This should be considered rather than focusing development on the outskirts of the borough

The proposed sites to the East of Hutton are too vast and would destroy the large green belt that exisits. However the smaller sites identified herein are more appropriate especially when coupled with the West Horndon and Dunton options. The infrastructure would also NOT support the possible developments notede East of Hutton on this map.

I have already commented that the east of Hutton possibilities are just unsustainable in terms of size and infrastructure.

I think it is scary to think thatmthe urban areas of which attracted myself and others to moving to Brentwood may be filled up with affordable housing, another main road or even traveller sites, and so close to our homes.
In pilgrims hatch you can already hear the motorways very well and so to put another main road near the Brentwood centre would really affect the residents surrounding and of course upset them. I am aware we need more houses but I don't think squeezing them in or around areas that are not yet spoilt is fair, Brentwood is a beautiful place to live and it would be a shame for this to be changed by taking away the urban areas that make Brentwood a great place to live. My main concern I admit is the traveller sites possibly being right underneath my nose in pilgrims hatch, although I have nothing against travellers and know of a few , everyone is different and so is their culture, I think it would bring a higher crime rate to Brentwood, there already recently has been so many burglars and we have been targeted as a town. there are a lot of elderly here and I believe we would all feel uncomfortable. my road has already been talking about it to every neighbour with worry! On the plan you can see the current traveller sites are not anywhere near pilgrims hatch/ main Brentwood area, they are out of the way and near each other, which is good so everyone can have their own communities and live their own cultures. Since hearing about the proposed traveller sites it has really worried me, i just think Brentwood does not need to be spoilt, it's not broken so don't fix it.

The urban area of Brentwood and associated settlements has grown sufficiently without encroching further on attractive countryside/woodland/parkland

I believe that all sites should be considered but appropriate infrastructure and services must be either present or built as part of the plan. I agree that, in order to meet the required housing capacity, greenbelt sites should be considered but only after a full environmental risk analysis has been undertaken.

Release of green belt land would significantly damage the natural beauty of the surrounding areas

Only if the A127 Corridor is unable to meet all the growth needs - the A12 Corridor is already by far the most built-up of the 3 areas, and needs to keep what green, open spaces it has.

Objection to Site refs: 011a, This is not a brownfield site, it is greenfield. Hulletts Farm is a Grade 11 Listed House with all its curtiledge buildings adjoining - any development would destroy important heritage assets without justification. Site not put forward in 2009 Call for Sites. Access to site constricted. Please see full representation emailed to your department separately.

I don't believe green belt should be sacrificed.

I don't believe another A12 exit at the Brentwood centre will help traffic flow. I think it will adversely impact A128 traffic which is already unsustainable.

I think only small pockets of the proposal should proceed where infrastructure: schools, doctor surgeries and roads can cope.

I note the plan to provide more housing but there needs to be improved infrastructure and appropriate consultation/ surveys undertaken to identify if those areas can accommodate the additional numbers. For instance Shenfield High Street and its environs are already clogged with traffic during rush hour and the current transportation systems cannot cope with increased commuters. Crossrail will also attract additional users to Shenfield and Brentwood which will only add to the problems.

release of brownfield land would be a preferable option to avoid losing any more green belt.

It is essential to retain the basic character of Brentwood as an area surrounded by green belt and not turn it into a further traffic roundabout on the A12. Any housing development must be supplemented by leisure, health and educational facilities to match residents needs. Extra housing should also be linked to the shopping and cinema developments approved in the town centre not simply considered as fodder for estate agents.

Yes but not in excess of any ability to accomodate the increased need for health and education services, and not so as to cause an increase in traffic congestion or pollution in the area.

Any substantial development along the A12 corridor will undoubtedly lead to increased traffic, not only on the A12, but also on the A1023 and at the Brook Street Roundabout. As a family living in this area we use these roads daily and already experience significant delays, especially at peak times.

The sites around Pilgrim's Hatch (e.g. 089 and 024B) would lead to increased traffic on Hall Lane as it's used as a short cut for getting from North Brentwood into Shenfield. As residents of Hall Lane we have seen 6 accidents outside the front of our house in the last 6 years. I have been clipped by a wing mirror whilst walking and we have had a car run across our drive way when it was out of control. We have 3 young children and a dog and don't feel safe at the front of our house. Hall Lane only has the width for one car at many points and any significant increase in traffic could lead to deadlocks.

Following on from this, we obviously have substantial reservations about the proposed site on the "Land East of Hall Lane" (218). This is a substantial site and there is no way that Hall Lane could cope with the increased traffic that it would bring.

As a young family we understand the need for affordable local housing but increased traffic in this area (and particularly Hall Lane) would probably force us to move further afield.

Thanks for your time.

Site ref, 218. I object to this plan. And object to proposals in pilgrims hatch both due to increased traffic going through hall lane. I also object to site 218 as it will de value my house.

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Yes but only where road connections and access to facilities are adequate and where the sites would not result in a meger of villages into a larger agglomeration.

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Please refer to the attached letters relating to the proposals for development in the above mentioned area.

It is widely felt that any building developments on these existing Green spaces (regardless of actual planning definition) would have an adverse effect on all local residents, from the young to those retired.

The area is the first 'parcel' of countryside North of Brentwood and as such is the Gateway for all residents who wish to enjoy access to the paths and Bridleways that stretch out from this point.

The access to that 'Gateway' is currently along quiet, almost traffic free, lanes and is a safe passage for both young and old.

It is vital that the local community and Brentwood as a whole do not lose such a valuable and recreational asset.

Any development upon the sites, in the area, would involve road building and re-planning of the local highway, putting even greater pressure upon the already dangerous, Ongar Road/Coxtie Green road roundabout. It is probable that any such development will further endanger pedestrian access to the previously mentioned 'Gateway'.

No development should take place.

Hullets Lane/ Gents Farm and Environs, Pilgrims Hatch
Site Ref: 176

This parcel of land referenced above, is the closest to the 'Gateway' reference point mentioned in the covering letter, any development here would destroy that change affect one experiences when leaving suburbia and entering the real countryside.

The land itself has a natural spring and most of the time is waterlogged. Great Crested Newts have been seen in its pool, bats frequent the area and other wildlife, badgers, squirrels, etc 'live' in the vicinity.

Access is a problem to this site, as mentioned in the covering letter.
The land is adjacent to the Grade II Listed Gents Farm and its cartilage buildings.
Area must remain Green Belt.

Hullets Lane/ Gents Farm and Environs, Pilgrims Hatch
Site Ref: 011C
SHLAA ref: G038

This parcel of land, reference above, was stated as Green Belt in an unsuccessful development application made in 2009/10. There has been no stated change in that status and the previous reasons for the rejection of the plan remain in place.
The land is habitat for bats, smaller species of deer and other wildlife, badgers, squirrels, and untold varieties of bird species including long tailed tits.

Access is a problem to this site, as mentioned in the covering letter.

Again the land is adjacent to the Grade II Listed Gents Farm and its curtilage buildings.

Area must remain Green Belt.

Hullets Lane/ Gents Farm and Environs, Pilgrims Hatch
Site Ref: 011B
SHLAA Ref: G038

This land is scrub land but is habitat for bats, badgers, squirrels and untold varieties of bird species including long tailed tits, protected species such as Great Crested newts are known to be in this area.

Access is a problem to this site, as mentioned in the covering letter. It is probable that this area would be sacrificed to any road improvements to support the other building plans. The land currently acts a natural sound barrier against traffic noise on the Ongar Road, especially the braking sounds emanating from the Coxtie Green / Ongar Road roundabout.

Again the land is adjacent to the Grade II Listed Gents Farm and its curtilage buildings.

Area must remain Green Belt.

Hullets Lane/ Gents Farm and Environs, Pilgrims Hatch
Site Ref: 011A
SHLAA ref: B025

In October 2013, many of the local residents objected to the proposed building of domestic property on the above site, nothing has changed in the interim concerning those objections.

We, like many locally are once again stating that this building proposal should not be considered.

Hullets/ Gents Farm area is Grade II Listed, together with its curtilage buildings which border the rear gardens of 10 to 20 Orchard Lane. The buildings cannot be demolished to gain access to the paddock, which is Green and not Brown belt land, as it would defile the meaning of the Listing.

Area must remain Green Belt.

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