I would like to object to the above SGO development plan. I live in Herongate village with my parents. I am 14 years old and attended the local primary school in the village. The school has too many pupils in it as it so I can't understand why you would allow even more pupils to attend an already oversubscribed school. The future schooling of local children in the village is going to suffer if these plans come into place. I also ride a bike and do a paperound in the village and feel that the a128 is a very dangerous road. I catch the school bus from the village to St martins school and I have witnessed some of my friends have accidents whilst getting on and off the school bus on the a128, the road is extremely dangerous and if you allow more housing developments in the area will only make things worse.

The greenbelt land in question is also a natural habitat for many wildlife species, me and my friends should be allowed to enjoy this for many years to come.

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I am responding to the above concerning the various proposals to build extensively in the vicinity of Brentwood.

My Wife and I have lived here since 1959 and the changes that have taken place since then in Brentwood itself and the surrounding areas make it difficult to remember it in those days. The population has increased considerably and the thought of a very large number of new homes is not in the least appealing.

The infrastructure is creaking at the seams already; traffic congestion, lack of parking spaces, pressures on doctors' surgeries and dentists, school places etc come easily to mind and further large scale development is only going to add to the difficulties. In addition, the loss of Green Belt land is also a loss of amenity and of food production that will not be able to be reversed. Because of these factors, my Wife and I are completely opposed to these proposals and trust that they will be defeated.

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Email: Please note I am not in favour of any development in West Horndon Village.

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Email: Please note I am not in favour of any development in West Horndon Village.

As a resident of brentwood, my husband and I wish to inform you that we object to the proposal to build new housing to the south east of brentwood between running waters and Ingrave and herongate (we believe this is described as option 3 in the local plan). This proposal if were to go ahead would spoil the landscape of the local area and change it dramatically for those residents including myself who live here, it does not have the infrastructure of roads, schools and healthcare to sustain the development. I wholly object to the development of this area.

I would like to register my objection to the above proposals under consideration. The land is green belt and should be left undeveloped, therefore, as otherwise Brentwood and its surrounds will turn into a sprawl like any other over developed town, losing its identity and desirability. It will also reduce the enjoyment of living in the area as, at present, the land is a green, pleasant open space with beautiful views and bluebell woods for all to enjoy, not to mention the extensive wildlife including protected species such as bats that inhabit the area.

I would also like to know why the consultation has been so low profile. I knew nothing of these plans until a leaflet by a protester was posted through my letterbox two days ago. I would argue that your deadline of today needs to be extended and that the process of consultation should be more proactive and inclusive.

Please confirm that my objection will be counted and please provide a response to my views on the consultation process.

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I would like voice my objection to the plan to start using our beautiful and ancient green belt land in and around Hutton and Shenfield.

I understand all areas of the UK need more housing but there must be another solution, such as building new towns such as Harlow or South Woodham Ferrers in areas that are not considered areas of natural beauty.

I believe this initiative is based on greed as the average cost of housing in our area is quite expensive so green belt land owners and developers would make a killing selling and building on the land.
Please leave our green belt alone.

I would like to take the opportunity to register our opposition to any plans to develop land, west of Church Lane/ Hall Green Lane, Hutton.( Creaseys Farm ).

Consideration should be give to the fact the Hutton Village is designated as a Conservation Area.

Lanes and A129 Rayleigh Road inadequate for increase in traffic
Area used for leisure, Walking , Horse riders , runners etc.
Historical content
ancient hedgerows and woodland
The farm has received large DEFRA funding

I object to the above SGO development plan on the basis that the land earmarked is protected greenbelt and farmland. I live in Billericay Road which cannot accommodate present traffic flow as it is! The A128 is gridlocked most days and there have been several accidents on this stretch of road involving school children. This is also going to impact greatly on the current traffic overburdened A127.

There is no infrastructure in place to accommodate either traffic or residents from these new proposed developments. I.e, primary/secondary schools are already oversubscribed and full to capacity as are the doctors surgeries and hospitals, local services and amenities.

The said greenbelt is a natural habitat for many wildlife species and there is no special circumstances to build on this land.

These development plans will de-value current housing in the area and turn the villages into urban sprawl. This is completely un-acceptable. I have lived here for almost 20 years and chose to live in a village environment. Let's not change the character and charm of these villages.

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I object to the above SGO development plan on the basis that I live in Herongate village with my parents and have done for the past 17 years. I went to school in the village which already accommodates too many pupils so I cannot believe that you are wanting to allow the school to be oversubscribed even more! The future schooling of local children in the village is going to suffer if these plans come into fruition. I also ride a bike and feel like I take my life in my own hands cycling on both billericay road and the already dangerous A128. Up until I left I used to catch the school bus from the village to St martins school. I have witnessed several of my peers have accidents whilst getting on/off the bus on the a128, the road is extremely dangerous and I have been told that 20 mph speed limit is hopefully going to come into force. Allowing more housing developments in the area will only make all the above a whole lot worse.

The greenbelt land in question is also a natural habitat for many wildlife species, the children of the future should be allowed to enjoy this unspoilt land.

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I would like it be noted that I categorically object to Brentwood Councils "Strategic Growth Options". The suggested options are grossly excessive.

The fundamental aim of green belt area is to prevent urban sprawl by keeping land permanently open.

Perhaps a reminder of this is necessary:-

Green Belt serves five purposes:

to check the unrestricted sprawl of large built-up areas; to prevent neighbouring towns merging into one another; to assist in safeguarding the countryside from encroachment; to preserve the setting and special character of historic towns; and to assist in urban regeneration, by encouraging the recycling of derelict and other urban land.

Under these proposed options the villages of Ingrave and Herongate would simply merge and be swallowed up by Brentwood.

The negative impact on the infrastructure would be detrimental to the characteristics of both of these villages. The main through roads have already become heavily congested at peak times of the day, pushing traffic onto country lanes which are ill maintained and evidentially unable to cope with the increased volume of traffic.

The council must not allow themselves not be coerced or financially incentivised into achieving unreasonable "housing crisis" targets set by the government. I hope the council will act justly on behalf of its constituents.

In addition to my specific concerns raised within the strategy document on the council's portal I would like to address the matter personally.

Urbanising the area within Brentwood, Ingrave, Herongate and Hutton would be to the detriment of the character and value of the area.

I strongly object to the proposal. I chose to buy in Ingrave because of the Green Land, Natural habitat and village environment of the area and building many homes would ruin the area.

There are many areas that have greater potential for development not only within Essex but nationally and these areas should be optimised before destroying yet more of our countryside and nature habitats.

There will come a time when we need a high speed rail connection to just get out of the urban environment if urbanisation isn't distributed throughout the country not just in the South East.

I strongly object to the S.G.O.C...My reasons are..
The land that you propose ie Billericay road is precious greenbelt/farmland and is therefore protected...Billericay Road and the A128 are already overburdened,the schools are oversubscribed,there is too much congestion and it is gridlocked at peak times most days and this is before the proposal of thousands of new homes...the greenbelt was put in place to protect our villages and heritage,the infrastructure is not in place to accommodate these houses and residents..the doctors surgeries are already full to bursting,local services are stretched and can't deal with current demands..How will they cope with this...

I object to Brentwoods Strategic Growth Options Consultation because the areas selected are all under greenbelt protection. To build to the extent suggested in these areas, in particular Ingrave and Herongate would cause major congestion on the A128 Brentwood Road, would increase the risk of accidents and possible fatalities on this road. There have already been several accidents involving children on this road, to increase the traffic would result in a death next. The areas surrounding my village of Ingrave is all greenbelt and is therefore protected. My family moved to this village because of the surrounding area and the beauty and quietness that it brings to the community. There is a lot a wildlife in these areas which would be wiped out if building was to take place. To build thousands of properties in this area would turn a beautiful village into another concrete BASILDON which no one in their right mind would or should do.

I would also like to object to the fact that the residents of Ingrave or Herongate have NOT received any information or questionnaires through their doors in respect of these proposals. How can the residents be given a fair chance to put forward their thoughts and objections to something that very few know about. Not all residents have access to the internet or read the papers. It is criminal in the way this has been handled. I would also like to object to the fact that the online questionnaire is difficult to find and also very complicated to follow. I was unable to complete it as I didn't understand the questions!!!

I wish to object to Brentwood Council's Strategic Growth Options Consultation because I do not wish to see the surrounding green belt area destroyed and because it is sure to increase congestion in the area. I am also concerned about the effect of the future value of my property in Ingrave as I feel I paid a premium for my property in Whitby Avenue because of the self-contained village feel, which is sure to be lost if this development goes ahead.

Having had brief sight of outline plans for the future of Brentwood and Parishes, I write on behalf of my family and would like to register concern about the likelihood of major building proposals which if progressed would greatly diminish the attraction of this much admired town and countryside especially that which affects Herongate and Ingrave. We would ask you to take in mind that:-

1) Residents of this area already experience long delays in vehicular access from side streets onto the A128. This applies particularly at times of early morning and evening rush hours when, due to traffic flowing in both directions, it can take up to ten minutes to see a safe break in the traffic flow. To build further housing would only add further strain on those needing access to the A128, Hanging Hill and Billericay road areas.
Whilst it is possible for some to use bus transport is limited and the services are very infrequent and inadequate. I would also ask you to bring into consideration the problems which already exist in the difficulty of parking vehicles in the town centre which would only be exacerbated by the increase of more residents and cars in Brentwood.

2)The effect of building in the Herongate and Ingrave areas would absorb and adversely change the attraction of these two small village communities which stand as gems on the outskirts of Brentwood centre. Places much admired by Vaughan Williams and historic associations with the Lord Petre heritage.

3) The character of Brentwood Town is already, gradually, being detrimentally affected by the influx of numerous public houses, restaurants and fast food eating places, bringing about changes in the character of the town such as to need the presence of street pastors to help and assist late night visitors who may become disorientated by some reason or another.

4) We would ask you also to take into account that even today there are difficulties and delays in being able to arrange doctor's appointments together with the likely strain on hospitals, providing school places and safety measures at school crossings and crossings for the disabled, sick and elderly.

Having had brief sight of outline plans for the future of Brentwood and Parishes, I write on behalf of my family and would like to register concern about the likelihood of major building proposals which if progressed would greatly diminish the attraction of this much admired town and countryside especially that which affects Herongate and Ingrave. We would ask you to take in mind that:-

1) Residents of this area already experience long delays in vehicular access from side streets onto the A128. This applies particularly at times of early morning and evening rush hours when, due to traffic flowing in both directions, it can take up to ten minutes to see a safe break in the traffic flow. To build further housing would only add further strain on those needing access to the A128, Hanging Hill and Billericay road areas.
Whilst it is possible for some to use bus transport is limited and the services are very infrequent and inadequate. I would also ask you to bring into consideration the problems which already exist in the difficulty of parking vehicles in the town centre which would only be exacerbated by the increase of more residents and cars in Brentwood.

2)The effect of building in the Herongate and Ingrave areas would absorb and adversely change the attraction of these two small village communities which stand as gems on the outskirts of Brentwood centre. Places much admired by Vaughan Williams and historic associations with the Lord Petre heritage.

3) The character of Brentwood Town is already, gradually, being detrimentally affected by the influx of numerous public houses, restaurants and fast food eating places, bringing about changes in the character of the town such as to need the presence of street pastors to help and assist late night visitors who may become disorientated by some reason or another.

4) We would ask you also to take into account that even today there are difficulties and delays in being able to arrange doctor's appointments together with the likely strain on hospitals, providing school places and safety measures at school crossings and crossings for the disabled, sick and elderly.