Question 6
Comment
Strategic Growth Options
Representation ID: 11339
Received: 17/02/2015
Respondent: MRS JANE MILES
Neither is great due to the lack of infrastructure to support developing these sites. However, of the two, developing brownfield sites is the preferable option.
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Comment
Strategic Growth Options
Representation ID: 11340
Received: 16/04/2015
Respondent: David and Lesley Peterson
Suitable brownfield sites should always be considered above greenfield sites.
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Comment
Strategic Growth Options
Representation ID: 11347
Received: 12/02/2015
Respondent: Mr Lukas Warren
Where available, brownfield sites should be considered above Greenfield sites. There may be instances where the release of small amounts of Green Belt land around villages provides opportunities for these villages to grow in a sustainable manner. However, this should only be considered once brownfield options have been exhausted and where the development would create a positive and balanced impact on the community. Releasing all of the Green Belt land around West Horndon village for example would not create a positive or balanced impact on to the existing community. An isolated Green Belt release to allow for limited development that would provide access to the park could be acceptable for example.
See attached representation.
Comment
Strategic Growth Options
Representation ID: 11375
Received: 12/02/2015
Respondent: Mr Anthony Warren
Where available, brownfield sites should be considered above Greenfield sites. There may be instances where the release of small amounts of Green Belt land around villages provides opportunities for these villages to grow in a sustainable manner. However, this should only be considered once brownfield options have been exhausted and where the development would create a positive and balanced impact on the community. Releasing all of the Green Belt land around West Horndon village for example would not create a positive or balanced impact on to the existing community. An isolated Green Belt release to allow for limited development that would provide access to the park could be acceptable for example.
See attached representation.
Comment
Strategic Growth Options
Representation ID: 11399
Received: 12/02/2015
Respondent: Mrs Linda Warren
Where available, brownfield sites should be considered above Greenfield sites. There may be instances where the release of small amounts of Green Belt land around villages provides opportunities for these villages to grow in a sustainable manner. However, this should only be considered once brownfield options have been exhausted and where the development would create a positive and balanced impact on the community. Releasing all of the Green Belt land around West Horndon village for example would not create a positive or balanced impact on to the existing community. An isolated Green Belt release to allow for limited development that would provide access to the park could be acceptable for example.
See attached representation.
Comment
Strategic Growth Options
Representation ID: 11412
Received: 17/02/2015
Respondent: Ms Martine Schweyer
The green belt should be preserved. If there is a real requirement for housing growth areas already close to urban developments or wasteland should be considered as a first priority.
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Comment
Strategic Growth Options
Representation ID: 11440
Received: 17/02/2015
Respondent: Theresa Webster
Available brownfield/nongreen belt sites should always be primarily considered for development.
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Comment
Strategic Growth Options
Representation ID: 11458
Received: 13/03/2015
Respondent: Mrs Margaret Kneeler
I oppose any building on the Green Belt as it is there for the benefit of Londoners and those living in the countryside around London. It is very important that it is kept as it is.
I attended the extraordinary meeting of the Herongate and Ingrave Parish Council held on the 11th March.
I oppose any building on the Green Belt as it is there for the benefit of Londoners and those living in the countryside around London. It is very important that it is kept as it is.
Comment
Strategic Growth Options
Representation ID: 11461
Received: 17/02/2015
Respondent: Mr Stephen Tower
It sets a bad precedent to develop areas within the green belt. Isn't the green belt to provide green open spaces to enjoy? We don't want to look at Brentwood in the future and just see concrete.
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Comment
Strategic Growth Options
Representation ID: 11475
Received: 17/02/2015
Respondent: Mrs Louise Phillips
You should not develop greenbelt.
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Comment
Strategic Growth Options
Representation ID: 11486
Received: 17/02/2015
Respondent: Mr Gerald Mountstevens
Any growth to the north of the borough is going to require an extreme
update of the present road network to accommodate additional traffic.
Obviously there will also be the accompanying infrastructure to provide the
above.
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Comment
Strategic Growth Options
Representation ID: 11512
Received: 13/02/2015
Respondent: Hutton Preservation Society
Most definitely brownfield sites, even within the Green Belt.
Because of my very long association with Hutton Preservation Society I have been asked by its secretary (there is no chairman at present) to give our views on this subject.
As longtime members of CPRE and the Metropolitan Green Belt we have fought strenuously over the years to keep this area of Hutton, with its conservation village, without undue building. We do recognise, however, the difficulties the Borough is under, we really have considered the matter impartially.
If Brentwood and Basildon can come to proper agreement, of the three difficult categories this Society feels that of the Dunton Garden Suburb must be the best. It presents so much the better facilities, despite the sad reduction in the Green Belt. There would be opportunity for a sustainable community. In our area we cannot see this happening without drastic change.
1) What prospect has ECC for upgrading the A129 say in the next decade? At times it is infinitely overcrowded, flooded in this area in three places and a source of several accidents. It cannot support heavy construction lorries and nor can the surrounding country lanes. Which are already suffering hugely? A dual carriageway?
2) Much of the suggested farmland has received from DEFRA considerable tax payers money in the form of single farm payments. This could be substantial consideration. It is by no means a huge brownfield site.
3) Like, sadly much of the borough, we have many historical associations, Roman coins, Saxon broaches, Tudor brick kiln and so on are all found along Church Lane, a very early settlement. It is a constant joy to its many walker as this Society has frequently been told. It has poor communal facilities however, no GPs, no immediate state schools, no late evening buses, no easy train service. Transport would need total revision (in this of course I refer only to the Hutton Preservation area). Also this too, this committee felt would apply to the scrubland and scenic villages of your third option, the most difficult and complex of them all.
Thank you for giving us the opportunity to take part in the consultation. We have always been grateful to the Council for helping us to uphold the Green Belt over the years.
Consultation Questionnaire:
Q1: Yes - In a difficult situation they are the best choice.
Q2: Yes.
Q3: Sadly ECC will have a restricted budget for many years. Can we manage transport difficulties to heavy materials needed for growth without maximum disturbance?
Q4: Dunton Garden Suburb.
Q5: Yes - I think needs must, but with care and reluctance.
Q6: Most definitely brownfield sites, even within the Green Belt.
Q7: Yes.
Q8: Yes - With reservation and common sense.
Q9: No - We are very fortunate and have open space and it is much used.
Q10:
Scenic Beauty: 5
Outdoor Recreation/ Leisure Use: 4
Wildlife Interest: 5
Historic Interest: 5
Tranquility: 5
Other - Air Quality: 5
Q11:
Houses: 2
Commercial/ Industrial buildings: 1
Nature Reserves/ Wildlife: 4
Farmland: 4
Woodland: 3
Degraded/ Derelict/ Waste Land: 2
Infrastructure: 2
Leisure/ Recreation Facilities: 4
Q12: Yes - This seems to me to be an exceedingly comprehensive review of a very complex subject. Most of us dislike change but the population pressures on this area and political influence have forced it on us.
Q13: Alas, road structure in my corridor at least coupled with transport in general of which Crossrail is going to be a future unknown entity, both good and bad. And health facilities of all kinds are already a problem with an already exploding population.
Comment
Strategic Growth Options
Representation ID: 11523
Received: 17/02/2015
Respondent: Mr Gerald Mountstevens
Local need could not be fully met by green or brownfield sites in general.There may be some potential in 1 or 2 specific sites but only after careful assessments
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Comment
Strategic Growth Options
Representation ID: 11534
Received: 17/02/2015
Respondent: Gerald Eve LLP
Preference should be given to previously developed sites with appropriate edge of village/infill sites where appropriate.
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Comment
Strategic Growth Options
Representation ID: 11541
Received: 17/02/2015
Respondent: Mr Nicholas Padfield
It is far preferable to develop Brownfield sites.
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Comment
Strategic Growth Options
Representation ID: 11554
Received: 17/02/2015
Respondent: Mrs Jenny Jobbins
Existing brownfield sites are remote from existing village centres (e.g. Clapgate and Thoby Manor) and will generate high levels of private car usage particularly during travel-to-work/school times. This will negatively affect existing communities. Sympathetic and proportionate release of green belt land on the outer edge of communities with provision for truly affordable housing for the children of existing residents and incoming young families would create more sustainable communities, subject to sufficient infrastructure. Existing open spaces within communities should not be released under any circumstances.
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Comment
Strategic Growth Options
Representation ID: 11565
Received: 17/02/2015
Respondent: Mr Gary Sanders
Develop all brownfield sites first.
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Comment
Strategic Growth Options
Representation ID: 11577
Received: 17/02/2015
Respondent: Mr Garry Steptowe
Brownfield sites must always be considered for development before Green Belt areas. Development on Greenbelt land around West Horndon would destroy the character and feel of the village. There are small isolated areas around the village which could benefit from development, eg. park access, but this needs to be undertaken in a sensitive way.
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Comment
Strategic Growth Options
Representation ID: 11589
Received: 17/02/2015
Respondent: Mr Tom Bennett
Brownfield sites (at least first) then (and only then) village edges.
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Comment
Strategic Growth Options
Representation ID: 11600
Received: 17/02/2015
Respondent: Mr Kevin Nicholson
It would be better to develop brownfield sites first for the following reasons:
- to preserve green nature, this will not displace native/rare wildlife.
- brownfield have existing road connections.
If greenfield sites are considered they should be close to main roads. Expansion around villages should be in keeping with the area. Affordable housing would not do this. Developing local services should be considered with the development. This is the least preferable of the three option areas presented.
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Comment
Strategic Growth Options
Representation ID: 11615
Received: 11/02/2015
Respondent: Mr Christopher Ringe
No, brownfield is always preferable, but I have no problem with greenfield. I'm always more concerned with what is actually being built, and for whom, rather than the type of site.
Q1: Generally yes, considering the task Brentwood Council is charged with. I think it is generally well thought out.
Q2: Yes, although transport and access would need to be carefully thought through. If every proposed development has at least one car - the problems speak for themselves.
Q3: No.
[Q3 site 076]: I am directly adjacent to a proposed development site (076). I have lived there since 1967. Had the objections lodged at the time been sustained I would have been deprived of what I consider to be an idyllic life and upbringing. I don't see why other people shouldn't have a crack at it also. As stated, I am more concerned with what would be built and for whom, the type of development and access than the actual building on Green Belt itself.
Q4: A127 corridor. I think this area would benefit most.
Q5: Yes, as time passes all areas need to expand slightly or risk becoming stale. I always think that new buildings - carefully planned mind, can hep to revitalise areas. Most villages are only pleasant to live in because they have been allowed to expand.
Q6: No, brownfield is always preferable, but I have no problem with greenfield. I'm always more concerned with what is actually being built, and for whom, rather than the type of site.
Q7: No thoughts on this.
Q8: No, not necessarily. Satellite areas with improved facilities/retail etc will also benefit the town centre.
Q9: Blackmore is largely open space - make of it what you will.
Q10: Scenic Beauty Attractiveness: 5
Outdoor Recreation / Leisure Use: 5
Wildlife Interest: 5
Historic Interest: 5
Tranquility: 5
Q11: Houses: 3
Commercial / Industrial Buildings: 2
Nature Reserves / Wildlife: 4
Farmland: 4
Woodland: 4
Degraded / Derelict / Waste Land: 1
Infrastructure: 2
Leisure / Recreation Facilities: 3
Q12: There are more than likely other issues but generally I think it is a well proposed plan.
Q13: Roads and transport links.
Comment
Strategic Growth Options
Representation ID: 11627
Received: 17/02/2015
Respondent: Mr Richard Wright
Greenfield sites on the edge of villages should NOT be released.
Brownfield sites SHOULD be developed.
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Comment
Strategic Growth Options
Representation ID: 11640
Received: 17/02/2015
Respondent: Mr Martin Clark
Only if there is no impact on the existing residents quality of life and the environment as stated in one of your five overarching themes. Hardly likely as major infrastructure development would be required.
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Comment
Strategic Growth Options
Representation ID: 11681
Received: 11/02/2015
Respondent: Mrs Blanche Dust
Develop brownfield sites.
Q1: Yes. My main concern is that by allowing landowners of Green Belt sites to put forward their land for inclusion in the Plan, it will put a blight on households that border their land.
Q2: Yes.
Q3: Don't agree to the following sites in the Plan:
028 A/B/C Land East of Running Waters, Brentwood
067 A/B Salmonds Farm, Salmonds Grove, Ingrave
146 Land adjacent to Hillcrest Nursery
192 Heron Hall, Herongate
183 Former sewage pumping station, Ingrave Hall, Ingrave
Q4: West Horndon.
Q5: Don't know.
Q6: Develop brownfield sites.
Q7: Yes.
Q8: Yes.
Q9: No.
Q10: Scenic Beauty Attractiveness: 5
Outdoor Recreation / Leisure Use: 5
Wildlife Interest: 5
Historic Interest: 5
Tranquility: 5
Other - Public Footpaths: 5
Q11: Houses: 3
Commercial / Industrial Buildings: 2
Nature Reserves / Wildlife: 3
Farmland: 3
Woodland: 2
Degraded / Derelict / Waste Land: 1
Infrastructure: 2
Leisure / Recreation Facilities: 2
Q12: Yes.
Q13: Schools, healthcare.
Comment
Strategic Growth Options
Representation ID: 11701
Received: 11/02/2015
Respondent: Mr Peter Dust
Develop brownfield sites.
Q1: Yes. I am concerned that by allowing landowners of Green Belt sites to put forward their land for inclusion in the Plan, it will put a blight on properties that border their land.
Q2: Yes.
Q3: Don't agree to the following sites in the Plan:
028 A/B/C Land East of Running Waters, Brentwood
067 A/B Salmonds Farm, Salmonds Grove, Ingrave
146 Land adjacent to Hillcrest Nursery
192 Heron Hall, Herongate
183 Former sewage pumping station, Ingrave Hall, Ingrave
Q4: West Horndon.
Q5: Don't know.
Q6: Develop brownfield sites.
Q7: Yes.
Q8: Yes.
Q9: No.
Q10: Scenic Beauty Attractiveness: 5
Outdoor Recreation / Leisure Use: 5
Wildlife Interest: 5
Historic Interest: 5
Tranquility: 5
Other - Public Footpaths: 5
Q11: Houses: 3
Commercial / Industrial Buildings: 2
Nature Reserves / Wildlife: 4
Farmland: 4
Woodland: 2
Degraded / Derelict / Waste Land: 1
Infrastructure: 2
Leisure / Recreation Facilities: 2
Q12: Yes.
Q13: Schools, healthcare.
Comment
Strategic Growth Options
Representation ID: 11723
Received: 12/02/2015
Respondent: Mr Graham Cooper
Brownfield sites would be better.
Q1: Yes. I understand the need for growth, but any considered areas must take local resident views into account. Infrastructure must be one of the most important points, and what impact will development bring.
Q2: Yes. Any Local Plan must take all aspects into account with all residents views taken into account to have a good outcome.
Q3: Yes. When reading the consultations regarding the Brentwood Strategic Growth Options, it would appear to me that the most suitable options would be the Dunton Garden Suburb as the existing travel links are already in place.
Q4: As stated above [see Rep ID 11719] Dunton Garden Suburb would be most suitable. Very good travel links, which would help travel.
Q5: Yes. Only after all other options have been considered.
Q6: Brownfield sites would be better.
Q7: Yes. That's why Dunton Garden is a good plan.
Q8: Yes. The Town Centre should remain sustainable and improvements made.
Q9: No. Other than farmland there is not much open space left, that would be suitable.
Q10: Scenic Beauty Attractiveness: 5
Outdoor Recreation / Leisure Use: 4
Wildlife Interest: 5
Historic Interest: 4
Tranquility: 5
Other - Peace: 5
Q11: Houses: 4
Commercial / Industrial Buildings: 2
Nature Reserves / Wildlife: 4
Farmland: 4
Woodland: 3
Degraded / Derelict / Waste Land: 1
Infrastructure: 2
Leisure / Recreation Facilities: 2
Q12: Yes.
Q13: Suitable housing with good transport links.
Comment
Strategic Growth Options
Representation ID: 11743
Received: 12/02/2015
Respondent: Mr Thomas Lennon
No. In an ideal world it would be preferable to develop brownfield sites before intruding onto greenfield sites.
Q1: Yes. All areas have separate issues to be considered.
Q2: Yes. 1) Social housing would be beneficial to allow growth in the villages, in particular brownfield sites. 2) A new bypass is essential to ensure increased traffic is diverted and not interrupt progress in the Town Centre. 3) This area offers the best option for housing and road networks.
Q3: Yes. Housing in these areas should be sympathetic to the local neighbourhoods.
Q4: The A127 Corridor offers the best opportunities for growth and development.
Q5: No. There appears to be enough scope for development alone for housing or new business interests to bring employment growth into the area.
Q6: No. In an ideal world it would be preferable to develop brownfield sites before intruding onto greenfield sites.
Q7: Yes. It is imperative that new sites sit in isolation and are served by separate networks in order not to intrude into housing development.
Q8: Yes. It is important that a Town Centre First approach is taken to improve retail development in order to promote growth in employment.
Q9: No this area is semi rural, there are two large playing fields with children's play areas and one small field with children's playground. To provide further open spaces would mean intrusion into the Green Belt areas.
Q10: Scenic Beauty Attractiveness: 4
Outdoor Recreation / Leisure Use: 4
Wildlife Interest: 5
Historic Interest: 3
Tranquility: 4
Other - Public Footpaths: 5
Q11: Houses: 2
Commercial / Industrial Buildings: 2
Nature Reserves / Wildlife: 4
Farmland: 4
Woodland: 4
Degraded / Derelict / Waste Land: 2
Infrastructure: 2
Leisure / Recreation Facilities: 2
Other - Public Footpaths: 4
Q12: Yes. New and much improved broadband connection would be a considerable asset.
Q13: This would be expensive (any figure, not known) but necessary.
Comment
Strategic Growth Options
Representation ID: 11758
Received: 12/02/2015
Respondent: Mrs. Margaret Thorpe
Only brownfield sites.
Q1: No. All areas with unused properties should be used first.
Q2: No to Dunton Garden Suburb.
Q3: Yes. Building on industrial estate will improve village.
Q4: Not on Green Belt.
Q5: Only if on brownfield sites.
Q6: Only brownfield sites.
Q7: No. A127 has already too much traffic on it.
Q9: No.
Q10: Scenic Beauty Attractiveness: 5
Outdoor Recreation / Leisure Use: 3
Wildlife Interest: 3
Historic Interest: 2
Tranquility: 1
Q11: Houses: 3
Commercial / Industrial Buildings: 1
Nature Reserves / Wildlife: 3
Farmland: 3
Woodland: 3
Degraded / Derelict / Waste Land: 1
Infrastructure: 1
Leisure / Recreation Facilities: 2
Q12: Yes. The flooding resultant of the building on fenland (flood plain).
Q13: Adequate bus services.
Comment
Strategic Growth Options
Representation ID: 11771
Received: 12/02/2015
Respondent: Mr Donald Mackenzie
Brownfield sites should be given priority.
Q1: Yes.
Q2: Yes.
Q3: Yes. Doddinghurst does not have the infrastructure to support further development. Small school, shop car park already overflowing, narrow twisting roads in and out of village. The suggested development would substantially dilute the quality of life in this rural community.
Q5: No.
Q6: Brownfield sites should be given priority.
Q7: Yes.
Q8: Yes.
Q9: No.
Q10: Scenic Beauty Attractiveness: 5
Outdoor Recreation / Leisure Use: 5
Wildlife Interest: 5
Historic Interest: 5
Tranquility: 5
Q11: Houses: 3
Commercial / Industrial Buildings: 2
Nature Reserves / Wildlife: 4
Farmland: 4
Woodland: 4
Degraded / Derelict / Waste Land: 1
Infrastructure: 1
Leisure / Recreation Facilities: 2
Q12: No.
Q13: To build new homes adjacent to easily accessible amenities such as shops and restaurants.
Comment
Strategic Growth Options
Representation ID: 11808
Received: 12/02/2015
Respondent: Mr and Mrs John and Linda Minch
Where there are suitable brownfield sites these should be developed first as in West Horndon Industrial Park as it provides housing in a good location without damaging Green Belt land.
Q1: Yes. Splitting the Borough into three areas appears to make sense due to the different characteristics of these areas.
Q2: No. Road and rail infrastructure is overstretched. A127 at peak times is at a standstill and c2c is packed at peak times with no seats available, which will only get worse. Flood risk has not been assessed, we have flooding in Thorndon Avenue and roads around Dunton often flooded on slip road.
Q3: Yes. 020 and 021 industrial estates in West Horndon are brownfield sites and in my opinion if we have to have extra housing, this would be the preferred option, rather than Green Belt land. But there would need to have schools, doctors and public transport to satisfy demand.
Q4: Site 200 (Dunton Garden Suburb) is preferred to other sites as it would give a large number of housing in one location, although it would put a strain on surrounding road and rail networks.
Q5: Yes. Suitable sites should be included in the A12 Corridor to spread the impact on one area.
Q6: Where there are suitable brownfield sites these should be developed first as in West Horndon Industrial Park as it provides housing in a good location without damaging Green Belt land.
Q7: Yes. To relocate employment sites such as West Horndon Industrial Park it is important that it is within the A12 Corridor with good access to major road networks but ideally with access to public transport.
Q8: Yes. There does need to be local shops for villages but focus needs to be on Town Centres.
Q9: Yes. The park in Cadogan Avenue in West Horndon could be enhanced and expanded. If they build the Dunton Garden Suburb they could put in park areas.
Q10: Scenic Beauty Attractiveness: 4
Outdoor Recreation / Leisure Use: 3
Wildlife Interest: 4
Historic Interest: 3
Tranquility: 5
Q11: Houses: 3
Commercial / Industrial Buildings: 3
Nature Reserves / Wildlife: 3
Farmland: 4
Woodland: 2
Degraded / Derelict / Waste Land: 1
Infrastructure: 3
Leisure / Recreation Facilities: 2
Q12: Yes. If the Dunton Garden Suburb gets the go ahead it would need a train station, otherwise the residents would drive to neighbouring stations at West Horndon or Laindon which would cause chaos at peak times, and Laindon would not have enough allocated parking in station car parks, and there would need to be better bus services.
Q13: Given the scale of development proposed in A127 Corridor it would need to be evenly spread between education, transport, healthcare, community facilities and green space.