Object

Representation ID: 30599

Received: 06/12/2021

Respondent: Mr Gary Durdant-Pead

Legally compliant? Not specified

Sound? No

Flooding is and always will be a major concern for Blackmore. Increasing the population and removing large drainage fields will be catastrophic.

Object

Representation ID: 30602

Received: 06/12/2021

Respondent: Mrs Claire Sears

Legally compliant? Not specified

Sound? No

Flooding in Blackmore is a frequent occurrence and this issue has been ignored by both Brentwood Council and the Government Inspestors. No proper survey has been undertaken; the comments and evidence of locals has been ignored and the extent of the issue has been deliberately underplayed by the inspectors, in an attempt to force through a plan of any type. There has been no reference at all to Fluvial Flooding of the River Wid which is a known problem and under watch by the Environment Agency. This is probably the most serious of the many flaws in the Plan that make it unsound in the extreme.

Object

Representation ID: 30608

Received: 06/12/2021

Respondent: Mrs Rita Tuffey

Legally compliant? Not specified

Sound? No

Localised flooding in Blackmore already has its challenges with adverse effects of the weather / climate change, we can only presume that there will more challenges ahead. The suggestion of two ponds does not seem a feasible solution. In times of heavy rainfall the village pond is unable to deal with excess water it floods and is impassable. Therefore one can only anticipate that the two suggested ponds would flood under a degage of excess water also and quite likely flood properties surrounding the. How far would that spread of flooding be? That of course is unknown.

Object

Representation ID: 30612

Received: 06/12/2021

Respondent: Mrs Louise Roast

Legally compliant? Not specified

Sound? No

Flooding has always been an issue in Blackmore, removing 2 fields will make it worse, the suggestion of digging 2 ponds on the site as a solution will be unworkable as at times heavy rain makes the water table at surface level. With more extreme weather predicted this will get worse.

Object

Representation ID: 30618

Received: 06/12/2021

Respondent: Mr Michael Pinato

Legally compliant? Not specified

Sound? No

Flooding and sewage overspill in and around the village is a major concern. Using the two greenfield sites R25 and R26 for development will increase the risk of this occurring and cause significant damage to a beautiful Conservation Area and many Listed Buildings as well as damaging our homes and community. The proposed SUDS solution will not prevent flooding when the water table is a surface level already is a regular occurrence.

Object

Representation ID: 30622

Received: 06/12/2021

Respondent: Mrs Natalie Walters

Legally compliant? Not specified

Sound? No

Village is a flood risk and removing 2 fields will make worse.

Object

Representation ID: 30627

Received: 06/12/2021

Respondent: Mr Nicholas Wilkinson

Legally compliant? Not specified

Sound? No

Flooding (in varying degrees) has now become an annual event (sometimes frequent events per year). Development of the 2 fields will only exacerbate this.

Object

Representation ID: 30631

Received: 06/12/2021

Respondent: Mr Eric John Webb

Legally compliant? Not specified

Sound? No

We have been in the village for many years and have been aware of frequent problems with flooding over these years. Omitting flooding from issues from the plan is in my opinion incorrect.
I am clear that having houses on two significant fields adjacent to Red Rose Lane and having immediate run-off can only worsen this issue.
We are all aware that more extreme weather is predicted and the proposal to create two ponds is not a realistic answer as the water table us currently at ground level when there is significant rain.

Object

Representation ID: 30636

Received: 06/12/2021

Respondent: Mr Derek Tillet

Legally compliant? Not specified

Sound? No

We have always had a problem with flooding taking away 2 large fields in going to make it much worse, don't see what 2 ponds on site will achieve, as more extreme weather is predicted, it is definitely only going to get worse.

Object

Representation ID: 30641

Received: 06/12/2021

Respondent: Mr & Mrs Ian and Janet Tennet

Number of people: 2

Legally compliant? Not specified

Sound? No

Flooding in Blackmore is a problem, removing fields & wildlife habitat is contrary to what government advocates. There were better alternative sites BBC did not investigate thoroughly. We already have 12 homes in Red Rose Lane those should be part of village allocation. The Environment Agency needs to be involved.

Object

Representation ID: 30646

Received: 06/12/2021

Respondent: Mr Finn Thompson

Legally compliant? Not specified

Sound? No

Removing 2 large fields makes the flooding risk and often reality worse due to the loss of drainage. This will only worsen with more extreme weather.

Object

Representation ID: 30654

Received: 06/12/2021

Respondent: Mrs Christine Tabor

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: 30658

Received: 06/12/2021

Respondent: Mr Frank Tabor

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.

Object

Representation ID: 30663

Received: 06/12/2021

Respondent: Mr Iain Stratton

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: 30664

Received: 06/12/2021

Respondent: Mr Hugh Rayner

Legally compliant? Not specified

Sound? No

As a resident of Church St Blackmore I consider the risk of flooding and drainage problems paramount. We dont want flooding again. To consider these new developments in Blackmore is unsound.

Object

Representation ID: 30671

Received: 06/12/2021

Respondent: Mrs Rebecca Philpot

Legally compliant? Not specified

Sound? No

We were warned that this is a flood risk area when we moved in. Removing fields will only make matters worse.

Object

Representation ID: 30675

Received: 06/12/2021

Respondent: Mr Kyle Pounds

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: 30682

Received: 06/12/2021

Respondent: Mr Craig Philpot

Legally compliant? Not specified

Sound? No

Flooding is obviously an issue for Blackmore as we were warned of this before moving to village. I understood Government are advising Councils to avoid building on green fields.

Object

Representation ID: 30686

Received: 06/12/2021

Respondent: Mrs Julie Pounds

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: 30696

Received: 08/12/2021

Respondent: Mrs Sophia Severn

Legally compliant? Not specified

Sound? No

Flooding has always been an issue with Blackmore removing two large fields will make the situation worse.

Object

Representation ID: 30697

Received: 08/12/2021

Respondent: Mrs Lynn Strange

Legally compliant? Not specified

Sound? No

The LDP recognises R25 and R26 as a 'critical drainage area' but still left the sites in. The Inspectors have tried to cover up the issue by removing comments about surface water flooding impacting the development. The rive wid flooding has not been mentioned at all. This is a major hole in the viability of the plan and needs to be revisited. Insurers have already changed their prices for the village and some residents have been refused flood cover.

Object

Representation ID: 30708

Received: 09/12/2021

Respondent: Mr Keith Pope

Legally compliant? Not specified

Sound? No

Blackmore has a long history of flooding, removing 2 large green fields will make the situation worse and is contrary to Government guidelines. With climate change this is just the situation the Government are advising we should avoid, as fields soak up excess water and slow flood waters.

Object

Representation ID: 30709

Received: 09/12/2021

Respondent: Mr Frederick Piper

Legally compliant? Not specified

Sound? No

Blackmore has history of flooding, part of the village is in the Government red zone for flooding. Removing 2 large fields will increase flooding in the village.

Object

Representation ID: 30710

Received: 09/12/2021

Respondent: Mrs Debbie Spencer

Legally compliant? Not specified

Sound? No

Flooding has always been an issue with Blackmore, especially down Red Rose Lane and the suggestion of digging 2 ponds on the site is not advantageous. After a heavy rainfall event the water table is at ground surface level.

Object

Representation ID: 30716

Received: 09/12/2021

Respondent: Mr Lloyd Piper

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: 30726

Received: 06/12/2021

Respondent: Mrs Jennifer Sirrell

Number of people: 2

Legally compliant? Not specified

Sound? No

Have you considered the very real problem of regular flooding in the village of Blackmore. The proposed development here will make the area worse and more susceptible to property damage.

Object

Representation ID: 30727

Received: 09/12/2021

Respondent: Mrs Marquite Peacham

Legally compliant? Not specified

Sound? No

My main concerns are increase in traffic for small village, flood risk. The village is already a flood risk area, so building another 82 houses (12 already finished) is irresponsible.

Object

Representation ID: 30733

Received: 09/12/2021

Respondent: Mrs Faye Osborne

Legally compliant? Not specified

Sound? No

Blackmore has always had a problem with flooding and developing 2 large fields will just compound the situation. The idea of digging 2 ponds on each field is unworkable, as when there is heavy rain the water table is at ground surface level. With extreme weather becoming more frequent, the flooding situation will only get worse.

Object

Representation ID: 30736

Received: 09/12/2021

Respondent: Mrs Maureen Slimm

Legally compliant? Not specified

Sound? No

MM78 - Before any development in the area there should be a full assessment and plan in place to resolve current flood and sewage issue. Site R25 & R26 should not be used to meet housing unit requirements regardless of their suitability to meet local needs.

Object

Representation ID: 30740

Received: 09/12/2021

Respondent: Mr Darryl Pounds

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.