076 Land south of Redrose Lane, north of Orchard Piece, Blackmore

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Object

Preferred Site Allocations 2018

Representation ID: 17879

Received: 08/02/2018

Respondent: Mr & Mrs Samuel Cousins

Representation Summary:

No internet or phone connections available
Drainage system at capacity
Devastation to local wildlife
No parking available whatsoever
Existing village infrastructure congested & at breaking point
Extreme loss of privacy & light for existing residents

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We currently live in the new build property on Orchard Piece, No.1A.

When we moved in, we had to wait 8 months for a phoneline as all existing connections are full, this will be the case with 40 new homes

We were also told the existing drainage structure for the area was at capacity.

The road leading to redrose lane from the village is already congested and cannot sustain more traffic.

We often seen little owls, tawny owls, shrews, foxes & pheasants on the proposed site, which will obviously be devastated by this development plan.

Any new development of this land would also completely erase orhcard piece residents right to privacy and light as it would look directly into gardens and through windows.

There is also no adequate parking anywhere for 40 new homes, which would force cars to park down & block already congested streets

Kind regards

Support

Preferred Site Allocations 2018

Representation ID: 17911

Received: 12/02/2018

Respondent: Ms Connie Roffe

Representation Summary:

Flooding is my only concern with this site.

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Flooding is my only concern with this site.

Object

Preferred Site Allocations 2018

Representation ID: 17986

Received: 26/02/2018

Respondent: Mr Kevin Wood

Representation Summary:

The scale of the proposed development is too great for a village the size of Blackmore. Consideration of the impact of the local infrastructure seems to have been either not considered or, where it has been considered, underestimated. This proposed development is on green belt land that should be protected.

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Taken with the additional site allocation at 077, this is a total of 96 additional dwellings in Blackmore, equal to almost an additional 25% of houses in the village, and these are proposed to be built on green belt land that should be being protected. This seems an inordinate increase on what, by most standards, is still a fairly small village. There do not appear to be any plans to create the additional infrastructure required to support such an increase, such as the number of school places (your overall plan seems to indicate you only expect 34 additional pupils in the primary school from 96 homes which is surely an underestimate), GP surgery (Deal Tree is already oversubscribed and obtaining an appointment is not easy), drainage (the system in the village is already at capacity and overflows from time to time) and transport (we only have a part-time bus service and this is constantly under review and threat by Essex County Council). In addition what provision is there for the construction traffic that will be created by such a large building project? Whilst I fully accept the need to provide more housing this should not be at such a scale as could potentially change the nature of existing communities due to the sheer number of houses proposed, and reading the full development plan there does not appear to have been an effort to fully utilise existing brown field sites before building on green belt land.

Comment

Preferred Site Allocations 2018

Representation ID: 17990

Received: 28/02/2018

Respondent: Mr Dean Taylor

Representation Summary:

If this is to go ahead wil consideration be made to the regular flooding which takes place in this part of the village. This development is likely to reduce drainage of surface water and be at risk of flooding.

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If this is to go ahead wil consideration be made to the regular flooding which takes place in this part of the village. This development is likely to reduce drainage of surface water and be at risk of flooding.

Object

Preferred Site Allocations 2018

Representation ID: 17996

Received: 01/03/2018

Respondent: Mr Richard Reed

Representation Summary:

I maintain that the number of properties suggested for this site exceed practicality.
The infrastructure locally cannot support this, such as:-
- School at capacity already, - local Dr's surgery unable to offer timely appointments already - poor bus service - minor roads - increased risk of flooding. All of that is in addition to my strong belief that green belt should be protected. Development should only be on brownfield sites. I also think that owners of plots that allow properties to become delapidated should have them compulsory purchased and then put back into the public domain for ownership.

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I maintain that the number of properties suggested for this site exceed practicality.
The infrastructure locally cannot support this, such as:-
- School at capacity already, - local Dr's surgery unable to offer timely appointments already - poor bus service - minor roads - increased risk of flooding. All of that is in addition to my strong belief that green belt should be protected. Development should only be on brownfield sites. I also think that owners of plots that allow properties to become delapidated should have them compulsory purchased and then put back into the public domain for ownership.

Object

Preferred Site Allocations 2018

Representation ID: 18021

Received: 11/03/2018

Respondent: Mr Anthony Cross

Representation Summary:

The proposed development would be in direct contravention to the Council's stated objectives of safeguarding the greenbelt, protecting and enhancing valuable landscapes and natural and historic environments.
There would be an adverse impact on local: Green Belt; traffic volumes/noise; congestion/parking; drainage; wildlife; wellbeing/health of Borough residents. It would result in the loss of agriculturally viable land and green space vital to the maintenance of the village's unique character/charm. It would increase the risk of flooding and to the lives of rural road users. There are inadequate amenities/services to support new residents. Redrose Lane is too narrow for safe use.

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The proposed development site is inappropriate for the following reasons:
1. The adverse impact it would have on the Green Belt. All the benefits that the Green Belt provides and the very reasons it was created are being blatantly, scandalously and negligently ignored by including this proposed site in the Borough's Local Plan.
2. The increased risk of conservation area flooding, due to surface water run-off that would result from any development on this area of natural drainage.
3. Redrose Lane is too narrow to support the increased traffic that would result from any development of the proposed site. It would put at risk the lives of walkers, runners, cyclists and horse-riders who make regular use of this quiet country lane, as well as other car users who use it to avoid the already congested village centre.
4. There are inadequate amenities and services in the village to support the additional residents that would populate the proposed site. The village school and local doctors surgery are already over-subscribed.
5. The proposed site forms part of the green space in and around the village, which is key to its unique rural character and charm, making it attractive to residents and visitors alike and contributing to the wellbeing and health of the Borough's residents.
6. The proposed development would be in direct contravention to the Council's stated objectives of safeguarding the Green Belt, protecting and enhancing valuable landscapes and natural and historic environments.
7. The proposed development fails to acknowledge the increased traffic through, parking problems in, and pressure on services in, Blackmore, already resulting from the recently completed housing development on the village boundary in Nine Ashes and the development approved and being built on the site of the former Norton Heath Equestrian Centre.
8. Traffic noise is already too high for those houses built in close proximity to the village roads. And the lives of recreational users of the roads around Blackmore would be put further at risk. The proposed development would increase the number of cars using the roads to a level that is unacceptable and inappropriate for a rural village.
9. The village is already suffering from poor road conditions, crumbling pavements, littering and dangerous corrosion and condition of road signs. The proposed development would increase the demands on this infrastructure, resulting in additional cost burdens when there is already chronic under-funding.
10. The proposed site represents viable agricultural land and contributes to the sustainability of local wildlife. The loss of the land to development would permanently damage the environmental benefits that it currently provides and the potential to improve the Borough's food security.
11. Any housing needs in the village can be first met by tackling the scourge of vacant and/or second-homes in the village. Effective deterrents to such wasted housing stock would create additional habitable residencies and enable the protection of the village's Green Belt land.

Object

Preferred Site Allocations 2018

Representation ID: 18025

Received: 05/03/2018

Respondent: Mr Craig Stevens

Representation Summary:

Green belt is Green belt.
An unacceptable increase of nearly 30% of houses.
Full health centre, struggle to get appointments.
Village school at full capacity, already turns away some local children.
Inadequate roads and infrastructure for larger vehicles, damage to roads, surfaces, verges and wildlife.
Already high water table in the village.
Irreversible loss of village environment, unacceptable forced urbanisation on residents who moved here to get away from just that.

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This is green belt land and should remain as such.
An increase of nearly 30% of the houses in the village is completely unacceptable and would change the village landscape forever.
The school is bursting to capacity with children already living in the village unable to attend due to numbers.
The nearby doctors, which has only recently been enlarged, built and opened, is already at capacity with appointments being increasing difficult to obtain. Red rose lane is insuficient to be able to take large scale and heavy plant machinery which would cause local disruption and further damage to already damaged roads that are not built to withstand such activity. Poor drainage. The village already suffers from a very high water table and increased buidling could cause untold and not yet considered displacemtn due to increased buildings. Permanant loss of the current green belt landscape and unacceptable urbanisation of a village envirornment.

Object

Preferred Site Allocations 2018

Representation ID: 18027

Received: 05/03/2018

Respondent: Mr Martin Clark

Representation Summary:

Site previously discounted on lack of infrastructure (roads, schools, doctors, local public transport). Nothing has changed.
100 dwellings over two sites (077 and 076) in a small village is not acceptable.
There are many brownfield sites and strategic developments that would cater for Brentwood's required housing expansion.
The proposals for the site by Savill/ Crest Nicholson seem to be at odds with Savid Javid's comment 'the construction industry that is too reliant on a small number of big players'. Another case of private developers attempting to maximise their profits at the expense of local public opinion.

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Site previously discounted on lack of infrastructure (roads, schools, doctors, local public transport). Nothing has changed.
100 dwellings over two sites (077 and 076) in a small village is not acceptable.
There are many brownfield sites and strategic developments that would cater for Brentwood's required housing expansion.
The proposals for the site by Savill/ Crest Nicholson seem to be at odds with Savid Javid's comment 'the construction industry that is too reliant on a small number of big players'. Another case of private developers attempting to maximise their profits at the expense of local public opinion.

Object

Preferred Site Allocations 2018

Representation ID: 18050

Received: 11/03/2018

Respondent: Mrs Danielle Cross

Representation Summary:

1.The school and pre-school is over subscribed already.
2. Car is essential, most families have at least 2 cars there is not enough parking in the village as it is.
3. More cars in the village would mean increased danger especially to children.
4. More pollution - the village is supposed to be a place where people can get away from all the pollution.
5. Wildlife will suffer.
6. Any housing needs in the village can be first met by tackling the scourge of vacant and/or second homes the village.
7. Adverse impact on greenbelt land.

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The proposed site is inappropriate for the following reasons:
1. Blackmore has a small school and pre-school which is over subscribed already.
2. Car is essential in the village and most families have at least 2 or more cars. There is not enough parking in the village as it is.
3. More cars in the village would mean increased danger especially to children.
4. More pollution - the village is supposed to be a place where people can get away from all the pollution from the towns and cities.
5. Wildlife will suffer.
6. Any housing needs in the village can be first met by tackling the scourge of vacant and/or second homes the village.
7. Adverse impact on greenbelt land.

Object

Preferred Site Allocations 2018

Representation ID: 18057

Received: 06/03/2018

Respondent: Dr Murray Wood

Representation Summary:

Development of greenbelt is unacceptable, the character of a quaint and historic village will be totally compromised and the local infrastructure is woefully inadequate for such development plans.

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The planned developments (site references 75 and 76) in Blackmore will have a severely detrimental effect on this quaint English village and will change its character forever. The infrastructure of Blackmore and its surrounding area cannot support the planned increase in population (c.a. 33% increase in Blackmore alone) and the areas earmarked for development are greenbelt. Building on greenbelt sets a dangerous precedent for our beautiful countryside and is frankly unnecessary due to the number of brownfield options available.
Roads
The roads both servicing the village, and within the village itself, are barely satisfactory now and would become dangerous based on a conservative estimated increase of 5,000 car journeys per week by the proposed new inhabitants. The effect of the heavy goods traffic required to build the new development is unthinkable.
Shop
The village shop is small and would struggle to service the additional population.
Health Service
It is difficult to get an appointment at the local GP surgery due to the existing demand. A further 400 people using the service could actually present a danger to people's lives and wellbeing.
Schools
Blackmore school is heavily subscribed and will suffer dramatically from the increased demand. There is not the space to add more class rooms without further eating into the greenbelt.
Services
The broadband in the village is woefully slow affecting consumers and businesses alike. It is being upgraded but the delivery date keeps getting pushed out and the technology being installed is already outdated. Additional demand will have a detrimental effect on peoples lives. We already have electrical outages - can the existing infrastructure cope? Are the developers going to invest in upgrading this network? Is the sewerage network suitable for the increased demand? I suspect the answer to these questions is 'no'.
Flooding
The fields in question have been identified as a flood risk (even on the council's website - see Preferred Site Allocations 2018 page ). What happens to the rain water that currently falls on absorbent ground and will be hitting tarmac if these plans succeed? It seems that lessons about building on such land have not been learnt from other developments in the country.
Local train stations for commuting
The train infrastructure has / is being upgraded in the form of Cross Rail (Shenfield / Brentwood) but there is still far too little parking at these stations. If the proposed houses are aimed at people that need to commute in to London, this is a massive oversight. Ingatestone is the other route in to London and also cannot cope with increased parking requirements.
Parking for local towns
Parking in local towns is insufficient and will be exacerbated by these planned developments.

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Object

Preferred Site Allocations 2018

Representation ID: 18071

Received: 06/03/2018

Respondent: Ms Wendy Cohen

Representation Summary:

This land should not be released from the Green Belt as the addition of c.a. 40 residential units would:
- Have a detrimental visual impact
- Increase flood risks
- Overwhelm infrastructure
- Ruin the character of the village
- Destroy the green and blue space enjoyed by all
- Obliterate wildlife habitats
- Massively increase pollution from car based commuting
- Heavily oversubscribe existing schools/GP's
- Site overlooks existing residential units and is not well screened
- Out of proportion to the existing settlement
- Create dangerous traffic conditions in such close proximity to the school

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Summary.

Objection to the site at Land South of Redrose Lane, Blackmore (Ref:076). This land should not be released from the Green Belt as the addition of c.a. 40 residential units would:
* Have a detrimental visual impact
* Increase flood risks
* Overwhelm infrastructure
* Ruin the character of the village
* Destroy the green and blue space enjoyed by all
* Obliterate wildlife habitats
* Massively increase pollution from car based commuting
* Heavily oversubscribe existing schools/GP's
* Site overlooks existing residential units and is not well screened
* Out of proportion to the existing settlement
* Create dangerous traffic conditions in such close proximity to the school


- Site 076 is not well screened. There is a lack of screening to the south side where existing houses back onto the site. The low brambles along some of the south of the site (adjacent to Orchard Piece) are not continuous and do not provide any privacy from the site. There are a number of houses and gardens in Orchard Piece which would be directly overlooked by the proposed housing estate, some would be overlooked on four sides if the development were to take place.
- Building on site 076 would have a substantial negative visual impact to the integrity of the village itself.
- Living adjacent to protected Green Belt Land was a very considered choice made when we purchased our house this year. Living in a property surrounded by other houses on all sides was not. Our right to enjoy green and blue space, and the sense of wellbeing produced by seeing agricultural land would be gone if this development goes ahead.
- This area of green belt is a flood risk, and if built on the village would not have the soil protection it currently does has from flooding.
- Extending the existing settlement with an estate development would ruin the character of this small village as it would overwhelm it. Its scale is out of proportion to the existing settlement.
- Building c.a. 40 houses would result in an overload of the already oversubscribed schools, health services, and roads.
- It should be considered that the knock on effect of increasing the village by c.a. 28% for site 076 and 077 would be that our local schools, GP buildings and recreation spaces would have to be increased in size to accommodate for the increased number of adults and children, potentially encroaching further on greenbelt land in the local area.
- Developing this site would destroy an area of open countryside which can no longer be visually enjoyed by the village as green and blue space, such that the special character of a small countryside village is destroyed.
- The roads around the village are enjoyed by walkers and cyclists alike so to build a larger housing development would reduce their enjoyment of the area as much as the residents who would be affected.
- The environmental impact of building on this site includes loss of habitat for wildlife, particularly for the small insects that live in wild grassy areas which are dwindling in the UK.
- The loss of this wildlife habitat is detrimental to the being of mankind.
- The economic future for the residents of the village does not depend on the building of these homes. The number of local residents in Blackmore Village who will be negatively impacted is much larger than local businesses which may benefit.
- This development would not lead to substantial economic growth in the village due to the village being a very small economic hub.
- Access to the site will cause numerous problems to the village and there would be no way of stopping larger and heavy vehicles attempting to access the site via unsuitable roads.
For example:
(A) Fingrith Hall Lane is unsuitable for heavy goods vehicles which runs between site 076 and 077, and although there is signage - there is no guarantee heavy goods vehicles would take note.
(B) Access via The Green over the small single lane bridge between the duck ponds could risk damage from repeated heavy goods vehicle use.

- This site is in extremely close proximity to Blackmore Primary School and increasing traffic, including large vehicles, delivery trucks, vans, lorries and contractors would be potentially endangering lives.
- A proportion of these vehicles would be using Nine Ashes Road every day to access the site which is where Blackmore Primary School is located, creating higher levels of pollution and noise on top of the traffic problems and dangers.
- Access to a car is essential, the increased number of homes would result in c.a.1000 additional car journeys per working day if the houses were to be built on sites 076 and 077.
- This development would increase car based commuting and pollution.
- There are also question marks over the future of the public transport servicing the village, which risks a higher number of car based journeys and pollution.
- The lanes servicing the village are not appropriate for traffic exceeding the existing levels - they are country lanes, often narrow and already in a state of disrepair.
- The infrastructure in this area is already at capacity and would not cope with the increased population

Object

Preferred Site Allocations 2018

Representation ID: 18085

Received: 07/03/2018

Respondent: Dr Philip Gibbs

Representation Summary:

I am opposed to developments in Blackmore

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I am opposed to developments in Blackmore

Comment

Preferred Site Allocations 2018

Representation ID: 18104

Received: 08/03/2018

Respondent: Mr John Riley

Representation Summary:

Halve proposed dwellings.
Upgrade infrastructure, school, health provision, roads, electricity, mobile signal and broadband. Provide mix of 4&5 bedrooms houses, starter homes and 2&3 bedroom bungalows with access/exit as a cul de sac onto Red Rose Lane only

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The case for limited development in Blackmore is unarguable. However, the type and number of dwellings are crucial considerations, as is the impact on the local infrastructure which is currently struggling and needs to be addressed The electricity supply to parts of the village is unreliable, education and health service provision is stretched, on street parking is inadequate and there isn't even a reliable mobile signal or high speed broadband. I suggest halving the proposal with a mix of 4&5 bedrooms houses, starter homes and 2&3 bedroom bungalows with access/exit as a cul de sac onto Red Rose Lane only.

Object

Preferred Site Allocations 2018

Representation ID: 18111

Received: 08/03/2018

Respondent: Mr Paul Anthony

Representation Summary:

Having recently moved the blackmore I am surprised that there are plans to build further houses within the village as the infrastructure can barely cope now. There is flood risk, no pavements, lack of lighting and the shop can barely cope now. The school is also very small. It is also a shame to grow the village when there is room elsewhere in larger villages that can already cope with this growth.

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Having recently moved the blackmore I am surprised that there are plans to build further houses within the village as the infrastructure can barely cope now. There is flood risk, no pavements, lack of lighting and the shop can barely cope now. The school is also very small. It is also a shame to grow the village when there is room elsewhere in larger villages that can already cope with this growth.

Object

Preferred Site Allocations 2018

Representation ID: 18113

Received: 08/03/2018

Respondent: Miss Nicola Smyth

Representation Summary:

Overcrowding of a historic, quaint villiage at risk of changing for the worse. Overcrowding will affect the roads, school numbers, GPS, value to property, possible flood risk, greenbelt land with possible affect to wildlife. A huge shame for this perfect village. I planned to move back to Blackmore when my child is 2 years old for the school and quality of life. This large development would make me look elsewhere. Blackmore will become less attractive to many people.

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Here a few concerns I have over the proposed plans in place for the historic village of Blackmore.
This number of houses would totally over load the schools and GP's.
Will the sewerage system be designed for such an increase in population?
It will certainly ruin the character of this historic village.
Will it destroy wildlife habitats?

I regularly travel to Blackmore to visit the tea rooms and pub and the development would ruin the character of the village.

Green belt land should be protected.

There are already parking issues in the village which would be made worse.
The country lanes would be overwhelmed by such a large development.
I know that the area suffers from flooding and building such a large development would increase the very real risk of flooding to the area.

Object

Preferred Site Allocations 2018

Representation ID: 18114

Received: 08/03/2018

Respondent: Mr Gary Dimond

Representation Summary:

Excessive development sites represent over 28 percent increase in houses in Blackmore. Green Belt development should only be considered in exceptional circumstances.
Degradation of environment and damage to wildlife - home to many rare birds including turtle doves. Not self-contained village infill - open land outside village, road which is being viewed as a border, Red Rose Lane, a narrow country lane only suitable for light traffic.
Blackmore is surrounded by minor roads. Access to sites from Red Rose Lane difficult and dangerous narrow lane. School at capacity. Flooding - Red Rose Lane floods when heavy rain.

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1. I object to the allocation of 076 on grounds of excessive development in Blackmore Village - the total proposed sites (including
077) represent over 28% increase in houses in the village which is unsustainable. Of the proposed sites listed in 'Green Belt - Larger Villages' section of the LDP, nearly 70% of the proposed houses are in Blackmore and Tipps Cross Ward (116 houses out of a total of 169). This is an excessive and unwarranted increase for this small historic village which cannot be justified. In contrast neighbouring villages such as Doddinghurst have no proposed sites for development. Blackmore has limited facilities and is fairly isolated from major centres, with poor public transport services, and is serviced by only minor roads and narrow country lanes.


2. Site 076 is a Green Belt field with the protection that designation provides - development should only be considered in exceptional circumstances. Green Belt was established to protect the boundary of built development of the village and the open countryside.

3. The proposed development will cause degradation of environment and damage to wildlife. Site 076 is home to many rare birds which are protected species such as skylark, barn owls and turtle doves which are regular visitors to the field in question.

Turtle doves have been seen and heard on the site for the past 3 years and field 076 is a known breeding site for turtle doves. The turtle dove is a Section 41 species which is of principal importance for conservation of biodiversity; they are vulnerable to global extinction and are identified in the Red List of Endangered Species. They have suffered a 91% UK population decline since 1995. More than half the remaining turtle doves breed in East Anglia with Essex being identified as one of the important 'hotspots'. The loss of this site to housing would inevitably mean the loss of this important breeding site and further loss of appropriate habitat. Turtle doves favour wide undisturbed field margins and this is not the sort of habitat which can be incorporated into housing development. Furthermore, the fact that the site is a breeding site for turtle doves raises the question as to what other species exist there. A detailed assessment of site 076 should be undertaken to establish the ecological importance of the site; such assessments should not be left until the planning application is submitted as it may result in the site being undeliverable and therefore Brentwood Borough Council will not be able to meet their housing requirements in respect of this site.

4. The fact that Red Rose Lane, a narrow country lane, runs East/West to the north of the village seems to have been used to justify the allocation 076 as appropriate pieces of land.
This site is not self-contained village infill as suggested in the LDP - the site is on open land outside the village, and the road which is being viewed as a border, Red Rose Lane, is a narrow country lane and unsuitable for anything other than light traffic. When this site is viewed in reality rather than on a plan, the area is open countryside and a very important part of the Green Belt.

5. Infrastructure - Red Rose Lane which borders the proposed development is a narrow country lane unsuitable for heavy traffic. Blackmore is surrounded by minor roads and is unsuited to the large increase in traffic that this development would bring. There are already problems with parking and congestion around the village shop and Blackmore Primary School. This will be greatly exacerbated by the proposed increase in housing, and the resulting increase in traffic and population.

6. Traffic - access to the sites from Red Rose Lane will be difficult and dangerous due to narrow nature of lane. In particular, if site 076 is accessed through Orchard Piece this will cause greatly increased traffic flow in what is currently a quiet cul-de-sac and will cause a danger and disturbance to current residents and their children.

7. School - Blackmore has a small primary school which is currently at capacity. Proposed development would put excessive pressure on school and facilities, and would result in insufficient spaces being available for the children of the village.

8. Health and transport - there is no GP surgery within the parish boundary and the nearest GP surgery is full to capacity with considerable problems obtaining appointments at short notice. Bus services which link the village to Chelmsford and Brentwood are part time only.


9. Flooding - Red Rose Lane is often subject to flooding in times of heavy rain. A site immediately adjacent to field 076 (site 250 Post Field) was rejected for development by Brentwood Borough Council on the grounds of flooding and surface water problems. Field 076 is actually lower lying and Red Rose Lane in the area of Red Rose farm has become impassable at times due to flooding. Development would make flooding worse as green field land would be lost to housing and hard-standing.

If the development attempted to address the flooding and surface water issue by the creation of a pond for instance this would make the housing targets undeliverable.

My objection is supported by the response of Blackmore Parish Council. I urge Brentwood Borough Council to reconsider these allocations and retain this important section of Green Belt land. Whilst recognising the pressure for additional housing more assessment should be carried out on brownfield land or within larger settlements which are more accessible with better facilities, or within the larger new Dunton Hills Garden Village settlement.

Object

Preferred Site Allocations 2018

Representation ID: 18145

Received: 10/03/2018

Respondent: Mr David Smith

Representation Summary:

Blackmore Village will not sustain the additional growth intended by the two plots. The roads around Blackmore are suffering the amount of traffic.

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Blackmore Village will not sustain the additional growth intended by the two plots. The roads around Blackmore are suffering the amount of traffic.

Object

Preferred Site Allocations 2018

Representation ID: 18147

Received: 10/03/2018

Respondent: Mrs sheila cohen

Representation Summary:

My daughter lives in Blackmore and I had planned to retire there. I believe the unique small village atmosphere will be spoiled by this development, the pressure on the infrastructure and overcrowding of the very small village would destroy it. I would not consider living there if this plan goes ahead.

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My daughter lives in Blackmore and I had planned to retire there. I believe the unique small village atmosphere will be spoiled by this development, the pressure on the infrastructure and overcrowding of the very small village would destroy it. I would not consider living there if this plan goes ahead.

Support

Preferred Site Allocations 2018

Representation ID: 18181

Received: 10/03/2018

Respondent: Mr and Mrs Paul McEwen

Representation Summary:

Good brownfield site for development, self contained with good access to main roads.

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Good brownfield site for development, self contained with good access to main roads.

Object

Preferred Site Allocations 2018

Representation ID: 18213

Received: 11/03/2018

Respondent: Mrs Hayley Maclaurin

Representation Summary:

I consider the scale and location of the proposed development to be inappropriate and that it would impose an undue burden on on the village of Blackmore (and surrounding areas) and its residents. Any such development should be undertaken on land which is not designated as green belt and should be on a much smaller scale commensurate with the size of the village and with the burden of building new homes spread more widely (and fairly) throughout the borough

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I am concerned that this proposed development (together with the proposed developments of site references 077, 085B and 294) will impose a disproportionate share of new homes on the small village of Blackmore. Blackmore is a historic village and its character will inevitably be changed as a consequence of such a significant increase in the size of its population in such a short amount of time. In addition:
1. the loss of green belt land is of significant concern to me - the designation of green belt land was intended to protect against such development and that should not be ignored.
2. I am concerned that local services (such as GP's and schools) will be overstretched to the detriment of the existing and new residents and that the local infrastructure (in particular the roads and utilities) will be insufficient to cope with such a large increase in residents without extensive upgrades which would be both expensive and disruptive.
3. Finally, I am concerned that the scale of the proposed development will be hugely disruptive to the local community over several years and that it will therefore interfere with the quality of life of the residents of Blackmore.
In conclusion, I consider the scale and location of the proposed development to be inappropriate and that it would impose an undue burden on the village of Blackmore (and surrounding areas) and its residents. Any such development should be undertaken on land which is not designated as green belt and should be on a much smaller scale commensurate with the size of the village and with the burden of building new homes spread more widely (and fairly) throughout the borough

Object

Preferred Site Allocations 2018

Representation ID: 18219

Received: 12/03/2018

Respondent: Mr Kevin Burrell

Representation Summary:

Village will increase by nearly 30%.
Local school close to capacity and will be oversubscribed very soon.
No doctors surgery, Doddinghurst surgery oversubscribed.
Transport is non-existent, nearest stations are Chelmsford and Brentwood.
Additional families mean additional free school transport will need to be provided by the council.
Both proposed Redrose Lane sites are very prone to flooding.
Parking within the village already difficult.
The Council has not taken into consideration the proposed 38 dwelling development at the old Norton Heath Equestrian Centre site on Fingrith Hall Lane.
Additional housing better at sites with existing facilities and decent transport

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I wish to object to the proposed housing developments at site allocations 076 & 077 south of Redrose Lane. First of all, the new development would increase the village of Blackmore by almost 30%, a ridiculous increase. Secondly, by your own figures, Blackmore Primary School is close to capacity now and will be over subscribed in the near future. We don't have our own doctors surgery, instead relying on Deal Street in Doddinghurst. Already, it is almost impossible to get an appointment with your chosen doctor, sometimes having to wait up to a month for an appointment. Transport is non-existent. The nearest railway stations are in Chelmsford or Brentwood. The council is already obliged to provide transport to secondary schools, this will increase with additional families moving into the area. The Redrose Lane sites are both very prone to flooding. Parking within the centre of the village is already difficult, exacerbated by food now being provided by the Leather Bottle. Finally, you haven't taken into account the additional new 38 dwellings being proposed on the old Norton Heath Equestrian Centre on Fingrith Hall Lane which will add to the proposed housing increase. I makes much more sense to me to concentrate additional housing where existing facilities such as railway stations, schools, doctors are already in place

Object

Preferred Site Allocations 2018

Representation ID: 18254

Received: 12/03/2018

Respondent: Mr Jon Watson

Representation Summary:

This proposed development together with site ref 077 will increase the percentage of properties in Blackmore considerably which in turn will increase the pressure on the local school and health centre. Blackmore village is a small community and the development would be out of character and have an adverse visual impact on the landscape and locality. There is a real inadequacy of the lanes to accommodate even small increases in traffic.
Street lighting is minimal. The last two points may affect the safety of an increased number of residents.

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This proposed development together with site ref 077 will increase the percentage of properties in Blackmore considerably which in turn will increase the pressure on the local school and health centre. Blackmore village is a small community and the development would be out of character and have an adverse visual impact on the landscape and locality. There is a real inadequacy of the lanes to accommodate even small increases in traffic.
Street lighting is minimal. The last two points may affect the safety of an increased number of residents.

Comment

Preferred Site Allocations 2018

Representation ID: 18348

Received: 12/03/2018

Respondent: Essex County Council

Representation Summary:

Historic Environment Comment -
Constraint: Potential archaeology associated with historic settlement

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Historic Environment Comment -
Constraint: Potential archaeology associated with historic settlement

Object

Preferred Site Allocations 2018

Representation ID: 18396

Received: 23/02/2018

Respondent: Mrs Margaret Wiltshire

Representation Summary:

100 or more new houses in Blackmore, that would mean 100+ families, 100 or more cars. We have had houses recently sold that have been extended, thus adding to the population.

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100? or more new houses in Blackmore, that would mean 100 + families,100 or more cars.
We have had houses recently sold that have been extended, thus adding to the population.
Our school is full & cannot take any more children, the doctors surgery is working at full capacity. Even our post office has been reduced to a corner of the local shop.
This used to be a typical Essex village but will become a nothing place.
We will lose our green fields & gain nothing.
Let's call a halt to all this "development" before it is too late.
All this building has to stop somewhere otherwise we will have wall to wall concrete and no greenery anywhere. I, for one would not like to see that happen.

Object

Preferred Site Allocations 2018

Representation ID: 18399

Received: 23/02/2018

Respondent: Mrs Margaret Wiltshire

Representation Summary:

Our school is full & cannot take any more children, the doctors surgery is working at full capacity. Even our post office has been reduced to a corner of the local shop.

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100? or more new houses in Blackmore, that would mean 100 + families,100 or more cars.
We have had houses recently sold that have been extended, thus adding to the population.
Our school is full & cannot take any more children, the doctors surgery is working at full capacity. Even our post office has been reduced to a corner of the local shop.
This used to be a typical Essex village but will become a nothing place.
We will lose our green fields & gain nothing.
Let's call a halt to all this "development" before it is too late.
All this building has to stop somewhere otherwise we will have wall to wall concrete and no greenery anywhere. I, for one would not like to see that happen.

Object

Preferred Site Allocations 2018

Representation ID: 18400

Received: 23/02/2018

Respondent: Mrs Margaret Wiltshire

Representation Summary:

This used to be a typical Essex village but will become a nothing place.
We will lose our green fields & gain nothing.

Full text:

100? or more new houses in Blackmore, that would mean 100 + families,100 or more cars.
We have had houses recently sold that have been extended, thus adding to the population.
Our school is full & cannot take any more children, the doctors surgery is working at full capacity. Even our post office has been reduced to a corner of the local shop.
This used to be a typical Essex village but will become a nothing place.
We will lose our green fields & gain nothing.
Let's call a halt to all this "development" before it is too late.
All this building has to stop somewhere otherwise we will have wall to wall concrete and no greenery anywhere. I, for one would not like to see that happen.

Object

Preferred Site Allocations 2018

Representation ID: 18412

Received: 12/03/2018

Respondent: Cllr Aimi Middlehurst

Representation Summary:

The extent of these developments is inappropriate and would severely affect the character of the village. Flooding in this area is an issue and substantial works would have to be completed before Redrose Lane could accommodate any increase in traffic.

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294 - Is an open space adjacent to residential properties. Access would be a concern and would affect neighbouring properties. 085B - This is a long established recreation field within Green Belt which is very well maintained. Building on this site would be detrimental to the users of the Tipps Cross Remembrance Hall and would remove a very well used recreational space which includes a croquet lawn. Building on both of the above sites would be detrimental to the existing character of the area especially as the former commercial garage located close by is in the process of being converted to residential properties. 076 & 077 - The extent of these developments is inappropriate and would severely affect the character of the village. Flooding in this area is an issue and substantial works would have to be completed before Redrose Lane could accommodate any increase in traffic.

Object

Preferred Site Allocations 2018

Representation ID: 18434

Received: 14/03/2018

Respondent: Ms Deborah Cullen

Representation Summary:

Object to development on site 076 and 077
- Lack of Road access / traffic issues: Fingrith Hall Road / Lane is a narrow and winding road and in many places only passable by one car. Redrose Lane which will be the access road to both proposed sites is even more compromised, often floods and is narrower than Fngrith Hall Road / Lane.
- Lack of adequate doctor's surgery
- Lack of adequate schooling: Blackmore Primary School is at capacity and children are being driven into the village to school causing congestion and dangerous parking.
- Lack of adequate public transport

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Dear Sir / Madam,

We have lived in Blackmore village for 18 years.
Our property will be the most affected by the local plan proposal to develop the field behind our house (Site Ref: 076) and the field in front (Site Ref: 077). This property is a listed Grade II Property with a frontage only 3- 5 feet from the road. We are concerned that as additional the traffic is forced past our house through the village as a result of this development (particularly the heavy traffic associated with building) may impact the fabric of the building.
Whilst we appreciate that clearly no consideration will be given to the plight of one household in terms of this development proposal we would make the following further observations in response to the consultation and would like to understand how these issues will be dealt with in the detailed planning stage.

Lack of Road access / traffic issues

There is already a development of 30 houses being built further up Fingrith Hall Road / Lane ( on the site of the old Norton Heath Equestrian Centre) which will push additional traffic down this road to the shop, village centre, school and the existing doctors surgery in Doddinghurst.

Fingrith Hall Road / Lane is a narrow and winding road and in many places only passable by one car. Redrose Lane which will be the access road to both proposed sites is even more compromised, often floods and is narrower than Fngrith Hall Road / Lane.

Even if each of the houses only has one car - (which is unlikely as the bus service is not really usable by commuters as it has limited hours - will force households to have more than one car) - the proposed development in Blackmore (along with the development at Norton Heath) will be adding at least 126 cars to the road infrastructure which is already compromised as mentioned above.

How do the council intend to deal with the lack of existing road infrastructure in and around the proposed development site and to protect the centre of the village from congestion and pollution and both after and during building work.

Lack of adequate doctor's surgery

There is already an issue with the local doctor's surgery in Doddinghust being oversubscribed and difficulty in obtaining appointments. How do the council intend to address this issue?

Lack of adequate schooling

Blackmore Primary School is at capacity and children are being driven into the village to school causing congestion and dangerous parking at school drop off an pick up times. Even if further classrooms are created and teachers bought in how do the council intend to address the issue of primary schooling in the village ?

Secondary school children from the village are already having to be bussed to school from the village and current school bus services are at capacity. How does the council propose to deal with the additional requirement for school buses into the centre of the village which will cause additional congestion and pollution at the same drop off and pick up times as the existing bus routes?


Lack of adequate public transport

The existing bus timetable and route has proven itself to be of no use to commuters and this forces households to have one if not both adults driving to Shenfield - as neither Brentwood or Chelmsford station afford the commuter the quickest journey into London. Do the council intend to address this issue within the planning for the development? How do they intend to ensure that there is adequate public transport to reduce the need for each household to have more than one car?


We look forward to understanding how the issues raised above are going to be addressed.

Object

Preferred Site Allocations 2018

Representation ID: 18437

Received: 14/03/2018

Respondent: Mr Kevin Hall

Representation Summary:

Object to development proposals in Blackmore.
Disproportionate increase - The proposed expansion is completely disproportionate and extremely unfair to the residents of Blackmore. Building such a large number of houses that increases the village by over 25% will completely change the village.
Building on Green Belt Land - Green Belt should only be built on when all other sites have been discounted.
Health Centre - It is very difficult to get an appointment at the health centre already.
Education - The School is already at capacity and will not be able to cope with the additional intake generated by the proposed additional housing.
Travel and infrastructure - The nearest railway station is approximately 5 miles away and the bus service within the village is very infrequent.

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I object to these proposals because we have only recently moved to Woollard Way in Blackmore in mid-October 2017.Like most people, we spent a long time choosing our home and considered many things when making the purchase. If these proposals were to go ahead it would completely change our street and village. In addition to this, the prospect of living next a building site for however long it takes to build this new plot of houses feels me with dread. We moved to this area for the peace, quiet and tranquillity that Blackmore offers, all of which will be completely ruined during the construction period, not to mention the unwanted changes once the project is complete. We would not have chosen this property if there was a housing estate at the end of our road as opposed to field. You can imagine the distress this is causing us having invested such a large amount of money into a house only for these proposals to surface less than 3 months after we moved in.
It seems that Brentwood Council have been put under pressure by the Government and these are ill considered proposals that have been rushed through with very little thought and consideration to the impact on the residents and community within our Parish. It seems to me that the land owner wants to sell and Brentwood Council are desperately looking for a quick solution to avoid the government taking control of the housing process. The fact that this land is green belt is simply an inconvenience that the Council will attempt to overlook in order to satisfy the demands laid out by the government in November of last year.
In addition to my personal objections and circumstances I would also like to echo the objections made by the Parish, a summary of which is below.
Disproportionate increase - The proposed expansion is completely disproportionate and extremely unfair to the residents of Blackmore. Building such a large number of houses that increases the village by over 25% will completely change the unique character and feel of the village that we know and love.
Building on Green Belt Land - Green belt was introduced to prevent urban sprawl and maintain the character of community and villages. Green belt should only be built on when all other sites have been discounted. You mention that you have alternative sites already in the pipeline, I assume then that these must all be green belt sites as well.
Health Centre - It is very difficult to get an appointment at the health centre already. This will become almost impossible if we increase the numbers within the parish as you propose.
Education - The School is already at capacity and will not be able to cope with the additional intake generated by the proposed additional housing. I'm also struggling to understand how 96 new houses would only increase the pupil numbers by 26 children.
Travel and infrastructure - The nearest railway station is approximately 5 miles away and the bus service within the village is very infrequent. This village is not suitable for such a large increase in population.
I will contest these proposals at every stage possible in the hope that the council will see sense and reconsider the Draft Local Plan

Object

Preferred Site Allocations 2018

Representation ID: 18444

Received: 12/03/2018

Respondent: Ms Charlotte Hall

Representation Summary:

Object to development proposals in Blackmore.
Disproportionate increase - The proposed expansion is completely disproportionate and extremely unfair to the residents of Blackmore. Building such a large number of houses that increases the village by over 25% will completely change the village.
Building on Green Belt Land - Green Belt should only be built on when all other sites have been discounted.
Health Centre - It is very difficult to get an appointment at the health centre already.
Education - The School is already at capacity and will not be able to cope with the additional intake generated by the proposed additional housing.
Travel and infrastructure - The nearest railway station is approximately 5 miles away and the bus service within the village is very infrequent.

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Object to development proposals in Blackmore.
Disproportionate increase - The proposed expansion is completely disproportionate and extremely unfair to the residents of Blackmore. Building such a large number of houses that increases the village by over 25% will completely change the village.
Building on Green Belt Land - Green Belt should only be built on when all other sites have been discounted.
Health Centre - It is very difficult to get an appointment at the health centre already.
Education - The School is already at capacity and will not be able to cope with the additional intake generated by the proposed additional housing.
Travel and infrastructure - The nearest railway station is approximately 5 miles away and the bus service within the village is very infrequent.


I object to these proposals because we have only recently moved to Woollard Way in Blackmore in mid-October 2017.Like most people, we spent a long time choosing our home and considered many things when making the purchase. If these proposals were to go ahead it would completely change our street and village. In addition to this, the prospect of living next a building site for however long it takes to build this new plot of houses feels me with dread. We moved to this area for the peace, quiet and tranquillity that Blackmore offers, all of which will be completely ruined during the construction period, not to mention the unwanted changes once the project is complete. We would not have chosen this property if there was a housing estate at the end of our road as opposed to field. You can imagine the distress this is causing us having invested such a large amount of money into a house only for these proposals to surface less than 3 months after we moved in.
It seems that Brentwood Council have been put under pressure by the Government and these are ill considered proposals that have been rushed through with very little thought and consideration to the impact on the residents and community within our Parish. It seems to me that the land owner wants to sell and Brentwood Council are desperately looking for a quick solution to avoid the government taking control of the housing process. The fact that this land is green belt is simply an inconvenience that the Council will attempt to overlook in order to satisfy the demands laid out by the government in November of last year.
In addition to my personal objections and circumstances I would also like to echo the objections made by the Parish, a summary of which is below.
Disproportionate increase - The proposed expansion is completely disproportionate and extremely unfair to the residents of Blackmore. Building such a large number of houses that increases the village by over 25% will completely change the unique character and feel of the village that we know and love.
Building on Green Belt Land - Green belt was introduced to prevent urban sprawl and maintain the character of community and villages. Green belt should only be built on when all other sites have been discounted. You mention that you have alternative sites already in the pipeline, I assume then that these must all be green belt sites as well.
Health Centre - It is very difficult to get an appointment at the health centre already. This will become almost impossible if we increase the numbers within the parish as you propose.
Education - The School is already at capacity and will not be able to cope with the additional intake generated by the proposed additional housing. I'm also struggling to understand how 96 new houses would only increase the pupil numbers by 26 children.
Travel and infrastructure - The nearest railway station is approximately 5 miles away and the bus service within the village is very infrequent. This village is not suitable for such a large increase in population.
I will contest these proposals at every stage possible in the hope that the council will see sense and reconsider the Draft Local Plan