - TQ621961

200 Dunton Hills Garden Village Brentwood Mixed Use - New Garden Village community including housing, employment, specialist accommodation, local shops and supporting infrastructure. 257 ha Contains AW Type - ASNW
Name - None
Size - 3.084541 ha
Grid ref - TQ645894


101A Brentwood Enterprise Park (Former Brentwood Employment - 35.47 ha Adjacent to AW on Type - ASNW
Name - Hobbs Hole

Attachments:

Object

Preferred Site Allocations 2018

Representation ID: 18773

Received: 12/03/2018

Respondent: - M Hill

Representation Summary:

This site off Alexander Lane is a recreational open green space used by local residents and as such should not be considered for building development. The field is also a haven for wildlife, the mature trees around the boundary support so many species of birds, small mammals and insects. I strongly feel it is so important to balance the need for additional housing with the protection of wildlife and our natural environment. I would also like to know what measures will be put into place to protect and enhance the woodland on the eastern side of site ref 034.

Full text:

Although there is an obvious need for additional affordable housing in the Brentwood area, the above site off Alexander Lane is a recreational open green space used by local residents and as such should not be considered for building development.

It is used for football practise and in the better weather as a place for local parents to take their children for an improvised game of cricket, a kick about with a ball or just to run around and let off steam. Residents use it as a place of exercise for themselves and to walk their dogs.

The field is also a haven for wildlife, the mature trees around the boundary support so many species of birds, small mammals and insects. We have often seen the Great Spotted Woodpecker, Green Woodpecker, Song Thrush, Blackbirds, Grey Heron, Fieldfare, Jay, Blue Tits, Long-tailed Tits and at quieter times flocks of seabirds. On a summers evening at dusk we have seen bats flying near the oak trees. I strongly feel it is so important to balance the need for additional housing with the protection of wildlife and our natural environment. None of us want to see the Brentwood area turned into a concrete jungle.

With higher density housing and the resulting increase of traffic and pollution it is so important to keep open green spaces within walking distance of local communities. We need places to go for fresh air and exercise without having to use our cars and add to the dreadful traffic congestion blights Brentwood and Shenfield.

I would also like to know what measures will be put into place to protect and enhance the woodland on the eastern side of site ref 034.

Comment

Preferred Site Allocations 2018

Representation ID: 18838

Received: 28/03/2018

Respondent: Mr Derek Barker

Representation Summary:

The Chelmsford Roads sewerage arrangements for the existing properties from Alexander Lane to the A12 Roundabout, are fed via a small pumping station across the Shenfield School Playing fields through my garden and discharging into the main sewer in Oliver Road. Refer to attached letters from 1974.

Full text:

I visited your local presentation in the Baytree Centre on Saturday 3rd March and spoke to one of your staff regarding the Officers Meadow Shenfield location adjacent to Chelmsford Road and the open space in Alexander Lane location.
Firstly Officers Meadow, The Chelmsford Roads sewerage arrangements for the existing properties from Alexander Lane to the A12 Roundabout, are fed via a small pumping station across the Shenfield School Playing fields through my garden and discharging into the main sewer in Oliver Road. Please see the attached letters from 1974.
In the event that Officers Meadow is developed with a significant increase in housing the existing sewage system will obviously be inadequate and will be a very costly problem to overcome hopefully using a different route.
Secondly the open space at the back of the school playing field adjacent to Alexander Lane was I believe given to the people of Shenfield by the Courage Family for recreational purposes.
This being the case it is not available for development.
I have lived in Oliver Road since 1973 and was part of the residents association that contested the bus route to Shenfield station in 1979/80, which we lost at the time only for the route to be cancelled within a year due to lack of use. Incidentally the bus stops are still there today having not been used for over 38 years.
I hope you find my comments useful especially the attached letters regarding the existing pumping station discharge point in Oliver Road.

Attachments:

Object

Preferred Site Allocations 2018

Representation ID: 18839

Received: 28/03/2018

Respondent: Mr Derek Barker

Representation Summary:

The open space at the back of the school playing field adjacent to Alexander Lane was I believe given to the people of Shenfield by the Courage Family for recreational purposes. This being the case it is not available for development.

Full text:

I visited your local presentation in the Baytree Centre on Saturday 3rd March and spoke to one of your staff regarding the Officers Meadow Shenfield location adjacent to Chelmsford Road and the open space in Alexander Lane location.
Firstly Officers Meadow, The Chelmsford Roads sewerage arrangements for the existing properties from Alexander Lane to the A12 Roundabout, are fed via a small pumping station across the Shenfield School Playing fields through my garden and discharging into the main sewer in Oliver Road. Please see the attached letters from 1974.
In the event that Officers Meadow is developed with a significant increase in housing the existing sewage system will obviously be inadequate and will be a very costly problem to overcome hopefully using a different route.
Secondly the open space at the back of the school playing field adjacent to Alexander Lane was I believe given to the people of Shenfield by the Courage Family for recreational purposes.
This being the case it is not available for development.
I have lived in Oliver Road since 1973 and was part of the residents association that contested the bus route to Shenfield station in 1979/80, which we lost at the time only for the route to be cancelled within a year due to lack of use. Incidentally the bus stops are still there today having not been used for over 38 years.
I hope you find my comments useful especially the attached letters regarding the existing pumping station discharge point in Oliver Road.

Attachments:

Object

Preferred Site Allocations 2018

Representation ID: 18967

Received: 23/02/2018

Respondent: Mr. Gary Moody

Representation Summary:

The local infrastructure and services (roads, parking, public transport, schools, healthcare facilities, etc) are already at capacity. The sites within Shenfield should not be built on. Some of the area can be considered wetlands. The A12 is at capacity and development should be focused around the A127, as the road is quieter and has more capacity. Removal of open green space will have a negative impact on the communities health.

Full text:

I have to object to the development plan, Shenfield is currently at bursting point for residents. The rush hour traffic is horrendous and schools and in area are struggling to cope with numbers, some local children are at this time being pushed to attend schools in neighbouring boroughs. The area I feel most strongly about it the development proposed in officer's meadow, this is an important site for the local people and very valuable for wildlife as some of the ground can be considered wetland area. This destruction will have a hugely adverse affect on the natural surrounds of this part of the borough. Public transport in the area is insufficient to support a large growth in population with train services to London full to bursting point most of the day, everyday. The introduction of cross rail will be of no benefit to Brentwood residents on their journey home as the trains leaving London are over crowded already. Roads in the Brentwood area especially the a12 will grind to a halt with the additional traffic, perhaps planners should concentrate on the a127 corridor as it is a much quieter road and has capacity to handle more traffic. I feel the loss of green space will have a huge adverse affect on the Brentwood and Shenfield areas, especially with the current rise in anti social behaviour in certain areas. Removing the open space for the kids and youth to play will only further compound this problem and have a negative affect on the health of our residents. Perhaps the council should look at developing sites beyond current brown and green field sites, growing new towns and villages where they can form their own identities without overloading the current infrastructure. These new outlaying sites would enable us to keep valuable open and usable green spaces and have a positive effect on residents health and well being providing space for recreation and clean fresh air. I want it put on record that none of the residents of Brentwood want these green spaces to be lost, while I appreciate there is the need for new housing this should be controlled and considerate to our residents and the environment. If the council continue with the reckless destruction of our towns they will loose any faith they have from the residents that they are equipped to lead this town forward in a positive and successful manner.

Object

Preferred Site Allocations 2018

Representation ID: 19016

Received: 03/04/2018

Respondent: Mrs Patricia Hedges

Representation Summary:

Traffic in the local area is already very heavy, particularly during school run times and these proposals will only add to the congestion. I have been a local resident for almost 20 years and during that time, the traffic has increased dramatically with the amount of development that has taken place already, Should consider scaling back the number of dwellings proposed.

Full text:

I write with particular regard to the proposals for site references 186, 311 044, 178, 034, 087,235, 276, 158 and 263 in the Shenfield area.
The proposed density for these developments will have an adverse impact on the local communities and amenities.
. Traffic in the local area is already very heavy, particularly during school run times and these proposals will only add to the congestion
. Local schools, doctors and hospital services are already struggling to meet demand and would not be able to accommodate these additional numbers
. Likewise, bus and train services are already very busy and will not be able to meet demand. Crossrail will not alleviate this congestion.
. All of these will have an detrimental impact to the local community and the well being of local residents and on the surrounding areas.
I have been a local resident for almost 20 years and during that time, the traffic has increased dramatically with the amount of development that has taken place already.
Serious consideration should be given to scaling back these proposals and decreasing the number of dwellings proposed.

Object

Preferred Site Allocations 2018

Representation ID: 19017

Received: 03/04/2018

Respondent: Mrs Patricia Hedges

Representation Summary:

Local schools, doctors and hospital services are already struggling to meet demand and would not be able to accommodate these additional numbers

Full text:

I write with particular regard to the proposals for site references 186, 311 044, 178, 034, 087,235, 276, 158 and 263 in the Shenfield area.
The proposed density for these developments will have an adverse impact on the local communities and amenities.
. Traffic in the local area is already very heavy, particularly during school run times and these proposals will only add to the congestion
. Local schools, doctors and hospital services are already struggling to meet demand and would not be able to accommodate these additional numbers
. Likewise, bus and train services are already very busy and will not be able to meet demand. Crossrail will not alleviate this congestion.
. All of these will have an detrimental impact to the local community and the well being of local residents and on the surrounding areas.
I have been a local resident for almost 20 years and during that time, the traffic has increased dramatically with the amount of development that has taken place already.
Serious consideration should be given to scaling back these proposals and decreasing the number of dwellings proposed.

Object

Preferred Site Allocations 2018

Representation ID: 19018

Received: 03/04/2018

Respondent: Mrs Patricia Hedges

Representation Summary:

Bus and train services are already very busy and will not be able to meet demand. Crossrail will not alleviate this congestion.

Full text:

I write with particular regard to the proposals for site references 186, 311 044, 178, 034, 087,235, 276, 158 and 263 in the Shenfield area.
The proposed density for these developments will have an adverse impact on the local communities and amenities.
. Traffic in the local area is already very heavy, particularly during school run times and these proposals will only add to the congestion
. Local schools, doctors and hospital services are already struggling to meet demand and would not be able to accommodate these additional numbers
. Likewise, bus and train services are already very busy and will not be able to meet demand. Crossrail will not alleviate this congestion.
. All of these will have an detrimental impact to the local community and the well being of local residents and on the surrounding areas.
I have been a local resident for almost 20 years and during that time, the traffic has increased dramatically with the amount of development that has taken place already.
Serious consideration should be given to scaling back these proposals and decreasing the number of dwellings proposed.

Object

Preferred Site Allocations 2018

Representation ID: 19019

Received: 03/04/2018

Respondent: Mrs Patricia Hedges

Representation Summary:

This will have an detrimental impact to the local community and the well being of local residents and on the surrounding areas.

Full text:

I write with particular regard to the proposals for site references 186, 311 044, 178, 034, 087,235, 276, 158 and 263 in the Shenfield area.
The proposed density for these developments will have an adverse impact on the local communities and amenities.
. Traffic in the local area is already very heavy, particularly during school run times and these proposals will only add to the congestion
. Local schools, doctors and hospital services are already struggling to meet demand and would not be able to accommodate these additional numbers
. Likewise, bus and train services are already very busy and will not be able to meet demand. Crossrail will not alleviate this congestion.
. All of these will have an detrimental impact to the local community and the well being of local residents and on the surrounding areas.
I have been a local resident for almost 20 years and during that time, the traffic has increased dramatically with the amount of development that has taken place already.
Serious consideration should be given to scaling back these proposals and decreasing the number of dwellings proposed.

Object

Preferred Site Allocations 2018

Representation ID: 19182

Received: 27/02/2018

Respondent: Mr Gary Williams

Representation Summary:

By opening it up to the scale of the development outlined, you are transforming it into another overspill town devoid of character, ruining the original character.
The road in its current configuration could not sustain higher traffic volumes especially at peak times. The plan makes no mention of any provision for additional food retailers and provision for additional parking. The reoccurring drainage issue on the A1023 near Officers Meadow has never been attended to. Concreting over more land will just exacerbate the problem. What provision is being made to increase capacity at local surgeries?

Full text:

Background - We moved into Shenfield from Havering 25 years ago as it offered a mainly unspoilt semi-rural environment that was conducive to bringing up a family. Thankfully it has remained mostly the same until recent years when property demolitions and major re-configurations were granted. Unfortunately this trend has become the norm and only benefits the property speculators.

Comments outlining objections (to A1023 related developments site ref 034, 087,158 235, 263 & 276)

Look and Feel of Shenfield - (This is the main point) - Despite the advent of Crossrail and on-going property developments, this area still retains some of its original character. I would suggest that people live here for this reason and it is not necessarily because they want estate style housing. By opening it up to the scale of the development outlined, you are transforming it into another overspill town devoid of character

Highways & Transportation - The existing A1023 artery route into Brentwood, at times, cannot support the volume of traffic that uses it. At certain times e.g. start and end of school day, incidents on A12, even trying to turn into this road from the southern side is difficult and hazardous. The road in its current configuration could not sustain higher traffic volumes especially at peak times.

Supporting Retail units - Shenfield and Hutton has a small number of food retailers. Whilst there are a handful of remaining independents, the likes of Tesco and Co-op provide metro type stores that are essential for the local community, especially for those who are unable to travel to the larger supermarkets. The plan makes no mention of any provision for additional food retailers and therefore with the increased numbers of people going to Shenfield to shop, where is the provision for additional parking?

Surface water and potential flooding

The reoccurring drainage issue on the A1023 near Officers Meadow has never been attended to. Concreting over more land will just exacerbate the problem not only on the A1023 but also to other susceptible areas. This doesn't seem to have been addressed in the plan.


Healthcare

At the Doctors surgery in Mount Avenue, immediate appointments are hard to come by. What provision is being made to increase capacity at local surgeries.

Seniors Accommodation - By granting permission over the past few years to demolish or re-configure bungalows the supply of suitable housing stock for seniors has been diminished. Therefore there would be little need for Seniors accommodation if more thought had been given to the demographic of Shenfield where bungalows provided suitable housing.


In Summary

A total of 700 odd dwellings being built on greenfield sites represents a significant impact on the existing residents. I doubt that the dwellings will be affordable and therefore will mostly be an attraction to the same type of speculator who has already exploited older properties in Shenfield by demolishing or reconfiguring. So the sad fact is that renting opportunities will probably be the norm. It could be argued that this solves the housing problem but it is just kicking the can further down the road at the expense of people already living in the area and those who will pay inflated rents. Yes something needs to be done about the housing problem but not on the scale that the plan sets out and by not by concreting over greenfield areas that are so close to an existing residential area.

We moved to Shenfield as it was not an overspill town and had genuine rural characteristics. Don't spoil it.

Object

Preferred Site Allocations 2018

Representation ID: 19186

Received: 27/02/2018

Respondent: Mr Gary Williams

Representation Summary:

By granting permission over the past few years to demolish or re-configure bungalows the supply of suitable housing stock for seniors has been diminished. Therefore there would be little need for Seniors accommodation if more thought had been given to the demographic of Shenfield where bungalows provided suitable housing.

Full text:

Background - We moved into Shenfield from Havering 25 years ago as it offered a mainly unspoilt semi-rural environment that was conducive to bringing up a family. Thankfully it has remained mostly the same until recent years when property demolitions and major re-configurations were granted. Unfortunately this trend has become the norm and only benefits the property speculators.

Comments outlining objections (to A1023 related developments site ref 034, 087,158 235, 263 & 276)

Look and Feel of Shenfield - (This is the main point) - Despite the advent of Crossrail and on-going property developments, this area still retains some of its original character. I would suggest that people live here for this reason and it is not necessarily because they want estate style housing. By opening it up to the scale of the development outlined, you are transforming it into another overspill town devoid of character

Highways & Transportation - The existing A1023 artery route into Brentwood, at times, cannot support the volume of traffic that uses it. At certain times e.g. start and end of school day, incidents on A12, even trying to turn into this road from the southern side is difficult and hazardous. The road in its current configuration could not sustain higher traffic volumes especially at peak times.

Supporting Retail units - Shenfield and Hutton has a small number of food retailers. Whilst there are a handful of remaining independents, the likes of Tesco and Co-op provide metro type stores that are essential for the local community, especially for those who are unable to travel to the larger supermarkets. The plan makes no mention of any provision for additional food retailers and therefore with the increased numbers of people going to Shenfield to shop, where is the provision for additional parking?

Surface water and potential flooding

The reoccurring drainage issue on the A1023 near Officers Meadow has never been attended to. Concreting over more land will just exacerbate the problem not only on the A1023 but also to other susceptible areas. This doesn't seem to have been addressed in the plan.


Healthcare

At the Doctors surgery in Mount Avenue, immediate appointments are hard to come by. What provision is being made to increase capacity at local surgeries.

Seniors Accommodation - By granting permission over the past few years to demolish or re-configure bungalows the supply of suitable housing stock for seniors has been diminished. Therefore there would be little need for Seniors accommodation if more thought had been given to the demographic of Shenfield where bungalows provided suitable housing.


In Summary

A total of 700 odd dwellings being built on greenfield sites represents a significant impact on the existing residents. I doubt that the dwellings will be affordable and therefore will mostly be an attraction to the same type of speculator who has already exploited older properties in Shenfield by demolishing or reconfiguring. So the sad fact is that renting opportunities will probably be the norm. It could be argued that this solves the housing problem but it is just kicking the can further down the road at the expense of people already living in the area and those who will pay inflated rents. Yes something needs to be done about the housing problem but not on the scale that the plan sets out and by not by concreting over greenfield areas that are so close to an existing residential area.

We moved to Shenfield as it was not an overspill town and had genuine rural characteristics. Don't spoil it.

Object

Preferred Site Allocations 2018

Representation ID: 19187

Received: 27/02/2018

Respondent: Mr Gary Williams

Representation Summary:

A total of 700 odd dwellings being built on greenfield sites represents a significant impact on the existing residents. I doubt that the dwellings will be affordable. Yes something needs to be done about the housing problem but not on the scale that the plan sets out and by not by concreting over greenfield areas that are so close to an existing residential area.

Full text:

Background - We moved into Shenfield from Havering 25 years ago as it offered a mainly unspoilt semi-rural environment that was conducive to bringing up a family. Thankfully it has remained mostly the same until recent years when property demolitions and major re-configurations were granted. Unfortunately this trend has become the norm and only benefits the property speculators.

Comments outlining objections (to A1023 related developments site ref 034, 087,158 235, 263 & 276)

Look and Feel of Shenfield - (This is the main point) - Despite the advent of Crossrail and on-going property developments, this area still retains some of its original character. I would suggest that people live here for this reason and it is not necessarily because they want estate style housing. By opening it up to the scale of the development outlined, you are transforming it into another overspill town devoid of character

Highways & Transportation - The existing A1023 artery route into Brentwood, at times, cannot support the volume of traffic that uses it. At certain times e.g. start and end of school day, incidents on A12, even trying to turn into this road from the southern side is difficult and hazardous. The road in its current configuration could not sustain higher traffic volumes especially at peak times.

Supporting Retail units - Shenfield and Hutton has a small number of food retailers. Whilst there are a handful of remaining independents, the likes of Tesco and Co-op provide metro type stores that are essential for the local community, especially for those who are unable to travel to the larger supermarkets. The plan makes no mention of any provision for additional food retailers and therefore with the increased numbers of people going to Shenfield to shop, where is the provision for additional parking?

Surface water and potential flooding

The reoccurring drainage issue on the A1023 near Officers Meadow has never been attended to. Concreting over more land will just exacerbate the problem not only on the A1023 but also to other susceptible areas. This doesn't seem to have been addressed in the plan.


Healthcare

At the Doctors surgery in Mount Avenue, immediate appointments are hard to come by. What provision is being made to increase capacity at local surgeries.

Seniors Accommodation - By granting permission over the past few years to demolish or re-configure bungalows the supply of suitable housing stock for seniors has been diminished. Therefore there would be little need for Seniors accommodation if more thought had been given to the demographic of Shenfield where bungalows provided suitable housing.


In Summary

A total of 700 odd dwellings being built on greenfield sites represents a significant impact on the existing residents. I doubt that the dwellings will be affordable and therefore will mostly be an attraction to the same type of speculator who has already exploited older properties in Shenfield by demolishing or reconfiguring. So the sad fact is that renting opportunities will probably be the norm. It could be argued that this solves the housing problem but it is just kicking the can further down the road at the expense of people already living in the area and those who will pay inflated rents. Yes something needs to be done about the housing problem but not on the scale that the plan sets out and by not by concreting over greenfield areas that are so close to an existing residential area.

We moved to Shenfield as it was not an overspill town and had genuine rural characteristics. Don't spoil it.

Support

Preferred Site Allocations 2018

Representation ID: 19201

Received: 12/03/2018

Respondent: Mr Jeffrey Goodwin

Representation Summary:

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: 19279

Received: 06/03/2018

Respondent: Mr Mark Feeley

Representation Summary:

1) I can accept some development in Chelmsford Road.
2) However, sites 276 and 34 are a step too far. My main concerns are congestion and loss of the rural landscape, especially if this is Green Belt land.
3) I can't see where the documents explain how additional GP Services, schools, policing and other community services will be provided to a growing population? For example, will we get more policemen? Is this summarised somewhere?

Full text:

1) I can accept some development in Chelmsford Road, especially where access to roads other than Chelmsford Road can be provided. However, sites 276 and 34 are a step too far.
2) My main concerns are congestion and loss of the rural landscape (especially if this is Green Belt land).
3) Generally, I can't see where the documents explain how additional GP Services, schools, policing and other community services will be provided to a growing population? For example, will we get more policemen? Is this summarised somewhere?