Strongly object to the proposed development of 94 houses in Blackmore.
Having lived in the village for over 40 years, I feel strongly that the village will not be able to cope with this new development and retain its current character and charm,
In fact being a member of the community for so long gives me a very good understanding of the current infrastructure and facilities within the village and I strongly believe that these would all need improving before any development should take place.
I am aware of the current roads and pathways that need pot holes filling. I am aware that the school, shops, roads and level of street lighting and pathways is not sufficient - but if it were brought to the village it would almost certainly damage the characteristics that make Blackmore such a nice place to live.
The village already benefits from tourists and cyclists that come to the tea rooms etc - but this could be lost.
I would particularly be concerned by the presence of extra traffic on the roads and destruction of local wildlife. AS a dog walker in the village, these issues are important to me.
I understand that the new development also require a certain level of affordable housing - this too can create social problems within the village and there is certainly not adequate policing services in the village. We would have to rely on the already stretched services from Brentwood.
I believe that these and many other concerns are shared by the community - and I a, sure this will not be the only letter you receive highlighting these points.
I hope you consider these points about the development and look at alternative possibilities.

Strongly object to the proposed development of 94 houses in Blackmore.
Having lived in the village for over 40 years, I feel strongly that the village will not be able to cope with this new development and retain its current character and charm,
In fact being a member of the community for so long gives me a very good understanding of the current infrastructure and facilities within the village and I strongly believe that these would all need improving before any development should take place.
I am aware of the current roads and pathways that need pot holes filling. I am aware that the school, shops, roads and level of street lighting and pathways is not sufficient - but if it were brought to the village it would almost certainly damage the characteristics that make Blackmore such a nice place to live.
The village already benefits from tourists and cyclists that come to the tea rooms etc - but this could be lost.
I would particularly be concerned by the presence of extra traffic on the roads and destruction of local wildlife. AS a dog walker in the village, these issues are important to me.
I understand that the new development also require a certain level of affordable housing - this too can create social problems within the village and there is certainly not adequate policing services in the village. We would have to rely on the already stretched services from Brentwood.
I believe that these and many other concerns are shared by the community - and I a, sure this will not be the only letter you receive highlighting these points.
I hope you consider these points about the development and look at alternative possibilities.

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I was born less than 200 yards from this land and was brought up in my birth house in Chelmsford Rd Blackmore. Over the following 65 years I frequently played around and in the land and walked past daily in school days and later when starting work and still pass the land regularly. I can categorically state that the land has never ever flooded or even showed any signs of excess water nor has any nearby land flooded. The land is on high ground.

I refer to your Councils Statement of Reason deeming the Land Unsuitable for Development. You State Discounted - Surface Water Flooding Issues.
I say to my knowledge and belief:

1. I have lived in and been familiar with the area some 60 years.
2. There has never been any surface water flooding nor accumulating/ponding of surface water.
3. The only place flooding has occurred over the years is around the pond some distance away down Chelmsford Rd and much lower land.
4. There has never been any flooding of adjacent properties around Plot 250.
5. The stream running along Chelmsford Road side of Plot 250 is unmaintained so even if there were any flooding issues rectification measures could be carried out.
6. 2 other plots Identified as suitable for development being Orchard Piece/Redrose Lane and Woollard Way/Redrose Lane are totally similar to Plot 250.
7. The Councils Strategic Flood Ask Assessment Report by Entec dated January 2011 makes no reference to any flooding in the area.

For the foregoing reasons I believe Plot 250 is together with the other 2 plots adjoining referred to, totally suitable for development.

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I object to both sites due a number of reasons. 1. Green Belt - I believe the lands are a flood plain. All are surrounded by moats allowing the water to run off the land. Once this becomes a concrete jungle, where is all the water going to dispense to. 2. Wild Life - All the Wild Life will disappear in these areas resulting in loss of numbers of certain animals. Also loss of viable agricultural land. 3. Doctors Surgery - Deal tree Surgery is at its full capacity. Where are the new residents going to find doctors surgery or is it a case that the local residents will suffer due to lack of appointments available if they are accepted at the surgery. 4. Disruption and Noise - Building on both sites will create major disruption to the local residents and surrounding areas. Redrose lane is merely a single track lane and not suitable for immense traffic. 5. Infrastructure - All utilities would need major upgrades. What effect will this have on the residents, the inconvenience, prices being hiked up as this would need to be funded to allow this to happen? I believe this would be detrimental to the village of Blackmore.

Objection to the proposed development for 96 dwellings on Green belt in Blackmore. It is stated that the LDP seeks to protect the Green Belt and local characteristics, but are we seeing the beginning of the end of 'the Green Ribbon around London'. The Green Belt provides a clean air healthy environment for those who live in the community, including wildlife, but also for the pleasure of the hundreds of people who visit regularly just to get away from urban sprawl. Any proposal to build on Green Belt to will eventually spell the end to this precious gift to every man woman and child in Essex. The village of Blackmore, steeped in history, is described as a larger village fitting into Settlement category 3, but it only has one shop, one small primary school already working to capacity and an inadequate public transport system. The sewage system is already groaning with the existing population and there is a risk of flooding. There are no local secondary schools, or local health facilities, and virtually no local employment. All this means that the village is heavily car dependant, with most working population travelling distances daily to Essex towns, or to stations to commute to London. All shopping is a similar journey. The proposal to buildings on Green Belt would substantially increase the current population and be a disaster for the infrastructure of the village. In the LDP there is a no mention of two Brown Belt developments (Fingrith Hall lane and Woolmongers lane) both within 1.1 miles of the village that are planned by Epping Council and would add a further 39 dwellings in the vicinity. The closeness of these developments will without doubt affect Blackmore in both infrastructure and sustainability. Under the 'Duty to Cooperate' between Councils, and in the interest of transparency the effect of these two developments must be reviewed and be taken into consideration during the consultation period.

1. I object on the ground of excessive development in Blackmore Village - the proposal sites represent over 20% increase in houses in the village. 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 development. Blackmore is a relatively isolated village, with inadequate infrastructure and poor public transport links, served only by minor roads and narrow country lanes. It is unsuited to large scale development and the greatly increased traffic and population that would bring. 2. The sites 076 and 077 are green belt fields with the protection that designation provides - development should only be considered in exceptional circumstances. proposed development will cause degradation of environment and damage to wildlife. many rare birds such as skylark, barn owls and turtle dove are regular visitors to the fields in question. 3. These sites are not self-contained village infill as suggested in the LDP - the sites are on open Green belt land outside the village, and the road which is being viewed as a border - Red Rose lane - is narrow and unsuitable for anything other than light traffic. 4. 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 particularly around the village shop and primary school, and this will be greatly exacerbated by the proposed increase in housing. Parking on double yellow lines in the area around the village shop is already a problem and it often causes dangerous congestion. In addition, major development would require significant upgrades to drainage and foul water system, utilities and communications. 5. Traffic - access to the site from red Rose lane will be difficult and dangerous due to narrow nature of lane. 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. this will also apply to site 077 if it is accessed via Woollard Way. The proposed developments would bring larger scale disruption to the village for several years. 6. School - Blackmore has a small primary school which is currently at capacity. proposed development would put excessive pressure on school and facilities, and would may result in insufficient spaces being available for children of the village. 7. health and transport - no GP surgery within parish boundary, and 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. 8. 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 is 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. the proposed development will undoubtedly increase the frequency and severity of flooding in the area. 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 objections are support by the response of Blackmore parish council.

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1. I object on ground of excessive development in Blackmore Village - the proposed sites in the village represent over 20% increase in houses in the village. of the proposed sites listed in Green belt - Larger Villages section of 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, whereas neighbouring villages such as Doddinghurst have no proposed sites for development. This scale of development cannot be justified. 2. The site 076 is a green belt field with the protection that designation provides - development should only be considered in exceptional circumstances. proposed development will cause degradation of environment and damage to wildlife. many rare birds such as skylark, barn owls and turtle dove are regular visitors to the field in question. 3. This site is not self-contained village infill as suggested in the LDP - the sites are on open land outside the village, and the road which is being viewed as a border - Red Rose lane - is narrow and unsuitable for anything other than light traffic. When viewed in reality rather than on a map it is clear that this is open land and a valuable part of the Green Belt. 4. Infrastructure - Red Rose Lane which borders the proposed development is narrow country lane unsuitable for heavy traffic. Blackmore is surrounded by minor roads and is unsuited to the large increase in traffic this development would bring. there are already problems with parking and congestion around the village shop and the primary school and this be greatly exacerbated by the proposed increase in housing. 5. traffic - access to the sites from red Rose lane will be difficult and dangerous due to the narrow nature of lane. 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. Disturbance due to construction work is likely to go on for many years. 6. School - Blackmore has a small primary school which is currently at capacity. proposed development would put excessive pressure on school and facilities. and would may result in insufficient spaces being available for the children of the village. 7. health and transport - no GP surgery within 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. 8. Flooding - Red Rose lane is often subject to flooding in times of heavy rain. A site immediately adjacent to field 076 was rejected for development 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. My objections are supported by the response of Blackmore parish Council.

I have lived in Redbridge, Woodford and Brentwood all very busy and highly populated areas. My greatest wish when I retired was to live in a quiet village location and was very fortunate to move to Blackmore to Blackmore in 2001. I fail to understand how Blackmore can accommodate 94 more houses. Two families with children moved to (address) in the last year and the children were unable to obtain places in Blackmore school. The doctors' surgery is struggling with numbers as it is. I recently had to wait two weeks for an appointment and three weeks is not unusual. We understand there are 20+ 4/5 bedroom houses being built in Fingrith Hal Lane and, although this is an Epping development, some residents will very likely be cutting through Blackmore either to commute from Brentwood or Shenfield station. Do the stations have sufficient parking for these commuters, let alone a possible further 2/3 cars for each of the proposed 94 new homes in Blackmore? We are not sure for how long we will have the bus service which would mean more traffic in and out of the village. There is also the continued problem of flooding at the Orchard Piece end of the proposed development. Certainly not an ideal site for building unless you are proposing houseboats. There would also need to be road improvements ie roundabouts both ends of Red Rose Lane and Nine Ashes by the school as it is too narrow for increased traffic with parking of parents' cars. Our lanes are enjoyed by cyclists, walkers and dog walkers; our children play in the street. This is the way we like it, this is why we chose to live here in a safe environment. This proposed development would completely ruin our way of life and the additional traffic would certainly be detrimental and possibly dangerous.

Object to the proposed addition to our village of some 100 houses in the Green Belt which will not only cause extra traffic problems and congestion
School is already full to capacity which means new local children already have to go outside the village for school.
Doctors surgery is already full to capacity
The limits of the village were set in the early sixties by the then local planning authority taking into account and consideration practical capacities of public utilities together with sewage and surface water drainage. Not much has changed since except a gas main was laid into the village.
100 houses cannot in anyway be justified and would spoil the image of this lovely village not to mention the loss of two beautiful fields in the green belt, a quiet country lane to the detrimental effect on bird and wildlife together with the loss of the Tipps Cross recreation field.

Object to the proposed addition to our village of some 100 houses in the Green Belt which will not only cause extra traffic problems and congestion
School is already full to capacity which means new local children already have to go outside the village for school.
Doctors surgery is already full to capacity
The limits of the village were set in the early sixties by the then local planning authority taking into account and consideration practical capacities of public utilities together with sewage and surface water drainage. Not much has changed since except a gas main was laid into the village.
100 houses cannot in anyway be justified and would spoil the image of this lovely village not to mention the loss of two beautiful fields in the green belt, a quiet country lane to the detrimental effect on bird and wildlife together with the loss of the Tipps Cross recreation field.

Object to the proposed addition to our village of some 100 houses in the Green Belt which will not only cause extra traffic problems and congestion
School is already full to capacity which means new local children already have to go outside the village for school.
Doctors surgery is already full to capacity
The limits of the village were set in the early sixties by the then local planning authority taking into account and consideration practical capacities of public utilities together with sewage and surface water drainage. Not much has changed since except a gas main was laid into the village.
100 houses cannot in anyway be justified and would spoil the image of this lovely village not to mention the loss of two beautiful fields in the green belt, a quiet country lane to the detrimental effect on bird and wildlife together with the loss of the Tipps Cross recreation field.

Object to the proposed addition to our village of some 100 houses in the Green Belt which will not only cause extra traffic problems and congestion
School is already full to capacity which means new local children already have to go outside the village for school.
Doctors surgery is already full to capacity
The limits of the village were set in the early sixties by the then local planning authority taking into account and consideration practical capacities of public utilities together with sewage and surface water drainage. Not much has changed since except a gas main was laid into the village.
100 houses cannot in anyway be justified and would spoil the image of this lovely village not to mention the loss of two beautiful fields in the green belt, a quiet country lane to the detrimental effect on bird and wildlife together with the loss of the Tipps Cross recreation field.

Object to the proposed addition to our village of some 100 houses in the Green Belt which will not only cause extra traffic problems and congestion
School is already full to capacity which means new local children already have to go outside the village for school.
Doctors surgery is already full to capacity
The limits of the village were set in the early sixties by the then local planning authority taking into account and consideration practical capacities of public utilities together with sewage and surface water drainage. Not much has changed since except a gas main was laid into the village.
100 houses cannot in anyway be justified and would spoil the image of this lovely village not to mention the loss of two beautiful fields in the green belt, a quiet country lane to the detrimental effect on bird and wildlife together with the loss of the Tipps Cross recreation field.

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The idea of building 94 new houses in Blackmore is absolutely outrageous - the village has a school already at capacity - the doctors surgery is also struggling to take on more patients - the travel for people working elsewhere is inadequate - even those working in London will find it impossible to find parking at local train stations - and the thought of having a minimium of another 94 (or double that) cars on the narrow lanes is unthinkable.
The two sites in Redrose Lane have always been designated Green Belt land so should never be considered for housing.
We have enough new development especially in Chelmsford, Brentwood and Billericay and other towns.
Blackmore is a village of outstanding beauty - one of which we have all chosen to buy houses that enable us to live in an area which we can enjoy the wildlife which include muntjaks, foxes, badgers, etc. and where our gardens are full of beautiful birds - all of which would be erased if there is a lot more traffic and thereby lose its unique qualities by all who chose to live in Blackmore.
I object most strongly to this consider building plan and hopefully the planners & developers etc etc will accept that it is not a viable undertaking.

The idea of building 94 new houses in Blackmore is absolutely outrageous - the village has a school already at capacity - the doctors surgery is also struggling to take on more patients - the travel for people working elsewhere is inadequate - even those working in London will find it impossible to find parking at local train stations - and the thought of having a minimium of another 94 (or double that) cars on the narrow lanes is unthinkable.
The two sites in Redrose Lane have always been designated Green Belt land so should never be considered for housing.
We have enough new development especially in Chelmsford, Brentwood and Billericay and other towns.
Blackmore is a village of outstanding beauty - one of which we have all chosen to buy houses that enable us to live in an area which we can enjoy the wildlife which include muntjaks, foxes, badgers, etc. and where our gardens are full of beautiful birds - all of which would be erased if there is a lot more traffic and thereby lose its unique qualities by all who chose to live in Blackmore.
I object most strongly to this consider building plan and hopefully the planners & developers etc etc will accept that it is not a viable undertaking.

The idea of building 94 new houses in Blackmore is absolutely outrageous - the village has a school already at capacity - the doctors surgery is also struggling to take on more patients - the travel for people working elsewhere is inadequate - even those working in London will find it impossible to find parking at local train stations - and the thought of having a minimium of another 94 (or double that) cars on the narrow lanes is unthinkable.
The two sites in Redrose Lane have always been designated Green Belt land so should never be considered for housing.
We have enough new development especially in Chelmsford, Brentwood and Billericay and other towns.
Blackmore is a village of outstanding beauty - one of which we have all chosen to buy houses that enable us to live in an area which we can enjoy the wildlife which include muntjaks, foxes, badgers, etc. and where our gardens are full of beautiful birds - all of which would be erased if there is a lot more traffic and thereby lose its unique qualities by all who chose to live in Blackmore.
I object most strongly to this consider building plan and hopefully the planners & developers etc etc will accept that it is not a viable undertaking.

The idea of building 94 new houses in Blackmore is absolutely outrageous - the village has a school already at capacity - the doctors surgery is also struggling to take on more patients - the travel for people working elsewhere is inadequate - even those working in London will find it impossible to find parking at local train stations - and the thought of having a minimium of another 94 (or double that) cars on the narrow lanes is unthinkable.
The two sites in Redrose Lane have always been designated Green Belt land so should never be considered for housing.
We have enough new development especially in Chelmsford, Brentwood and Billericay and other towns.
Blackmore is a village of outstanding beauty - one of which we have all chosen to buy houses that enable us to live in an area which we can enjoy the wildlife which include muntjaks, foxes, badgers, etc. and where our gardens are full of beautiful birds - all of which would be erased if there is a lot more traffic and thereby lose its unique qualities by all who chose to live in Blackmore.
I object most strongly to this consider building plan and hopefully the planners & developers etc etc will accept that it is not a viable undertaking.

The idea of building 94 new houses in Blackmore is absolutely outrageous - the village has a school already at capacity - the doctors surgery is also struggling to take on more patients - the travel for people working elsewhere is inadequate - even those working in London will find it impossible to find parking at local train stations - and the thought of having a minimium of another 94 (or double that) cars on the narrow lanes is unthinkable.
The two sites in Redrose Lane have always been designated Green Belt land so should never be considered for housing.
We have enough new development especially in Chelmsford, Brentwood and Billericay and other towns.
Blackmore is a village of outstanding beauty - one of which we have all chosen to buy houses that enable us to live in an area which we can enjoy the wildlife which include muntjaks, foxes, badgers, etc. and where our gardens are full of beautiful birds - all of which would be erased if there is a lot more traffic and thereby lose its unique qualities by all who chose to live in Blackmore.
I object most strongly to this consider building plan and hopefully the planners & developers etc etc will accept that it is not a viable undertaking.

The idea of building 94 new houses in Blackmore is absolutely outrageous - the village has a school already at capacity - the doctors surgery is also struggling to take on more patients - the travel for people working elsewhere is inadequate - even those working in London will find it impossible to find parking at local train stations - and the thought of having a minimium of another 94 (or double that) cars on the narrow lanes is unthinkable.
The two sites in Redrose Lane have always been designated Green Belt land so should never be considered for housing.
We have enough new development especially in Chelmsford, Brentwood and Billericay and other towns.
Blackmore is a village of outstanding beauty - one of which we have all chosen to buy houses that enable us to live in an area which we can enjoy the wildlife which include muntjaks, foxes, badgers, etc. and where our gardens are full of beautiful birds - all of which would be erased if there is a lot more traffic and thereby lose its unique qualities by all who chose to live in Blackmore.
I object most strongly to this consider building plan and hopefully the planners & developers etc etc will accept that it is not a viable undertaking.

The idea of building 94 new houses in Blackmore is absolutely outrageous - the village has a school already at capacity - the doctors surgery is also struggling to take on more patients - the travel for people working elsewhere is inadequate - even those working in London will find it impossible to find parking at local train stations - and the thought of having a minimium of another 94 (or double that) cars on the narrow lanes is unthinkable.
The two sites in Redrose Lane have always been designated Green Belt land so should never be considered for housing.
We have enough new development especially in Chelmsford, Brentwood and Billericay and other towns.
Blackmore is a village of outstanding beauty - one of which we have all chosen to buy houses that enable us to live in an area which we can enjoy the wildlife which include muntjaks, foxes, badgers, etc. and where our gardens are full of beautiful birds - all of which would be erased if there is a lot more traffic and thereby lose its unique qualities by all who chose to live in Blackmore.
I object most strongly to this consider building plan and hopefully the planners & developers etc etc will accept that it is not a viable undertaking.

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