Comment

Representation ID: 12133

Received: 22/04/2015

Respondent: S J & C M Norris

Agent: Strutt & Parker LLP

The submission outlines the suitability of the land adjacent to the A12, Chelmsford Road to support an apportionment of the councils OAN with the implementation of a Park and Ride scheme to and from the site and Shenfield station.

Comment

Representation ID: 12135

Received: 22/04/2015

Respondent: S J & C M Norris

Agent: Strutt & Parker LLP

Yes, the broad areas for considering growth are supported. In particular, recognising the importance of Cross Rail and the A12 corridor as important factors to consider when planning for growth is supported. It is also supported that the document recognises that housing demands of the Borough cannot be met from brownfield land alone. In this regard, in order for the plan to comply with the NPPF it is important that the Council seek to plan for infrastructure requirements within the Borough, associated with the proposed housing and employment growth required over the plan period. Particularly with the arrival of Cross Rail.

Support

Representation ID: 12136

Received: 22/04/2015

Respondent: S J & C M Norris

Agent: Strutt & Parker LLP

Yes, In particular the recognition of congestion in and around Brentwood is considered to be an important factor. In this regard it is considered that the land adjacent to the A12, Chelmsford Road, Shenfield as a park and ride could be important to reduce congestion between Shenfield Station and Brentwood Town
Centre and the Mountnessing Roundabout. The land has previously been promoted for use as park and ride to Shenfield Station. The applicant is also happy to consider wider benefits of the scheme to alleviate traffic between the park and ride and Brentwood Town Centre, if the need dictates.

Comment

Representation ID: 12137

Received: 22/04/2015

Respondent: S J & C M Norris

Agent: Strutt & Parker LLP

Yes, site reference 158, land between the A12 and A1023 is supported for reasons set out in our previous representation (refer to Appendix A). As referenced in the recent Shenfield Parking Strategy Report, it is acknowledged that there is currently a degree of uncertainty in the level of additional parking demand to be created as a result of Cross Rail. In this regard it is important that the Local Plan, plans for the event that the parking demand is high as a result of Cross Rail, with the potential for a number of users driving from the north to Shenfield.

Comment

Representation ID: 12138

Received: 22/04/2015

Respondent: S J & C M Norris

Agent: Strutt & Parker LLP

In order to adequately plan for this growth it is considered that site reference 158 should be allocated for land as park and ride with a mixed use employment/leisure area. Whilst it is the applicants view that this land is fully deliverable and that there is clear demand for the park and ride.

Comment

Representation ID: 12139

Received: 22/04/2015

Respondent: S J & C M Norris

Agent: Strutt & Parker LLP

Given the contradictory advice in the level of parking demand as a result of Cross Rail at this stage, one option would be to safeguard the land for park and ride and commercial use. Then once Cross Rail arrives and the need dictates, the land could be brought forward as a park and ride, with commercial use. Whilst this is not the preferred approach of the applicant, it is one option in order to ensure that the Council is making adequate provision for the infrastructure requirements associated with Cross Rail.

Comment

Representation ID: 12140

Received: 22/04/2015

Respondent: S J & C M Norris

Agent: Strutt & Parker LLP

Yes, the A12 is a strategic link within the Borough and provides a good opportunity for growth on the edge of Urban Areas. In order to facilitate this growth provision for a park and ride and employment opportunities at land between the A12 and the A1023 will be important in reducing congestion from the A12 and providing some employment land in a strategic location to meet some of the required 23 hectare demand identified in the plan.

Comment

Representation ID: 12141

Received: 22/04/2015

Respondent: S J & C M Norris

Agent: Strutt & Parker LLP

As identified in the consultation document there is not adequate land within brownfield areas to meet the housing and employment growth requited to meet the objectively assessed need over the plan period. In this regard it is important that the Council releases land from the Green Belt in order to provide both the jobs and housing that the Borough requires.

Support

Representation ID: 12142

Received: 22/04/2015

Respondent: S J & C M Norris

Agent: Strutt & Parker LLP

Yes, this approach is strongly supported. In this regard site 157 (land adjacent to the A12 and A1023) provides a sound location for employment land with associated park and ride. It benefits from direct access onto the A12 and good links with Shenfield Train Station and Brentwood Town Centre. Allocating part of this land for employment, along with a park and ride provides for a very sustainable location for employment facilities. It will also have the potential to be of significant benefit in alleviating congestion within Shenfield and Brentwood.

Comment

Representation ID: 12143

Received: 22/04/2015

Respondent: S J & C M Norris

Agent: Strutt & Parker LLP

Yes, the 'Town Centre First' approach is generally supported. The proposed park and ride has the potential to offer an alternative to parking within Brentwood/ Shenfield Town Centre and could help support existing retailers within the existing centres. In particular it is considered that A1/A2 uses should be restricted to town centre locations. The proposed site 158 has the ability to offer potential for A3/A4 use as part of the proposals, which given the scale would not conflict with the Town Centre First Approach.