Question 12
Comment
Strategic Growth Options
Representation ID: 3430
Received: 07/01/2015
Respondent: Michael Moore
Infra in all aspects seems sadly lacking within what I have read so far- the issues identified above are bang on but roads are sadly lacking and even upgrades to the A12/127 will not help significantly. The schools/ health and community issues will need much deeper analysis once the actual number of sites/quantum are identified.
Infra in all aspects seems sadly lacking within what I have read so far- the issues identified above are bang on but roads are sadly lacking and even upgrades to the A12/127 will not help significantly. The schools/ health and community issues will need much deeper analysis once the actual number of sites/quantum are identified.
Support
Strategic Growth Options
Representation ID: 3448
Received: 16/01/2015
Respondent: Mr. Michael R. M. Newman
I believe you have covered the main infrastructure issues. Community integration should be a consideration and developments should not isolate small communities from the other residential areas. I am concerned that there is no real availability/possibility of safe cycle ways along the major roads in the built-up areas of the borough, due to the narrowness of these roads (esp. Shenfield Road between Bentwood High St. and Hutton Road). This encourages/forces cyclists to use the (narrow) pavements. I am not sure that anything can be done about this.
I believe you have covered the main infrastructure issues. Community integration should be a consideration and developments should not isolate small communities from the other residential areas. I am concerned that there is no real availability/possibility of safe cycle ways along the major roads in the built-up areas of the borough, due to the narrowness of these roads (esp. Shenfield Road between Bentwood High St. and Hutton Road). This encourages/forces cyclists to use the (narrow) pavements. I am not sure that anything can be done about this.
Comment
Strategic Growth Options
Representation ID: 3498
Received: 25/01/2015
Respondent: Mrs Ann Cardus
The main infrastructure issues have been noted, except proper consideration for public transport (a few buses to Brentwood town centre is not enough). Whilst the issues have been noted there is a concern that, as with prior development, there has been insufficient action to address the infrastructure issues.
Cycle paths are inadequate. School places for existing housing stock are inadequate.
NHS services are stretched to breaking point without additional strain.
The main infrastructure issues have been noted, except proper consideration for public transport (a few buses to Brentwood town centre is not enough). Whilst the issues have been noted there is a concern that, as with prior development, there has been insufficient action to address the infrastructure issues.
Cycle paths are inadequate. School places for existing housing stock are inadequate.
NHS services are stretched to breaking point without additional strain.
Comment
Strategic Growth Options
Representation ID: 3522
Received: 31/01/2015
Respondent: Mr P Jones
No real consideration has been given to inproving the transport links with the north of the borough.
No real consideration has been given to inproving the transport links with the north of the borough.
Comment
Strategic Growth Options
Representation ID: 3547
Received: 03/02/2015
Respondent: Miss Shelley Field
No
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Comment
Strategic Growth Options
Representation ID: 3560
Received: 03/02/2015
Respondent: Mrs Ann Field
No
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Comment
Strategic Growth Options
Representation ID: 3573
Received: 03/02/2015
Respondent: Robin Penny
Yes. As mentioned I believe it is essential that access from the A12 (westbound) to the M25 (southbound) bypassing Brook St Roundabout is established. Currently incidents at Brook St Gridlock the whole area. I know this isn't easy to do but the nettle must be grasped. This is a major junction on the UK road network. Discouraging any further over-expansion of the exam factory that is St Martins school when there is already over-capacity in the borough.
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Comment
Strategic Growth Options
Representation ID: 3577
Received: 03/02/2015
Respondent: Miss Vivien Russell
Despite many housing developments over the last 60 years the A129 has not been improved.
Despite only having a few less residents than Brentwood Parish Hall has been considered "surplus".
Re: Brentwood Local Draft Plan - Objection
Site Ref: 008A/B/C - Woodland School, Rayleigh Road, Hutton
Please accept this letter as my strong opposition to the above proposed development(s) at Woodland School, Rayleigh Road, Hutton as outlined in the Strategic Growth Options Consultation.
The "Preferred Options" states that "all development sites will be identified having regard to whether they are accessible to public transport, services and facilities and that "will have no significant impact on the Green Belt, visual amenity, heritage, transport, services and facilities"
This proposed development fails on all of the above criteria, and my objection is based on the following:
1. The proposed development(s) is/are on Green Belt Land.
2. Access to and from this site is directly on to the A129 on a bend in the road which could constitute a highway hazard. This is a particularly busy road between Billericay and Hutton.
3. There are no available school places at either the Infant/Junior Schools or the local Secondary Schools. It seems ironic that it is proposed that a school is lost on this site so that additional homes can be built.
4. The nearest Doctor's surgeries are in Shenfield and are over-subscribed.
5. The waste water drainage is at capacity and often leads to a manhole cover in Hutton Country Park lifting off spewing toilet paper and faeces over one corner of the field. Despite complaints to the Council/Water Companies for nearly ten years this has not been rectified. Any additional housing in this area will place more strain on the drainage facilities in this area.
6. Pedestrian access between Hutton and Billericay is along a narrow strip of tarmac which is often underwater from adjacent farmland and the A129 in wet weather.
7. The site is bordered by a flood plain
Over the last few years Hutton has seen 55 (at least) new homes built on Willowbrook School Playing Fields and there is a proposal in the plan for a further 101 dwellings on the Essex Fire Brigade HQ in Rayleigh Road (Site Ref: 005). As well as numerous other sites earmarked for this area.
Hutton - which was a village when I first moved here 60 years ago, has seen major developments such as the:-
1. GLC Estate
2. Hutton Drive Estate
3. Long Ridings Estate
4. Tomlyns Estate
5. Edwards Close Estate
6. Hutton Poplars Estate (adjacent to the Adult Education Centre).
We have also seen other infill sites and of course expansion of the Hutton Industrial Estate - and yet the A129 remains exactly the same as it was all those years ago and has to cope with greatly increased traffic flows.
Hutton today has only a few hundred fewer residents than Brentwood itself. Our Parish Hall has been declared "surplus to requirements" and is now up for sale.
To develop the land which is occupied by Woodland School would go against the Council's vision for Brentwood and your Policy Statement SO7 to "Safeguard the Green Belt and protect and enhance variable landscapes and the natural and historic environment"..
Support
Strategic Growth Options
Representation ID: 3609
Received: 04/02/2015
Respondent: Mrs Christie Ward
No comment made
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Support
Strategic Growth Options
Representation ID: 3643
Received: 04/02/2015
Respondent: - EW Hall
No comments made
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Comment
Strategic Growth Options
Representation ID: 3655
Received: 04/02/2015
Respondent: Diane McCarthy
Yes I think the main issues have been considered.
Yes I think the main issues have been considered.
Support
Strategic Growth Options
Representation ID: 3678
Received: 05/02/2015
Respondent: Ms Patricia Taylor
Social impact (especially on small villages), the amount of waste/litter produced by more households and businesses. Consideration to those who choose not to live in a confined area or on a housing estate and use of already empty premises/housing. Maintenance of the roads and highways.
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Object
Strategic Growth Options
Representation ID: 3691
Received: 05/02/2015
Respondent: Mr & Mrs Austin
Number of people: 2
You made have considered in infrastructure issues but will the infrastructure be put in place before any of these sites are started or will it be as usual try and sort out the problems after when it's too late
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Support
Strategic Growth Options
Representation ID: 3708
Received: 05/02/2015
Respondent: Mr and Mrs Lighterness
Number of people: 2
No comment made
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.
Support
Strategic Growth Options
Representation ID: 3725
Received: 05/02/2015
Respondent: Mrs Margaret Ede
As mentioned previously. Maintenance of local needs. Especially maintaining and keeping roads accessible in snowy weather. Orchard Lane has never ever been salted or gritted in severe weather conditions. Street lighting being switched off is unsettling and unsafe.
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Support
Strategic Growth Options
Representation ID: 3739
Received: 05/02/2015
Respondent: Mr Jagdish Mehta
Huge lorries should be banned from the High Street
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Support
Strategic Growth Options
Representation ID: 3752
Received: 05/02/2015
Respondent: Mr Richard Smith
If you intend to increase the number of businesses in our Borough, it will be necessary to take into account the increase that will occur in road traffic commuting into the area.
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Support
Strategic Growth Options
Representation ID: 3764
Received: 05/02/2015
Respondent: Mr Gordon MacLellan
Generally agree.WE need to preserve the Green Lung for Londoners to come and enjoy
Generally agree.WE need to preserve the Green Lung for Londoners to come and enjoy
Support
Strategic Growth Options
Representation ID: 3804
Received: 07/02/2015
Respondent: Mrs Jean Laut
My only concern would be if cyclists were given too much support without, as seems to hold in London, being accountable for their own actions.
Cyclists should wear a personal number so that can be identified.
Other than that, frequent and efficient public transport please
My only concern would be if cyclists were given too much support without, as seems to hold in London, being accountable for their own actions.
Cyclists should wear a personal number so that can be identified.
Other than that, frequent and efficient public transport please
Comment
Strategic Growth Options
Representation ID: 3827
Received: 08/02/2015
Respondent: Maureen Donnelly
You don't seem to have considered the quality of life of the people already living in the areas and how this may change for the worse for a lot of them.
You don't seem to have considered the quality of life of the people already living in the areas and how this may change for the worse for a lot of them.
Comment
Strategic Growth Options
Representation ID: 3839
Received: 08/02/2015
Respondent: Mr Carl Laut
Using roads in London is a nightmare at times for motorists due to cyclists paying no attention to the accepted rules of the road and putting drivers, pedestrians and themselves at huge risk.
Any official provision for cycle ways must include identification of cyclists and rigorous checking of their ability not to cause problems for other road users.
I would not support dedicated cycle paths on main roads.
Using roads in London is a nightmare at times for motorists due to cyclists paying no attention to the accepted rules of the road and putting drivers, pedestrians and themselves at huge risk.
Any official provision for cycle ways must include identification of cyclists and rigorous checking of their ability not to cause problems for other road users.
I would not support dedicated cycle paths on main roads.
Comment
Strategic Growth Options
Representation ID: 3840
Received: 08/02/2015
Respondent: Jeff Fair
Need to consider the changing demographic of the population and the provision of additional services for more elderly residents in the area.
There is also the need to consider the impact of additional traffic on the more rural roads that are currently used as access routes to employment in London - such as via Navestockside to Harold Wood.
With the increase in population, will a more comprehensive bus service be sustainable - or will the developments be largerly predicated on personal transport arrangements?
Need to consider the changing demographic of the population and the provision of additional services for more elderly residents in the area.
There is also the need to consider the impact of additional traffic on the more rural roads that are currently used as access routes to employment in London - such as via Navestockside to Harold Wood.
With the increase in population, will a more comprehensive bus service be sustainable - or will the developments be largerly predicated on personal transport arrangements?
Comment
Strategic Growth Options
Representation ID: 3864
Received: 09/02/2015
Respondent: Mr Keith Thomson
Yes. Everyone feels strongly about maintaining Green Belt land. And ensuring development generally is appropriate and can be supported by the infrastructure. You have not explained how the infrastructure will be developed.
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Comment
Strategic Growth Options
Representation ID: 3879
Received: 09/02/2015
Respondent: Mr Colin Enderby
In the majority of the villages north of Brentwood the provision of Public transport is poor, especially for accessing shopping, recreation, entertainment and wider transport links centered in Brentwood. In some areas the main public transport link is to Chelmsford, not Brentwood.
Also in this area noise pollution from overflying aircraft, both private and commercial to Stanstead, Heathrow and Southend.
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Object
Strategic Growth Options
Representation ID: 3904
Received: 09/02/2015
Respondent: Mr Jonathan Lock
Yes
Yes
Comment
Strategic Growth Options
Representation ID: 3932
Received: 09/02/2015
Respondent: Ron Lennard
Selling off land at Willowbrook Primary and reducing school to 1 form entry was stupid. St Martins is full with no capacity for growth. Doctors and hospital care is very small.
Roads in Hutton are poor condition and often flood
Selling off land at willowbrook Primary and reducing school to 1 form entry was stupid. St Martins is full with no capacity for growth. Doctors and hospital care is very small.
Roads in Hutton are poor condition and often flood
Comment
Strategic Growth Options
Representation ID: 3939
Received: 09/02/2015
Respondent: Mr. L Marchant
After visiting the open evening at West Horndon and speaking to the Council staff on 9th Feb there seem to be many standard responses. "If we run out of brownfield sites we will need to consider using some Green Belt". I see no mention of building apartments on the upper floor, offices on central floors and retail on lower floors. No mention of the formulae to enhance schools, healthcare, or transport.
After visiting the open evening at West Horndon and speaking to the Council staff on 9th Feb there seem to be many standard responses. "If we run out of brownfield sites we will need to consider using some Green Belt". I see no mention of building apartments on the upper floor, offices on central floors and retail on lower floors. No mention of the formulae to enhance schools, healthcare, or transport.
Comment
Strategic Growth Options
Representation ID: 3999
Received: 11/02/2015
Respondent: Mrs W. Way
We do not have a good bus service at Ingrave and Herongate. Could the local school manage and doctors and dentists. We do not want estate built next to running waters estate. I bought my house for the aspect looking onto farmland - Not an Estate
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Object
Strategic Growth Options
Representation ID: 4003
Received: 11/02/2015
Respondent: Dr Philip Gibbs
The plan has not considered the extent to which development of infrastructure will depend on neighbouring boroughs. If the A127 corridor is developed the infrastructure used will come in most part from Basildon rather than Brentwood. Brentwood will then have to contribute to improvements for Basildon that will not benefit the people of Brentwood.
Brentwood needs to be realistic about what new infrastructure can be constructed in the timescale of the developments given present and near future austerity measures. There should be no decision to build in areas where infrastructure is already inadequate until there are commitments to improve the infrastructure.
The plan has not considered the extent to which development of infrastructure will depend on neighbouring boroughs. If the A127 corridor is developed the infrastructure used will come in most part from Basildon rather than Brentwood. Brentwood will then have to contribute to improvements for Basildon that will not benefit the people of Brentwood.
When considering options Brentwood needs to be realistic about what new infrastructure can be constructed in the timescale of the developments given present and near future austerity measures. There should be no decision to build in areas where infrastructure is already inadequate until there are firm commitments to improve the infrastructure before or during the development.
For development of the A127 corridor the infrastructure is already inadequate. Road and rail infratsructure is poor in the area in contrast to the A12 corridor where Crossrail is nearing completion and the major road junctions to the A12 are much better than those onto the A127.
Education infrastructure in the A127 corridor is already woefully inadequate. Secondary school age children from West Horndon and Langdon Hills are almost exclsuively bused to other towns such as Billericay and Brentwood because there is no adequate provision for secondary schools there. At least one new large secondary school is needed in the West of Basildon to support the local population. If the Dunton Garden Suburb is built there will be enough demand for a second new secondary school. Yet the draft local plan for Basildon makes no provision for such secondary schools. Since a secondary school can require about 10 hectares of land these schools would need to be planned along with new developments and cannot be left to be built later.
Comment
Strategic Growth Options
Representation ID: 4022
Received: 11/02/2015
Respondent: S. Mitchell
The plan has not considered the extent to which development of infrastructure will depend on
neighbouring boroughs. If the A127 corridor is developed the infrastructure used will come in most
part from Basildon rather than Brentwood. Brentwood will then have to contribute to improvements
for Basildon that will not benefit the people of Brentwood.
The plan has not considered the extent to which development of infrastructure will depend on
neighbouring boroughs. If the A127 corridor is developed the infrastructure used will come in most
part from Basildon rather than Brentwood. Brentwood will then have to contribute to improvements
for Basildon that will not benefit the people of Brentwood.