BBC should include within paragraph 3.6 information from its evidence base that identifies the cross-boundary issues, where they are located, and how the Plan seeks to address these.

1. Positively prepared
2. Justified
3. Effective
4. Consistent with National Policy

In accordance with paragraphs 21 and 27 of the NPPF, the plan should include information from its evidence base that identifies the cross-boundary issues, where they are located, and how the Plan seeks to address these. ECC would expect to see this in the section covering spatial challenges and opportunities in the Spatial Strategy chapter of the Local Plan.

Section 3.6 of the Brentwood Local Plan should identify the key cross-boundary issues and challenges between Brentwood and adjoining authorities including Thurrock. It should set out how the plan seeks to address these including any future reviews of the plan and through joint working on the South Essex JSP.

Brentwood Council should prepare Statements of Common Ground on strategic cross- boundary matters in accordance with the requirements of the National Planning Policy Framework and Planning Policy Guidance.

Section 3.6 of the Brentwood Local Plan should identify the key cross-boundary issues and challenges between Brentwood and adjoining authorities including Thurrock. It should set out how the plan seeks to address these including any future reviews of the plan and through joint working on the South Essex JSP.

Brentwood Council should prepare Statements of Common Ground on strategic cross- boundary matters in accordance with the requirements of the National Planning Policy Framework and Planning Policy Guidance.