brilliant idea- Brentwood needs '' internal '' development and these proposals will assist the regeneration of our town centre

Yes, I agree. The William Hunter Way car park development has been 'up-in-the-air' for a long time and needs to resolved soon.

Totally agree. In towns where too much out-of-town retail development is allowed, the high street gradually declines into a wasteland of vacant, boarded-up units, scruffy fast-food takeaways and betting shops. I've seen this happen over the past 20 years or so in the towns of East Lancashire, where I grew up and still go to visit family, and would hate the same thing to happen to Brentwood.

This is another leading question and I disagree with the statement that more retail space is necessary.

There are gaps in our High Street and in many of the smaller shopping areas in the borough.

It is possible to create a more attractive High Street for potential retailers. Lower business rates and free parking for visitors is key.

Don't consider expanding retail space without fixing the current retail environment.

The aesthetics of our High Street also need addressing. The £7million investment a few years ago looks shabby and needs fixing where it has failed to remain intact.

Yes the town centre should be the retail hub of the borough but this can only be sustainable if allowance is made to accomadate the retail infrastructure and sites needed for the future. The town centre cannot stay as is and needs significant visionary replanning.

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I would agree with a Town Centre First approach for retail development, although this should be for retail and not restaurant use

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I do agree with a Town Centre first approach. We need to reinvigorate the landscape of the Town Centre. The decades old landscape of open car parking at WHW is not sustainable, we need to use this area more effectively.

Most Towns see their centre as the hub for economic activity and retailing and leisure. We need to focus on modernising this in Brentwood. The majority of Borough residents as a whole support this view. Naturally there is some objection from Town Centre residents but notably this is still a small number.

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See attached consultation questionnaire.

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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Subject to improved Bus service from North to South of Borough to help young and non-drivers to access the Town Centre

A central location provides access for the most people.

Yes

Yes Town Centre first.

If any retail developments are to be considered outside of the town centre it must be small units only, ideally independents and must not compromise the existing local shopping.

Once again, Brownfield only

We need to keep our town centre alive - new shops and cinema etc would be great .

Agree

Although this is the appropriate policy, more thought appears to be needed to ensure that there is effective competition with the large out of town outlets that currently exist, looking at parking and other transport arrangements, ensuring that there is a complete retail/entertainment experience within the area, and that an appropriate age related mix is achieved

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Yes - it makes sense to concentrate retail within an existing town centre

Out of town retail parks will kill the town centre and be counter productive. Town centre first is a must policy