Comment

Representation ID: 12636

Received: 27/04/2015

Respondent: Childerditch Properties

Agent: Strutt & Parker LLP

Comprehensive representations were previously submitted as part of the Council's 2013 Preferred Options Consultation including three supporting documents including plans to propose the allocation of land at The Range North for employment purposes.

The supporting documents included: -

 Employment Land Review (KELR) prepared by Kemsley LLP
 Landscape and Visual Appraisal and Green Belt Assessment (LVA/GB) prepared by Liz Lake Associates
 Accessibility Appraisal (AA) prepared by Journey Transport Planning

Comment

Representation ID: 12643

Received: 27/04/2015

Respondent: Childerditch Properties

Agent: Strutt & Parker LLP

In consideration of the latest information on the local economy, Brentwood Economic Futures 2015 - 20130 (Dec 2014). In summary, generally are support broad areas providing for growth, the approaches set out do not properly consider time frames for delivery. It is acknowledged that the form of this consultation is generalised in seeking views on the amount of and directions for growth, specific sites have been identified for possible allocation and comment. There is little clarity at this stage to address the "what, where, when and how questions" referred to at Paragraph 010 of the PPG.

Comment

Representation ID: 12644

Received: 27/04/2015

Respondent: Childerditch Properties

Agent: Strutt & Parker LLP

It is clear that the opportunity presented by The Range North (112D) to contribute to particular needs has not been properly considered as evidenced elsewhere in the Consultation and the NLP Report. The site is located close to the strategic road network and railway station and affords an immediately achievable and deliverable prospect of meeting short term specific employment needs.

Comment

Representation ID: 12645

Received: 27/04/2015

Respondent: Childerditch Properties

Agent: Strutt & Parker LLP

We generally support the identification of the A127 corridor as an area with a potentially greater capacity for growth is supported. As far as The Range North is concerned, our representations at the Preferred Options Stage in 2013 confirmed that the identification of this site for employment would be appropriate in landscape terms (as set out in the LVA/GB) and development of the site can be accommodated on the transport network. We therefore consider that The Range North site should be specifically identified within the next stage of the plan process as a key opportunity site within this area to meet employment needs in a suitable location.

Comment

Representation ID: 12646

Received: 27/04/2015

Respondent: Childerditch Properties

Agent: Strutt & Parker LLP

With reference to congestion along the A127, the AA demonstrated that employment development on The Range North site for a mixed B1/B2/B8 development of between 3,000 sq.m to 5,000 sq.m GFA would not give rise to a significant level of additional traffic movements. The increase in vehicular traffic would not be material or perceptible when set against the existing traffic on the A127 in the vicinity of the site. This would use the existing accedd on both Childerditch Hall drive and the A127 where the A127 can accommodate the forecast increase in traffic without any noticable impact.

Comment

Representation ID: 12647

Received: 27/04/2015

Respondent: Childerditch Properties

Agent: Strutt & Parker LLP

It is noted that the site options include reference to the opportunity for brownfield sites to contribute to meeting housing needs to avoid the need for Green Belt release, some of which are in employment use. The Childerditch Industrial Park and the proposed employment area at The Range North (112D) can continue and add to providing a range of jobs to support the local economy, and assist in the reallocation of existing employment sites that either are not particular suited to meeting business needs or are considered better suited for residential uses in the new Local Plan.

Comment

Representation ID: 12648

Received: 27/04/2015

Respondent: Childerditch Properties

Agent: Strutt & Parker LLP

Redevelopment of existing employment sites at West Horndon is suggested (020 & 021) to provide an opportunity for housing growth. New employment provision at The Range North can provide contribution towards providing alternative provision for jobs or businesses displaced. It is also considered that the plan should seek to continue to make best use of available sites that do not harm the wider landscape or green belt such as The Range North (112D).

Comment

Representation ID: 12649

Received: 27/04/2015

Respondent: Childerditch Properties

Agent: Strutt & Parker LLP

Employment development at The Range North (112B) would also be well located in proximity to M25 to assist meeting employment and occupier demands as well as help overcome highway capacity issues and avoid issues with distribution traffic and HGVs travelling through residential areas as referred to in the AA.

Comment

Representation ID: 12650

Received: 27/04/2015

Respondent: Childerditch Properties

Agent: Strutt & Parker LLP

The re-use of brownfield sites to meet housing needs is supported. This is referred to at paragraph 111 of the NPPF which states that "Planning policies and decisions should encourage the effective use of land by re-using land that has been previously developed (brownfield land), provided that it is not of high environmental value." The Range North is a site that, although currently within the Green Belt, can be developed for employment use without significant or wider adverse impacts on the landscape or Green Belt as referred to in the LVA/GB.

Support

Representation ID: 12654

Received: 27/04/2015

Respondent: Childerditch Properties

Agent: Strutt & Parker LLP

The allocation of new sites close to the strategic highway network is strongly supported and the AA for The Range North confirms that release of this site for employment is achievable and can be easily accommodated on the A127.