Question 8
Support
Strategic Growth Options
Representation ID: 4447
Received: 15/02/2015
Respondent: Mr John Lester
It will be the hub of the community
It will be the hub of the community
Comment
Strategic Growth Options
Representation ID: 4467
Received: 15/02/2015
Respondent: Mr and Mrs Colin and Linda Matthew
Provided adequate access and parking is provided.
Provided adequate access and parking is provided.
Support
Strategic Growth Options
Representation ID: 4495
Received: 15/02/2015
Respondent: Cllr Roger Hirst
Brentwood Borough's retail offering should be concentrated at the top end of its retail hierarchy, with the exception of the provision of convenience and specialist stores in remote locations. There is already easy access to out-of-town retail parks at Lakeside and Blue Water, which remove the need for retail encroachment on the green belt immediately around the town.
Brentwood Borough's retail offering should be concentrated at the top end of its retail hierarchy, with the exception of the provision of convenience and specialist stores in remote locations. There is already easy access to out-of-town retail parks at Lakeside and Blue Water, which remove the need for retail encroachment on the green belt immediately around the town.
Support
Strategic Growth Options
Representation ID: 4513
Received: 16/02/2015
Respondent: Mr Stuart Clark
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Support
Strategic Growth Options
Representation ID: 4541
Received: 16/02/2015
Respondent: J. Littlechild
Although local shops are important at the village level, primary retail locations should be retained within existing town centres. 'Town Centre First' retail development must be accompanied, or preferably preceded, by appropriate infrastructure improvements including regular and reliable public transport to and from all areas including the more rural ones, car praking facilities and improvements to the road network to prevent unmanageable congestion.
Although local shops are important at the village level, primary retail locations should be retained within existing town centres. 'Town Centre First' retail development must be accompanied, or preferably preceded, by appropriate infrastructure improvements including regular and reliable public transport to and from all areas including the more rural ones, car praking facilities and improvements to the road network to prevent unmanageable congestion.
Support
Strategic Growth Options
Representation ID: 4545
Received: 16/02/2015
Respondent: Cllr Jon Cloke
Yes, however the levels of Business Rate applied in the Villages (especially Ingatestone) need to be addressed. The charging of a rate level equivalent to a town in villages where at least 60% of the population disappear to London Monday-Friday is ridiculous and actively closes down businesses.
Yes, however the levels of Business Rate applied in the Villages (especially Ingatestone) need to be addressed. The charging of a rate level equivalent to a town in villages where at least 60% of the population disappear to London Monday-Friday is ridiculous and actively closes down businesses.
Comment
Strategic Growth Options
Representation ID: 4554
Received: 13/02/2015
Respondent: Doddinghurst Parish Council
Yes, but for diverse and quality retail units. Specialist DIY/ electronics/ whitegood and builders retailers will want their industrial size retail units out of town. Brentwood Town centre needs much better shops if it is to justify the expensive car parking it currently offers. The town needs to distinguish between all day parking for people who work and part day car parking for people who want to shop. The shops will only thrive if people turn up to shop - and they won't if it's cheaper to drive 10 miles to Lakeside where parking is free!
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Comment
Strategic Growth Options
Representation ID: 4567
Received: 13/02/2015
Respondent: Edward Cross
With regard to the problem of parking in the town centre, what provision is being made to ensure that an additional proportion of cars can actually park in what is an already inadequately provisioned town centre?
My principle concern with this proposal is with the additional strains on infrastructure, which to be frank, I fail to see being addressed other than in the most ridiculous spin.
Over the past 10 years I have see our infrastructure deteriorate as it overloads. This will only get worse as the poplulation increases. As such, please respond to the following:
* Please confirm exactly how public transport will improve to accommodate the needs of commuters - e.g. will the platforms at Brentood station be extended so as to accommodate longer trains? You mention "more frequent" trains. Such services are already frequent, but they are overcrowded.
* I recently had to wait 3 weeks for a doctor's appointment, whereas 10 years ago I could see a doctor in a couple of days or so. What specific consideration is being afforded to new surgeries, A&E and other appropriate heathcare facilities? What is the Political Risk to any such healthcare investment given the forthcoming General Election?
* Given the problems that Basildon Council had with the Crays Hill Travellers Site, why does Brentwood Council feel obliged to establish a similar site within our borough?
* Why is the Council is being seemingly bullied into accepting the addition of 5,500 homes, which could mean >20,000 citizens arriving in the Borough, when there are large brownfield sites in the immediate surrounds of London (e.g. the Dagenham Ford site) that can easily be developed.
* What is the cost benefit for existing residents, especially with regard to Council Tax?
* Has consideration been afforded to the fact that we may actually like wide open spaces (including Greenbelt land), and believe it MUST be protected?
I will be objecting to all aspects of this proposal, unless a satisfactory explanation is given to my points above.
Thank you for your swift response. In addition, I have certain other observations:
The addition of so many homes will require additional investment in the emergency services, i.e. Police, Fire and Ambulance. What provision is being made to ensure that such a dramatic increase in population (perhaps 25-30% based on the current population estimated at 71,000) can be policed and served adequately? Crime would be a particular concern especially with the proposal for Gypsy/Travellers sites within the Borough. What steps will be taken to ensure that such Gypsies/Travellers pay Council Tax?
With regard to the problem of parking in the town centre, what provision is being made to ensure that an additional proportion of cars can actually park in what is an already inadequately provisioned town centre? The council has a poor track record with regard to road repairs (e.g. pot holes). How will roads structurally cope with such an influx of vehicles?
Please note that these and my previous points / observations apply to all aspects of this planning process including, but not limited to, the Dunton Garden Suburb plan.
Support
Strategic Growth Options
Representation ID: 4625
Received: 16/02/2015
Respondent: Mr David Harman
Given the mess that the High Street is in since it was "improved" this is a necessity. Next time can we please have roads that do not cause actual bodily harm to passengers in cars?
Given the mess that the High Street is in since it was "improved" this is a necessity. Next time can we please have roads that do not cause actual bodily harm to passengers in cars?
Support
Strategic Growth Options
Representation ID: 4691
Received: 16/02/2015
Respondent: D. Rawlings
Town centre centric approach to retail should encourage a combination of larger good quality shops such as John Lewis and smaller independent outlets. Consideration could be given to offering the latter favourable terms to allow them to become established.
Town centre centric approach to retail should encourage a combination of larger good quality shops such as John Lewis and smaller independent outlets. Consideration could be given to offering the latter favourable terms to allow them to become established.
Object
Strategic Growth Options
Representation ID: 4699
Received: 16/02/2015
Respondent: Claire Brew
Is it not obvious with the lack of retailers wishing to support the William Hunter Way proposal that employment would not meet the demand of people, the majority of people would be expected to leave the borough for employment clogging the already busy roads
Is it not obvious with the lack of retailers wishing to support the William Hunter Way proposal that employment would not meet the demand of people, the majority of people would be expected to leave the borough for employment clogging the already busy roads
Support
Strategic Growth Options
Representation ID: 4723
Received: 16/02/2015
Respondent: Mr Alan Ormond
Yes; town centre first retail developments should be accompanied by appropriate infrastructure improvements including regular reliable public transport to all surrounding areas.
Yes; town centre first retail developments should be accompanied by appropriate infrastructure improvements including regular reliable public transport to all surrounding areas.
Support
Strategic Growth Options
Representation ID: 4742
Received: 17/02/2015
Respondent: Mr Mark Reed
We have an excellent and unique town centre offering that we must continue to support, encouraging high net worth national and thriving local businesses in both retail and leisure. Locally, a network of convenience stores must be supported, to give a community hub, especially during the winter period when the villages can easily become isolated.
We have an excellent and unique town centre offering that we must continue to support, encouraging high net worth national and thriving local businesses in both retail and leisure. Locally, a network of convenience stores must be supported, to give a community hub, especially during the winter period when the villages can easily become isolated.
Support
Strategic Growth Options
Representation ID: 4754
Received: 17/02/2015
Respondent: Mrs Sarah Tilbrook
Yes, although Brentwood High Street is already turning into a "go to" place for eating/drinking rather than shopping.
Yes, although Brentwood High Street is already turning into a "go to" place for eating/drinking rather than shopping.
Comment
Strategic Growth Options
Representation ID: 4789
Received: 17/02/2015
Respondent: Mr & Mrs Thomson
Agent: Carter Planning Ltd
Yes.
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Support
Strategic Growth Options
Representation ID: 4820
Received: 17/02/2015
Respondent: Mr Sasha Millwood
Yes, provided that a "Town Centre First" approach focusses on quality over quantity of retail capacity, and reaching full occupancy before making more white-elephant developments. Supporting local traders, perhaps through affordable rents, is vital.
It is important to ensure that local traders are adequately supported so that they can make viable business in Brentwood town centre. This means affordable rents and support for developing a skilled workforce. At present, there are too many chains, too many takeaways, and too many vacant units. This means that, instead of encouraging further development of retail units, it is more important to consider their viability, and to develop residential units in town centres so as to have a nearby customer base. It would be preferable to develop William Hunter Way as a large block of flats (as I suggested in that consultation), and focus on reaching full occupancy in the Baytree Centre (which has *never* had full occupancy).
Support
Strategic Growth Options
Representation ID: 4838
Received: 17/02/2015
Respondent: Mrs Alison Johnson
I agree that the town centre 1st approach is the best way forward, and I commend the Brentwood on maintaining a successful and lively town centre. It would be even better if free parking were available.
I agree that the town centre 1st approach is the best way forward, and I commend the Brentwood on maintaining a successful and lively town centre. It would be even better if free parking were available.
Support
Strategic Growth Options
Representation ID: 4842
Received: 17/02/2015
Respondent: Carol Williams
Yes
Yes
Object
Strategic Growth Options
Representation ID: 4856
Received: 17/02/2015
Respondent: Mrs Helen Gabell
Brentwood town centre is already overcrowded. Retail development should be in the areas that have the additional housing, as they are the ones to suffer then they should at least have some local retail amenities.
Brentwood town centre is already overcrowded. Retail development should be in the areas that have the additional housing, as they are the ones to suffer then they should at least have some local retail amenities.
Support
Strategic Growth Options
Representation ID: 4890
Received: 17/02/2015
Respondent: Mrs Laura Ngo
Yes. Brentwood shopping should encourage niche shops. We don't need large, out of town leisure facilities - there are many a short journey away by car or public transport.
Yes. Brentwood shopping should encourage niche shops. We don't need large, out of town leisure facilities - there are many a short journey away but car or public transport.
Support
Strategic Growth Options
Representation ID: 4907
Received: 17/02/2015
Respondent: Mrs Jennifer Crocker
Support Town Centre first approach
Support Town Centre first approach
Support
Strategic Growth Options
Representation ID: 4950
Received: 17/02/2015
Respondent: Robin Kennedy
Yes.
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Support
Strategic Growth Options
Representation ID: 4971
Received: 17/02/2015
Respondent: Mr Alan Shaw
Yes. This would help to bring back people to empty towns.
There should also be enducements to shopkeepers to rent empty accommodation over their shops.
Highrise should be considered in town centres, before building on Green Belt.
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Support
Strategic Growth Options
Representation ID: 4980
Received: 18/02/2015
Respondent: Mr Terry Mander
Yes but no parking means no customers. Bear this in mind when developing an area. No parking and building work means no shoppers.
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Comment
Strategic Growth Options
Representation ID: 5000
Received: 17/02/2015
Respondent: Brentwood County High School
Yes.
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Support
Strategic Growth Options
Representation ID: 5013
Received: 17/02/2015
Respondent: Mr Philip Robinson
Yes.
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Support
Strategic Growth Options
Representation ID: 5035
Received: 17/02/2015
Respondent: Mr and Mrs Barry and Hazel Johnson
We generally agree with the 'Town Centre First' approach. However, we are concerned that the plans do not adequately address the need for parking in Brentwood. In general, the plans seem to be taking away existing parking and adding further retail development. This on its own doesn't seem to be a viable.
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Support
Strategic Growth Options
Representation ID: 5056
Received: 19/02/2015
Respondent: Mr Christian Bills
Yes
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Comment
Strategic Growth Options
Representation ID: 5110
Received: 17/02/2015
Respondent: Mr & Mrs Phillips
Personally I don't need/care for Brentwood Town Centre, I don't go there or need it and people who work live in town centre don't care much for a small village on the out skirts of their borough. We have our lights turned off every night, no salt gritting in winter, bad state of repairs on our roads. Brentwood Town centre is lit up at night, millions spend on the high street in recent years with new roards and the roads gritted. My taxes pay for the town centre which I have.... [unreadable]
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Email: Please note I am not in favour of any development in West Horndon Village.
Comment
Strategic Growth Options
Representation ID: 5133
Received: 17/02/2015
Respondent: PERI UK
Agent: JTS Partnership LLP
Yes. No further comment.
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