1.To make this Plan sound, we suggest that any such green open space and buffer created within this development is made fully accessible for all user groups including equestrians.
2.To make this Plan sound, we suggest that the words 'fully accessible for all user groups as far as practicable' are included within this Policy.
3. To make this Plan sound, we suggest that point 7 incorporates 'multi-user routes' rather than cycle lanes throughout this development so as not to discriminate against equestrians. After all, this development should cater for both leisure and utility/commuting journeys.
4. To make this Plan sound, a dedicated multi-user crossing be created over the A127 and potentially Pegasus crossings on the two busy roads east and west of the site.
5. To make this Plan sound, we suggest that the Street Hierarchy caters for ALL users by default rather than enhancing routes which connect back to pedestrian routes; the aim should be a fully-connected multi-user network throughout the new development. Point c should therefore be reworded thus: '...enhancement and upgrading of public footpaths and other public rights of way (such as Nightingale Lane, an existing definitive Byway) and any bridleways throughout the GBI network, to coherently connect back to both residential pedestrian links and multi-user links; and...'

1.Policy RO1 3 points 2 and 6: again, our previous comments with regard to embedding full access principles within the spatial design policies apply.
2. Part 4 point 3 mentions pathways through the village, and we would prefer to see the words 'fully accessible for all user groups as far as practicable' included within this Policy.
3. Part 7 deals with sustainable travel, and our comments above apply also here. It is simply unacceptable to cater for only one user group - any dedicated off-road route should be multi-user and not limited only to cyclists. Equestrians should not be discriminated against.
4. Part 8 point 1: as mentioned above it is imperative that safe crossing points for all users over major roads are provided otherwise car use will continue, and any such crossing points must be accessible to ALL user groups, including equestrians.
5. Part 10 point 3: it is unacceptable to only consider enhancing the public rights of way network purely for pedestrians when a byway is in place which is accessible to ALL users. The NPPF contains an aspiration to enhance the public rights of way network and make it accessible to more users especially where they link with routes with higher rights, and where a major development such as this is being planned from a 'blank sheet' then the default for any off-road routes must be masterplanned to include all users.

To make this Plan sound, ensure that access for ALL users is fully embedded within this whole Plan.

Paragraph 9.37: we are very pleased to see in point (b) that horse riding has been acknowledged - this is good news - but WHY has this only been mentioned in one place within this Plan??? Outdoor recreation is an important part of this Plan but the need to cater for All users must be embedded throughout rather than what appears to be an afterthought.

To make this Plan sound, all new routes should be designated as multi-user and not footway/cycleway which preclude the use by equestrians.

Paragraph 9.52/53/54: it is very disappointing to see yet again that cyclists are the only ones catered for here. Starting from a blank canvas gives the opportunity to ensure ACCESS FOR ALL, not just cyclists. All new routes should be designated as multi-user and not footway/cycleway which preclude the use by equestrians.

It is imperative that these bridleways are preserved and the link over the A127 made safer as these two sites are to be developed, thereby increasing the volume of traffic using them. These bridleways serve to link two networks severed by the M25 and A127 and allow access to those living to the south and south west of the site to access Great Warley and Thorndon beyond.

Policy E11: Brentwood Enterprise Park: we note the intention to preserve and enhance the existing public right of way adjacent to this site, and we would ask that as an existing bridleway which is an important north-south link over the A127, that this is retained, enhanced, users' safety ensured and the existing bridge over the A127 is made safer for vulnerable road users. At present, the bridge is used by HGV's as well as horses, and some form of traffic light system for users to ensure their safety would be beneficial here. This also affects Policy E10 Codham Hall Farm to the north of the A127 and again, the enhancement and safety improvements here would be very beneficial.

Retain and enhance the existing bridleways on this site and improve the safety and traffic management on the A127 bridge to ensure users' safety.

Please see our representations against site allocation E11 as the comments here apply equally to this site. The existing bridleways in both of these sites are linked by the A127 bridge which needs to include some safety measures eg a traffic light system due to the number of HGV's using the bridge.