Object

Representation ID: 30078

Received: 29/11/2021

Respondent: Mrs Anne Adkins

Legally compliant? Not specified

Sound? No

Blackmore sited on the edge of higher ground and close to the source of River Wid is already subject to regular flooding (well documented) including two greenfield sites of good farmland for building will exacerbate the problem. The fields currently provide a buffer to protect the village during heavy rainfall.

Object

Representation ID: 30082

Received: 29/11/2021

Respondent: Mr John Adkins

Legally compliant? Not specified

Sound? No

Flood risk already high releasing Green Belt space will make worse.
In the light of the COP conference and the facts about flooding and increased risks, the only action that is legal and sound is to ban Green Belt building. The village had already got 30 houses from Epping, 9-10 houses in Redrose Lane, plus infill in the the village. The area can’t cope we were told 60 years ago, I don’t know whether any work has been done, I don’t think so, plus flooding is likely to be the big pushback, already my patio floods whenever we have heavy rain.

Object

Representation ID: 30083

Received: 29/11/2021

Respondent: Mr Peter Adams

Legally compliant? Not specified

Sound? No

Blackmore has a history of flooding, removing 2 large green fields will make the situation worse and is contrary to Government guidelines. When we have heavy rain Red Rose is blocked as stream is 3 to 4 feet deep, Chelmsford Road floods by the ponds so we are effectively cur off from the village.

Object

Representation ID: 30084

Received: 29/11/2021

Respondent: Mrs Jean Adams

Legally compliant? Not specified

Sound? No

If Redrose Lane floods due to building on fields we at Chelmsford Road and Elm Court Park are blocked off from the village as it normally affects the pond area as well. Another comment is all these new buildings are attracting families with children who need doctors, schooling and if there is no infrastructure in place what use are housing schemes.

Object

Representation ID: 30086

Received: 29/11/2021

Respondent: Mrs Toni Allen

Legally compliant? Not specified

Sound? No

BBC are aware of flood issues in Blackmore, so cannot understand why they are ignoring the issue.

Object

Representation ID: 30088

Received: 29/11/2021

Respondent: Mr Mark Allen

Legally compliant? Not specified

Sound? No

BBC are aware of flood issues in Blackmore, so cannot understand why they are ignoring the issue.

Object

Representation ID: 30093

Received: 29/11/2021

Respondent: Miss Tallulah Allen

Legally compliant? Not specified

Sound? No

I am only young but can remember the village flooding every year, sometimes several times. All advice is not to build on fields, especially not with the flood history.

Object

Representation ID: 30100

Received: 29/11/2021

Respondent: Mr Michael Black

Legally compliant? No

Sound? No

There are past experiences of serious flooding, building houses will accelerate any future flooding but using existing green fields. I can see no reference to flooding from the River Wid.

Object

Representation ID: 30101

Received: 29/11/2021

Respondent: Mrs Rosemary Blowes

Legally compliant? Not specified

Sound? No

Why are you building on such valuable Green Belt land rather than considering brownfield sites. Green Belt around Blackmore is constantly being nibbled away by sneaked in buildings/homes no consideration to the impact on the surrounding areas. Flooding is a massive problem in this area and more properties will make this a bigger problem for all existing homes owners.

Object

Representation ID: 30108

Received: 29/11/2021

Respondent: Mrs Ella Bradley

Legally compliant? Not specified

Sound? No

Impact of drainage, flooding and sewage by the development of these sites. The village has suffered flooding in the past and will surely be worse if this development goes ahead. Blackmore is known as a Critical Drainage Area.

Object

Representation ID: 30115

Received: 29/11/2021

Respondent: Mr Alan Butler

Legally compliant? No

Sound? No

Considering that parts of Blackmore are within flood risk 3 zone it seems ridiculous to increase this risk for current households by building more homes. Nothing has been done to review the fluvial risk from the River Wid which is significant that's without the risk of surface water flooding, that is a major problem in the area. This alone should automatically exclude these areas from the LDP.

Object

Representation ID: 30120

Received: 29/11/2021

Respondent: Mrs Donna Bradley

Legally compliant? Not specified

Sound? No

Flooding is a real threat (we already experience periodic flooding - well documented). Building on a natural flood plain which currently provides some protection to the village is both ludicrous and contrary to Government guidelines in releasing greenfield sites for development. Proposals to add a few ponds is an unacceptable approach to this problem.

Object

Representation ID: 30127

Received: 29/11/2021

Respondent: Elaine Bateman

Legally compliant? Not specified

Sound? No

Blackmore has a history of flooding, removing 2 large green fields will make the situation worse and is contrary to government guidelines. Ignoring the problem as BBC appear to be doing will not resolve issue.

Object

Representation ID: 30131

Received: 29/11/2021

Respondent: Mr Jeffrey Butler

Legally compliant? Not specified

Sound? No

Flooding appears to have been ignored completely but the problem is still there, and if not addressed future Council staff will have to clear up the mess, when the village inevitably floods in the future. This needs to be addressed at this stage.

Object

Representation ID: 30135

Received: 29/11/2021

Respondent: Mr Alan Bowland

Legally compliant? Not specified

Sound? No

Flooding has always been an issue with Blackmore and removing 2 large fields will just make the situation worse, the suggestion of digging 2 ponds on the site as a solution is unworkable as at times of heavy rain the water table is at ground surface level. With more extreme weather predicted this situation will only worsen.

Object

Representation ID: 30146

Received: 30/11/2021

Respondent: Mr Richard Fisher

Legally compliant? Not specified

Sound? No

Flooding has been a well recognised issue in Blackmore with flood water catching drivers out in Redrose Lane and Chelmsford Road, on an annual basis. Reducing the local field (which all are some drainage) and replacing it with roads and housing, as seen repeatedly in other development areas, only leads to more flooding particularly where there is a problem already which we have. Making the proposed development unjustified.

Object

Representation ID: 30148

Received: 30/11/2021

Respondent: Mrs Hayley Maclaurin

Legally compliant? Not specified

Sound? No

I have an issue with flooding to my property already and although my area is recognised as a Critical Drainage Area the Inspectors have removed a comment that the development will impact surface water flooding, why? With global warming and more extreme weather predicted this situation will definitely worsen causing great concerns for my family, small children, pets and of course my historical 16th Century cottage which has been underwater already on quite a few occasions. If areas are to be concreted over the excess water will have no where to go except into peoples homes.

Object

Representation ID: 30150

Received: 30/11/2021

Respondent: Mr Stuart Moulder

Legally compliant? Not specified

Sound? No

Flooding has always been a major issue for Blackmore and is recognised as a Critical Drainage Area in the plan, but the Inspectors have removed the comment that the development may impact surface water flooding. There is also no mention at all about fluvial flooding which is ignored. Removing 2 large fields will just make the situation worse. The suggestion of digging 2 ponds on the site as a solution is unworkable as at times of heavy rain the water table is at ground surface level. With more extreme weather predicted this situation will only worsen.

Object

Representation ID: 30154

Received: 30/11/2021

Respondent: Mr Duncan Maclaurin

Legally compliant? Not specified

Sound? No

I can also confirm that you have not dealt with the flooding issue appropriately. I say this with certainty as a homeowner that has been flooded.

Object

Representation ID: 30158

Received: 30/11/2021

Respondent: Mrs Diane Mills

Legally compliant? Not specified

Sound? No

Flooding is an issue in Blackmore with frequently impassable locations in Redrose Lane and Chelmsford Road. Historically during extreme rainfall, run-off cascades through the Green and Church Street. This can only become more frequent due to climate change and increase run-off from further development. Provision of ponds to capture excess water would be pointless.

Object

Representation ID: 30169

Received: 30/11/2021

Respondent: Mr Peter Mills

Legally compliant? Not specified

Sound? No

Blackmore village is low lying from the surrounding land and historically, during extreme torrential rain, the excess run-off of water naturally courses its way cascading through Blackmore Road, The Green and Church Street. Existing drainage and sewers do not cope. It is known. The sump from which sewage is pumped to the treatment site is designed to over flow the excess water/effluent by pipe to the River Wid south of Jericho Priory. The proposed additional housing is likely to overload the drainage/sewer network, unfit for purpose.

Object

Representation ID: 30176

Received: 30/11/2021

Respondent: Mrs Fleur Morgan

Legally compliant? Not specified

Sound? No

The flood and sewage risks are huge. Please listen to the information and build where you have the infrastructure.

Object

Representation ID: 30192

Received: 30/11/2021

Respondent: Mrs Lorrain Murrell

Legally compliant? Not specified

Sound? No

Flooding within the village and is real, happens quite regularly and is of real concern. Removing two large fields which provide a soak away when the water table is high will exacerbate the problem and put listed building and conservation areas in the village at serious risk.

Object

Representation ID: 30198

Received: 30/11/2021

Respondent: Mr Andrew Moulton

Legally compliant? Not specified

Sound? No

Flooding is and has always been an issue in Blackmore. If more houses are built this will add more pressure on the natural ability of the ground to infiltrate surface water. The demand for urban development, impermeable surfaces and climate change are already contributing factors leading to excessive flooding. Blackmore cannot afford to have any more.

Object

Representation ID: 30204

Received: 30/11/2021

Respondent: Mr David Janes

Legally compliant? Not specified

Sound? No

Flooding has always been an issue with Blackmore and removing 2 large fields will just make the situation worse, the suggestion of digging 2 ponds on the site as a solution is unworkable as at times of heavy rain the water table is at ground surface level. With more extreme weather predicted this situation will only worsen.

Object

Representation ID: 30209

Received: 30/11/2021

Respondent: Mr Keith Lodge

Legally compliant? Not specified

Sound? No

The village has had flooding problems which seems to be getting worse with surface water run-off unable to clear at times of heavy rain.

Object

Representation ID: 30216

Received: 30/11/2021

Respondent: Mrs Jane Lodge

Legally compliant? Not specified

Sound? No

We flood on a regular basis and sometimes cannot get through. Even the cemetery floods.

Object

Representation ID: 30221

Received: 30/11/2021

Respondent: Mrs Brenda Leigh

Legally compliant? Not specified

Sound? No

The proposed developments in Blackmore would fall within a critical drainage area. Run-off from so many new houses with their concrete surrounding, hard surfaces would increase the speed of flooding in the centre of the established village below. May there not be overflowing sewage issues too. We have been told that climate change may cause more frequent storms. Having witnessed the speed of surface water flowing across fields, I have great concerns for our church, a centre of village life, in future years.
I believe that a number of new houses have been erected in recent years, so perhaps a more gradual approach should be adopted in a pastoral area of Green Belt land.

Object

Representation ID: 30240

Received: 01/12/2021

Respondent: Mr Marc Cohen

Legally compliant? Not specified

Sound? No

Flooding is a major problem for Blackmore and always has been. I have lived in my house for 8 years. For the past 3 I have struggled to get any insurers to cover my home for flood damage as it is recognized as flood risk per the UK government. Replacing 2 large fields with concrete and tarmac will only make the situation worse.

Object

Representation ID: 30253

Received: 30/11/2021

Respondent: Mr Richard Reed

Legally compliant? No

Sound? No

Proposals would bring an even more frequent risk of flooding to existing / new builds as the ‘contingency plans’ are not man enough to cope.