Comment

Representation ID: 9152

Received: 08/04/2015

Respondent: Threadneedle Property Investments Ltd

Agent: Barton Willmore

Whilst the consultation in welcomed, it should be recognised that the majority of Evidence Base documents which will inform the emerging Local Plan (as listed at Para 1.13 of the SGOC) are still "forthcoming". Without the availability of such evi dence, the extent to which respondents can take an informed view on where future growth should be located is limited. The same applies to BBC in progressing to the next stage of the Local Plan.

Support

Representation ID: 9158

Received: 08/04/2015

Respondent: Threadneedle Property Investments Ltd

Agent: Barton Willmore

Our client supports the uplift in the housing requirement for the Borough proposed by BBC. The SGOC suggests a housing requirement of approximately 360dpa, i.e. 5,500 dwellings over a 15 year plan period, in line with the "upper end" of the objectively Assessed Need (OAN) as identified in the PBA report. The SGOC identifies that the capacity of brownfield sites in urban areas over 15 years is 2,500 dwellings, some 3,000 short of total OAN. As a result, BBC accepts that the use of the Green Belt to accommodate unmet housing need will need to be considered.

Support

Representation ID: 9159

Received: 08/04/2015

Respondent: Threadneedle Property Investments Ltd

Agent: Barton Willmore

Our client supports the uplift in the housing requirement for the Borough proposed by BBC. The SGOC suggests a housing requirement of approximately 360dpa, i.e. 5,500 dwellings over a 15 year plan period, in line with the "upper end" of the objectively Assessed Need (OAN) as identified in the PBA report. The SGOC identifies that the capacity of brownfield sites in urban areas over 15 years is 2,500 dwellings, some 3,000 short of total OAN. As a result, BBC accepts that the use of the Green Belt to accommodate unmet housing need will need to be considered.

Support

Representation ID: 9167

Received: 08/04/2015

Respondent: Threadneedle Property Investments Ltd

Agent: Barton Willmore

Our client supports the broad areas for growth that have been identified. It is recommended that BBC ensures the spatial strategy that has led to the identification of these broad areas is supported by a robust, wide ranging and up to date Local Plan Evidence Base that considers the effects on and means of improving existing infrastructure, assesses the sustainability of individual settlements, the capacity of the landscape to accommodate development and the availability of suitable sites for development.

Support

Representation ID: 9168

Received: 08/04/2015

Respondent: Threadneedle Property Investments Ltd

Agent: Barton Willmore

Our client supports the high level "issues" identified in relation to each of the broad areas identified. An extensive amount of land is available for development in the West Horndon area in particular, West Horndon benefits from public transport links and access to the A127. Whilst the need for improvements to existing infrastructure is acknowledged, this can readily be achieved through the planning process and effective plan making.

Comment

Representation ID: 9169

Received: 08/04/2015

Respondent: Threadneedle Property Investments Ltd

Agent: Barton Willmore

Our client also notes that BBC's Landscape Character Assessment (LCA, September 2006) concludes that this area has a "moderate" sensitivity to change, compared to "high" sensitivity in the remainder of the Borough. Whilst the LCA requires updating, we do not anticipate substantial changes to the conclusions of this assessment. Specific areas for future growth in these locations will need to be carefully chosen with priority given to brownfield land in accordance with NPPF and NPPG objectives.

Comment

Representation ID: 9170

Received: 08/04/2015

Respondent: Threadneedle Property Investments Ltd

Agent: Barton Willmore

We also note the Government's current consultation ' Building more homes on brownfield land - consultation proposal' (January 2015) that seeks views on proposals for measures to make it easier to build on brownfield land suitable for housing.

Comment

Representation ID: 9171

Received: 08/04/2015

Respondent: Threadneedle Property Investments Ltd

Agent: Barton Willmore

In order to continue to support the approach set out in the SCO G, it is recommended that BBC ensures its Local Plan Evidence Base is up to date and robust.

Comment

Representation ID: 9172

Received: 08/04/2015

Respondent: Threadneedle Property Investments Ltd

Agent: Barton Willmore

Our client supports the identification of new homes to be constructed on land to the west of West Horndon. Our client's site, which is part of the West Horndon Industrial Estate and forms part of the land identified as part of the Strategic Allocation (Site Refs: 020 & 021), is a brownfield site that is located in close proximity from West Horndon train station and is therefore a highly sustainable and accessible location that would be ideal for residential development. In our opinion, site allocations 020 and 021 contained in the SCOG are supported by the objectives of the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) and will assist BBC in meeting its significant housing needs.

Comment

Representation ID: 9173

Received: 08/04/2015

Respondent: Threadneedle Property Investments Ltd

Agent: Barton Willmore

Our client supports the identification of new homes to be constructed on land to the west of West Horndon. Our client's site, which is part of the West Horndon Industrial Estate and forms part of the land identified as part of the Strategic Allocation (Site Refs: 020 & 021), is a brownfield site that is located in close proximity from West Horndon train station and is therefore a highly sustainable and accessible location that would be ideal for residential development. In our opinion, site allocations 020 and 021 contained in the SCOG are supported by the objectives of the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) and will assist BBC in meeting its significant housing needs.