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Sorry to bother you but I have just read in the "Made in Essex" paper, the Country Park plan.

Usually a silent tax payer I must have a say on this matter; where do I sign? We cannot afford to lose this delightful park, so near, not dangerous like walking to Weald, not crowded like Thorndon. Parks have been a life saver for me and my handicapped son, to keep him calm he needs to walk, reduces anxiety for us both, safe freedom for us both.

We use the path from Sawyers Hall Lane to Shenfield and beyond, this one has a relatively dry path for bad weather, fields to dream in for the summer, I am keen to petition for this park.

I did try to view the local development plan at brentwood.gov.uk but got lost.

If there is to be a petition, please guide me to it.

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Q3: Do you have any comments on the appropriateness of particular sites?

Yes ●

Comments
Plot 143 (Doddinghurst - Lime grove) completely inappropriate, roads not wide enough to accommodate any more traffic, large vehicles have problems getting down Lime Grove, heavier traffic would make it a danger area, cars and vans have to mount the curbs regularly due to cars parked in the road and traffic could potentially be doubled!!

Schools are to small to accommodate more children, (we already have too many cars in the school area during the school run, there is no where for cars to park and it is already a big concern to the school and parents!

Not enough places for pre-school at St Margaret's and The village hall, these are already stretched with long waiting lists!

Parking in village shops always busy, not enough parking now! It is a hazardous place to be during the school run!

Very limited bus services, one bus on the hour between 7-6 (if you are lucky, you cannot rely on the bus) no buses on Sunday's! (So if you don't own a car you can't get out of the village, unless you get a cab)

No policing in the Village, police have to come from Harlow! (By increasing the village by that much social housing, the crime rate would go up! We have already seen this where we have other social housing in the village)

Brentwood only have one fire engine! Also if cars are parked in the road large vehicles are obstructed, this is a major concern already!

Doctors surgery could not accommodate that many more patients, you already have to wait 2 weeks for appointments!

Light pollution! (this is a quiet Village, most of it has no street lights)

Doddinghurst already has Social Housing (Widbrook) and nearby Stondon Massey, these a had a big impact on the village, the school had to be extended and there are not enough pre school places.

We do not have lots of clubs and activities as stated? We have a few for adults and a few for young children, not enough to accommodate and meet people's needs, you have to travel further afield to get to most clubs and again you need a car!
THIS IS A VILLAGE!!

Q4: Given the greater capacity for growth along the A127 corridor, which of the sites put forward do you think is the best location for growth?

Comments
Dunton has a greater capacity for growth as there are many more amenities nearby and much more scope to build, without over populating.
Also there are industrial areas and it's nearby the large Town of Basildon.

Q5: Should the A12 corridor accommodate growth by releasing sites on the edge of urban areas? ●

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If these areas do not effect the lives of people living nearby in a negative way also by keeping sites small, attractive, not concrete monstrosities!

Q6: In order to provide for local need is it preferable for Greenfield sites on the edge of villages to be released, or to develop brownfield sites (both within the Green Belt)?

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Realistically neither, if they are sitting on the edge of a village as it can alter the balance, also it depends on how many dwellings were being built 10 or 20 houses can be eased into a village but 50 or more is a big impact.

Q7: To enable future employment need to be met do you agree that the most sustainable approach is to allocate new sites close to the strategic highway network?
Yes ●
No ●

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Q8: In order to ensure that the Town Centre remains economically sustainable, do you agree that a "Town Centre First" approach should be taken to retail development?
Yes ●
No ●

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Q9: Are there opportunities for more open space provision in the area where you live?
Yes ●

No ●

Comments

Depends on what you mean by open space provision?
People moved here because of the open space and surrounding green belt areas, paying a price for the privilege, housing is more expensive here than Brentwood, and most other surrounding areas also council tax is higher than a lot of other areas! (Property prices would go down in Doddinghurst if proposals went ahead)

Q10: Please rate the level to which you value the landscape near where you live (on a scale of 1 to 5), as compared to other areas within Brentwood Borough, for the following aspects:
Aspect: Very Low Low Average High Very High
Scenic Beauty / Attractivness 1 2 3 4 (5)
Outdoor Recreation / Leisure Use 1 2 3 4 (5)
Wildlife Interest 1 2 3 4 (5)
Historic Interest 1 2 3 4 (5)
Tranquility 1 2 3 4 (5)
Other - please specify:

.....................There is a village community here, which would be completely lost if the proposed site went ahead. 1 2 3 4 (5)
Q11: To what extent do you think the following are present in the landscape near where you live (on a scale of 1 to 4):
Aspect: Absent Occasional Frequent Predominant
Houses 1 2 (3) 4
Commercial / Industrial buildings (1) 2 3 4
Nature Reserves / Wildlife 1 2 (3) 4
Farmland 1 2 (3) 4
Woodland 1 2 3 4
Degraded / Derelict / Waste land (1) 2 3 4
Infastructure (Road / Rail / Pylons etc.) (1) 2 3 4
Leisure / Recreation Facilities 1 (2) 3 4
Other - please specify:

This is a village, there is not much scope for employment, unless you work in the school, play group or one of the few shops.
......................................... 1 2 3 4

Q12: Have we considered the main infrastructure issues? Are there other important issues to consider?

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Don't think you have considered it, land has been offered to you and you haven't thought ahead of the long term implications!
Safety should be paramount both to the residents who already live here and any proposed building and this would not be a safe situation! No thought has been given to the residents that live in this lovely well balanced village.

Q13: What do you think the priorities for infrastructure spending should be?

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Q1: In general I agree with the areas being considered.

Q2: Yes.

Q3: No.

Q4: In the light of the poor nature of the land and its good transport links A127, A13 and M25 together with rail stations at Laindon and West Horndon it would seem sensible to develop this area.

Q5: Pockets could be developed but not ribbon development.

Q6: Limited tasteful developments with buildings designed to enhance the character and individuality of each village.

Q7: Yes with proper adequate road connections and boundary soft landscaping.

Q8: Yes but not at all cost and the detriment of other areas.

Q9: No there are some excellent open spaces in the areas with additional walks through the countryside.

Q10: Scenic Beauty Attractiveness: 4
Outdoor Recreation / Leisure Use: 4
Wildlife Interest: 5
Historic Interest: 3
Tranquility: 5
Other:- Close to all amenities: 4

Q11: Houses: 4
Commercial / Industrial Buildings: 1
Nature Reserves / Wildlife: 3
Farmland: 4
Woodland: 2
Degraded / Derelict / Waste Land: 1
Infrastructure: 2
Leisure / Recreation Facilities: 3
Other:- Litter: 2

Q12: In light of the Crossrail changes at Shenfield Station proper plans need to be formulated for improvements both on and off station to cope with increased numbers of passengers which will be far greater than those disclosed by Crossrail over the next 12 years.

Q13: Easing traffic congestion around Shenfield Station and more car parking in the Borough in general.

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Q1: Yes. It's logical.

Q2: No. Green Belt land must be left alone. Brownfield sites (in Green Belt) are fine if they have already been built on. Any spare land on brownfield sites in Green Belt should be left alone.

Q3: Yes. Don't build on Green Belt land, even the land at the edges of urban areas. It's all precious.

Q4: It's up to the local residents. I don't feel qualified to comment.

Q5: No. Terrible idea. It's Green Belt so leave it alone. In 30 years time they'll be asking if they should build on Green Belt land on the new edges of unknown areas resulting from whatever building gets forced through this time. If every generation builds a little more there'll be no countryside left.

Q6: Greenfield sites on the edge of villages must be left as they are. Brownfield sites are the preference, as long as they don't allude to picturesque, formally operational farmland sneakily hidden behind a euphemism!

Q7: No. There's Green Belt land the around strategic highway network, so I'm sorry but in my view that's not an option no matter how it's put to us.

Q8: Yes. There's always empty shop units and we've got to see that cinema/shopping complex.

Q9: No. Not that I'm aware.

Q10: Scenic Beauty Attractiveness: 5
Outdoor Recreation / Leisure Use: 5
Wildlife Interest: 5
Historic Interest: 5
Tranquility: 5

Q11: Houses: 2
Commercial / Industrial Buildings: 2
Nature Reserves / Wildlife: 3
Farmland: 4
Woodland: 4
Degraded / Derelict / Waste Land: 1
Infrastructure: 2
Leisure / Recreation Facilities: 2

Q12: No. We need a new GP surgery in Brentwood regardless of any potential expansion. At the surgery I work at we are currently taking on new patients and the wait is two weeks before they can see any doctor, let alone their own.

Q13: As above [see representation ID 7929: "We need a new GP surgery in Brentwood regardless of any potential expansion. At the surgery I work at we are currently taking on new patients and the wait is two weeks before they can see any doctor, let alone their own."]

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In response to the call for input into the local development plan my main area of concern is with open space for leisure activities, in particular, football pitch facilities within Hutton and Shenfield.

For the local community football club there is a huge dependency on schools which places the clubs in a precarious position as there is no security of tenure, costs may rise and obviously the school will take priority over use of its facilities.

Hutton FC is a prominent club within the area with over 50 teams who are currently playing on a mixture of several council facilities as well as local schools, St Martins and Shenfield. The result of this is that club members are spread far and wide and as a consequence the Club lose cohesion due to having no central base where all teams can play and socialise which would improve community feeling, help increase revenue and provide a useful facility. In addition this issue places huge stress on the volunteers that run the Club, raises health and safety issues and welfare concerns.

The club has been working with the Council, the Football Association and local land owners to try to identify a suitable location. The first choice solution would be to locate facilities at Officers Meadows in Shenfield.

Assistance is sought through this document in trying to establish facilities for the Club in this location and achieve funding through the impact of Cross-Rail. If this site is not available then an appropriate space for the Club is desperately needed and should be identified. Obviously we are aware that land is at a premium but believe that if it is the intention to develop more housing in the area then this will create even more demand for facilities which at present are lacking in the area.

A local football club which provides sport participation and development for ages 5 - veterans (and family members) should have a proper base where the teams can play together and I would therefore ask for consideration of this to be included within the document.