Object

Representation ID: 397

Received: 02/10/2013

Respondent: JTS Partnership LLP

The policy does not reflect the fundamental changes that are happening in this sector and the move towards online retailing and the reduction in demand for traditional retail units (which is being experienced nationwide). The proposal to allow no further loss of Class A1 retail units, within primary shopping frontages, and to also retain 60% of units in secondary frontages and shopping parades in Class A1 retail use, does not reflect the market, not justified in the supporting text (or evidence base). JTS objects to the policy and the lack of a Proposals Map identifying 'primary' and 'secondary' frontages.

Object

Representation ID: 602

Received: 02/10/2013

Respondent: Westbrook Properties

Agent: CBRE Planning

Proposed amendment(s): We regard this policy as overly prescriptive, for two reasons:

1. In general terms it fails to reflect the fact that successful town centres of the size of Brentwood must offer more than simply A1 retail. At the very least the policy should make clear that a range of A uses will be acceptable in certain locations, such as the units surrounding the public realm at the Baytree Centre where A3 and A4 uses could make an important contribution to its vitality and viability.
2. Such an approach would ensure consistency with Policy DM27.