Concerns as follows:
* sewerage system
* water supply
* general drainage
* field already used as flood plain
* adjacent to Hullett's Lane
* vehicle movement and car parking
* preservation of surrounding countryside
* preserving Green Belt

I strongly object to the draft local development plan in Orchard Lane, Pilgrims Hatch (site 11 -policies DM23 & Appendix 2) as I consider:
1. Hulletts Farm is classified Grade 11 Listed property. Nowhere in Brentwood Borough Council's SHLAA does it acknowledge or state this. The surrounding land & buildings in its "cartilage" are also deemed to be Listed. These surroundings gardens, paddocks and attractive louvered brick & slate roofed farm buildings provide an important contribution to the setting and status of this 16th century building. Any 21st century development demolishing these buildings and paddock, which stands just a few feet away from this medieval farmhouse, would directly go against National Planning Policy Framework guidelines.
2. The site is definitely not a "brownfield" site as Hulletts Fram makes a significant contribution to the character and history of Pilgrims Hatch along with neighbouring Gents Farm, further down Hulletts Lane.
3. The farm land & buildings were used for livestock farming until 2001, so their lawful use remains agricultural and is specifically excluded from the definition of "previously developed land" in NPPF page 55, along with private residential gardens.
4. The original sale of land by the previous owner to build houses in Orchard Lane (prior to the Lee family moving in the late 1950's), obviously adhered to and abided by the criteria set down by Brentwood Council & English Heritage with regards to proximity of buildings. Any modern development being made within feet of the Farmhouse would irrevocably ruin its prescence and historical value.
5. Access to/from the site would be extremely difficult from A128 Ongar Road, as visibility is very poor from the Ongar direction.
6. I have seen Bats in the vicinity of the farm buildings which need to be protected.
7. The impact of any development to this site would seriously diminish the amenity of many local properties in this picturesque setting of Hulletts Lane.
With all this mind, please reject this preferred option immediately.

Why Hullets Farm? It is understood that was sold in the last few years. Is it the field that runs parallel with Orchard Lane? If so where would the roadway be? Most people who are retired would prefer not to have the hassle to have to think about moving. Also younger people who have spent serious money on adapting in Ash Close would not want to face the inevitable of moving.

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Lets keep the Green Belt apart from the Ongar Road heavy traffic is bad, also living at the above address it is very hard to gain entry to ones drive being as the traffic there is also heavy coming from the top and bottom and what about all amount of people that will need a GP etc, we have already seen the extra amount at Highwood Hosp. Please think again about using the Green Belt an such a dangerous road

Having been around and looked at the other sites I believe this site should be the last used. I fully support new housing in Brentwood, it is much needed but I think the land use should be infill of poor quality sometimes derelict land already in Brentwood, with extending beyond the edges coming last. In London the real regeneration has been reuse of old land. We have pockets of land like that where new housing increase the value and improve the quality of the area - e.g. use of old garages etc.
I accept that in years to come site 11 will be used. I am dismayed at the thought of 19 dwellings on such a small patch of land - access, parking & homes too small for sensible use are all concerns I have.
Is school expansion also part of this? I know Havering is very oversubscribed for primary places. Is Brentwood place planning ready for this, have these family numbers been accommodated.
Will local/public transport routes be improved & made more frequent to increased numbers of residents.

I have a few reasons why I object to building on Hulletts farm, but the main one and most important is that the junction from orchard lane to the ongar rd - roundabout is very dangerous. Regular accidents occur. The main reason for this is that it is at the bottom of the straight mile which is a fast stretch of road and also extremely busy at all times and so is orchard lane - (used as cut through) so it coxtie green rd wherever you put the junction to the new site will be a killer. Nothing is worth that!

My late husband and I came to live in Ash Close approx. 5 half years ago. Our choice of location was confined to Orchard Lane and its 3 adjoining closes because of the adjacent Green Belt land. The idea of this being sacrificed in order for 19 new homes to be built is deplorable. Many of the residents here (including myself) are retired and would not wish to live with not only the chaos caused by the construction of these homes, but also the extra traffic which would be created thereby making already busy roads much worse. In addition to this there are other issues which seem not to have been considered, e.g. the strain on the sewerage system, water supply, parking for yet more vehicles and access for Emergency Services, this being of great concern to residents of all ages. This project would most certainly have a devastating effect on the wildlife which at present so many of us here are fortunate enough to enjoy.
I am opposed to the idea of the 48 homes being built on the Sow and Grow Nursery site for many of the reason mentioned previously. In addition to this I feel this helpful, friendly family business is good for the community and would be greatly missed by many people. I certainly would be one of these.
I am aware that there is a need to extra housing in the Borough, but feel there are more suitable alternatives to the sites which have been proposed.

This development will cause more traffic disruption, noise and disruption. Many animals; deer, badgers and foxes are seen in the field regularly. The view would be ruined and consequently the value of the properties would fall. There is also concern about water and drainage being able to cope with the extra use.

Has the breakers yard site in Coxtic Green Road been considered? Housing there would improve the look instead of ruining a section of Green Belt land

Apart from the info from your leaflet it is areas like these that give Pilgrims Hatch its rural aspect, the reason that most people choose to live here in the first place. We are not Brentwood. The Ongar Rd certainly does not need any more traffic. Parts of Pilgrims Hatch have already been built on we do not need any more.

Pilgrims Hatch, especially Orchard Lane and the neighboring Closes are peaceful history steeped places of abode rich with flora and fauna. To build on the surrounding Green Belt would be a travesty and infringement on such a quite area. Traffic increase would be dangerous and intolerable and mass housing increase would devalue existing properties. There are plenty of Brown Fill sites in adjacent areas that lay idle and neglected that could be used for house build instead. Hands off Pilgrims Hatch!!!!

We object very strongly to the proposal to build houses on Green Belt land at Pilgrims Hatch, particularly on land off Hullets Lane and on Hullets Farm.
If this area of the Green Belt is sacrificed, it will be difficult to prevent other areas in Brentwood going the same way before long.
Housing should be built nearer to the town's two railway stations, rather than causing extra problems to the already overstretched roads into Brentwood.

We object very strongly to the proposal to build houses on Green Belt land at Pilgrims Hatch, particularly on land off Hullets Lane and on Hullets Farm.
If this area of the Green Belt is sacrificed, it will be difficult to prevent other areas in Brentwood going the same way before long.
Housing should be built nearer to the town's two railway stations, rather than causing extra problems to the already overstretched roads into Brentwood.

Orchard Lane and Ongar Rd already have traffic problems!
I.E. Orchard Lane is used as rat race into the junction of Ongar Rd and Coxtie Green Rd (mornings, afternoons and evenings). Also parking in Orchard Lane and all closes off Orchard Lane, is also a major problem.
Green Belt land should be kept as Green Belt land! We totally object to any encroachment into Green Belt land.

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Object to Hullett Lane Development
Myself and my wife object strongly to the development of the Hullett Lane Site. When we made the decision to move to Orchard Lane, after a two year search of different areas, we understood that we were buying property in a Green Belt area, which was protected from development. How is it now being considered for this.
I am sure there are many, many sites that are available without having to ruin our beautiful and well envied Green Belt surroundings.
Hands off our Green Belt!!!

We are totally opposed to the development of Hullett's farm site which is part of the Green Belt.

The reduction in Green Belt is not warranted for such a small number of dwellings, where as the traffic congestion and sewer problems we currently experience would become intolerable with even a small increase of homes.

My wife and I are against any proposals that allow any development on Green Belt, we moved to Pilgrim's Hatch because of its rural setting, we have parking problems now, and traffic using Orchard Lane we would like to see if reduced not increased

I strongly object to the above development proposal which is not only with in the Green Belt but will put extra pressure on our sewage & water systems.
The fact that the people & vehicles from 19 new homes will be routed to Ongar Road via Hullets Lane is ridiculous & dangerous. Be reminded that Hulletts Lane is very narrow (little more than a large cars' width), it has no foundations & is very prone to numerous potholes. It is very difficult getting in from & out of the lane onto Ongar road at the best of times. Imagine then the number of extra vehicles which could be created from this development - every home would no doubt have at least one car plus their visitors plus extra delivery & contractors vans, not to mention the construction lorries etc in the beginning - all leading to extra chaos on an already chaotic Ongar Rd - in turn leading to more difficulties at Wilsons Corner. Many dog walkers, horse riders, ramblers & parents with young children, some in push chairs use this lane - all this could lead to foreseeable accidents which could be avoided by saying NO NO to this intolerable proposed development.

I object due to the existing car parking in the district at present and feel these developments would increase the situation further, also I feel that Ongar Road is dangerous with the fast traffic passing Orchard Lane, also I strongly oppose the development on Green Belt.

I write to strongly object to any development of houses stated in the provisional local development plan at the rear of 10 - 20 Orchard Lane, Pilgrim Hatch, as outlined in the local newspaper last week.

As you will see from my address, I live immediately in from of this proposal and do not want to see 19 homes built on this land locked parcel of land.

Hulletts Farm is a grade 2 listed property, along with the outbuildings, as they are pre 1/7/1948. As the only way to gain access to this field would be to demolish some/all the buildings - this proposal is quite unacceptable.

I wish to be consulted on every aspect of this proposal in Orchard Lane and wish to add my name and address to your list

I strongly object to the draft local development plan in Orchard Lane, Pilgrims Hatch (Site 11 - policies DM23 & Appendix 2) as I consider:

1. Hulletts Farm is formally classified Grade 2 listed property. Nowhere in Brentford Borough Councils SHLAA does it acknowledge or state this. The surrounding land and building in its 'curtilage' are also deemed to be listed. These surrounding gardens, paddocks and attractive louvered bricked & slate roofed farm buildings provide an important contribution to the setting and status of this 16th Century building. Any 21st Century development demolishing these buildings and paddock, which stands just a few feet away from this medieval farmhouse, would directly go against National Planning Policy Framework guidelines
2. The site is definitely not a brownfield site as Hulletts Farm makes a significant contribution to the character and history of Pilgrims Hatch, along the neighbouring Gents Farm, further down Hulletts Farm.
3. The farm land and buildings were used for livestock farming until 2001, so their lawful use remains agricultural and is specifically excluded from the definition of "previously developed land" in NPPF page 55, along with private residential gardens.
4. The original sale of land by the previous owner to build houses in Orchard Lane (prior to the Lee family moving in the late 1950s), obviously adhered to and abided by the criteria set down by Brentwood Council & English Heritage with regards to proximity of buildings. Any modern development being made within feet of the Farmhouse would irrevocably ruin its presence and historic value.
5. Access to/from the site would be extremely difficult from A128 Ongar Road, as visibility is very poor from the Ongar direction.
6. I have seen bats in the vicinity of the farm buildings which need to be protected.
7. The impact of any development to this site would seriously diminish the amenity of many local properties in this picturesque setting of Hulletts Lane

With all this in mind, please reject this preferred option immediately

I have to say no to the building plans for Hulletts Lane. It's a lovely spot and I disagree for it to be used for this purpose. I've lived all my life all but a few years in Pilgrims Hatch. Know that area very well. Walk the footpaths very often as a child and up until now, I'm 77 years old now. When I was little there used to be a duck pond by the Farm gate where we often feed the ducks. This was before the Lee family were there. I've watched young horses being lunged on a rope by George also bales of straw going up into the barns, especially this time of the year after harvest time. I know people need houses or homes but please not this lovely old spot.

I strongly object to the draft local development plan in Orchard Lane, Pilgrims Hatch (Site 11 - policies DM23 & Appendix 2) as I consider:

1. Hulletts Farm is formally classified Grade 2 listed property. Nowhere in Brentford Borough Councils SHLAA does it acknowledge or state this. The surrounding land and building in its 'curtilage' are also deemed to be listed. These surrounding gardens, paddocks and attractive louvered bricked & slate roofed farm buildings provide an important contribution to the setting and status of this 16th Century building. Any 21st Century development demolishing these buildings and paddock, which stands just a few feet away from this medieval farmhouse, would directly go against National Planning Policy Framework guidelines
2. The site is definitely not a brownfield site as Hulletts Farm makes a significant contribution to the character and history of Pilgrims Hatch, along the neighbouring Gents Farm, further down Hulletts Farm.
3. The farm land and buildings were used for livestock farming until 2001, so their lawful use remains agricultural and is specifically excluded from the definition of "previously developed land" in NPPF page 55, along with private residential gardens.
4. The original sale of land by the previous owner to build houses in Orchard Lane (prior to the Lee family moving in the late 1950s), obviously adhered to and abided by the criteria set down by Brentwood Council & English Heritage with regards to proximity of buildings. Any modern development being made within feet of the Farmhouse would irrevocably ruin its presence and historic value.
5. Access to/from the site would be extremely difficult from A128 Ongar Road, as visibility is very poor from the Ongar direction.
6. I have seen bats in the vicinity of the farm buildings which need to be protected.
7. The impact of any development to this site would seriously diminish the amenity of many local properties in this picturesque setting of Hulletts Lane

With all this in mind, please reject this preferred option immediately

OBJECTION TO DM23 - Land to the rear of 10-20 Orchard Lane, Pilgrims Hatch

LETTER RESPONSE

I write to strongly object to any development of houses stated in the provisional local development plan at the rear of 10-20 Orchard Lane, Pilgrims Hatch, as outlined in the local newspaper last week.

As you will see from my address, I live immediately in front of this proposal and do not want to see 19 homes built on this land locked parcel of land.

Having had various telephone conversations in 2006 & 2009 with members of you planning/listing department, who confirmed Hulletts Farm is a Grade 2 listed property, along with the outbuildings, as they are pre 1/7/1948. As the only way to gain access to this field would be to demolish some/all the buildings, this proposal is quite unacceptable.


COMMENT FORM

- Appendix 2 of the draft 'Plan' makes clear that the site proposed for allocation was identified via the Councils Urban Capacity Study without the owners involvement and subsequently in the 2009 'Call for sites' also with little encouragement from the landowner

- Land not suitable for development given its close proximity to a Fifteenth century Grade 2 listed building and lack of assessment of any development on this building or site

- The building and the surrounding site has been wrongly classified as 'Brownfield land'

- The SHLAA states that the dwelling capacity of the site should be 12 dwellings however the emerging Local Plan states that the site should has a capacity of 19 dwellings.

- Bats have been sighted onsite and as such any development would impact this protected species

No to building on the Green Belt! Ongar Road is such a busy road and building will only make it busier. Infrastructure will not cope with additional houses. If building on Green Belt is allowed to go ahead it will set a precedent and every piece of available land, be it Green Belt, farm land and agricultural land etc will be built on.

Under no circumstances should houses be built on Green Built, ever. Once houses are built on Green Belt a precedent will be set for other houses to be built on Green Belt. Why the obsession with new builds - control the immigration first and fore most then look at all the empty houses. As regards Hullett's Farm -Ongar Road is already too busy, more houses more traffic.

ref 001 land rear of 10-20 Orchard Lane, Pilgrims Hatch

There is often heavy traffic at the Coxtie Green Road/ Ongar Road roundabout and on the Ongar Road. Very few cars use Hullett's Lane at present, but I have noticed the problem caused when a car tries to turn right into Hulletts Lane from the Ongar Road at busy times. This causes a tail back to the roundabout which is very close to Hullett's Lane. I dread to think of the chaos there will be if 19 new homes are built there with all the residents' and visitors' vehicles.

For this reason I would like to register my objection to this plan.

I write to strongly object to any development of houses stated in the provisional local development plan at the rear of 10-20 Orchard Lane, Pilgrims Hatch, as outlined in the local newspaper last week.
As you will see from my address, I live immediately in front of this proposal and do not want to see 19 homes built on this land locked parcel of land.
Hulletts Farm is a Grade II listed property, along with the outbuildings, as they are pre 1/7/1948. As the only way to gain access to this field would be to demolish some/all of the buildings - this proposal is quite unacceptable.
I wish to be consulted on every aspect of this proposal in Orchard Lane and wish you to add my name & address to your list.

I write to strongly object to any development of houses stated in the provisional local development plan at the rear of 10-20 Orchard Lane, Pilgrims Hatch, as outlined in the local newspaper last week.
As you will see from my address, I live immediately in front of this proposal and do not want to see 19 homes built on this land locked parcel of land.
Hulletts Farm is a Grade II listed property, along with the outbuildings, as they are pre 1/7/1948. As the only way to gain access to this field would be to demolish some/all of the buildings - this proposal is quite unacceptable.
I wish to be consulted on every aspect of this proposal in Orchard Lane and wish you to add my name & address to your list.

I write to strongly object to any development of houses stated in the provisional local development plan at the rear of 10-20 Orchard Lane, Pilgrims Hatch, as outlined in the local newspaper last week.
As you will see from my address, I live immediately in front of this proposal and do not want to see 19 homes built on this land locked parcel of land.
Hulletts Farm is a Grade II listed property, along with the outbuildings, as they are pre 1/7/1948. As the only way to gain access to this field would be to demolish some/all of the buildings - this proposal is quite unacceptable.
I wish to be consulted on every aspect of this proposal in Orchard Lane and wish you to add my name & address to your list.

I write to strongly object to any development of houses stated in the provisional local development plan at the rear of 10-20 Orchard Lane, Pilgrims Hatch, as outlined in the local newspaper last week.
As you will see from my address, I live immediately in front of this proposal and do not want to see 19 homes built on this land locked parcel of land.
Hulletts Farm is a Grade II listed property, along with the outbuildings, as they are pre 1/7/1948. As the only way to gain access to this field would be to demolish some/all of the buildings - this proposal is quite unacceptable.
I wish to be consulted on every aspect of this proposal in Orchard Lane and wish you to add my name & address to your list.