Comment

Representation ID: 5513

Received: 17/02/2015

Respondent: Castle Point Borough Council

It has been difficult for Castle Point to comment on where growth should be located in Brentwood Borough as at present there appears to be no evidence of discussion which may have taken place with the Essex CC Highways Department in regard to transport capacity modelling for the A127. At present Castle Point, Rochford, Basildon and Southend-on-Sea Councils are working with Essex CC on this strategic route.
Although at present Castle Point Borough Council has no cross boundary matters of concern with Brentwood, the future devolution debate may well make this particular transport cross boundary issue a matter of great importance to both our councils.
Castle Point Borough Council would therefore suggest that evidence be taken from Essex CC Highways to justify the concept underpinning the A127 as being able to support significant growth options.