To make the policy sound:
*The policy text needs to be amended to allow provision for around 50 new homes of mixed size and type;
* Policy Part A.b of the policy needs to clarify that the 25% requirement would comprise of all affordable housing and would contribute to the borough-wide Policy HP05 requirement to provide 35% affordable housing onsite; it should also contains a mechanism for these units to be made available for people outside the local area in the event that they are unfulfilled by people with a 'local connection'. Addition text are recommended as followed: [A S106...of age.] These dwellings should comprise affordable housing as defined by the NPPF and, for the avoidance of doubt, should contribute towards the requirements of Policy HP05 (Affordable Housing). [A person with ...parishes or wards.] The nomination agreement will include provision for the release of such dwellings to persons on a prescribed waiting list who do not meet the above criteria, following a 3- month period of seeking to secure a letting to a local person(s) in the event the local connection remains unfulfilled.
*Policy Part B.d should add the following text: [heritage ... Blackmore] and taking account of the potential effect on the settings of listed buildings in accordance with the NPPF.

Main submission: REPRESENTATIONS IN RESPECT OF DRAFT POLICY R25
Appendix 1: COMPLETED COMMENTS FORM
Appendix 2: VISION STATEMENT (separate attachment)
Appendix 3: ACCESS APPRAISAL
Appendix 4: HERITAGE SIGNIFICANCE ASSESSMENT (separate attachment)
Appendix 5: ECOLOGICAL FEASIBILITY APPRAISAL
Appendix 6: FLOOD RISK AND DRAINAGE APPRAISAL
Appendix 7: EXTRACT FROM BRENTWOOD BOROUGH FLOOD RISK ASSESSMENT(NOVEMBER 2018)

The above representations and supporting evidence can be summarised as followed:
● Support the principle of the proposed allocation of Land north of Woollard Way, Blackmore for residential development under Policy R25;
● Object to the indicative yield under part A.a of Policy R25 because it is not justified; and
● Object to the specific wording of the 'local connection' provision under part A.b of Policy R25 as it currently stands.
Although we object to the indicative yield and suggest amendments are needed to make the policy sound but site R25 is fully supported. It is an appropriate site for the northern villages and would contribute towards a sustainable development. Site is suitable: it is not subject to any ecological designations, raise no concern regarding surface water flooding, capable of being laid out in a way that effects on the two listed buildings can be minimised. Site can contribute towards the 5-year housing land supply. The selected house builder has track record of delivery. The masterplan complies to the policy.

Changes to Plan:
To make the policy sound:
*The policy text needs to be amended to allow provision for around 50 new homes of mixed size and type;
* Policy Part A.b of the policy needs to clarify that the 25% requirement would comprise of all affordable housing and would contribute to the borough-wide Policy HP05 requirement to provide 35% affordable housing onsite; it should also contains a mechanism for these units to be made available for people outside the local area in the event that they are unfulfilled by people with a 'local connection'. Addition text are recommended as followed: [A S106...of age.] These dwellings should comprise affordable housing as defined by the NPPF and, for the avoidance of doubt, should contribute towards the requirements of Policy HP05 (Affordable Housing). [A person with ...parishes or wards.] The nomination agreement will include provision for the release of such dwellings to persons on a prescribed waiting list who do not meet the above criteria, following a 3- month period of seeking to secure a letting to a local person(s) in the event the local connection remains unfulfilled.
*Policy Part B.d should add the following text: [heritage ... Blackmore] and taking account of the potential effect on the settings of listed buildings in accordance with the NPPF.